We’re barely one month into 2021 but we’re already seeing a men’s style trend flapping in the breeze – cargo pants.

First utilised by British and American troops in the Second World War, cargo pants are more commonly associated with the 90s, which was all about baggy, comfy style and a postmodern appropriation of workwear. In the intervening years, tastes have changed and skinny pants have become more popular, making cargo pants a distinctly unfashionable move.

But of course, fashion is highly cyclical, and now cargo pants are slowly becoming cool again, in no small part to celebrity style icons like Justin Bieber and Travis Scott, the latter of which is rarely seen not wearing cargo pants.

Now it seems the NBA – which in recent years has gone from a bastion of daggy looks to perhaps the most fashion-forward sports league in America – has been bitten by the cargo pants bug. If you were previously unconvinced that cargo pants were on the way in, the best basketballers in the world would like to prove you wrong.

You can also see how there’s more to cargo pants these days than just olive drab or camo prints, and oversized vibes. As the style of trousers has started to become more fashionable, more and more brands are offering different takes on the humble mil-spec duds.

The style revival of cargo pants can also be seen as part of a broader men’s fashion trend that’s gaining more momentum in 2021: 80s Americana. While we associate cargo pants more with the 90s than the 80s, it’s the 80s that laid the groundwork for cargo pants’ initial rise in the world of men’s fashion – in no small part thanks to action movie franchises like Rambo, Top Gun or The Terminator.

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The 2020-21 NBA season is in full swing and will run until May 16, with playoffs tentatively scheduled to run under the standard 16-team playoff format between May 22 and July 22. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular season has been reduced to 72 games, and the one non-American team in the NBA – the Toronto Raptors – are playing all their home games in Florida in order to avoid Canadian border restrictions.

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It’s been a seatbelt wrenching twelve months for Australian airlines. Much like carriers the world over, they fell out of the sky (in terms of ticket sales) last March, and the recovery has been slow. On an international scale, flights are still not operating for Qantas and Virgin Australia, and even the few airlines which are operating long haul flights to Australia are facing significant financial and administrative hurdles.

Qantas and Virgin Australia are both currently running domestic flights though, and they are also, behind the scenes, it seems, waging a war for the hearts and wallets of Australian travellers.

In November last year, Qantas announced what we playfully dubbed a “swingers” program, which sought to make switching from Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program to the Qantas Points frequent flyer program more attractive. The package offered frequent flyers the opportunity to fast track their status as part of an exclusive offer that included 90 days complimentary lounge access. Qantas said at the time the offer followed a surge in demand in people asking to switch.

Barely a week after the news broke, Virgin Australia fired a counteroffer over the bow, which the airline claimed went “one-better” on Qantas’. This offered Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status and above members the chance to receive a Velocity Discover Gold Status trial membership and eligible Discover Gold Status members to enjoy a year-long Velocity Gold membership and associated benefits for them and their companion.

Touché.

A Google Trends graph recently seen by DMARGE sums up this turbulent year – and Qantas and Virgin Australia’s stagging – quite well.

As well as the expected March dip inspired by the pandemic, and such knock-on events as Virgin Australia going into voluntary administration on April the 21st (which, as you might imagine, caused a spike in search volume for “velocity points,” resulting in 100 searches for that term occurring between the 19th and the 25th of April), the graph also registers increased interest in each airline’s frequent flyer program just after they make important announcements. Interest in both search terms spiked in November, for instance, after the two announced competing offers enticing loyal customers to switch.

The search volume statistics also reflect that after Virgin Australia made yet another play to lock in frequent flyers’ loyalty in mid to late January, interest in “velocity points” picked up slightly (while searches for “qantas points” declined). The very latest data, however, suggests that searches for “qantas points” are once again rising, with 78 searches having been made for the term so far for the period between the 31st of January and the 6th of February, and searches for “velocity points” apparently on the decline (there have so far been none during that time period).

All’s fair in love and war, no?

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Yes, we’ve all been there – standing in front of our closet, bored (and naked). Feeling uninspired, we flick mechanically along the rack, coat after coat after dull-and-worn-out coat. Listen up, for five tips on what to wear when you’ve got nothing to wear.

Familiarity does breed contempt when it comes to the modern wardrobe. However, a little closet inspiration isn’t hard to find once we understand we have the power to energise our threads. Here are five style tips for men reworking the goods you already own, but sadly have forgotten how to use.

