Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 1

Today's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.

Link to GQ article -
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men

1:33 - Leo cuts his hair after 5 years of growing it out
2:27 - Leo signs on with an acting manager
7:30 - Start of Episode
8:54 - Trend #1 - Power Shoulder
12:01 - Trend #2 - Double down on Double Breasted
14:00 - Trend #3 - Leather for your pleasure
18:32 - Trend $4 - Overall, it’s all about Overalls
22:16 - Trend #5 - Flash Your Furry Bits
24:18 - Trend #6 - Invest in an architectural sweater
27:03 - Trend #7 - Oversized Safari Jackets
29:23 - Trend #8 - Your Toes Should Be Chiseled

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Transcript

Mike Tran: 0:00

All right. Here we go. What's up guys? You're tuning into the AM podcast show. I'm Mike, your host, and today I'm joined with my co-host Leo Chan. What's up Leo? How's it going?

Leo Chan: 0:11

up man? How's it going?

Mike Tran: 0:13

Uh, didn't really update everyone from last time, but I picked up a new gig, so I've been onboarding, um, so far. Super happy about it. fully remote, bosses held chill. I mean, it's more than I could ask for and I get to still do podcasting and, you know, and I know the last episode I just released, I talked about the end of Asian Menswear. So I don't think you know this, but I just released a new episode, Leo, I didn't update you, but I talked about moving on from Asian Menswear the name and then now it's going to just stand for am, which is Asian men. And it really just, yeah, the focus has always been about, you know, creating and building everything around the Asian men in mind, right? Asian American men or just Asian men in general. So, um, yeah, get to work on that. And yeah, that's a new update of mine. This is something that Leo updated me about, but I don't know if We should Cover that. Oh, actually you got a haircut. We didn't even mention that.

Leo Chan: 1:11

Yeah, my, uh, my old hairstyle now, we have similar hairstyle, but yeah, my, my hair, I had the long hair for like five years. It took a long time to grow. but it literally got past where my chest was, which was like, kind of like the length I wanted. I didn't want it any longer. That was kind of it. And so once I achieved it, I was like, Okay, like this is it. And it was a fun journey having the man bun, having the experience, growing the long hair out. But I think like, especially as I'm trying to do more acting stuff, just having a more versatile haircut. Better because, you know, at the end of the day, if I'm trying to apply for a role in a lawyer show, a doctor show or like a succession show, whereas Wall Street kind of guy, they don't have men buns. You know, that's just not in the real world. So to me, you know, I have fun with it, but I just think like going forward, to prepare myself, that was one of the changes I wanted to do. And yeah. Uh, and also speaking of acting stuff , it's been good. It's been really good. I just finished shooting some, uh, really short scenes things, so it's gonna be good to add to my resume. And as of like today I just signed, I just got a manager, so that's like big news cuz having a manager is like that next big step to getting you like real auditions that cuz like they have the connections and they have proper casting and things like that, that that's not just released to the public.

Mike Tran: 2:39

I think I heard someone tell me, I don't know who said it, but you have to have a manager because they have listings that regular people don't have access to or something like that. I heard it's like an entire network

Leo Chan: 2:49

Oh yeah.

Mike Tran: 2:50

Wow. Yeah. So I don't know if you mentioned it, Who did all mention that to me?

Leo Chan: 2:53

Maybe me, but yeah, that was a big, big, uh, step because normally you obviously need a lot of, uh, experience, a lot of work to show for. But luckily I think a lot of the foundation work I've already done with like Levite style, so I have like modeling and commercial work experience and then being able to show just like, kind of like my experience in my class tapes and whatnot. I think that really helped me get a manager and, uh, and she has a pretty good roster. So

Mike Tran: 3:26

it?

Leo Chan: 3:26

I'm, I'm, I'm excited. Oh, no, I, I don't think I, there's so many like manager names. I don't think it's like that big a name. Um, but it's just like, cool. So, we'll, we'll see. We'll see. We'll see how it goes.

Mike Tran: 3:38

So did she just reached out to you? Cuz to get a manager, they actually have to see potential because, you know, if they book for you, then obviously they get money for it. So it's like, I'm not gonna waste my time if I know I can't get bookings for this person. Right.

