Say goodbye to Geek-Chic, and hello to the Classic. Autumn and Winter trends will show the demise of the Geek while the classic and noble look is resurrected, so forget about Casio watches and black plastic specs, and think more Italian-dandy and blue-collar preppy with a dose of sexual allure.
Achieving this look may at first sound difficult, but as long as you keep in mind two key adjectives - Elegant and Modern, you should be fine. (If you find it that hard to kick the geek-chic habit, you can always combine those nerdy braces with a pair of Topman’s new bleached denims to achieve the ‘working mens club’ look which is raging through the highstreet stores at the moment.) The man who consummates this look is alluring and trendy, yet always retains a touch of elegance and natural charm.
Some fundamental elements of the classic formal style such as the bowtie (multi-patterned) or the gilet are now being brought back and revitalised. When worn right, a bow-tie is a sure-fire way to provide an ample dose of theatrics into your outfit; it’s very hard to be overlooked when one has a bowtie fastened around the neck, making it a very powerful party prop. As for the trousers, Levi’s 307 and Paul Smith are right on target with various tweed designs, however for the student budget I’d recommend spending some extra time searching through vintage stores such as Wild Child and The Harlequin or even Oxfam, which is always worth a quick glance for anachronistic items such as these. This look proposes subdued colours, with grey tones taking a particular prominence. Purples, whites and greens also declare themselves to be important with shades of these showing up in various collections, including H&M’s new range of flannel shirts, pants and jackets.
Another trend creating a furore amongst fashion savvy-males is the return of the Shambles look, which takes its inspiration from the current London rock scene. Influenced by bands such as Man Like Me, Horrorpops and Babyshambles, this look fuses 50’s rockabilly with more recent underground band styling. Posers beware though as simply wearing any band t-shirt will not suffice, an expert and thorough knowledge is expected of the band’s back-catalogue, including B-sides. T-Shirt prints are inspired by old album designs, think Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper. Add to this a pair of classic black skinny-jeans and a trench coat or wool sailor’s jacket, available from both Topman and Levi’s, will ensure you stand proud amongst the Peter Doherty’s of the world.
The last main trend of the cold season, which is becoming so popular right now that I predict its dominance over all other trends, is of course Military. This trend has been doing the rounds in some shape or form for the past decade, and this winter is no exception. This look is all about square cuts, formality, clean lines and double breasted button-ups which add a sharp style to any outfit. Military boots are an essential item for this look as they help convey a manly aura whilst also being practical in Ireland’s wet and dreary winter. They contrast well against skinny jeans, which are generally effeminate in nature. Monochrome colours are a good idea for military items, as they come across as sharp and more formal, which is quintessentially what the military is all about. When trying to find military attire look for exposed zips, epaulettes, extra pockets and square cuts. The best place to find these items is All Saints, who are doing a great selection of military style shirts and jackets in their new collection.
What are you waiting for? Throw on your military shirt, jacket and skinny jeans and tuck them into your work boots. This juxtaposition of styles will make you noticeable and work well all through the autumn and winter months. A-Ten-Hut!
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