The Tested Casual Blazer & Jeans Combo

A slim fit blazer is a wardrobe staple and if you don’t own one, I can see why you’re pulling your hair out claiming you have nothing to wear. As for the rest, take the casual blazer that has served you so well – in navy, taupe, grey marl or black – and introduce it to another closet classic – the favourite jean.

I’m guessing they’re your go-to jean for their glove-like fit, light but sturdy denim, and their super-blue colour that pairs so effortlessly with anything. What’s missing from this ménage à trois is a white tee or open collared shirt. One, two, three throw it all together confidently. Now be on your way.

Layer For A Very Cool Look

You may own the same-old stuff but changing up how and what to wear with it will make your closet feel fresh once more. This winter is all about wearing your best pieces – at once. For work, take a white collared shirt and throw on a neutral waist coast, followed by a fine-gauge cardigan in muted hue.

Take a hefty tweed suit coat and then your light parka in earthy colour. See what’s just happened? Weather dependant, winter layering is all about an effortless piling-on, taking closet items you most definitely already own and wearing them together, until you don’t feel the cold.

Stylistically, leave a few buttons open on the cardigan and do away with the waist coat if you’re feeling too formal. The final, most important thing is don’t be afraid to mix fabrics, creating texture in the look. An easy one is a wool jacket with a cashmere knit over a cotton shirt paired with a silk tie. Now, you’ve made it. And with layering, it all looks like ‘this’ just happened by accident.

Men In Black

Not one for looking like a goth, black-on-black doesn’t have to look drab. The look is sleek, elegant and more importantly, easy to style. And I’m betting you have loads of the neutral colour in your current wardrobe.

Firstly, black looks better slim to relaxed – never Lycra tight, nor oversized to avoid looking like a hipster. As mentioned earlier, texture is everything for creating a ‘new’ look. Why not vary the shade? Changing from an almost-grey black to midnight. And because you’re wearing the same all-over colour, this tone and texture applies strongly to black outfits.

Depending on the season, pair chunky wool coats or jackets with linens and cotton shirts. And with the surge in sports-luxe this season, a black, satiny bomber over dark denim is super chic off-duty, as well as a nice leather biker jacket and patent leather shoes.

All-black also liberates, letting your out-there accessories do the talking. Now’s the time to wear that bold, metallic watch or boisterous signet ring in gold. Final word on what to wear: adjust your add-ons and layers to fit in with the occasion and in going from day to night. Black doesn’t play favourites with time or formalities, which is why you’ll always have something to wear with black by your side.

The Suit Split

Before you start separating the pants and jacket from your glossy tux or office-ready, sheeny suit in wool, let me lay down some ground rules. The suit split – that is, wearing the pants and jacket apart from one another – really only works on more relaxed suits like the single-breasted, in a classic fabric (like cotton twill, linen or tweed) and in a neutral colour such as navy, grey or black and even bold checks.

Why? All these elements refer to a more adaptable suit. The casualness of a cotton jacket in plain navy or window-pane check won’t look out of place when worn alone over chinos or denim. But a heavy, worsted wool jacket with Wall Street pinstripes would be too much on its own and feel out of place without its trouser buddy.

From here, the regular styling rules apply. Pair the jacket with classic black jeans and a crew neck sweater or blue button shirt for a cool, tailored look.

Swap Clothes

A clothes swap tends to be something only women do. But, from my wardrobe to yours, eliminate those thoughts of gathering around your clothes at home with mates. Instead, remember our forefathers who used swapping or trading goods as the common form of currency to get what they wanted. Trading things for things worked back then, and can work for your wardrobe today.

First, hone in on a friend who shares your size and you trust won’t ruin your gear. And then, it’s an open thing: trading like for like and things of equal value so there are no losers in the deal. Then, setting it up is rather easy: “You gonna wear that coat, mate? No? Good. [Grabs coat] I’ll take that for the weekend.”

Oh, and remember don’t leave your mate hanging. Give something back in return. Because an important style tips is to be fair and generous and unlike clothes, good manners never gets old.

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Comfort-lovers rejoice. Men’s fashion is now even more relaxed with sportswear looking more like luxury wear and luxury wear kicking back into leisure mode.

What does this mean? The hoodie is yours for the luxurious taking. But, before you start rocking one to your next wedding ceremony, there are a few rules to follow.

