# Strappy Men's Vests Strap-Happy Accessories Dress Up a Man's Wardrobe By TrendHead | Published 2009-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/male-strap-vests-the-latest-fashion-accessorizes-for-men-is-strappy References: [style.dk](http://www.style.dk/?p=1990) & [oaknyc](http://www.oaknyc.com/men/new-items/unconditional-blkstrap-ta?enlarged#enlarged) Strap them up this summer! I like these unconventional strap vests for men, and I guess ladies can also wear them if you fancy getting strapped up. As a [male accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1), however, they are understated, cool and easy to wear--just like a tee shirt. The strap vests come in white and black, and you can buy them online via OAK. **Implications** - [Men's fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-mens) is constantly evolving, redefining the common perception of masculinity with every generation. Recently, the most iconic men have started to move towards extravagance, intricacy and adornment that was once reserved for women's fashion, signifying a change in the modern-day definition of masculinity and the gender roles of today's society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Strap Vests for Men:** Opportunity for men's fashion brands to create innovative strap vests that redefine the common perception of masculinity. - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** Potential for inclusive fashion brands to design strap vests that can be worn by both men and women, challenging traditional gender roles. - **Evolution of Men's Fashion:** Chance for fashion industry to embrace the trend of men moving towards extravagant and adorned fashion, pushing the boundaries of masculinity. ### Where This Applies - **Men's Fashion:** Opportunity for men's fashion brands to tap into the market demand for unconventional and cool strap vests. - **Inclusive Fashion:** Potential for inclusive fashion brands to capitalize on the demand for gender-neutral clothing options like strap vests. - **Fashion Retail:** Chance for online fashion retailers to expand their product offerings by including strap vests, catering to the modern-day fashionable consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Utility Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-beams-boy.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Contemporary Menswear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-menswear-brand.md) - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md) - [Connected Micro-Weighted Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microweighted-vest.md) - [Modular Weighted Vest Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gvest-icon.md) - [Strengthening Weighted Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yvo-warrior-vest.md) - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [Tech Cable Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-knit-sweater-vest.md)