Why The 1950s Is The Most Stylish Decade Right Now
It was taken up by the decade’s Holy Trinity of style – Elvis, Dean, Steve McQueen – and has since been adopted by subcultures from mods to soul boys and Britpop legends (take a lightweight bow, Damon Albarn and Liam Gallagher). You could do a lot worse than investing in an original Baracuta G9, but Prada’s satin number is a little more Drive, though at an investment-piece price.
6. Leather Jacket
Nothing screams 1950s men’s fashion icons like Marlon Brando riding a motorcycle, sporting a sharp leather jacket in The Wild One, or Fonzie in his iconic leather jacket in Happy Days. Even Grease was set in 1958 and we all know how much those guys loved their leather. In the 1950s and ensuing decades, leather jackets have been a staple in men’s wardrobes as a dependable, easy to reach for option with a bad boy flair.
Leather jackets are just one of those 1950s mens fashion pieces that will never going out of style, probably because they’re the perfect companion for jeans to top off a cool look. When shopping for your own, invest in quality leather that will last you for many years to come, and won’t fall apart from all those motorcycles you’ll be riding.
7. Fedora Hat
The traditional fedora reached great heights in 1950s men’s fashion, and was the most popular hat at the time, mostly thanks to Frank Sinatra. Well beloved in 50s cinema and by fashionable young men of the decade, the fedora is still a timeless piece for any man’s wardrobe.
Adding an old school twist to any outfit, fedoras aren’t just for your dad’s friends. They’re sleek and stylish, with an air of mystery. Today, many men don stingy brim fedoras with a brim that’s less than two inches. But for an even greater effect, try out a generous, or wide brim fedora for a lasting impression.
