What are the fashion trends among Generation Z this summer?

What styles are trending among fashion-conscious Gen Z men? This article introduces the trends uncovered through research by the real Gen Z editorial staff, providing answers for Gen Z and a nostalgic look at the revival of the A-Line for those of us in the A-Former generation!

This is what Generation Z is looking at in 2024!A-line 'sideways' dressing is hot!

Wide silhouette pants have become mainstream worldwide over the past few years. In particular, the “yokonori-kei” style that was popular in the 1990s is attracting attention among highly sensitive Generation Z men, who are wearing wide pants with an A-line silhouette that is typical of the 2000s. Incidentally, “yokonori-kei” refers to sports such as skateboarding and surfing in which the rider turns his body sideways to the direction of travel. At the time, the most notable side-slip skaters were Tony Hawk and Mark Gonzalez, and surfers such as Kelly Slater and Rob Machado.

June 1, 2005 file photo, Skateboarder Tony Hawk AP Photo/Denis Poroy

There’s no distinction between surfing and skating when it comes to side-slip style! Wear it like it is now, with a sense of freedom!

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Surfing and skating are representative of sideways fashion. Although both are the same sideways-flirting style, there are differences in the way they are worn and in the choice of brands. I have talked to my seniors and superiors who actually experienced the 90’s sideways fashion trend, and they told me that “surf and skate brands were basically clearly separated, although there were some brands that surfers and skaters chose to wear . I think one of the characteristics of this generation is that they don’t care about the difference in taste between surf and skate, and are free to mix and match.

For example, a multi-striped T-shirt with an old-surf atmosphere seen in vintage brands such as Hangten and Ocean Pacific, combined with baggy pants and skate shoes with thick shoe tans like DC SHOES or DVS on the feet, is a good choice for a mix-and-match coordinate. In the 90’s in Japan, this style would have been considered “why are you wearing surf brand clothes when you are a skater? In Japan in the 90’s, one would have been asked, “Why are you wearing surf brand clothes when you are a skater?

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Incidentally, in the music video for “Leave It Alone” by NOFX, a representative of skate punk that was gaining momentum from Southern California, a scene of skateboarding with a surfy border T-shirt and baggy shorts was confirmed The fashionistas of Generation Z were wearing skate and punk clothing from skate punk culture. I am not sure if the fashionable people of Generation Z are inspired by skate/punk culture, but I believe that this kind of fashion history is the reason for the creation of new fashion styles that are both nostalgic and new.

Here are some notable coords that incorporate a taste of the seasonal sideways style!

A case study of a trendy side-skater style (1)Sublimating the summer staple T-shirt & denim into an immaculate A-line side-flip style!

STUSSY’s T-shirt is just the right size, and the A-line silhouette is created by combining it with baggy shorts in a half-length. The technique of partially tucking in the hem of the T-shirt to give it a more casual look is also a good example of this style.

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Notable Cordage Examples of Seasonal Side Riders (2)Incorporating volume UP skater shoes is hot!

Shoes to match are becoming huge, as if accompanying the widening of pants. In this coordinate, baggy pants are set at the feet with voluminous sneakers to emphasize a more A-line silhouette. If you are not comfortable with tight to just right size T-shirts, try wearing a slightly loose T-shirt with baggy pants and voluminous sneakers for a modern A-line look.

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Contemporary sideways groove fashion extravaganzaDressing with a mix of 'punk' elements in the sideways groove also attracts attention

One of the characteristics of the sideways groove style is that it is deeply related to the music scene. Take, for example, skate punk, which was mentioned briefly in the previous section. The skate punk style is characterized by flashy hair color, sleeveless cut-and-sewn clothing with damaged sleeves that look as if they have been torn off, and DIY clothes and accessories with studs, safety pins, badges, etc. This mix of punk rock elements with a rough, casual style that is easy to skate in is recognized as a style by those who are familiar with this type of culture, and is attracting the attention of Generation Z.

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Green Day (l-r): Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool on 08.09.1995 in München

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Avril Lavigne led the music scene in the 2000s as a rock princess and gained a huge following in Japan. One of her best-known songs, “sk8er boy,” includes the lyric “He was a punk,” which shows the close connection between skating and punk. In addition, her tight top and wide pants, as shown in the image below, are the A-line silhouette that is currently the focus of attention. Recently, I have many chances to talk about this style with my fashion-loving friends around me, saying ” I like this style! I have a lot of chances to talk about this style with my fashion-loving friends around me.

MTV AWARDS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 29 AUG 2002

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik

The image below shows Kidill’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which presents items influenced by London’s punk and other underground scenes. The punkishly styled models are skateboarding, which again shows the relationship between skaters and punk.

MEN FW 23-24 / PARIS / BACKSTAGE / KIDILL BKS PRESS OFFICE /

In this issue, we have taken up skate punk as a noteworthy style, but in addition to this, sideways sports have a history of being closely related to various types of music, such as jazz, metal, and hip-hop. If you look into it, you may find a surprising relationship with your favorite music genre.

Finally, here are some key items for creating a contemporary side-splitting style!

Key items for a contemporary side-skating style (1)Thick-topped skate shoes

Skate shoes with thick-topped shoes, represented by DC shoes and DVS, which were popular among skaters in the late 90s, are now popular enough to be sampled by various designer They are now so popular that they are sampled by a variety of designer brands. You can choose sneakers from brands that are considered to be the originals, or you can enhance your modern look with a pair of skate shoe-inspired design sneakers.

Comanche Skate Shoes by Dvs Footwear

Since its establishment in 1995, DVS has been developing shoes by skaters for skaters, and in recent years, the brand has been attracting attention from a fashion standpoint as well, becoming one of the brands that brought the thick shoe tongue into the trend.

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Vamp Skate suede sneaker from ERL

ERL’s sneakers have a striking silhouette that looks like it’s based on a skate shoe with additional volume added to the sole and upper. The presence of this sneaker is sure to be a key styling element, even when worn with baggy pants.

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A key item for a modern, side-splitting style (2)7-part baggy shorts

Seven-part baggy shorts, which until recently were considered the symbol of dowdy items, are now a trend and favored by Generation Z. The indescribable silhouette, which is different from that of large size shorts, is conversely fresh and cool!

DIESEL’s d-andre-short-s

By incorporating a different material switch at the waist, DIESEL’s shorts accentuate when tucked in.

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FUTURE ARCHIVE’s BAGGY DENIM SHORTS

FUTURE ARCHIVE’s baggy shorts have been attracting attention from young people. The large silhouette and realistic faded look are a perfect match for the vintage clothing coordination that has been gaining attention recently.

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Key Items for Contemporary Horizontal Style (3)Short and Compact T-Shirts

The skater style was characterized by a roomy silhouette for both top and bottom. However, following the modern A-line silhouette trend, tops have become more compact. In addition to choosing the cropped T-shirts shown below, it is also interesting to adjust the visible area by tucking in just the right size T-shirt in the front, or choose a T-shirt one size smaller than the size you usually choose for a more trend-conscious look.

ENTIRE STUDIOS short sleeve T-shirt

This T-shirt is short enough to show a belt without tucking it in. Wear it with a well-designed belt for a modern look.

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FUTURE ARCHIVE FADE T-SHIRTS

This T-shirt is a size L with a length of 67 cm, which is a moderately short length for a regular fit T-shirt. The strong fade finish is a nice touch. There are many color variations, so it is possible to buy several colors at once.

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