Designers Unpack the Perennial Appeal of Classic Menswear

As the menswear shows wrap up for another season, the trend wrap-ups begin to roll in from editors, bloggers and retailers. But while runway menswear has taken off in dramatic, exciting directions, permitting the design community to experience greater freedom to experiment than ever before, the trends within classic men’s sportswear can be trickier to appreciate. Styles that are subtly tweaked seasonally or fabric blends that are modified by percentage increments can be a whispered message drowned out by the bold, loud statements emanating from global runways. Here’s why they are worthy of a closer look.