Once mocked, now coveted – 'dad style' is the fashion trend redefining cool


Loose cuts and slouchy fits perfectly adhere to the aesthetic. Think of dads on the weekends – relaxed, comfortable and effortlessly rocking whatever’s within reach. Photo: Joe Chia

While formerly overlooked, “dad style” has become iconic.

It is as though the aesthetic simply swaggered out of family photo albums and into the spotlight – redefining comfort as the new cool.

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