Writer LAURA ARENAS
THE KEY ACCESSORIES OF THE SEASON
Fashion is a way of telling stories. Stories that come to life through the garments, colors, fabrics, materials and textures that stage the personality of each one. But if there is something in fashion that manages to transform a look, that is undoubtedly the Accessories.
In this season’s men’s collections, accessories and accessories show us with superb genius a man who dares with almost everything. We have seen them wrapped in delicate XXL-size scarves, masterly those that Christopher Baley presented for Burberry Prorsum and in warm wool scarves and fur stoles, They, now more than ever have realized that bags are the icing on the cake, the must-have accessory that completes any look. So they take them out on the street without remorse, with grace and a lot of attitude. And not to lose the habits, gloves and sunglasses continue to triumph one more season. Meanwhile, they walk with a firm step sheathed in elongated toe shoes, ankle boots with studs, midi boots and the trendiest snakers.
A whole carousel of extras, which will delight your winter days, making it clear that new times are coming in men’s fashion.
SHAKELS & SCARVES
In a burst of colors and prints, the scarf has become the must-have accessory of the season. Silky to the touch and ovesize, they were seen at the Burberry show, gracefully draped over the shoulders and tied with a simple knot. In a more retro aesthetic, at Prada they are worn tied at the neck, long and narrow, replacing the classic tie.
Scarves also maintain their status as essential but worn at neck level as in Dolce & Gabbana and giving way to colored fur stoles, seen in Dries Van Noten, to add a touch of eccentricity to the look.
BAGS
It is the star accessory that completes a look ten This season the men’s fashion shows have presented all kinds of proposals. The Shopping Bag and the classicism of the Doctor Bag, with a short handle and quality materials, accompany styles of relaxed elegance, as we saw in Burberry, Armani or Louis Vuitton..
The backpacks, hanging on the back awaken the explorer spirit of the garment that accompanies and bags carried in the form of portfolio, as in Prada, Dries Van Noten or Versace, skipping the established codes of manual use and becomes the most trendy option for the most daring. An endless number of options dressed with exotic skins, such as python or crocodile, prints and even with baroque-inspired golden embroidery.
SHOES
The sneakers are still a safe bet for the most chic sporty outfits, although this time they are undergoing an aesthetic renovation, with multicolored finishes and surprising shapes.
Shoes are on the street with force. Sharp-pointed to dress the new gentleman seen in Etro or Burberry, with laces as in Gucci or Armani or buckles like those of Ermenegildo Zegna.
Boots also succumb to the season and join the Far West style in deluxe version in Versace or with mountain airs in Roberto Cavalli. Whatever the choice, they will leave their mark on a man’s winter closet.
CAPS and CAPS
The alpine style becomes the main theme of the fur-lined, cold-proof hats. The wool classics also dress the coldest heads, but they change their location and are worn with suits. The same goes for caps, which change their rappier aesthetics to wear black leather or fabric and provide a high dose of mystery and personality. The goal, to achieve daytime styles that move between the codes of classy and causal chic.
SUNGLASSES & gloves
Futuristic lines design the new winter eyewear. With elongated shapes and dark lenses, they dress up men’s outfits in the new era 2.0.
Finally, the gloves cover the hands in black leather, making concessions to other colors such as red embroidered with rich rhinestones.