Let’s get into it starting with a quick history lesson.

Origins Of The Hoodie

Like most pieces in men’s fashion, the hoodie had humble beginnings. Sportswear label Champion began making sweatshirts in the early 1930s, adding a hood to them to protect athletes and labourers from the elements. Meanwhile, college sporting teams began asking for warmer apparel for winter which lead the hoodie to become adopted by young America during the sixties.

By the seventies, hip-hop culture was developing in the streets of New York. Here, the hoodie was popularised by graffiti artists, break dancers and trouble-makers, all wanting in some way to eschew the police, concealed by hoods. By the eighties, renegade skaters were hoodie purveyors too, while the hard-edge gangsta rap of the nineties cemented the hoodie as a sign of societal rebellion and subculture inclusion. Welcome to the hood.

Fast forward twenty years and the hoodie’s cloaking abilities now serve a different purpose thanks to its incredible comfort and premium twist.

What Makes A Good Hoodie

Performance and invisibility aren’t the only priorities for today’s hoodie. “When shopping for your next hoodie, look for quality craftsmanship, a nice fit and versatility,” explains Sean Venturi, co-founder of Venroy in Sydney.

How To Wear A Hoodie

The zip variety, much like blazer, is designed to be worn open or zipped depending on the weather and overall outfit.

“You can wear the zip-through smartly. And, it’s more versatile. You can take it off without messing up your hair, and unzip once inside if you start to feel warm,” says Sean.

The pullover variety is slightly roomier in shape. Higher neck lines, slide slits and the absence of a ribbed hem are more common with this type too, elevating comfort over class.

“This style is the iconic hoodie style and is associated with staying warm and cosy. Ultimately, it should be kept at home. That said, still look around for a sophisticated version. Hoodies are about sophisticated comfort – looking good while lounging on the couch.”

Hoodie Fitment Rules

As a rule: the hoodie should to be fitted. Shoulders should be snug, with the sides of the hoodie following the drape of the torso. A billowy body immediately creates a sloppy, weekend dad look. Functionally, it makes layering tough and messy, creating bunching, rolls of fabric when placed underneath a topcoat or jacket. If the hoodie is your outerwear piece you can afford more room. Every guy should have one fitted and one relaxed hoodie, to have both style bases covered.

“Again, think comfort. Never go for a super tight fit. But, a nicely fitted hoodie is a far better look for dressing up and dressing down. If you’re wearing a long sleeve shirt, you want to have enough room to get your hand up the sleeve, comfortably. And, the fit needs to allow for over-layering, chucking on a jacket, smoothly, over the hoodie, without bunching,” says Sean.

Hoodie Fabrics

You also need to pick the right fabric. Cotton jersey is the original (and the best). It’s loved by athletes and now urban gents alike. The cotton stops air from penetrating (thus, keeping warm), absorbs sweat, and is breathable when body temperatures warm up underneath. Plus, jersey is super comfortable. Look to loopback cotton (it will say so on the tag) for the transitional seasons – spring or autumn.

“Look for a hoodie that’s ‘fully fashioned’, where the hoodie’s material pieces aren’t just cut and sewn together. Instead, they’re knitted together at the seams. For example, a waffle knit. Cashmere is the ultimate in refinement. It just looks more high-end,” says Sean. “So, opt for a cashmere-cotton blend which is soft but durable. Also as a waffle knit, it’s instantly more breathable too.”

Hoodie Do’s & Don’ts

No longer just for the gym (or couch) junkie, the hoodie can be worn in the street, to a nice restaurant and even to (some) workplaces. Here are the hoodie do’s and don’ts for the contemporary man:

• Do consider the purpose of your hoodie. Streetwear? Look for more relaxed, cotton jersey fits. Smart? Opt for cashmere or silk-cotton blend, for a better quality, nicer looking finish.
• Do wear it with tailoring, worn as a blazer with a shirt and tie. As an inner layer piece, it’s a sporty alternative to a waist coat or cardigan — just be sure to have the fit snug and the hood neatly hung at the back of neck.
• Do wear it as an off-duty jacket. Team over a basic t-shirt, washed denim and suede boots or sneakers.
• Do learn to layer it. Hoodies are the ultimate ‘meat’ piece in you winter layer sandwich. The parachute silk parka or waterproof mac coat are great options, keeping your hoodie dry in bad weather.
• Don’t be afraid to mix high and low pieces together with the hoodie. Smart-cum-casual is the hoodie’s speciality.
• Don’t forget the hoodie is a casual piece. As soon as you add it to a formal, semi-formal or smart casual outfit, your look is immediately knocked down the dress code spectrum. That’s not to say it isn’t a good idea, style-wise. Sports wear is here to stay in menswear. Just be aware of event expectations and social acceptances before you decide to wear a hoodie with your tux. Ok, don’t ever do that.

