FROM OUR JANUARY ISSUE: FASHION FUTURES—NEW SUITS

by John Russel Jones Jan 04, 2024



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A New Way Of Working Requires A New Suit

Now that the Covid pandemic is in the rearview mirror, life has gotten back to the new normal, which, for many, includes a new hybrid format of working three to four days in the office and the others remotely. A new work uniform is emerging as a favorite choice and the formula makes sense: a hybrid of the suits everyone wore pre-Covid and the sweatsuits that quickly became the work-from-home choice during. This new suit comes in matching separates, that we used to call a hookup, with the jacket resembling more of a work coat, with one to four pockets, and a relaxed fuller pant. The preferred choice of underpinning is a jersey in the wearer’s favorite silhouette. Most brands show these with T-shirts, but a long-sleeved polo or turtleneck is an easy way to elevate this look. These are separates that work on their own over denim or under knitwear and a coat, and show the continuation of the male wardrobe evolving from having two distinct, “work” and “play” options to only one that is “just wear.”

ABOVE: Some examples of the new suit from left to right: Bugatchi, Nili Lotan, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Closed, and NN07.

2 Replies to “FROM OUR JANUARY ISSUE: FASHION FUTURES—NEW SUITS”

  1. It’s about time tailored men’s stepped out into the new reality of contemporary fashion and workplace dressing ! These all look great and
    can easily be worn for business and/or leisure
    Congrats to the new Mens merchants and creators!…… I say again, “It’s about time “ !

    1. Barry…looks like an update of the 70’s leisure suit with update pocket and fabric twists. In the 70’s-90’s my old firm April-Marcus/Eagle Clothes sold hundreds of thousands of various styles and fabrics (including those in leather, polyester, and everyone’s favorite super-suede and pleather). Must be collectors items as they are no longer available at Goodwill :))

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