Rethinking Retro: Fall Menswear Suits Up 70’s Style

When we think of retro menswear, visions of greaser hairstyles, relaxed fit blue jeans, and solid white tees paired with leather come to mind, but the best mix of retro and modern sportswear may be yet to come, as the new Fall season promises a return to the more polished and sophisticated countenances of yesteryear.

In viewing the lightly gothic, modernized suits and separates that covered the Fall runways at John Varvatos and Gucci, one can’t help but conjure comparisons of a D.B. Cooper-type character from the 1970’s, with all the class and panache accorded to a maverick man about town, now sharpened with a degree of suave that only the new millennium can muster.

To get the smooth retro look while maintaining a youthful edge (and a stiff bottom line), it’s best to go for accessory pieces with classic styling, and modern materials. Bracelets crafted in rubber, titanium finishes, cubic zirconia stones, and carbon fiber do the trick, updating traditional tennis and cocktail styles for a decidedly retro-modern approach.

In the wake of the steam punk revival and the midst of nineties style color clash, the most refreshing looks for Fall are raising the refinement bar and providing a nice cool breath of fresh air. Menswear that’s edgy and gentlemanly? A resounding yes, please.