Would you ever wear a pair of colorful sneakers? Had you asked any style-conscious guy this question ten years ago, his feet would likely have curled up shyly inside of his white Common Projects Achilles Lows. But that was then. In the last few months, menswear’s moodboard regulars have started to show, en masse, that a pair of sneakers in an eye-catching hue is one of the simplest, most effective ways to inject flair into even the most basic of fits. There was off-duty Jacob Elordi, making the move while pairing his red Nike x Jacquemus “Moon Shoe” with jeans and a navy sweatshirt. Then Harry Styles, contrasting his teeny-tiny red running shorts with yellow Prada Collapse sneakers. Those two, newer styles are the latest in a lineage of bright sneakers to have debuted since the “Kill Bill” Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 soared in popularity. These days, more and more brands—hello, Puma Speedcat, hi, neon Dries shoes—are playing pin the tail on the color-wheel when it comes to their footwear. (As this publication has also …

If the performative males have loafers, and the Hedi boys have Chelsea boots, what’s left for the menswear nerds? Lately, it’s been derbies, and more specifically, somewhat clownish ones—marked out by round and bulbous toe boxes that curve upwards. You’ll find the style on the feet of folks who glide through the world in clothing from designers like Casey Casey, Evan Kinori and vintage Yohji Yamamoto. These are people who geek out over fabrication and (yes, sometimes annoyingly) explain the garment’s slow manufacturing process as a righteous flex. And they don’t just like the clown derby style because it’s more comfortable. It also serves a styling purpose, because for all of the subtlety and design genius of wearing just a baggy button-up, one detail still needs to be off-kilter. And for that, the shoe’s bold silhouette adds a freaky full-stop. When I bought my own first pair two years ago (the Marsèll Muso Derby you’ll find below) I thought they looked a little extreme for a classic shoe, and more like something out of Jonathan …

To be very clear: My personal menswear crystal ball doesn’t show the roomier jean trend swinging back towards anything slimmer than a straight-leg anytime soon. (Levi’s, after all, are only just getting started with their new, looser designs.) But that only strengthens my second opinion: That every man today should have a bootcut jean in their wardrobe, for those occasions that call for a little more personal flair. That’s because a bootcut jean has all the relaxed ease of a wider jean—the generous leg opening gives you the same versatility with footwear choices, as a heeled boot, off-duty loafer, derby or sneaker will always work—but the slimmer silhouette above reads just that little more sophisticated, especially when paired with a blazer, knit, or leather jacket for a night out. As someone who frequently helps regular guys dress better as part of my work, the goal of a bootcut pickup is not to encourage cowboy cosplay. It’s to bring some versatility into your denim rotation, so you’re not always reaching for the same relaxed or straight-leg …

Every few years, fashion “rediscovers” the desert boot. This gets framed as a return, a revival, a nostalgic swing of the pendulum—and it’s happening right now. But the truth is simpler: desert boots are springing up again because they never stopped making sense. Originally designed as lightweight military footwear for hot climates, desert boots—which have always prioritized ease—sit in a very rare sweet spot between tailoring and casual-wear: They’re comfortable without looking sloppy, relaxed while still intentional, and adaptable enough to work with jeans, trousers, or even tailoring. They don’t chase relevance. They just quietly do their job. And as men increasingly look to dress for the demands of their actual lives—long urban commutes, tiring travel days, lunch breaks spent standing in a fast-casual lunch line—the appeal of soft, flexible footwear has become impossible to ignore. Enter: A style with unlined suede uppers, minimal structure, and soles that move with the foot rather than fighting it. Courtesy Nico These are also forgiving shoes by nature. Crepe, leather, and gumlite soles cushion long days. Suede always …

The best men’s jewelry under $150 is gleaming, glittering proof that the category isn’t just a rich guy’s game. In 2026, there’s no shortage of stellar jewelry brands offering shockingly righteous accessories at shockingly affordable prices. These days, you can scoop an assortment of primo-looking necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more for a fraction of what you’d otherwise expect. How did we get here? A long-simmering men’s jewelry renaissance has made even the most stoic of gentlemen entertain the idea of adding shine to their fits. The market, in turn, has responded, eager to accommodate men’s fashion’s newfound fluid (and welcomed!) outlook on jewelry. To clarify: Solid gold and diamond-cut gemstones won’t be in the mix here, but rest assured, your gold vermeil, gold-plated, and sterling silver options are duly represented. Make a point to take care of these materials, and they’ll last for years to come. Sure, fine jewelry will always have its time and place, but if you’re looking for a little extra bling to accentuate your fits, trust that a gold vermeil link …