Having travelled recently to one of the world’s fashion capitals intrigued the style senses with early signs of what is going to set men apart in the upcoming fashion season. From Street style to merchandise windows at haute fashion streets in London, I’m for Style spotted these 7 Fashion trends for men who wish to always play their own game.

A broad stance of the styling study revealed that as the lines between casual and dress/formal wear blur the focus is shifting more on blending relaxed-comfort-casual looks with stylish-luxurious-suave style statements.

So, if you are someone who dares to be different, has the style sense to stand out in a crowd then this post is especially for you. Men read on the 7 hot & cool (not so bizarre) fashion-style trends and flash your fashion forwardness!

TREND 1:  TSS a.k.a ‘THE SHORT SUIT’

As the Athleisure clothing becomes widely accepted in casual wear…the formal wear too is taking a cue to bring in fashion at work that’s practical and comfortable. Creative work spaces today have more flexibility for stylish dress codes and you can most definitely beat the heat with this cool chic look.
Tip: Pair the ‘Short Suit’ with a pair of moccasins, sneakers or lace-ups.

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Short Suits for a semi-casual stylish look! Street Style @London Tube Station

TREND 2: Monk Strap Shoes

Available in single (one strap, one buckle) and double monk (two straps, two buckles) strap varieties these shoes are the current favourite amongst the most fashionable men on the planet.
Wear them with a sharply tailored suit for a night out with your girl or pair them up with a casual dinner jacket/ jeans and you will get noticed for all the right reasons. This shoe also stylishly plays well when worn with a distressed pair of denim. More on Monk Strap shoes

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Shoes that are trending this season!

TREND 3: Man Bracelets

Who says bracelets are not for men. Leather cuts or leather bands with metal accents work best to add a statement to your casual look. Add a statement bracelet or may be multiple of them with your casual denim | Chinos | shorts attire and ooze the relaxed, stylish, playful you.

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Bring out the playful you with these hand accessories!

TREND 4: Bag packs

The Bag Pack have been around from the last season now. However, the trend is here to stay with the market full of designs that beautifully blend the pragmatic and ergonomically easy designs with luxurious materials, futuristic shapes and finishes.

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Man-Bag for that style zing!

TREND 5: Beards & Buns

This one trend is the hottest, coolest and absolutely drool worthy. The man with a bun and beard is definitely making women skip beats and turning heads for all the right reasons. With a variety of grooming products from hair wax to beard oils, men ought to stand out!. For more inspiration on this look follow the Pinterest Board–ManBuns & Beards

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Man-Buns & Beards!!! how can you go wrong…

TREND 6: Waist Coats

The waist jacket has made a comeback in the fashion scene and it is one piece that is seriously stepping up the style quotient. A classic piece in any man’s wardrobe that can re-define the overall style persona and also camouflage that little bulge to give you a slim fit!
Wear it with a formal jacket or just sport it with your denim | chinos | khaki’s | or even shorts and casual shirts to add that zing to the look. You can experiment with casuals to formal fabrics to set the level of formality in your style wear.
Tip for real stylish men: Wear a slim fit shirt with casual trousers or Jeans and sport it with a Waist Coat. Complete the look with a pair of suspenders | Bow | Hat | Nice shoes…you are set to be the talk of the town! More styl–spiration.

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The re-surfaced piece of adornment!

TREND 7: The ‘IT’ Bag

The last trend in the men’s fashion trends series that will help you take a leap of style… the ‘IT’ BAG for men that is surely going to roll all eyes in your direction. A leather duffle! A bag you can carry to work, while on travel (as an over-nighter) or while sporting…this bag has the looks and suaveness no man can go wrong with. So go on and invest in one today!

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Love,
Aanchal