Who would have
thought that one of the most radical looks from the spring 2003 men's
collections would be a sharply tailored suit worn with a shirt and
tie? Once again, designers are moving toward a much more formal approach
to getting dressed. Go for a touch of the forties with double-breasted
suits, wide pants, and sweaters worn with knotted scarves -- fedora
optional. The flip side of this sartorial coin is the rise of a utility-meets-sports
look: Lightweight parkas, hooded jackets, and cargo pants are winners
in this field. And just to prove that the influence of rock music
goes way beyond MTV, designers remixed the style of bands du jour
the Hives, the Vines, and, of course, the Strokes. Relive your CBGB
youth with black leather jackets, skinny shirts, and faded, distressed
denim. |