Menswear Memo
- Pretty in pink - get ready for “mangenta”
While paler shades of pink have been acceptable and common in menswear for years, designers are starting to push the envelope with increasingly shocking shades. “Mangenta” and fuchsia are set to appear in fall collections at most price-points, so you have no excuse. You can blame/thank the economy for the return of punched-up colors - drab colors convey bleakness and are being eschewed by consumers. And in case you’re feeling yellow-bellied about sporting pink, the Wall Street Journal has you covered!
Since pink carries a lot of psychological baggage, I consulted with Sarah Whittaker, an image consultant known professionally as the “wardrobe shrink,” about what the color says when worn. Fuchsia, she says, “can be quite acidic, and so the wearer can appear arrogant or like they are flaunting themselves,” she said. Redder tones such as magenta “can be more respectful,” she added, noting that such colors work well on people with strong coloring, such as dark eyes and hair
- Suck it in!
Jeans feeling a little tight? Well, guys, the shapewear trend is finally coming to a men’s department near you. 2(x)ist is introducing a line of briefs and trunks that come equipped with a 6-inch elastic waistband to help keep any (unwanted) bulges in check. These man-girdles hit stores in August, just in time for any extra fall weather “padding.”
- Bag it up!
If you’re lucky enough to manage a summer getaway, Dior has your luxury luggage needs covered. Their DH1 leather overnight bag is a perfectly sized and stylish carry-on. Just be warned the bag will set you back more than an average vacation - $1780.
