Cool yet casual? How menswear is tackling the new reality of formal attire

Hybrid dressing is the current trend for menswear, where tailored pieces are worn in a casual and stylish way. Photo: Giorgio Armani

For the past few years, fashion magazines have been predicting the return of suits in menswear – and each time, their words ring hollow.

Before the pandemic hit, streetwear was already edging out smartly tailored garments. Then lockdowns came into place. This sounded the proverbial death knell for stuffy, overly formal clothes.