Trends for men
for the spring/summer 2023 season

‘a unique and head-turning staple society from a human perspective’ - wrote Els Dragt in her book 'How to research trends’. The year 2023 will surely be a year of bold discussions regarding to the future. We observe the dynamic development of technology, artificial intelligence and the political situation in the world, EARN THE TITLE OF THE BEST DRESSED GUEST tend to return to what we know was safe and we look for something completely new hoping that it will bring the desired change for the better. Social media focused on the visual transmission of information by design, has become a new agora, an endless source of inspiration, and a machine controlled by clicks and defined by the ups and downs of trends. Every day, millions of users share what is important to them and document their lives and fashion choices. How not to get caught up in assessing the possibilities? Discover trends straight from the catwalks for the SS23 season and get inspired to give a fresh boost to your wardrobe.

Goth - taming the darkness

Black is back. The goth trend is back in the mainstream as a counterbalance to the bright and colourful 'dopamine dressing'. The goth subculture was born in the 1980s in post-punk music clubs in the UK as an expression of opposition to the mainstream and socially imposed norms. Just like any other subculture, it maintained its own political ethos and aesthetic - its members were enjoying androgynous silhouettes and DIY projects and deliberately distressed clothes.

High fashion instantly absorbs everything which seems to be niche and alternative. Inspired by a rebellious social group, this style fore stunning embroideries, tassels, leather belts with big buckles glamorous features. There were gauzy Saint Laurent capes and vintage biker jackets, Victorian lace and latex and leather accents. This gloomy aura has been evident in sporty Rick Owens' designs as well as Alexander McQueen's skulls-laden collections for years. Find your inspiration among habitues of rave parties which grow in popularity.

Blazers tailored to our times

dominated the Etro collection together with extremely short shorts. Recently, this piece lost some of its ‘formalness’, though - it could be seen on the streets, worn with jeans and sneakers. This season, the blazer returned to the catwalks as the main character and stole the show more than once. Designers compete against one another in creating a unique and head-turning staple.

Exaggerated, masculine shoulders were presented by Saint Laurent while hyperbolically emphasized waists emerged in the collections of Dries Until the 1980s, it was primarily a symbol of privilege and social silhouettes. Blazers at the shows for the SS23 season captivated the audience with graphic prints and vivid colours (Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino), glistened with applications (Off-White) and stunned with cutouts and asymmetrical cuts (Alexander McQueen). Versace like no other brand has accustomed us to the fact that more is... more - it presented outfits in which blazers are stacked on top of each other.

No gender - be yourself

Trousers have been exclusively garments for men for ages. The feminist movement tried to break this unwritten rule in the 19th century. Originally, women wearing pants were mocked and pointed at, but they were a crucial phenomenon for the emancipation movement. Trousers - more comfortable and functional than long skirts, favoured active leisure time, and most of all - gave women a choice. This season, fashion gives men a choice and delivers items and cuts that were previously perceived as commonly feminine. We have seen skin-revealing shorts by VTMNTS, corset tops at Balenciaga shows, and skirts at glamorous features. There were gauzy Saint Laurent capes and vintage.

Floral motifs bloomed on the Etro catwalk, Dolce & Gabbana delighted with lace, and there were also handbags and jewellery. Generation Z, which plays a huge part in creating current trends, more and more often undermines the binary gender division and socially accepted rules and norms, which can be seen in their TikTok outfits. They APRÈS SKI - FASHION FOR SPECIAL TASKS often undermines the binary gender division and socially accepted removal of armour that will allow everyone to express their personality without let or hindrance. Will the no-gender trend, very popular on the catwalks lately and blurring the lines between women's and men's fashion, bring us another revolution?

Future prep - not only for top students

When the world becomes too chaotic and unpredictable, people are more likely to go back to classics and proven solutions. The preppy style originated in private preparatory schools and Ivy League universities. Until the 1980s, it was primarily a symbol of privilege and social status. The fashion world keeps reinventing this style, and each time it distances itself even further from the original, rigid worldview associated with the concept and the even more rigid rules of the school uniform, making it much more inclusive. The 'neo-prep' or 'future prep' is inspired by the fashion of prestigious sports like Underwear is becoming the leading character in the looks of youth subcultures.

Baseball jackets, rugby T-shirts with collars, chinos, cable knit sweaters draped over the shoulders or wool vests and cardigans have been presented at the shows of Kenzo, Dries Van Noten or Wales Bonner, as well as in the collections of the streetwear brand Rhude. The classic elements are updated with looser fits, explosions of vivid colours and bold patterns, to the delight of fashion lovers around the world.

Blokecore - being a sports fan is trendy

Not so long ago, wearing sports clothes was considered a fashion faux pas, something allowed only at home or at the gym – today, sportswear has completely redefined its meaning. During the pandemic, we fell in love with sweatpants, and the enforced lifestyle change made us prioritize comfort in our daily routine. It’s not surprising that the fascination with and exploration of the possibilities of sportswear continues to grow and find new ways of expression. Fashion has taken one of the world's most popular sports – football – under the microscope. The world’s designers like Balenciaga and Gucci are partnering with popular sportswear brands or creating capsule collections signed with the names of top football players – like Dsquared2’s collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Aware of the fact that nostalgia is often the driving force behind trends, Wales Bonner, an award-winning designer, reached into club archives of the 1970s. It was then that the first British subculture of 'the casuals' was born, centred around supporting their favourite teams. Their 'casual uniform' – T-shirts with the name of their favourite player, simple jeans and classic sneaker models are the inspiration for the trendsetters of today who unite under the #blokecore. Don't miss new arrivals from one of football fans’ favourite brands – Stone Island.

