Ernesto Macias, entertainment editor: Ties, both casually and at the office. And cheetah print.
Gerald Ortiz, style commerce writer: The generic “TikTok guy” look.
Which trend are you most ready to leave behind?
O’Baner: All of them.
McClenahan: I think in the quest for perfect pants, we have strayed too far from the light. Pants are rapidly approaching “too big” status. Let’s dial it back to a healthy range. I’ll give you anything between a 501 and a 550.
Wolf: Cheap, disposable clothing.
Michael Nolledo, associate commerce director: Lookalike contests. The first few were entertaining, but now they’re just kinda sad?
Ang: The return to skinny worship.
Grossman: I really, truly can’t remember the last sneaker I really, truly wanted. Buy a pair of high-top Chucks and be done with it.
Goh: Sorry, Gen Z: It’s time to find a new haircut.
Roberson: Tiny sunglasses.
Pavelski: We’re post-trend.
Ortiz: The generic “TikTok guy” look.
What will be the biggest trend of 2025?
Cartter: Not having veneers.
Grossman: I can’t speak to menswear at large, but I’m especially bullish on Divorced Hamptons Daddy.
Ang: Irrational clothing.
McClenahan: I fear a strong attempt at a skinny jean resurgence, but I’m holding out hope that it will be defeated. That said, I do think that we will see denim back like never before. Those “Is raw denim back?” conversations will be answered with a fervent YES, and we will see jeans return to their rightful place as the king of pants. I also hope to see people play with their denim a bit more. More slubby jeans and less 3D-printed ridiculousness.
Goh: The crewneck cardigan wave is just getting started.
Roberson: White Vans Authentics.
Wolf: Treat-me watches. The culture at large seems to be embracing selfish indulgence, and I predict this will result in watches going even gaudier, sexier, and more colorful.
Macias: Male sluttiness, in all aspects of dressing. And shopping IRL. Visit stores!
Hine: Change. There’s so much upheaval in luxury fashion right now that new ideas and energy is inevitable.
What did you enjoy wearing the most this year?
Goh: I got married in October, and my pals at The Anthology in Hong Kong tailored me the swaggering ’70s suit of my dreams for the ceremony. Deep brown wool with faint blue-and-red stripes; double-breasted silhouette with a 4×1 button-stance; lapels the size of Cleveland. I paired it with a crisp almond Husbands dress shirt, a navy cashmere tie from Singapore’s Vanda Fine Clothing, a slick Morjas leather belt, my beloved Savas cuban-heeled boots, and my dad’s vintage Rolex. Oh, yeah, and I finished the whole thing off with the most special thing of all: My wedding ring, which was designed by the jewelry geniuses at Good Art HLYWD in collaboration with the legendary crew at Goodfight. Eternal gratitude to all y’all—it felt incredible to wear so many things made by friends on the best day of my life.
