A cast of characters brings the season’s new looks to life, adding a little drama from another era.&nbsp;

PHOTOGRAPHY Frederico Martins
STYLED BY Paolo Turina

Menswear, stagnant? Only if you mistake a familiar wardrobe for a lack of imagination. Here, its evolution is easier to spot when different decades are put on display side by side.&nbsp;
Ferragamo, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, Hed Mayner, Saint Laurent, and Valentino collections this year provide a Rolodex of fashion history's greatest menswear moments. Trousers with generous pleats give suiting a theatrical presence, double-breasted jackets that broaden the torso, and overcoats that stretch below the knee.&nbsp; When worn looser or unbuttoned, the stiffness comes off the act of dressing up. Eveningwear doesn't have a monopoly on making an entrance.
Texture, an intentional accessory, or a pop of color all add to the appeal. Dressing for a decade you never lived through may be the key to reclaiming the enjoyment of menswear this season.

MODELS: Junyeong Baek D’MANAGEMENT Joel Frampton FASHION MODEL MANAGEMENT Kris Kallings YU MODELS Banze Mohammed and Mouha Sech THE AGENCY Louis Scott and Braien Vaiksaar SPECIAL MANAGEMENT
HAIR: Roberto Pagnini PRODUCTION LINK AGENCY
MAKEUP: Rachid PRODUCTION LINK AGENCY using MAC COSMETICS
SET DESIGN: Micol Giulia Riva
SET DESIGN ASSISTANT: Giulia Zollet
STYLING ASSISTANT: Francesca Bona

JUNYEONG: Jacket, shirt, pants, and shoes PRADA KRIS: Jacket, shirt, pants, and shoes PRADA JOEL: Coat, shirt, pants, hat, and shoes PRADA BANZE: Jacket, shirt, pants, and shoes PRADA LOUIS: Trench, shirt, pants, belt, and shoes PRADA

Scene Stealers: Modern Menswear Takes Its Cues From The Past 

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