How To Wear A Hoodie With Jeans

A classic combo, the hoodie with jeans will get any man through the chilly weekend chills. Play around with the colour combinations and know that just about any colour combo can work well together here based on the modern denim colour palette on hand.

How To Wear A Hoodie With A Denim Jacket

It’s all about the layering here with the classic hoodie playing backup to the outer denim. There’s a small rule here and that’s contrast. Whilst you could go mono-colour, it’s best to break up the bottom, hoodie and denim jacket with different tones. And if you are going to go one colour, say black for example, make sure there’s different fabric textures thrown in.

How To Wear A Hoodie With A Blazer

We’re heading down the smart casual route now and the versatility of the hoodie is beginning to shine. The secret here is to ensure that the hoodie is the thinner type which won’t add unsightly bulk to the finished look. As always, add contrast for a much cooler appearance on casual Fridays in the office.

How To Wear A Hoodie With A Bomber Jacket

This is streetwear but not like you know it. Modern men’s fashion has revived the bomber jacket and it’s not the perfect companion to the equally iconic hoodie. Contrast, textures and print combinations all work for this look let your imagination go wild. Given the looser nature of bomber jackets, you can opt for a thicker hoodie here.

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Salt Bae has one of the most iconic physiques on the planet. The sodium sprinkling genius has made headlines a number of times over the last year for bizarre breakfasts, a mind-boggling body-fat percentage and completing an abdominal workout so scary even he can’t watch it.Yesterday he contorted our brains once more with a stretching routine that shows he’s not all about building muscle, but also elongating it. The 37-year-old posted various fifteen-second clips to Instagram, one of which showed him purring like a tiger, whilst being assisted into a scorpion-like pose by a trainer.Call it bizarre (or, for those less accustomed to putting themselves in such a position, an injury in waiting), but the scorpion stretch (when done the normal way) can be a great way to increase hip and lower back mobility.Speaking about the scorpion, Boston-based trainer Derek Maxfield told Well & Good, “The scorpion stretch should be done before a workout to warm up and open tight hip flexors and the lower back, and can be done between sets for active recovery. It’s a great starting point for people to stretch with limited mobility. Hip flexors and the lower back are often neglected in exercises and stretches, but are essential for strengthening the core.”So: how, exactly, do you do the ‘normal’ scorpion? First, lie down on a mat or the ground. In this exercise, only your legs should move. Then: “Make sure to keep your torso down on the ground to limit how far your leg rotates behind the body,” Maxfield told Well & Good. “You don’t want to allow your body to roll over with your leg.”Next, “Place both arms beside you, fully extended at 90-degrees for additional support, and slowly lift one leg up while allowing your hips to twist with the motion. Hold near the end of the twist for a full stretch,” (Well & Good).Salt Bae also posted a number of other clips (seen in the video at the top of this page), which show how he keeps himself mobile, including one where he has his trainer push his knees down into his chest, and then out and back.Finally, he performs a bridge pose – an exercise which works the posterior chain and activates the glutes – but with a twist.As Sweat! reports, “Having tight hips or underactive glutes can make it hard to engage the correct muscles during a workout, so doing regular activation exercises can help you recruit your glutes correctly while you train.”Salt Bae, in trademark flamboyant style, gets carried away with his bridging efforts, and uses his head as one of the anchors. While we can’t recommend that innovation to everyone, we can certainly spruik his lust for life and motivation.There’s your Thursday morning fitness inspiration, sprinkled hot.