Leo Chan: 3:50

Yeah. So, um, I actually, there was like a thing, I was able to send out my profile to all the agents in the LA area, and then a few of the management managers reached out. They expressed interest. So then next thing you know, I had meetings with them. But yeah, this manager, uh, I've of course fingers crossed is gonna be great. I could tell you she does manage. Eddie Lou, I think Eddie Lou, he's in the kung fu show right

Mike Tran: 4:21

Yeah, yeah,

Leo Chan: 4:22

And so I think it was just like really good feedback because like she obviously has experience working with Asian male talent specifically. And so it's like cool to know that this is a manager that will understand the roles that Asian guys could go for, um, and understand the demand. And maybe because she manages Eddie and she knows that he goes for certain roles, but then there's like, maybe there's a gap, right? Like if he's already committed filming certain shows and other shows need an Asian guy, I can maybe easily step in. So we'll see. Um, very early to tell. Uh, but it's exciting cuz it's like a big. Big, small step in the long journey of acting and that was one that I needed to work on in the past year to get to that point. So, yeah.

Mike Tran: 5:11

That's exciting, man. Wow. And I know you have one more good news, but I, I don't know if you wanna disclose that. Maybe

Leo Chan: 5:17

Uh, I don't think it's ready yet.

Mike Tran: 5:19

Okay. We'll save that. We'll save it, we'll save it for the next episode. Uh, but wow. Congrats dude. Moving so fast. I know, I know. Uh, it's been going super fast for you. but glad glad that we can have everyone updated and be in the know, um, behind the scenes on the journey to become Marvel's next superhero. No,

Leo Chan: 5:40

Or DC now?

Mike Tran: 5:41

Oh yeah, because DC did. Oh, you already saw the movie? I'm not, I'm not gonna ask if it was good or not, but cuz I don't wanna,

Leo Chan: 5:48

Are you gonna

Mike Tran: 5:48

ruin it? for myself. Um, not, not tonight, but, uh, I will though.

Leo Chan: 5:53

Cool.

Mike Tran: 5:54

yeah, don't tell anything yet cuz I, I have high hopes for it.

Leo Chan: 5:57

All right. We can, uh, talk about it later.

Mike Tran: 6:01

Okay, cool. Cool. All right. Right, guys. Yeah, let's jump into it. Uh, we actually got a pretty good episode today. We have a level up episode for you guys. So if you guys are new to the AM podcast, So we have three different formats that we have, um, as a part of the podcast. So I'm just gonna run it through quickly if you're new. So we have our Spotlight episode, which is where we invite and interview Asian Americans who have done really well for themselves in their life. And it could be sports, it could be entertainment, it could be a lot of different things. But a lot of times it's men who kind of defy those stereotypes that only Asian men can be doctors and, uh, engineers and things like that. Um, so we basically come in and we allow them to share their stories and then basically provide you with that blueprint so that you could do it yourself. I mean, they look like you. They've gone through the same experiences as you, and here they are At this level. So that's that episode. The next one we have would be a barbershop talk, which is basically, me and Leo. We discuss various topics that we find interesting and you think about it like being in a barbershop where, you know, the guys are all having a conversation about the most random things, and that's what barbershops about. Sometimes it could be Asian related, sometimes not. But overall it is just very interesting topics to get you thinking. And then lastly, which is today's episode is our Level Up episode. And this is one of the most important ones because it's where we, you know, provide practical advice and tips to basically help better you, it's like a self development, uh, segment of our podcast. And we hope that you walk away with something that you can use to improve your life and better yourself. So, today's episode's gonna be a Level Up episode, and we're gonna be, uh, talking about style in fashion. And we're gonna be breaking down and unpacking GQs. 16 men's fashion trends for fall and winter, and who better to do it with than Leo, who is a fashion influencer, a men's fashion influencer. So we're gonna go through the line of the, the trends that they brought up, and also just kind of, uh, from my perspective, right, I'm not, I'm not the expert or the fashionista or whatever it may be. So I'm coming from the perspective of like an average Joe. So a lot of the things that I see, it doesn't really make a lot of sense to me, right? So it'll be interesting to get my perspective and then also, um, from Leo, who has more insight into that industry. So we're gonna break it down. And before we do all that, make sure you guys subscribe, make sure you guys leave us a review. Um, tell a friend, let everyone know. But yeah, let's, let's jump right into it. And also, guys, if, if it helps, um, definitely have the gq UK article up so that as we're going through this, you can see sort of the pictures that they have for it so that you're not lost. Uh, let's see here. All right. So one is where we, at the, the return of the power shoulder and, and that, that's basically like the silhouette, or I guess you can explain it, Leah, what

