1. Trousers with a literal twist
What could possibly be in store in the big pants agenda in 2025? Instead of worrying about fit, you should think about construction. And if there’s one thing to keep a close eye on, it’s trousers with twisted seams. Weird seams – whether curling around the front or back of the leg – have all the makings of enjoying a breakout year: they’re an approachable touch of roughed-up freak with a healthy dose of Y2K nostalgia.
2. Clasps on fire
I’m seeing classic styles – peacoats, truckers, waxed jackets – get updated with clasps reminiscent of vintage fireman jackets. The simple change gives a workwear edge to more formal pieces, meaning you can still enjoy the classic style’s functionality, but without the associations that come with a big Barbour zip, or some giant rounded peacoat buttons.
3. Bulked-up boat shoes
Boat shoes are hideous but have come back in the past couple of years. But within this time, they’re bulkier, more sturdy, more structural ones are infinitely more interesting — and more utilitarian. I’m seeing them everywhere, worn with everything, in every context. Maybe this one is less of a trend and more of a mainstreaming, but either way it’s happening.
4. Plucky pinstripes
You don’t have to be an accountant or Lawyer to pull off this cold-weather pattern today. I love chilled-out suit but the most righteous way to flex your suit this year is a little more severe: brash lapels, strong shoulders, nipped waist, and a healthy dose of swaggering PINSTRIPES. Navy & white is the way to go.
5. Rough rings
Shiny silver has been getting more and more scuffed up. I don’t see the trend stopping. So the rougher, the better, basically.
6. Crewneck cardis
There’s plenty of knitwear moves you can make right now but the best one this season is the most simple. The rise of the crewneck cardigan is here, and like the demure assurance of a grandmother, it can support your fits like no other sweater can. The simple tweak of the neckline gives you more occasions to wear them than your standard cardi.
7. Tiny Watches
I’m not feeling this one as I like a big watch on a man, but apparently it’s all about the women’s watcj model (even though I wear a men’s size). I have dainty wrists – and most men don’t, but a classic 70s teeny women’s watch seems to be a big trend for men this Autumn 2025.
