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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Priya Elan

Men’s fashion microtrend: summer goth

A model walks the runway during the Ann Demeulemeester menswear spring/summer 2017, Paris fashion week .
A model walks the runway during the Ann Demeulemeester menswear spring/summer 2017, Paris fashion week . Photograph: Peter White/Getty Images

The summer goth look is all about denial. A denial of fashion, of the season, of life, even. It’s about stubbornly wearing black clomper boots and a grey oversize jumper as the unrepentant sun beats down on you. Pulling this off requires a bold disdain for sun/shorts/happiness and lots of deodorant. It’s a look that stares the world in the eye and says, “I hate primary colours, me.” The key is thin layers that don’t defeat the purpose of venturing outside and getting... ever hotter. If you can, we say, “Go for it.”

Hoodie, £35, by Matthew Miller X River Island, riverisland.com
Hoodie, £35, by Matthew Miller X River Island, riverisland.com
Boots, £245, grenson.com
Boots, £245, grenson.com
Vest £15 topman.com
Vest £15 topman.com




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