Leo Chan: 8:49

Yeah. So basically this is kind of like. The wider, bigger shoulder, kinda like the bigger padding. So I think, I think easiest way for you guys to imagine if you are like looking for older pieces in a thrift store, when you find those like suit jackets, you're not like, wow, this is like a big shoulder thing. Uh, I think that's what they're, uh, talking about. Um, again, I think like before we get into all this, okay, guys gotta remember like this list about the trend is gq. And GQ tends to be way more high fashion. So, this one, I think the power shoulder, um, it's kind of just been the trend of like bringing back the older styles. I feel like this was what, like in the eighties, so like how fashion recycles and comes back. This is the return of that. Um, I think it looks cool. It does kind of bring back that light vintage inspired by. It has that like wider look power look. But I wouldn't say break the bank. I think you can go and find a piece in the thrift store, go on like a designer thrifting thing. But like I would not spend thousands of dollars on these pieces cuz I think it can easily go out of style next season. And now you're stuck with something that looks like you can buy from a, thrift store. Uh, what do you think

Mike Tran: 10:09

Um, I mean, first off, so correct me if I'm wrong, don't these like sort of trends eventually, like trickle down towards the general public. Isn't that how that works? Where

Leo Chan: 10:20

Um, if you see like the high fashion designers doing it, like say this season or the season before, um, probably Zara will have. In a few months. So, yes. But I just think like it's still up to like, if you're really into high fashion to pull this off. Cuz I think like the general people, um, it's just gonna think about the eighties and I don't know, it's hard to pull off because it's such a strong look. I think it makes sense in the fashion world, but like for every day it, it, it might be a lot.

Mike Tran: 10:54

Right. That's what I was thinking too, So as we go through the list, let's also keep in mind of some of the trends that would work for the general public, Right? So that's, so for the listeners, if you guys aren't into like, the high fashion, and again, I think pulling over that power shoulder, you would have to be in that circle to make it work or make it acceptable, I guess, or like it's normal. But I think there's a couple of trends that I feel like could be applicable for the average Joe. So we're gonna, we're gonna go through the list and we're gonna find a couple, or at least Leo will know which one it will be. Uh, but for me, yeah, I, I, I would never rock the power shoulder . I mean, that's just, Yeah, that's just an interesting look. If you look at the picture, if you go through that article, you'll see. But yeah, this is something I, I'm just trying to imagine myself going to like a holiday party and I'm wearing

Leo Chan: 11:41

it's a lot.

Mike Tran: 11:41

hard. Yeah.

Leo Chan: 11:43

I think if you're like in Soho all the time, if you're like in that scene, you can definitely pull it off. Um, but if you really wanna wear a power shoulder, then the rest of your outfit needs to be more fitted so that way the jacket itself could be the bigger piece. Yeah.

Mike Tran: 11:56

Got it. Okay, moving on. We got double down on double breasted.

Leo Chan: 12:01

So basically double breasted suits. Double breasted coats. Um, this has been around for a long time. To me, I've been doing this for years. So I think it's kind of cool as more of a trendy. I think in the years past, whenever I'm rocking, like a double breasted suit, double breasted blazer, uh, people like it. People were like, Oh, well that's something different. So I think as a trend, it, it works well and, I don't think you'll like just go outta style next year. If anything, it's just another sub-category in tailoring in suits and I think like the double breast is a really, it's, it's a cool look cuz it looks, it's like you can really make it very formal or you can actually make it very casual. Cuz when you un undo the double breasted, it opens up kind of equally just like a single breasted one. It's just like a extra little detail if you're like, really bored of the traditional two button regular jacket. So I think, like, I personally love double breasted. Like if I, if I'm trying to buy something now, um, I always try to find something with that extra detail.

