Whereas our fathers and grandfathers would’ve had very set outfits for very set purposes (office suits, exercise kit, downtime comfies, smart-casual attire), today men are more likely to have items that work for multiple events. This is partially down to improvements in fabrics and partially down to the relaxation of dress codes in our everyday lives, with the work suit becoming almost extinct overnight when offices abruptly shut. As dress codes relaxed, technical sportswear has become an ever-more important part our wardrobe lexicon as it offers versatility and comfort.
In fact, it’s so prolific in menswear at the moment that even the least sporty among us will find details created for athletic purposes on our garments: smart trousers with a stretch waist and a drawstring, trainers that can be worn on a night out, t-shirts cut from sweat-wicking material. So, whether you’re looking at cool streetwear brands or labels more used to the catwalk than the pavement, it’s these sporty details that are setting the agenda in menswear right now. Here are a few of our favourites from the current season.
Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Ultrablue
Shop the Look:
- Watch: Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Ultrablue, £11,300 at Zenith.
- Shirt: A.P.C Léandre Polka-Dot Cotton Shirt, £145 at MR PORTER.
- Trousers: A.P.C. Kaplan Trousers, £225 at END..
- Trainers: CQP Racquest Sr White Sneakers, €240 (EUR) at C.QP.
- Socks: Burlington LEEDS Knee-high socks, £17 at Burlington.
Casio GA-2100SKE-7AER “CasiOak”
Shop the Look:
- Watch: Casio GA-2100SKE-7AER “CasiOak”, £109 at G-Shock.
- Jumper: AlphaTauri Seamless Knit Jumper, £219.95 at AlphaTauri.
- Blazer: AlphaTauri Lightweight Blazer, £239.95 at AlphaTauri.
- Trousers: AlphaTauri Cropped Trousers, £219.95 at AlphaTauri.
- Trainers: YATAY Irori Birch White Trainers, £240 at YATAY.
- Socks: London Sock Company Cream Socks, £12 at London Sock Company.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Camo Yohji Yamamoto
Shop the Look:
- Watch: Hublot Big Bang Unico Camo Yohji Yamamoto, £18,900 at Hublot.
- Bomber Jacket: Y-3 Classic Bomber Jacket, £430
- Shorts: Y-3 CH2 Sporty Seersucker Shorts, £300
- Sneakers: Y-3 Yohji Star off-white and black Ecru sneakers, £249.95 at Adidas.
- Socks: Burlington LEEDS Knee-high socks, £17 at Burlington.
Bell & Ross BR 03-92 White
Shop the Look:
- Watch: Bell & Ross BR 03-92 White, £3,200 at Bell & Ross.
- T-Shirt: Christopher Raeburn SI Tee L/S, £59 at Raeburn.
- Fleece: Christopher Raeburn Fleece Crew Black, £165 at Raeburn.
- Gilet: Christopher Raeburn SI Quilted Gilet Olive, £175 at Raeburn.
- Joggers: Christopher Raeburn SI Jogger Olive, £95 at Raeburn.
- Boots: Palladium MONO CHROME Boots, £65 at Palladium Boots.
- Socks: Burlington LEEDS Knee-high socks, £17 at Burlington.
Bulova Oceanographer “666”
Shop the Look:
- Watch: Bulova Oceanographer “666”, £469 at Bulova.
- Sweatshirt: Carhartt WIP Hooded Panic Sweatshirt, £95 at Carhartt.
- Trousers: Carhartt WIP Camo Single Knee Pant, £115 at Carhartt.
- Boots: Palladium PAMPA Hi Organic boots, £75 at Palladium Boots.
- Socks: London Sock Company Cream Socks, £12 at London Sock Company.
Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Ultrablue (Again)
