Though suiting and formal-wear fashion for men are not cyclic and play out over a number of years, 2009 shall mark a separate change in the direction of men's suiting. It comes down to a mixture of factors but the likes of the financial downturn, the end of the 'manorexic' era, and womens 1920 & 1930 recovery will all play a huge part. But don’t make any mistake: it is the 1st & last that will be the largest influence, as well-groomed men look for investment fashion style pieces and twist to the classics for motivation. So what basics should you look for? The slash For us there is a move away from the 'skinny boy' suit is not to say that the lean look is also out. Suits which appear like they hardly leave you room to breathe might not be the look going ahead but as we come back to classic suiting let's not fail to remember that the majority classic suit is the English one, and that the most excellent English suits have always had a slim, military cut to them. Believe suits in 2009, 2010 and ahead of the great fusion between classic tailoring, model looks, and the up to date masculine silhouette;
- wide shoulders
- a lean waist
- thin trousers
