2014s Key Men’s Hairstyle Trend
Introduction
We haven’t seen many new trends or dramatic
changes within men’s hair over the past few years. Hairstyles have been
tweaked here and there but overall, classic cuts have been in fashion
for a while now.
Last season the 1990s-inspired look was
everywhere – it seems fashion and hair has got a bit of its edge back.
This is further emphasised by the fact that a large proportion of men
are now sporting exaggerated hairstyles with extremely short and tight
sides with longer, often disconnected, length through the top.
So, what’s going to be the ‘next big thing’ in men’s hair?
The Key Hairstyle For 2014
After
reviewing the SS14 catwalk presentations from recent global fashion
weeks, it seems as though there is going to be a new go-to cut come
spring/summer 2014 – and I truly believe it’s going to develop into a HUGE hair trend.
Everyone
from Burberry Prorsum to Christopher Kane sent models down the runways
sporting this new ‘do’, whilst the likes of Topman Design and Duckie
Brown gave us a glimpse at the more exaggerated and edgy ways you could
choose to style the cut:
Footwear Trend: Retro Running Trainers
ntroduction
In the world of fashion and style, form is often
prioritised over function. Comfort? Relegated to the back seat. Many a
style blogger or fashion follower will happily put up with blisters and
the like for a pair of beautiful shoes – after all, footwear is one of
the most important aspects of any look.
Yet occasionally we manage
to achieve that elusive footwear equilibrium; the perfect balance of
comfort and style. Finding this sweet spot is becoming increasing
difficult, yet a trend currently sweeping the industry has brought to
the fore not only form, but function as well.
The shoe, or more accurately, trainer, in question is the retro running shoe.
Retro Runners
The
trainer, love it or loathe it, is very much a menswear essential. They
make a versatile addition to any modern man’s off-duty wardrobe –
especially mature, minimalist takes that are devoid of ostentatious
branding and design features, which allows them to be dressed up or down
effortlessly.
The new running shoe trend builds on the
foundations set by these timeless silhouettes, offering an extremely
practical, comfortable and on point option that differs from the usual
suspects of Chuck Taylors, Stan Smiths, Jack Purcells and Nike Blazers.
Yet
despite the running trainer’s practical intent and sporting heritage,
it is important to note that this year’s selection isn’t built for the
strains of physical exertion. For the purpose of this trend, you should be prioritising aesthetics, rather than the technology incorporated within the shoe.
Your
runners will add a touch of vintage cool and a sports luxe feel to any
ensemble you choose to integrate them into. Just make sure you steer
clear of the gym, track or field whilst donning your pair – you don’t
want these getting scuffed up.
This silhouette isn’t just one for
the casual dresser, either. We are currently seeing many gents
incorporating them into smart-casual ensembles, and even more utilising
them for a stylish and comfortable commute (switching when they reach
the office, of course).
Street Style Lookbook
This is one
trend that actually began on the streets, with the high fashion industry
quickly cottoning on to the rise of the running silhouette and
releasing their own versions to combat the popularity of specialist
brands like New Balance, Saucony and Nike.
Reinforcing the trend’s
continued influence and growth, our street style collective has
captured a wide variety of gents wearing their runners in a number of
distinct ways through both SS13 and AW13 – from casual to smart-casual
and even dressed-down formal:
