Future Suiting

Ushering in a Return to Tailoring with an Editorial by Photographer Cam Hicks and Stylist Matthew Henson

    After years of graphic tees, hoodies, and XL silhouettes dominating the menswear market, it was a welcome change of pace to see a new proposal emerge in the FW19⁠ collections—let’s call it future suiting. Think Kim Jones at Dior, suits worn shirtless. At Celine, Hedi Slimane pumped up his signature tailoring-first aesthetic. Dries gave us the ultimate psychedelic-sleek suiting wardrobe, as always. And then there was Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities scene-stealing baby blue blazer. Ditching the sweatpants, this season is all about embracing a no rules approach to dressing up. Creepers replace dress shoes, while relaxed shirting, loud prints, and utilitarian accents indicate that the old tenants of #menswear are long gone. To celebrate this shift, photographer Cam Hicks and stylist Matthew Henson played around with some of the season's best new suits. No tie required.

    Model (left) wears Ralph Lauren Purple Label turtleneck, Ralph Lauren Purple Label cardigan and Ermenegildo Zegna trousers. Model (right) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck and Ralph Lauren Purple Label trousers. Featured In Top Image: Ralph Lauren Purple Label t-shirt, Ralph Lauren Purple Label trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label blazer, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus casual shoes, Ralph Lauren Purple Label turtleneck, Ermenegildo Zegna trousers, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus casual shoes, Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck and Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit.

    Model (left) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck. Model (right) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck. Model (center) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck.

    Model wears Salvatore Ferragamo crewneck, Salvatore Ferragamo trousers and Comme des Garçons Homme Plus casual shoes.

    Model wears Giorgio Armani button down shirt, Giorgio Armani coat, Giorgio Armani trousers and Comme des Garçons Homme Plus casual shoes.

    Model (left) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck and Ermenegildo Zegna suit. Model (right) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck and Ermenegildo Zegna suit. Model (center) wears Ermenegildo Zegna turtleneck and Ermenegildo Zegna trousers.

    Model wears Tiger of Sweden button down shirt, Tiger of Sweden blazer, Tiger of Sweden trousers and Comme des Garçons Homme Plus casual shoes.

    Model wears Tiger of Sweden button down shirt, Tiger of Sweden blazer and Tiger of Sweden trousers.

    Model (left) wears Random Identities button down shirt, Random Identities blazer, Random Identities trousers and Random Identities boots. Model (right) wears Random Identities blazer and Random Identities shorts. Model (center) wears Random Identities button down shirt, Random Identities suit and Random Identities trousers.

    Model (left) wears Random Identities button down shirt, Random Identities blazer, Random Identities trousers and Random Identities boots. Model (right) wears Random Identities button down shirt, Random Identities suit, Random Identities trousers and Random Identities boots. Model (center) wears Random Identities button down shirt, Random Identities blazer, Random Identities shorts and Random Identities boots.

    Model wears Random Identities button down shirt, Random Identities blazer and Random Identities trousers.

    • Photography: Cam Hicks
    • Styling: Matthew Henson
    • Models: Hunter Chung / Wihelmina, Reilly Patton / Fusion, A’Shaun Benjamin / RED
    • Makeup: Ashley Victoria
    • Production Assistant: Aijani Payne
    • Date: September 23, 2019
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