Today, the pieces we consider closet essentials got that way due to them being pieces which actually look good on the majority of men and which are built to last. Plus, more than a couple of them are the kinds of “heritage” buys which have witnessed a comeback over the past 10 years—long after the menswear’s workwear love affair came to end. Whether you have a desire to spend $50 or even $500, below are five heritage buys which are currently having a moment:
Work Boots
It does not get more rugged than this pair of Work Boots Men in Georgia from Lazarus of Moultrie. Ideally appropriate for a camp or workplace, Soft Paw collection, has the Soft Paw II sole that will facilitate the release of dirt and mud. Its EVA midsole decreases weight and offers cushioning underfoot.
Breton Stripe Shirt
As the majority of today’s heritage faves have a hyper-masculine, rugged feeling, swankier brands such as Gucci and Saint Laurent have been utilizing Breton-stripe shirts upon the runway underneath slim jeans and edgy jackets. Armor-Lux invented this look within the 1930s as one method for the French Navy to find sailors who’d fallen overboard. These days, they are just as eye-appealing.
Heavy Hoodie
Because of the expansion of the “athleisure” marketplace and high-fashion’s obsession with hoodies, Champion’s heavy Reverse Weave sweatshirt, initially presented within the 1930s, is currently witnessing a comeback. Its durable design has a soft brushed interior, side panels, as well as reinforced rib-knit cuffs which offer warmth without having to trap heat.
Twill Work Pants
The brand Dickies made utilitarian workwear ever since the 1920s and its well-known 874 work pant, which comes in 117 sizes and eleven fabrics, still is a well-adored staple by both workers and skaters. With construction worker-inspired clothes and baggier pants currently trending, newer brands are riffing upon the 874 pant within their own clothing lines.
Fleece Jacket
Patagonia’s hallmark Retro-X and Snap-T fleece jackets first were presented in the 1970s yet gained in popularity as a fashion statement within the 1980s as the brand began to make them in more vibrant colors. They have virtually remained a staple ever since then, with everybody from Neighborhood and Saturdays NYC to Louis Vuitton making their own versions.
