Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper
These fashion-week goers are proving that there’s no better way to amp up an outfit than by throwing on a statement jacket.
Men’s fashion week kicked off the whirlwind fashion season this January with a bang. From the otherworldly desert backdrops of Saint Laurent to the technical, Dyneema-filled lineup of Rick Owens, and everything dapper or daring in between, the designers are proudly declaring that for 2023, anything goes.
The fashion show attendees are likewise arriving in their best and brightest this season. At Paris Fashion Week, it seems that the street style stars are nixing the understated look by throwing on statement jackets that are both playful and loud.
The choice of outerwear as an accent piece is a quick way to refresh a smart but overplayed outfit. Whether it’s color, pattern, texture, or a mix of all three, a statement jacket is a fun and easy addition that can be thrown onto a multitude of ensembles to mix things up.
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper1/7Floral
Bold colors are everywhere this season, both on the runways and in the streets. However, there’s no reason lively hues have to dominate your entire look. This abstract knit jacket layered under an olive coat brightens up the whole outfit without being overpowering, a nifty solution for those that want to mix up their classics without stepping too far out of their comfort zones.
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper2/7Abstract Knit
Bold colors are everywhere this season, both on the runways and in the streets. However, there’s no reason lively hues have to dominate your entire look. This abstract knit jacket layered under an olive coat brightens up the whole outfit without being overpowering, a nifty solution for those that want to mix up their classics without stepping too far out of their comfort zones.
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper3/7Oversized and Acidwashed
Filipino fashion buyer and brand consultant JP Singson is well known on the fashion week circuit. For the men’s shows in Paris, Singson hopped on the statement outerwear trend by dawning an oversized printed coat that draws back to the acid-washed jeans of the early aughts; the focal point of his entire get-up. Singson accessorized with a classic monogram Louis Vuitton tote in a complementary brown.
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper4/7Deconstructed
At the Spring 2023 menswear shows last June, big-name brands like Dior Men, Hermès, and more were all about the double jackets. Attendees this season have taken on the trend in their own fresh ways, especially for the chilly Parisian weather when one outer layer just never seems to be enough. This tailored black and red deconstructed coat is sure to turn heads on the way to the front row.
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper5/7Wearable Art
The notion of wearable art is being taken on in a new, whimsical way. These fanciful jackets have us remembering the mystical worlds within children’s book illustrations. What better way to make a nod to childhood by covering up with the artworks themselves?
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper6/7Cowboy Blues
Western-style outfits featured heavily in the Spring 2023 collections last year. Long-loved for their stylish flare, such types of pieces have quickly made their way into street style, like this cobalt blue Wales Bronner jacket paired with a skirt and trousers. A western-style jacket is a good choice for anyone looking to add a little pizzazz to their outfit.
Phil Oh | @mrstreetpeeper7/7The Leather Biker
There’s nothing that goes quite hand-in-hand than leather and bikers. The motorcycle aesthetic is known to resurface every few seasons, though truthfully the obsession for it never disappears completely. The biker jacket just adds a touch of fashionable edginess to any outfit, while pulling it together at the same time. This time around, fashion fiends are reinventing the jacket in the simplest way possible; by ditching the black leather for more colorful tones.
