Top 40 Menswear Trends in August

From Rapper-Modeled Menswear to Skater-Designed Sneakers

These August 2016 menswear trends range from rapper-modeled menswear to skater-designed sneakers that are an homage to nostalgic pop culture imagery. Rather than enlisting traditional models, more and more labels are collaborating with underground musicians and social media influencers that are known for their distinct sense of style. Rapper OG Maco is one of these stars and is featured in OPEN NINE FIVE's latest editorial that spotlights the Los Angeles label's newest menswear range.

Other notable August 2016 menswear trends include more functional examples like hygienic and anti-bacterial briefs along with sweat-resistant socks that are ideal for active males who are always on the go.

Additionally, examples like zodiac-inspired men's fashion lookbooks appeal to niche subcultures like consumers obsessed with astrology who wish to express their interests through their wardrobe.

SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 94%
Activity 92%
Freshness 8%
Sweat-Reducing Socks
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Fashion
Sweat-Reducing Socks
Male Confidence Marketing Campaigns
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Life-Stages
Male Confidence Marketing Campaigns
Condom-Made Sportswear
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Tech
Condom-Made Sportswear
Perfumed Beard Serums
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Fashion
Perfumed Beard Serums
Durable Militant Boardshorts
CATEGORY
Fashion
Durable Militant Boardshorts
Anti-Bacterial Briefs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Anti-Bacterial Briefs
High-Tech Abrasion Jeans
CATEGORY
Fashion
High-Tech Abrasion Jeans
Crosshatched Money Clips
CATEGORY
Fashion
Crosshatched Money Clips
Upcycled Denim Companies
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Eco
Upcycled Denim Companies
Concrete Bowties
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Art & Design
Concrete Bowties
Streetwear-Inspired Swim Trunks
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Fashion
Streetwear-Inspired Swim Trunks
Customizable LED Ties
CATEGORY
Fashion
Customizable LED Ties
Non-Athlete Sneaker Partnerships
CATEGORY
Fashion
Non-Athlete Sneaker Partnerships
Hippie-Inspired Couture
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hippie-Inspired Couture
Faceless Fall Lookbooks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Faceless Fall Lookbooks
Collaborative Subculture Apparel
CATEGORY
Fashion
Collaborative Subculture Apparel
Identical Menswear Collections
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Fashion
Identical Menswear Collections
Buttocks-Enhancing Briefs
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Fashion
Buttocks-Enhancing Briefs
Zodiac-Inspired Menswear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Zodiac-Inspired Menswear
Skater-Designed Sneakers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Skater-Designed Sneakers
Rapper-Modeled Menswear
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Fashion
Rapper-Modeled Menswear
Scuba Gear-inspired Menswear
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Fashion
Scuba Gear-inspired Menswear
Durable Waterproof Bags
CATEGORY
Fashion
Durable Waterproof Bags
Peaceful Streetwear Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Peaceful Streetwear Editorials
Avian-Themed Menswear Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Avian-Themed Menswear Collections
Personalized Bespoke Briefcases
CATEGORY
Fashion
Personalized Bespoke Briefcases
Graffiti-Inspired Timepieces
CATEGORY
Fashion
Graffiti-Inspired Timepieces
Redefined Men's Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Redefined Men's Watches
Formal Camouflage Suits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Formal Camouflage Suits
Eclectic Fuchsia Streetwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eclectic Fuchsia Streetwear
Fisherman-Inspired Fashion Lines
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Fashion
Fisherman-Inspired Fashion Lines
Phone-Charging Wallets
CATEGORY
Unique
Phone-Charging Wallets
Self-Charging Briefcases
CATEGORY
Special
Self-Charging Briefcases
Luxe Military Menswear
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Fashion
Luxe Military Menswear
Modular Travel Bags
CATEGORY
World
Modular Travel Bags
Carry-On Backpacks
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Fashion
Carry-On Backpacks
Conceptual Skater Apparel
CATEGORY
Fashion
Conceptual Skater Apparel
Supportive Sock-Like Sneakers
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Fashion
Supportive Sock-Like Sneakers
Soccer-Inspired Streetwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Soccer-Inspired Streetwear

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