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Cultivation of Men's Fashion
Little happened in men's fashion until the 1960s, which is when it suddenly blossomed. It is believed this cultivation is largely due to British rock groups, such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones; however, despite what caused it, this time period was known as the "hippie" days for men. In the "hippie" days, you would find men in bright colors with long hair, beards, tie-dye clothing, sandals, and anything else that screams "flower power"! -
Invasion of Knit-wear
In the 1970s, there came a time when men's fashion was taken over by all things knits! A man could get away with wearing an outfit made entirely of knits (made from synthetic fibers) - a double-knit suit, circular knit shirt, interlock knit underwear, a knit tie, and jersey-knit socks! -
Revived Again
In the 1980s, it was as if men's fashion came to life - just as it did in the 1960s. Many more styles became widely accepted during this time period, such as the continental type, the Ivy League type, or even Edwardian. However, one of the biggest accomplishments of this time period for men's fashion was the "power suit" and "power tie." -
Hellooooo Casual
In the 1990s, the casual look was welcomed with open arms into men's apparel. It was first welcomed with dress-down Fridays in the summer when companies made allowances for the quick weekend getaway to the beach. This trend then gradually expanded to be one seen throughout the entire year. -
Throwback to the Good Ole Days
Some of the staple items in the 2000s men's fashion seemed to be repeated from previous years! It was as if men brought back some of their old styles. Popular items seen within this time period included letterman and black leather jackets, slim-cut jeans, flannel shirts, v-neck sweaters, aviators, and sneakers. https://www.centralcasting.com/quick-guide-2000s-fashion/#:~:text=Men's%20late%202000s%20fashion%20was,Converse%2C%20Vans%2C%20or%20sneakers -
A lot of Activewear
It was during this time period that activewear (or even athleisure) among men became popular. It was a category among men's apparel for a long time before, but during this time period, it was as if it became required to be a part of men's closets. Popular trends in men's fashion during this period included jerseys, sweatpants, basketball shorts, t-shirts, and the occasional skinny jean. https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a30362873/2010s-mens-fashion-style-trends-history/