Mike Tran: 13:08

Yeah. And I think this trend here is something that the average joke could rock, cuz it is not much different from wearing like an overco with the one button, but you have the do the double breasted, is that right? So it's not like nothing too out of there. So I'm gonna go ahead and bold this one. Would you say this is something

Leo Chan: 13:26

Yeah. No, this is a good one. I think this is, this is actually one I think people should always do not just this year. Um, you know, it's cool that it's trendy now, so that means that more and more brands are making them, so this is a good time to hop on it, try it out. Uh, whereas in the years past, maybe brands only make like one or two versus a whole bunch of them.

Mike Tran: 13:47

Got it, Got it. So yeah, that was our first one, I think is relatable for the average, Joe. Uh, the double down, double breasted. And the third one here is the leather for your pleasure. So break it

Leo Chan: 13:58

basically, the photos they have is just really like leather, everything. So I personally love this I think right now for a more edgier look, you can literally do leather jacket, leather blazer, leather coat with leather pants. Um, I don't know if I would do like full, full leather. I think full, full leather. You're becoming a little bit more like matrixy. It's, um, it's very much like a niche in the fashion world, but I think traditionally, um, just having a leather jacket is obviously like a classic stable piece, but I think having a pair of like leather pants is kind of cool to balance out your look. So you can do a denim jacket, but with like leather pants, it's, it is kind of cool. So having that difference, it's all about balance. So I think if you're used to wearing a leather jacket, um, Maybe give that a break, but do some blood depends. And that way for your top, you can mix it up with sweaters, with your trench coat. Um, I just think it's fun to kind of play around with that kind of material. Cause like in men's wear, you can't have as much fun as like women's fashion. So it's more, for us, it's more just like materials. So it's like, okay, it's the same look, right, it's just black pants, but now do leather pants instead. So I actually do really like the photos that they have. Like for example, they have one guy wearing like a big green chunky, uh, sweater with leather pants. It's a nice balance. There's like a cool like leather trench coat, which I think it looks really dope. Um, you can definitely address that up or down with like a business or even going outlook. And then they got another guy in just like a nice PE coat, but also leather pants. So I think like that's like nice mixing different materials in your outfit. The full leather. I would not do that unless it's like a very specific event. But again, leather for like a trench coat and pants, I think that's fun. That's cool. And you can just get one piece. So instead of like, it's not like you gotta spend thousands of dollars on like a whole wardrobe with leather, but one or two pieces to kind of spice it up a little bit. It's not bad. And I think it, you can always do that next year.

Mike Tran: 16:03

Right, right, and I agree, and I would say that this trend is also something that the average Joe can rock. And I think it comes down to having one, one piece or I, I don't know if you push for two, but just one. Right. If it's the, the jacket's always like an easy one. Uh, the leather pants, I, I don't know if I'd ever do that. Do you have leather pants,

Leo Chan: 16:24

Um, I've tried it. Uh, I, You honestly, I wanted to get one, but I didn't find a pair that fit me properly. Cause I think I was trying to get one, but it was like way too baggy. But I do like how they look. Um,

Mike Tran: 16:38

Mm. You gotta

Leo Chan: 16:39

still more of a fashion event, not like a regular, like just wear all the time kind of thing. Um, but I think there's like a good balance. Like you, if you wanna like just wear a white tee with leather pants, like it's not that over the top, you could kind of make that your more personal style. Yeah.

Mike Tran: 16:58

And just to add in here, this topic actually came up because I've been, I've been so away for like, the style and stuff and I haven't really spoiled myself with like, clothing or like even looked into, like changing my style a bit. So that's the reason why this topic kind of came into mind, cuz I'm, I'm like slowly trying to get out of, um, like the stuff I normally wear, which are like skinny jeans and, and just like very safe. Yeah. The safe clothing pieces. So now I'm like really thinking about like, I mean, I thought about it, I was like, dude, You got one life to live. Like, you know, I think, I think fashion is a way to be creative and I kind of wanna get out of it a little bit. Cause a lot of my clothing is very dark, very safe. So some parts of me, I want to like test a couple things and why not? Like, it's not like it's permanent, it's just clothing and I don't wanna get too far out, but I also don't wanna be too safe in the middle or like, you know, even, even potentially dyeing my hair just because, like, I might just do it just because I, you know, like, why not? Um, so I've been thinking about, you know, going more, putting more, more time and investment into, you know, just styling myself a bit differently than I I have in the past. I don't wanna just keep rocking the same haircut, keep rocking the same clothes, like I wanna change it up, you know? Because I don't know, some of you guys probably listen, play, you know, I don't wanna do all that clothing thing, but just give it a try. I bet you you'll be interested in, especially if it makes you feel good and you're getting, you know, compliments and stuff. It's gonna help you with your confidence and and whatnot. So, um, yeah, I just wanted to throw that little side, side note in there. Next one is, uh, overall it's all about overalls.

