MEN’S OFFICE WEAR GUIDE

Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent: for SS24, your workwear wardrobe has had a serious upgrade. At the SS24 shows, designers went big on high-energy, statement-making style and low-key IYKYK luxury. And workwear? It was big news. Prada committed to corpcore, Gucci delivered on bedroom to boardroom, and the look of the season? According to Vogue’s José Criales-Unzueta: “The boyish suit, as in tailored jackets paired with tiny shorts”. Think AC/DC’s Angus Young by way of Amiri and Valentino. Your key takeaway from the SS24 season? Workwear has a new lease of life, and if your work wardrobe is feeling lacklustre? It’s time to review, re-asses and promote.

Whether you’re suiting up, making a co-ordinated effort to elevate your 9-5 outfit game, or sticking to shirts and spreadsheets, this is how to do workwear for SS24.

Prada, Gucci, Saint Laurent and a trifle too: this is how to do layering, the workwear way. Where do you start? With a Prada tank top. For a more office-ified take on the Prada-ified tank go sans logo and heavy on the neutrals with this Ribbed Tank in a rich, neutral knit. Layer over a classic baby blue button-down c/o Dolce & Gabbana, and then we can talk about the tailoring. We recommend keeping it classic with jet-black suiting via Saint Laurent. As for your accessories? Go all in with a pair of Ferragamo Loafers and a slouchy Gucci Jackie Tote.

An all leather co-ord in the office? Hear us out. As reported by Databutmakeitfashion, leather looks have increased 67% season-to-season making them one of the hottest trends right now. And when a trend gets that big? It becomes ubiquitous even in the workwear sphere. So, whether you work in a dive bar, a tannery or the city, leather looks good for SS24. Start with a pair of large and loose leather shorts, throw on a leather button down (and a leather jacket for good measure) and to finish? A touch of Bottega Veneta’s cult leather Intrecciato accessories via their chunky combat boots and a crossbody bag. We’re back in black.

Shorts have been a hot topic on the menswear runways over the past few seasons and for SS24, we’re ready to enter thigh society all over again. The key to going above the knee? It’s all in the tailoring. Opt for a pair of loose tailored shorts from Prada and pair with matching big black button down (bonus points for the enamel triangle logo detail that’s stitched to the breast pocket). Stay on theme with an oversized Tote Bag and easy Loafers in classic Prada black. To finish? Throw over one of Jacquemus cult classic blazers. This one in a rich shade of deep grey masters the art of smart-casual, thanks to its loose fit and lack of lapels.

If the idea of donning a suit and heading into the office does nothing for you, allow us to make things more interesting. Hint: it involves Gucci, as all good things do. For SS24, our love of ultra-loud, statement-making looks is going nowhere, which is why this Gucci suit, in a rich shade of navy blue, decked out in tiny interlocking Gs in glittering gold, is one of our key picks for the season ahead. Equal parts smart and fun, you’ll be able to cater to strict dress codes without letting your style game slip. Pair with a crisp white button-down, big barrel bag, classic loafers, and a logo-heavy Gucci cap for good measure.