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Search 'Leather fashion' on Google and you'll get 1.4 billion results showcasing a sea of black. Now, search 'Men's leather fashion 2020' and everything changes. Matrix-like scenes flood your screen, and it's no coincidence – leatherwear has never been more stylish.
Men's leatherwear always holds its ground
Sure, some may think men's leatherwear trends will fade with time, but the Fall/Winter 2020 collection reaffirms that the beloved 'matrix style' is only going to keep evolving.
Everyone knows that through its functions, leather is a material that embodies durability and invincibility. Its untouchable reputation is highly valued by those who use it.
Prada
Leather means you're stylish, comfortable, and perhaps a bit 'playful'.
However, since the anti-leather fashion trend began in the late 1990s thanks to the efforts of pioneering individuals against the fashion industry, a new subtle aspect of leather is now being showcased on runways.
At Fendi, Kunihiko Morinaga, selected by Fendi after participating in the 2019 LVMH Prize, has created a world seen only through the eyes of the young.
Fendi
The show opened with an oversized leather jacket paired with leather pants and a boxy t-shirt. A revival of classic wardrobe styles that have endured over the years.
Right now, at this moment, the trend of men's leatherwear, when seen as a street fashion item, will be recognized as a new material language for the youth.
Fendi
Similarly, Daniel Lee's Bottega Veneta has embraced leather for its simplicity. What was once characterized by its rugged, strong, and masculine attributes is now envisioned as gentle, refined, and sensual. Leather is no longer solely associated with BDSM or biker gangs.
Instead, Lee's version of the men's leatherwear trend has become a representation of luxury and a lifestyle.
The vocabulary of this leatherwear trend is often expressed through its renaissance period. Leather within the language of Dior Men, Hermès, and Ermenegildo Zegna XXX is serene, easy to wear, and assured. It's where the purest essence of the street is carved into pieces. Notice the absence of dangling leaf-shaped charms, studs, and silver or gold metal buckles?
Hermes
Its purpose as a men's leatherwear trend is to create a unique perspective – one that sees the material blending seamlessly into everyday life.
Leather has been reimagined through the eyes of Virgil Abloh and Miuccia Prada, who have painted a surreal, harmoniously cohesive exterior in their own collections, accentuating the men's leatherwear trend.
Dior
However, amidst the notes is a silence, a blink and you might miss it moment. For Louis Vuitton, leather is seamlessly paired with a suit and becomes what the next generation needs in fashion – a change of heart.
Givenchy
This is also echoed at Prada.
For Dolce & Gabbana and Givenchy, leather is classic. There's no change, leather returns to the runway as it once was – becoming a predominant clothing trend for men.
For Gucci, leather is punk, as straightforward as its appearance. The shorts are truly an intentional way to soften the perception of leather.
Dolce & Gabbana
This change of heart for leather will pave the way for a new form of luxury for men's clothing. If the saying 'fashion lives in cycles – loud and quiet' holds true, perhaps the next revival of the men's leatherwear trend will be in the style of Gianni Versace.
Who knows, really?
Posted by: Duong Nguyen
Keywords: Men's leatherwear: a personal touch of sophistication
