While following trends does not necessarily lead directly to being fashionable, it will certainly help you avoid being labeled “outdated” or “tacky” by those around you. In this issue, the OTOKOMAE editorial staff introduces five trends that men should keep in mind for fall/winter 2023, based on information obtained through the latest snapshots from around the world, exhibitions of major brands, and fixed-point observations in major fashion cities!
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(1) A simple coordinate of ” a little big top ” and ” wide pants with a little bit of cushion
In 2023, rather than boldly incorporating logos, the trend is to enjoy the fashionable drape of clothing silhouettes and the use of high-quality materials. Among highly sensitive teenagers in Japan, fashion with a city boy feel that expresses normcore with the relaxed size of street clothes is popular. Overseas, the keyword “OLD MONEY” is attracting attention to a fashion style that separates the way of dressing that wealthy people of a generation ago would have preferred. The common point of both is a simple, full-body look with a slightly roomy fitting for both the top and bottom.
We recommend the monotone outfit shown in the snap above. If you want to give an autumn/winter seasonal look, you can choose warm-colored outerwear and pants reminiscent of fall, as shown in the coordination below. To maintain a simple look, keep the number of colors to two or three.
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(2) Add a seasonal spice with partial use of red
Red is a fresh color seen in many of the latest snaps. The introduction of vivid red feels very fresh, given the background of the mainstream use of natural earth colors such as olive green, brown, and beige over the past few years. The key is to incorporate red partially in only one item. We recommend using red in outerwear, innerwear, caps, and shoes.
The snap below is an example of an earth color coordinate that has been gaining attention for several years and has been brushed up with a red cap. Red is a color that has a strong presence, and it has an image of being a badge of honor, but in a small area it can easily fit in with all kinds of coordinates as a moderate spice.
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(3) Match a short, rugged outerwear with a large body width with city style
Short, wide outerwear with an emphasis on ease of movement, as seen in work and military wear. This type of outerwear, which gives a rugged impression when worn, has been attracting attention for its clean look when paired with clean-cut outfits. This type of short-length outerwear goes surprisingly well with slacks and other clean pants with a roomy silhouette, and there is a wide variety of choices, including G-jans, leather jackets, and duck jackets, so choose the design you like best and enjoy a sophisticated, mixed coordination for adults.
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(4) Showing off the hems of your plunging toe shoes
By showing a pair of shoes with a bulging toe from the hem of pants with a cushion, you can create a daringly unrefined footwear look. The volume created at the feet goes well with oversized outfits and is gaining popularity, especially among celebrities who like to dress in a street fashion style. It is one of the fashion styles practiced by Jong-Gook, who is popular around the world as well as in the street snaps of highly sensitive and fashionable people.
(5) A fresh and relaxed look with a cap
The mood is gradually shifting from street fashion to a more “clean” look. The “beautiful coordination” and “cap” that mixes both street and beautiful tastes in just the right amount may be one of the styles that symbolize the year 2023. In fall and winter, elegant coats such as stainless coats, Chester coats, and trench coats are thrown on quickly, and caps give a sporty nuance. In the fall and winter, why not enjoy this kind of dressing that maintains a perfect balance between street style and clean-cut style?
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