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A Brief History of Men's Fashion

We’ve said it time and time again, men's

wear is ruled by history and tradition. Every person in menswear (designer, stylist, editor, etc) has taken inspiration

from the past at one time or another. And no era has been overlooked.

Therefore, as we continue to explore the foundations of personal style, I thought we’d take a quick look back at

the last hundred-or-so years in men’s fashion. Perhaps this will provide a little insight or context as to how menswear

shifts, and more importantly, how we can make informed decisions when it comes to buying clothing and developing personal

style.

LATE 1800S: LAST OF THE VICTORIANS

As the nineteenth century came to an end men were slowly shaking-off the Victorian influence which still had them

wearing tophats, frock coats, and pocket watches while carrying walking sticks. This may seem like an elaborate and

restrictive way to dress, but it was a big step in the right direction considering the Georgian period that proceeded it had

men wearing feathers, panty hose, and high heels. And you thought you were a “dandy”.