Leo Chan: 18:29

Um, I mean, this one is fine. I, I think it's okay. Their photos are okay. So basically they're even showing like, overalls from like, the fifties, like really, like,

Mike Tran: 18:40

This don't look like the overalls. I know about.

Leo Chan: 18:42

big overalls. So yeah, I think, like, I feel like if you're talking about just like the regular, like Levi's overalls, you see, I think they're okay. Like if you really wanna wear it. But these kind of overalls, it's more like the mechanics kind of overalls, the sleeves and the full body. Um, if you can pull it off, Sure. I just don't, I just don't think it's necessary. It's like, it's just a lot , and again, it's like, I'm even imagining like, yeah, you could wear this in New York, London, right? But like, I don't see anybody wearing this kind of stuff in la you know, in San Francisco, even in major cities like Chicago. Like, it doesn't, it doesn't really. It's just hard to pull off. So it's worth a try. If you can find something like that in ther store for like 50 bucks, that doesn't hurt. But if you're gonna spend thousands of dollars from like a designer brand, I don't know. I feel like by next season people are gonna be over it. Yeah. So as a no for me.

Mike Tran: 19:41

And I would say, um, so I've kind of, I not, not this particular overall that they have on the article, that's not something that is appealing to me. But I think like the overall that a lot of people know of, of where, you know, you have the strap. Um, if you consider that an overall, I think that, I think that looks pretty cool. My only problem is the, the practicality of wearing that as a guy, That's my only problem with it. I think it looks cool, but then thinking about. Having to basically going, getting naked just to use the rest of your leg. You know, like that's my only issue. Right. Do you have to, I don't know. Like they do they, Yeah. They don't create like a pocket down there,

Leo Chan: 20:20

I don't think so. Um, but yeah, it's just like, yeah, it's not that practical. It's just like, it makes more sense as like a functional thing. Like there's like, there's like racing overalls, right? Like, there's like racing, uh, uniforms that's like, kind of like overall, or like the, the mechanics thing. So it's like, to me, I'm thinking like if you're in that fashion event that's geared towards like a car thing, sure that makes more sense, but it's just very like specific fashion niche circle thing. So it's hard to pull off and it's hard to like, I mean, , it's just hard for that to become like a personal style and wear all the time. Yeah.

Mike Tran: 20:59

Yeah. So, so wait, what, what is the, what is the function of the overalls then? For like, the Levi's one? Or is there a function or like, do people work into that or, I don't know. Is that even a

Leo Chan: 21:08

I, I think it's more that mechanics look, uh,

Mike Tran: 21:12

why, Why though? Why does it designed that way for mechanics?

Leo Chan: 21:16

I'm

Mike Tran: 21:17

it's an obvious answer that I don't even know about.

Leo Chan: 21:19

Yeah, I'm not so sure about that one.

Mike Tran: 21:21

Hold on, let me look at this. Cause this is so interesting. Um, so what, what do you say? Do you think this is a practical one for the average Joe, or,

Leo Chan: 21:28

No, this is like really hard to pull off. It's just, again, like, I think it doesn't hurt to try things out. Um, you know, if you just wanna spice things up, but don't break the bank. I would just, you know, spend 50 bucks at a thrift store just for fun . But other than that, yeah.

Mike Tran: 21:48

Got it. Yeah, I'm looking at the overall, it's supposed to protect your clothing, but. I think the ones like our fashion or like the style one They're like a version of it that's just inspired by the actual real functional ones. Yeah. Okay. So we're, we're No, go on, on the overalls Us and the next one. Uh, I think this is pretty well, I don't know the next one, number five is flasher furry bits. Explain that one. Break it down.

