The 2024 fall fashion shows in Milan and Paris were full of inspiration and motivation for the lads to step up their style game..
As a men’s celebrity stylist covering the European runways, I have seen the trends come and go, but one of my favorite styling pieces that loves to circle back is statement outerwear.
I spotted several other themes, too, including the necktie no man really loves to wear, but does it anyway. Hello to the GQ men’s editors bringing back the trend!
The catwalks across the pond showcased layers upon layers of knitwear, a return of the slimmer suit, and country gentlemen-worthy lambswool sweaters.
Below are my Top 5 must-have winter wardrobe essentials and how to style them.
1. English outerwear
English countryside outerwear walked in with swagger. A favorite was from Hermès. The relaxed feeling of the jacket’s cut and supersized herringbone fabric made it work perfectly with skinnier trousers, chunky shoes, layered knitwear and the bag that your lady friend will want to steal.
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2. Neckties
Ties are back without all of the complicated knots.They give off a nonchalant, first-real-job vibe, but in a Prada — or maybe devil wears Prada — way. Rather than pairing the white button-down and neckwear with a sports jacket or suit, toss the blazer and throw on an overcoat or trench instead.
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3. Luxury overshirts
Luxury overshirts look polished, yet they’re happily easy-to-wear, too. When a little weekend comfort is needed, dressing a jacket up a la Zegna runway means combining it with a dressy trouser, denim and your favorite sweater. Available in a variety of fabrics, it’ll be the go-to piece in your closet.
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4. French Riviera Dressing
To some, French Riviera dressing might be a sartorial yachting fantasy of late 1940s leisure class, or it could be another’s favorite “Clueless” boyfriend’s Rat Pack style vibes. (Remember Christian?) Either way, the silk suiting and skinnier jacket with a relaxed trouser is one of Emporio Armani’s classic silhouettes that just feels right. We all need the occasional elegant reverie — meet you on the Côte d’Azur!
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5. Chunky knitwear
Chunky, cozy knitwear is not for chopping down trees anymore. Today’s sharp dressed men elevate the lumberjack lewk by tucking their sweater into a trouser and topping the ensemble with an overcoat and even more layering. Brunello Cucinelli is all about the stylish stacking, as the designer always knows how to make a basic piece seem anything but.
