Menswear enters a nice era as generic clothing frustrates industry
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 6
Menswear enters a nice era as generic clothing frustrates industry
2 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 6
At Paris menswear shows, oversized neutral shirts and trousers have drawn criticism from New York stylist Turner Allen and others for lacking a clear point of view.
Experts including Bruce Pask, Taylor Okata and Jeremy Kirkland say individuality can still come through texture, unexpected colour, lived-in pieces and restrained accessories.
The shift follows quiet luxury’s understated aesthetic, with brands from Uniqlo to Buck Mason and the Row making simple dressing easier but, critics argue, more homogenised.
Is menswear's 'nice era' truly eroding individuality, or just making its expression more subtle and personal?
As 'quiet luxury' goes mainstream, how can you tell the difference between lasting quality and a high-priced basic?