Leo Chan: 22:17

so this one, they're talking about like really fuzzy fur, even if it's like, not from real animals, just even thick fur, but like thick, heavy fur, on clothing. Um, this one again, I think is really, really trendy. I just imagine next year, next season, it's not gonna be in, and it's again very high fashion. Cause we're not talking about like regular little fur on like a coat. These are like, Big, uh, soft plushy fur that you would see more typically in women's fashion? I think it's refreshing to see in men's fashion, but I think it's just way too high fashion. One of the coats that they have in the photos, it looks great, but you can't really wear that with your suit to like a work event so to me is just like, it's just mostly geared towards high fashion. Um, I think if you're looking for clothes with a little bit of fur, it's okay. Kind of like traditionally what you see in like shearling jacket, um, with like a peacoat but this level of fur is a little too much. Um, and I, I try not to like recommend doing high fashion just to try the trend. To me, I don't even know if this is worth. Going like a Zara way just to try it out. I just think like by next year, this is already gonna be gone. Like this is gonna be such a one month thing. Um, so I would say no

Mike Tran: 23:45

do you have any furry uh, items in your

Leo Chan: 23:48

not, not this level of fur, not this level of fur. Like, I

Mike Tran: 23:52

is your level of fur

Leo Chan: 23:53

it's the little bit of like the usual stuff you'll see on like a

Mike Tran: 23:56

on a collar or something?

Leo Chan: 23:57

Yeah, Yeah. Just that little bit. Um, like this level of fur is like a little bit more like caricature, kind of like cartoonish, right?

Mike Tran: 24:05

So, no.

Leo Chan: 24:06

no, that's a hard no for me.

Mike Tran: 24:08

Okay. Pass number six. Invest in an architectural sweater. What

Leo Chan: 24:13

Okay. So I don't, I wasn't even sure what they meant, architectural sweater, but to me it's just maybe something that's a little bit more chunky, a little bit more interesting detail. Their photos specifically, like some of them are like very heavy knits. Some of them have like leather details. I like this one. Um,

Mike Tran: 24:33

Hmm.

Leo Chan: 24:34

because sweaters, I feel like it's something that we all wear this time of the year, and especially if you want on the casual., the sweater itself could just be like the statement sweater, so you don't have to layer it with a coat. You don't have to layer it with another jacket. You can, But I think like in certain weather, like the sweater weather, right? Like if you're in that, that sixties, you just need a sweater. It's kind of perfect. And like you can have a little bit more fun with it. Cuz I think in the years past for men's, like we've had the Crewneck sweater, the turtleneck sweater, the cardigans, right? I think this is just like a step up where you can get a little bit more chunky, you can get something that's more of a statement piece. So for me, I don't typic, I don't necessarily have a architectural sweater, but I do have some bold sweater that I really love because they look so good on its own. Um, I think a good example for this is like if you go into a holiday party, a Christmas party, you know, especially in the cold of weather, you're gonna have a coat, you're gonna have a jacket, and you're wearing like a sweater. But when you get to the party, you're gonna tick off your jacket. Now you're wearing a sweater. So the sweater really does become your main outfit. That becomes your statement piece, and I think that's when your sweater could really shine. in my experience, the sweaters that I really love, I have one from a Paris ami, uh, am and I think I, I, I like their chunkier sweater. They have like a big heart logo that looks really nice. Um, you just gotta pick your favorite brands. I really like Versace. They have some like nice design and you can find them on sale, especially like in the off season. Um, so some of them, I think if you invest in certain like designer brand, that's a more of a timeless design. You can definitely wear year after year. Um, for like a versa achi certain designer brands, if you find 'em on sale, you can find good ones. 400 bucks, which could sound like a lot, but if it's a sweater you can wear year after year, especially for like holiday season, especially if it's just that one main piece, um, I think it's worth the investment. Um, yeah. So this is a big yes for me.

Mike Tran: 26:43

Got it. Yeah. And I think this isn't too over the top.\ speaking to what Leo just said, it's just like basically a sweater that's just. A little more upgraded. So it's still a sweater in my opinion, from the pictures as well that I'm looking at. So I agree with what you said there. Uh, the next one, Oversize safari jackets.

