FASHION & STYLE: SPRING/SUMMER 2019 MENSWEAR
By Michael Bustamante
We may not have a crystal ball to see into the future, but we have something better, the fashion collections for Spring/Summer 2019. Let’s take a look at what HUGO BOSS and Acne Studios put on the runway for Spring/Summer 2019, as they will contain trends that we will certainly adopt in the near future. It’s still too early to tell, but it appears the streetwear trend has finally ended and we’re moving on to bright rave-like colors, while still remaining sophisticated. Expect lots of pockets, effortlessly styled suits, denim, trench coats, and neon colors.
HUGO BOSS
Photos courtesy of HUGO BOSS
This season, the HUGO BOSS Spring/Summer 2019 collection was inspired by California – coastal cities and modern houses that overlook the Pacific Ocean. Deemed as fresh and beachy, the new collection is designed to be incredibly relaxed, with the precision design that HUGO BOSS is known for. Tones of blush pink and pale blue are seen throughout the collection accompanied by sartorial burgundy and navy. Rich colors can be seen as well in the form of light teal, orange and yellow. The looks are contrasted by full outfits in white, once again reinforcing summer in an elegant and clean way. A lot of the pieces have a “summer treatment,” as if exposed to sea spray like the lightweight nylon coats and suits made from crinkled cotton and paper-touch cloth. The looks are accompanied by wide-brim hats and colored sunglasses, in a fashionable effort to protect you from the famed California sun. Enjoy sporty looks made with expert workmanship and craft techniques.
ACNE STUDIOS
Photos courtesy of Acne Studios
According to Jonny Johansson, Creative Director of Acne Studios, “I wanted to experiment with the definition of garments. What would happen if, when you described a pair of jeans, you were actually talking about a blouson? It was the beginning of a new set of archetypes, around which we built a wardrobe that plays with the idea of misinterpretation.” If you ask me, that’s exactly what he did by creating pieces that were cut and constructed to look like they were something else. Neon yellow is seen throughout the collection in the form of linen, making the intense dye luminescent. Textures also play a huge part of the collection with sweaters that look like body scrub towels, and a vest that looks like a bathroom loofah. Hyper-reality is also part of the top pieces with a digital image of the Stockholm archipelago. The accessories are reimagined with loafers that look like sponges, chunky shoes and bags that look like blankets – all very whimsical and fun.
This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 42.2018