Men sport vests, fanny packs for 2019 fashion
Harnesses, fanny packs, puffer coats, and berets…welcome to Men's Fashion 2019, as envisioned by some of the top trend-setters and observers in the business.
First, the harnesses. They've popped up on some notable celebrities, though it's unclear how best to describe these statement pieces. As an article in the Wall Street Journal pointed out, even Louis Vuitton described one as an "embroidered bib" and another as a "cut away vest." The article, noting the look, questioned whether they are supposed to represent bedazzled gun holsters, sparkly black lederhosen, or perhaps toddler reins for adults.
Thankfully, other trends are a bit more normal, albeit still unique.
Fanny packs re-emerged from the 1990s last year and are still going strong. A Vogue article on men's street style pointed to a beret comeback, as well as animal prints for men, smaller puffer jackets — is that an oxymoron? — and more flare on pants (bye-bye, skinny jeans?).
A GQ UK article pointed to short-shorts, hiking sandals, and suits worn with no shirts. And don't forget the handbag. Yes gentlemen, a handbag. Every fashion article worth its salt mentioned handbags as well as cross-body bags and shoulder bags.
Meanwhile, Pinterest tracks trends that appear to apply to actual people rather than models on runways. And according to Pinterest, 2019 trends include light-wash denim, throwback wristwatches, corduroy (searches were up 509 percent), scarves, and quarter socks.
So whatever your style, 2019 promises to be varied, unique, and fun as always.