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Australians love a drink. According to the World Health Organisation, we’re in the top 10th percentile for alcohol consumption worldwide  – the heaviest drinkers in the Anglosphere and ahead of other stereotypically big drinkers like Germany, Japan and Spain. The #1 heaviest drinkers are the Belarussians if you’re interested…Our drink of choice for most of the 20th century was beer. And not just beer, but full-strength beer. Things might have changed a lot since then – wine has long supplanted beer as our alcohol of choice, and spirits consumption is also on the rise – but many Australians still consider drinking anything less than full-strength beer to be un-Australian.But just as outdated attitudes of masculinity or what constitutes ‘Australian’ are on the way out, our prejudice against mid-strength and low-alcohol beer is slowly diminishing too. Indeed, Australia’s in the midst of a low-alcohol beer renaissance, with more options (and people drinking them) than ever before. And – if you’ll put down your pint for a second – that might actually be a good thing.If there’s anything the last twelve months have taught us, it’s that our health shouldn’t be overlooked. The Bat Kiss has forced us all to take stock of our lifestyle and habits, and an easy way you can lead a better lifestyle is by adjusting your alcohol intake. Indeed, the last twelve months have sparked a lower calorie and no-alcohol beer boom in Australia and around the world, as consumers have been keeping a closer eye on both their wallets and their waistlines, Drinks Trade reports.One of the most counter-intuitive consequences of the COVID-19 crisis is that alcohol consumption has actually gone up in Australia. You’d think that pubs and clubs closing their doors and restrictions on social gatherings would have reduced consumption, but the opposite is true: Aussies have been hitting the bottle at home or by themselves in greater numbers – a depressing yet understandable trend. The rise in no or low-alcohol beer can be seen as a reaction to that, as Aussies have tried to take on healthier habits. Which, at the end of the day, is a good thing.RELATED: Australians Will Struggle With New Drinking Guidelines, Statistics SuggestThe other reason low-alcohol beer has been on the rise is simple: it’s finally getting good. Most mid-strength, low-strength or non-alcoholic beer available in Australia used to be either nasty imported stuff and/or highly commercial offerings, like Carlton Zero or Heineken 3. Recent years have seen smaller breweries rise to the occasion to produce low-alcohol bevvies that – shock, horror – are actually pretty nice to drink. Below are some prime examples.

It’s not just breweries that have been expanding their horizons when it comes to low or non-alcoholic offerings. Distilleries such as Lyre’s and Brunswick Aces have brought non-alcoholic whiskeys and gins to market, and wineries such as Non and Jacob’s Creek have been upending the grape game, too.RELATED: The Wine Myth Europeans Wish Australians Would Stop SpoutingReally, we just need to get over ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with drinking low-alcohol beer, just as there’s nothing wrong with abstaining from alcohol entirely. Full-strength beers aren’t going to go away any time soon – they’re the lion’s share of the beer market – but it’s just good to have the option.Besides, isn’t it just better that people are drinking beer over hard seltzers?

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The late 70s was a landmark era in Swiss watchmaking. It saw the rise of the luxury sport watch, with many of models introduced during the decade going on to be icons of the watch world: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur ‘Jumbo’, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Vacheron Constantin Overseas just to name a few.Another design that hails from this period is the Piaget Polo – perhaps the most distinct of all the 70s luxury sport watches. Unlike many of its contemporaries, it was not designed by Gérald Genta – the famous Swiss watch designer who also penned Cartier’s Pasha de Cartier and the OMEGA Constellation. Instead, it was designed by Yves G. Piaget, a fourth-generation member of the Piaget family and the brand’s current chairman.But more importantly, where the rest of the competition feature designs that emphasise their utilitarianism; their manliness – the Polo is more subtle; more gentlemanly. Piaget has always been a brand of restraint (with a dash of epicureanism) and the Polo speaks to that character of the brand. It’s bold but has a softness; an elegance to it that its contemporaries don’t. In a world where the Nautilus and Royal Oak are often a shorthand for nouveau riche artlessness, the Polo stands out as a more refined, considered option.Refinement is certainly the operative term here. 2021 has heralded the arrival of the Piaget Polo Skeleton: the most exciting rendition of the sports watch yet and one that pulls off something that many skeletonised luxury watches fail to achieve – actually making the watch nicer to wear.

