Modern Leisure Suits

'Paper Boys' in Surface Magazine Shows Off Retro-Nouveau Menswear

It's April, which means it's high time to dust off leisure suits like the white one in the first image from 'Paper Boys' in Surface Magazine above. The all-white tailored suit is given a modern upgrade with a coordinating shirt and tie, and the whole outfit is topped off with a black bowler cap.

The rest of 'Paper Boys' in Surface Magazine follows this theme of adding a modern update to classic menswear. Above, you'll see cardigans and messenger bags, velvety blazers and long windbreaker jackets.

Retro-nouveau Menswear
Opportunity to update classic menswear using modern elements and create a unique style
Leisure Suits
A renewed interest in leisure suits could generate business opportunities and inspire fashion designers
Modernizing Classics
Opportunity for businesses to revamp classic clothing items with modern styles and technologies

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Fashion designers can explore retro-nouveau designs in menswear and experiment with fabrics and accessories
Retail
Retailers can capitalize on the renewed interest in leisure suits and feature them as a staple in their stores
Textiles
Textile manufacturers can produce new fabrics that combine classic and modern elements to create unique materials for fashion designers and retailers
SCORE
5.0 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 66%
Activity 77%
Freshness 8%

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