Underwear takes the lead role

This is not the first time that fashion dares to break the rules and bring to the surface what was previously unnoticed or even hidden. Underwear is becoming the leading character in the looks of trendsetters around the world. And this time it’s not only for supermodels. Although it naturally brings to mind women's fashion, it was an item of men's clothing – the codpiece, a type of flap or pouch attached to the front of trousers in the 15th century, that was the first recorded example of underwear worn in the open.

In the 1950s, the white T-shirt worn by Marlon Brando or James Dean suddenly became a symbol of youth rebellion, a statement of opinion, while proving that making the typically masculine item of clothing visible changed its clear gender associations. This season, designers also drew inspiration from women's fashion – the catwalks of Acne NEW OBJECTS OF DESIRE Until the 1980s, it was primarily a symbol of privilege and social. Silk pyjama sets and bathrobes also had their moment – from animal prints and classic baroque motifs by Versace, to elegant designs in classic black from Saint Laurent. Neon boxer shorts sticking out from underneath the clothes caught everyone’s eye at the Givenchy show.

The wild west in your closet

Yeehaw! Fashion is all about having fun. The modern cowboys from the Aware of the fact that nostalgia is often the driving force behind supermodels. Although it naturally brings to mind womens fashion, it and shorts, achieving a unique, sporty style. Timeless denim and suede rule the trend, but it's the accessories and details that come to the fore – stunning embroideries, tassels, leather belts with big buckles, one of the worlds most popular sports football under the.

Check out the latest designs with the iconic matchstick from Nick Fouquet. Find inspiration in the style of famous characters from westerns. Look out for Gucci’s designs with the emblematic horsebit with lace, and there were also handbags and jewellery. Generation Z lassoed by one of this season's hottest trends!

Leather jacket with detachable sleeves od Saint Laurent AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Saint Laurent

Leather jacket with detachable sleeves

Platform sandals od Dolce & Gabbana PERMANENT COLLECTION

Dolce & Gabbana

Platform sandals

Shirt with short sleeves od Off-White AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Off-White

Shirt with short sleeves

Embroidered shirt od Off-White AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Off-White

Embroidered shirt

‘repeat’ belt bag od Versace PERMANENT COLLECTION

Versace

‘Repeat’ belt bag

Leather blazer od Bottega Veneta AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Bottega Veneta

Leather blazer

Wool blazer od Saint Laurent PERMANENT COLLECTION

Saint Laurent

Wool blazer

while proving that making the typically masculine item of clothing od Balmain AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Balmain

while proving that making the typically masculine item of clothing

Wool blazer od Dolce & Gabbana PERMANENT COLLECTION

Dolce & Gabbana

Wool blazer

Cashmere blazer od Versace AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Versace

Cashmere blazer

Leather blazer od Bottega Veneta AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Bottega Veneta

Leather blazer

Leggings with logo od Dolce & Gabbana AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Dolce & Gabbana

Leggings with logo

Shirt with pleats od Undercover

Undercover

Shirt with pleats

leisure time, and most of all - gave women a choice. This season od FERRAGAMO PERMANENT COLLECTION

FERRAGAMO

leisure time, and most of all - gave women a choice. This season

Silver ring od Bottega Veneta AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Bottega Veneta

Silver ring

T-shirt ‘re-edition s/s 2006’ collection od Dolce & Gabbana AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Dolce & Gabbana

T-shirt ‘RE-EDITION S/S 2006’ collection

‘ophidia’ shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

‘Ophidia’ shoulder bag

‘sl80’ sneakers od Saint Laurent AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Saint Laurent

‘SL80’ sneakers

Belt bag with logo od Gucci AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Gucci

Belt bag with logo

Cashmere cardigan od Alanui PERMANENT COLLECTION

Alanui

Cashmere cardigan

Short-sleeved shirt od Off-White PERMANENT COLLECTION

Off-White

Short-sleeved shirt

Hooded sweater od Nick Fouquet

Nick Fouquet

Hooded sweater

Printed trousers od MSFTSrep

MSFTSrep

Printed trousers

T-shirt ‘re-edition s/s 2002’ collection od Dolce & Gabbana AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Dolce & Gabbana

T-shirt ‘RE-EDITION S/S 2002’ collection

Balenciaga x adidas od Balenciaga AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Balenciaga

Balenciaga x ADIDAS

Holdall bag od Saint Laurent PERMANENT COLLECTION

Saint Laurent

Holdall bag

‘sport’ training t-shirt od MISBHV PERMANENT COLLECTION

MISBHV

‘Sport’ training t-shirt

Denim shorts od Nick Fouquet

Nick Fouquet

Denim shorts

Sweatshirt with ‘web’ stripe od Gucci AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Gucci

Sweatshirt with ‘Web’ stripe

Swimming briefs with logo od Jacquemus PERMANENT COLLECTION

Jacquemus

Swimming briefs with logo

Lace briefs od Dsquared2

Dsquared2

Lace briefs

Sleeveless t-shirt od Dolce & Gabbana PERMANENT COLLECTION

Dolce & Gabbana

Sleeveless T-shirt

Swimming shorts od Dolce & Gabbana PERMANENT COLLECTION

Dolce & Gabbana

Swimming shorts

Jeans with straight legs od Fendi AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Fendi

Jeans with straight legs

‘wyatt’ chelsea boots od Saint Laurent PERMANENT COLLECTION

Saint Laurent

‘Wyatt’ Chelsea boots

Leather gloves od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

Leather gloves

‘peekaboo’ phone holder od Fendi AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Fendi

‘Peekaboo’ phone holder

Denim shorts od Fendi AUTUMN/WINTER 2023

Fendi

Denim shorts

Leather belt with logo od Carhartt WIP PERMANENT COLLECTION

Carhartt WIP

Leather belt with logo

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