Piaget didn’t just gut an existing Polo and shoehorn a new structure in. The seamless design of the Polo Skeleton belies the fact that it’s almost a completely different watch compared to the OG: in order to facilitate the skeletonised construction and movement, Piaget had to radically redesign the sporty wristwatch.Measuring up at 42mm, the Polo Skeleton has all the classic Polo features – that classic curved case with a round bezel and that distinct, cushion-shaped dial opening – but it’s 30% thinner than existing versions at just 6.5mm, powered by an evolution of Piaget’s 1200S1 self-winding manufacture movement (which was first utilised in Piaget’s Altiplano line of ultra-thin watches), itself a wafer-like 2.4mm.The point of skeletonising a watch isn’t just to make it look cool, but it’s also to reduce weight in order to make the watch more comfortable. The Polo Skeleton comes up trumps in the weight and looks stakes, but also when it comes to thickness – a technically impressive feat that also adds to this luxurious watch’s comfort bona fides.RELATED: ‘Sporty’ Watch Selling Trick Can Make You ThousandsDespite its intricate appearance, the Polo Skeleton remains just as robust, reliable and practical as its Polo siblings, featuring a 44-hour power reserve and water resistance down to three atmospheres. Piaget has also redesigned both its iconic integrated steel bracelet and the leather straps that come with the Polo Skeleton in order to provide a quick-change function – a quality-of-life improvement that’s sure to appeal to even the most discerning watch fans.The new Piaget Polo Skeleton is available in two highly individual designs: the first with a movement in Piaget Blue PVD, the second in a slate grey finish (with matching leather straps alongside the standard steel bracelet for each variant, naturally). Both colours look stunning and really complement the innate beauty of the skeletonised movement itself, the watch’s sapphire crystal caseback letting you admire it from front to back.It retails for 45,500 AUD but isn’t likely to last long, so inquire at your local Piaget boutique post-haste.

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There should always be space in your Rolodex of clothing options for the latest summer trends. This season, we welcome the return of some reliable favourites, like ripped denim and leather sandals (no complaints here), but there are also tons of great newbies to try.

So whether you’re a laidback, go-with-the-flow type of dresser or you’re taking your styling cues from the high ranks of Ryan Gosling, we’ve compiled the ultimate hit-list to slay your summer style before summer even arrives.

Watch and learn, sun-seekers.

Printed Shirts

Shirts just got a whole lot more interesting. It’s all about prints now: abstract, polka dot and most particularly, floral (yes, accept it or lose out). Or you can also “say hello to my little friend” by getting retro with the latest Cuban style shirts.

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Bold Striped Suits

Designers are putting a twist on your typical pinstripe suit with noticeably bold stripes. There’s all different takes on this trend, ranging from Diesel’s black and white jacket, paired with leather pants (standing ovation for this one) or there’s Berluti’s dandy theme with their nautical red, white and navy version – think 1920’s millionaire on a yacht.

Pastel Sneakers

Last year’s bold kicks are no more. Instead, you’re opting for pastel sneakers – the colours of choice being salmon, peach, mint, beige and baby blue. It seems many of the respected fashion lords of LA are taking the lead with this trend, as seen with people like Scott Disick wearing the original Achilles sneakers in pink or Justin Bieber with his pastel efforts.

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Pleats In Your Trousers

In 2017, you’re encouraged to get less basic with your trousers and go for pleats.  It’s especially flattering if you’ve got string-bean legs and you need to bulk up your bottom half.

You can dress them up or down, wearing them casually with a belt and t-shirt or alternatively, with a suit jacket to raise the bar a bit more.

Round Sunglasses

Sunglasses are kicking it old-school with rounded frames. Justin Bieber, Josh Hartnett and our favourite Game of Thrones badass, Kit Harrington get the idea, sporting rounded aviators with the classic double brow bar. Kudos to the King of the North who, when off Set, looks just as cool when winter is not coming.

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Ripped Light Denim Jeans (Still)

D-Squared, John Elliot and Saint Laurent made it quite clear ripped denim is still going strong. Prepare to plunge into all shades of denim this summer.

The runways displayed the entire spectrum of washes, ranging from bleached varieties to indigo.  You can wear the lighter versions for daytime and the darker ones for evenings out.

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Longer Shorts

Every season, shorts can never seem to stick to a hem length. Well this time, designers are choosing shorts that fall a few inches below the knee. Key styles feature abstract patterns or sporty bold colours with a relaxed fit for everyday wear.

Wide Leg Linen Trousers

Luxury meets comfort with wide leg linen trousers. You get tons of breathing room, plus the cozy feel of the soft linen. You can go for versions with a fitted waistband if your physique needs more structure or there’s always the relaxed waist tie for a more low-key vibe.

