NewsBite

Men's style

September

Dolce&Gabbana CEO in Australia to party and sell the dream

The Italian fashion powerhouse is moving boldly into skincare, homewares – even dog fragrances.

  • Luke Benedictus

May

Left to right: Tommy Hilfiger at New York Fashion Week; Salvatore Ferragamo at Milan Fashion Week; Prada on the runway at Milan Men’s Fashion Week.

Ties are making a comeback. Just not for the office

As ties disappear from formal occasions, they’re turning up again in casual dressing.

  • Benjamen Judd

April

David Beckham obviously follows the 2 per cent rule: he still looks great at 48.

Middle-aged? Male? Heed the 2pc rule

Throw out your T-shirts and remember to befriend your barber. Oh, and sharpen up your image a little bit more every year past the age of 45.

  • Luke Benedictus
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the offending Adidas Samba sneaker that he formally apologised for wearing during an interview.

Sunak apologises to Adidas Samba wearers for ‘ruining’ their coolness

A video of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the white trainers went viral on social media, sparking another uproar about his fashion choices.

  • Genevieve Holl-Allen

September 2023

I don’t like suits or chinos. What else can I wear to work?

The key is to pick up some “casual pillars”, such as a tailored trouser and a casual blazer, that can be mixed and matched to produce multiple outfits. 

  • Euan Black
Advertisement

August 2023

A look by P. Johnson for 2023.

Why men are embracing 1970s fashion

Neckties? No thanks! Post-pandemic, the wardrobe of choice is blazers and chinos in looser cuts with quality detailing. And splashes of colour.

  • David Meagher

June 2023

Is it ever OK for men to flash their ankles in the office?

Knock your colleagues’ socks off by nailing the sock-to-shoe combination with ease and flair.

  • Lauren Sams

May 2023

Brown at his house in Cornwall. He’s also recently bought in the North Yorkshire Moors.

Orlebar Brown founder’s favourite things (and one he cannot bear)

At home with Adam Brown, who says yes to a vintage Fiat but no thanks to karaoke.

  • Matthew Drummond

April 2023

Tom Holland, Daniel Kaluuya and Josh Hutcherson are all well under 6′ tall.

The long and short of trousers for men under six feet

Are you on the “less tall side” and hunting for the perfect pair of pants? Here’s where to look.

  • Lucy Dean
Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers from the 1998 NBA finals are displayed at Sotheby’s.

Michael Jordan sneakers sold for record $3.3m

With a stroke, the Air Jordan 13s became the most expensive sneakers known to have sold, ever.

  • Updated
  • James Tarmy

March 2023

The future of men’s suits? We head to Savile Row to find out

For men, this classic set of clothing was a way to fit in. Now it’s a way to stand out.

  • Updated
  • Hans van Leeuwen

February 2023

Hugo Boss stretch-cotton trunks with logo waistband, for men who like to flaunt their underwear.

How to find the perfect men’s underwear

It’s time to take your briefs from grief to relief, with a little help from the experts.

  • Lucy Dean

August 2022

Wearing a blazer over a T-shirt is a classic look.

T-shirt etiquette for the buff and not so buff

There are tricks to wearing what’s essentially underwear as outerwear, particularly if you’re not quite the hunky young bloke you once were.

  • Stephen Clark
He’s either a pedant, a nostalgic, a hard-rock fan, brand-obsessed, or into something new (for him)...

How a man’s choice of T-shirt reveals what he’s really like

Who knew the humble cotton tee could communicate so much information about the bloke wearing it?

  • Laura Craik

July 2022

Splashes of colour at the Hermès Ready to Wear show for Spring/Summer 2023.

I’m a man and I want to wear colour – so why can’t I find any?

Torn at the seams over what to wear? Ripped to shreds wondering how to style your threads? Send your style questions to our new column, How to Wear It.

  • Updated
  • Lauren Sams
Advertisement

September 2020

The coronavirus has not killed off the suit, yet.

The suit is not dead – it's alive and kicking for top tailors

There was some concern COVID-19 might just kill it off but power dressing is still de rigueur for establishment boardroom battles.

  • David Coggins

August 2020

Kim Jones.

What’s next in fashion? Streetwear king Kim Jones gives sneaker peek

Having already revolutionised his industry, the Dior Men’s artistic director and king of covetable merchandise knows the wheels of history are turning again.

  • Marion Hume

June 2020

Armani's upcoming Autumn-Winter 2020 collections.

Will we ever wear suits again?

The pandemic may have boosted sales of slouchy casualwear, but top designers say smart suiting is poised for a comeback.

  • Dan F Stapleton

March 2020

Auto accessories to menswear: An unconventional journey in fashion

Two decades of being a passionate consumer led The Finery Company's Joe Ha to the business of bespoke suiting.

  • Matthew Drummond

December 2019

Hublot Big Bang MP-11 Saxem

20 watches to watch this summer

Whether it's action, cruising, relaxation, sailing and diving or special occasions on your summer itinerary, our seasonal edit has the wristwear choices covered.

  • Bani McSpedden

Original URL: https://www.afr.com/topic/men-s-style-1msi