Leo Chan: 27:03

So it's basically what you can imagine safari jacket. Uh, so safari jacket is typically, um, a nicer like men's wear tailor jacket, which has like multiple pockets. But I like safari jackets cuz it does have like a nice tailored look and you can really dress it up or down. Um, and it's like, it's perfect. Sharp casual things like on the weekend going to, I don't know, a winery, but you don't wanna dress up, but you can just wear a jacket with jeans. Like this is like that perfect, like looking really sharp, but yet it's a casual piece but, um, you, you, you can look great in it with very little effort. Um, the oversize, I don't know, it's uh, oversize makes the jacket a little bit too big to me cuz it's such a traditional tailor piece. I think some of them look really nice. So in some of the examples they are oversized, but there's like a belt so you can make it a little bit tighter. So still oversize in like the shoulder area or maybe the sleeve, but because the belt makes it a little bit tighter around the waist, it still gives it more of a tailored look. So I think if you find something that is oversized, but yet it could be more structure, uh, a little bit more tailored look in that way. It's not bad, but again, I feel like Safari jacket is such a traditional menswear thing that is always around. So this, this oversized trend could go out literally next year. So if you really like it, I think it's cool to have that as like a statement piece. Um, yeah, so I'm like in the middle ground there because I feel like I could invest in a nice piece and that could be something that kind of stands out from the rest of the Safari jackets, but I wouldn't, I would still have to look for one that is a little bit more structure, if that makes sense.

Mike Tran: 28:56

Right. So basically Safari jackets? Yes. Oversize. Uh, it's,

Leo Chan: 29:01

Not too oversized.

Mike Tran: 29:03

Got it. But Safari jackets, I think that's a look that, Yeah. Just regular guys can rock and, and again, it'll look nice, but the oversize takes you a little above and beyond, so. Okay. We, we'll, we'll, uh, we'll, we'll bold that. We'll, we'll call that a, a, a trend that guys can rock. Next one. Your toes should be chiseled.

Leo Chan: 29:24

So yeah, so these titles are funny cuz when I saw that I was like, what the hell does that mean? But basically, um, they're saying like, boots that are like really, uh, chunky, really thick. Um, so to me there is kind of like, um, a middle ground of that. I wouldn't go too chunky, but I do like a nice pair of like rugged boots. Um, I don't mind if the soul is a little bit thicker, a little bit chunkier, but don't go too chunky cuz like Prada recently, I think also like Bottega and Prada, they've made some really chunky ones, almost like platform ish that's gonna only last for a year. And then you're gonna have to sell it or you are gonna be stuck with it. So I think just a little bit chunky is okay cuz I think it has that like rugged look. Uh, another thing to look out for, don't get super like square to square to, might come back for a little bit, but again, I think by next year is no good. I think for the super, super fashion crowd fine, but for the everyday guy it should not even come back. It's just, it just doesn't work well.

Mike Tran: 30:38

I don't like that, shape at all. Like

Leo Chan: 30:41

no, they're making it, they're trying to bring it back hard and I'm like, no, we like stay away from it for a reason. Um, but I think like rugged boots are really nice to kind of switch up your look. Cuz I think like Chelsea boots, obviously it looks nice, but you know, sometimes if you want to go for more casual look or if you go on a hike, Chelsea boots don't work. So a little bit chunky, a little bit more like combat boot, uh, lace up boots. I don't mind it. Cuz then it serves a different purpose and it has a more of a casual vibe, which I like that balance.

Mike Tran: 31:14

So what are we at here? It's like, uh, like a Hmm.

Leo Chan: 31:16

Uh, I think, what they're saying is like super chunky, super like square to even that is, that's a no. So I think like a notch down would be the rugged, like think Doc Mortons, um, like that kind of, I think like Doc Mortons do a good job of like the colo chunky boot. I think that is okay cuz that's gonna stay around for much longer.

Mike Tran: 31:39

I agree. All right. Hey, this is Mike. So that was the end of part, one of the GQ UK men's fashion trends for fall and winter. I didn't want to overwhelm you guys with the next eight trends. So we're going to leave that for the next Hopefully you guys enjoyed today's episode. Be sure to catch next week's episode when we covered the last eight trends. All right guys.