White Chinos

Thanks to white chinos, you’ve now got the effortlessly well-groomed thing locked down.  Speaking your language? With its clean-cut fit and lightweight feel, it’s your ultimate styling hack. You can also try rolling up the ankles for a more casual look.

The Waterproof Loafer

Swim shorts are rolling back to the 50’s, back when short shorts were cool. Not exactly ideal for the fashionably squeamish, but for those who don’t give a flying fidget spinner, let your quads fly free. Orlebar Brown is on board with this super short trend, featuring ones in vintage-inspired colours (red, yellow and navy). Pair them with waterproof loafers, combining both fashion and practicality.

Colourful Bracelets

If you’re not rocking bracelets in 2017, you have no standing as a fashion guru. No matter who you are, every trend-conscious guy should be wearing colourful bracelets this summer– as long as it’s done right. Rock them singularly or combine different ones together within the same shade family.

Leather Sandals

Lake-life and laidback luxury is the name of the game with leather sandals. Keep an eye out for versions with intricate, interwoven straps or asymmetrical designs. Brown leather is the material of choice; don’t miss out.

Yes, it seems Birkenstocks are also back in style too.

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Statement T-Shirts

Got something to say? Let your shirt do all the backtalk with this season’s statement shirt trend. These shirts can be political, as seen with the “Fall in Love and Be More Tender” shirt by Ashish, or they can get super weird, as modelled by Gucci’s “Future” shirt.

They can also feature wild or jokey prints, creating statements that make absolutely zero sense, like the pineapple and horn shirt by Dolce & Gabbana.

Seersucker

Seersucker is the all-cotton fabric of choice for summer. With its breezy texture, accented by thin puckered stripes or checkers, it lets you beat the sweat in style. This material works great with shirts, shorts and blazers – or any jacket, really, for when you need a simple, light layer for those dressier occasions.

A Tan

Bad news for UV-phobes, the tan is in. Just ask notorious beach king, Zac Efron who rocks copper tone like he invented it. You can also compare tans with Bradley Cooper, spotted in Venice with his painfully hot supermodel girlfriend, Irina Shayk. Well clearly Brad’s got it, so maybe there’s something to say about the tan’s magic after all. Lest we forget, there is also a little secret called a spray tan which is the responsible option.

Ditch The Belt

It’s time to invest in trousers and suits without belts. The days of matching your shoes with your belt are now gone too. Ensure your trousers and jeans are well-tailored to suit your waistline, add a t-shirt or shirt, maybe even a polo. Classic combinations of white tailored trousers will continue to be a style stapled for every special Summer occasion.

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Shakespeare once wrote that “uneasy is the head that wears a crown” – an adage that’s particularly true when it comes to business. As the world’s largest athletic brand, Nike is in an enviable position, but they’re constantly forced to innovate in order to stay ahead of the competition and keep that top spot.Some of their ‘innovations’ have been more considered than others. Their 2001 Air Jordan 16s (a bizarre combination of old-fashioned spats and a basketball shoe) or their 2019 Air Max 1 QS ‘Fourth of July’ (which were pulled from shelves after critics suggested the flag graphic that adorned their heels was a white supremacist symbol) are notable missteps. All things said and done, they’ve got more Ws than Ls on their balance sheet, however.Last year, Nike made waves with their experimental ISPA OverReact Sandal – a shoe DMARGE described as “their ugliest ever” – that despite its controversial looks was actually quite a clever move from the American brand. Nike has a strategy of using limited releases from their premium sub-labels like ISPA, ACG and NikeLab as testbeds for technologies or style that then get diffused into their more mainstream product lines further down the track. It’s a process other sportswear brands like Adidas and Under Armour also utilise.One of Nike’s most radical sub-labels is FlyEase – and it’s under this umbrella that Nike has launched the most revolutionary sneaker in recent memory. Enter the GO FlyEase, Nike’s first hands-free sneaker and an absolute game-changer for not only sportswear but fashion more broadly.

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The GO FlyEase are set to have a retail price of 120 USD (~160 AUD) and will see a limited initial drop on the 15th of February for select Nike members, followed by a wider rollout planned for the Northern Hemisphere’s spring.Time will tell if they’ll end up being a sales success for Nike – we just hope they don’t all just get snapped up by hoarders and sneakerheads.Speaking of spring, check out our guide to the best cross-seasonal menswear essentials for less than 100 USD. You (and your wallet) can thank us later.

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