The Dopest Style Risks Taken During Paris Fashion Week

All images by Chris Fenimore for Four Pins.

In case you haven't been keeping up, all the latest men's collections are being shown across the globe, and we've been tracking the best looks we've seen at each exotic locale. First up was Florence, Italy, home to menswear mecca Pitti Uomo, followed London Collections: Men where the Brits brought out their best steez, Milan Fashion Week came and went where stylish gents mixed tailoring and casual styles. Now, Paris Fashion Week has bestowed upon us some of the season's most fire collections, and along with them, come some very fire alphets.

The sad thing about seeing the collections now is having to wait six months for them to slowly trickle into our favorite stores. So the next best thing is checking out the style of the dapper dudes who attend all the best shows. We took a closer look at the action to bring you some of the bolder things that we could definitely see working in the average guy's wardrobe. Fresh from the lenses of illest street style photographers on the planet, here are the Dopest Style Risks Taken During Paris Fashion Week​.

We can't help but feel like it's the details that count more than ever these days. Embroidery on outerwear? Add that to the latest detail-oriented menswear that's been dominating our feeds. Valentino butterflies may not be the best choice for every man's outerwear, but it's a high-class detail that adds luxury (and a personal touch) to whatever you're wearing. When brands are mixing military and workwear (which arguably improved upon embroidery in menswear through military rank and name patches) with intricate embroidery, it's never been easier to add the detail to even the most rugged of closet staples.

To be completely honest, summer's main style contribution is the sheer necessity of a good white T-shirt. But that plain white canvas begs for something to be thrown on top, and what better to contribute to your fit that a few necklaces? As seen in the photo evidence from Paris, this doesn't mean that you need to have chains on deck in order to make this work. A few braided necklaces and lightweight pieces are really all you need. Like any layering, it's just as much about what you don't do as much as what you actually do. Simplicity is a good thing, after all.

Summer weather means it's time to bust out the T-shirts, and what better flex than to break out the old band tees you have languishing in your closet? Putting those old garments in the context of new outfits adds a different high-low mix, and also injects a welcome dose of personality into the look. Whether you used to be into terrible emo bands or legit punk groups, the real deal will always look better than the modern day homage or poser-accessible Supreme collaborations.

High-end labels like Junya Watanabe and Maison Margiela have always prided themselves on the kind of mash-up tees that look like they were Frankensteined together by a mad scientist. Now, young designers like Kiko Stadinov and Shane Gonzales of Midnight Studios are making that look a little easier to cop. Balance out the craziness with denim or navy chinos and a pair of crispy solid-colored kicks.

The rule for summer jackets is: The more it feels like a robe, the better. Just ask Slim Jimmy. Louche topcoats made of linen, cotton, or nylon are the warm weather answer to the classy wool topcoats of the winter. Throw them on over a T-shirt and stunt on the world.

The era of the flat-front trouser isn't numbered, but for guys who want to dress ahead of the game, the single-pleated pant is coming back in a big way. It looks especially good tucked in, but you could easily rock it with a basic T-shirt or untucked short sleeve buttondown. What separates these pleated pants from the old khakis your grandpa wore to his soul-crushing 9-to-5 is the slim silhouette is intact, and there's only one pleat—not several—and the higher waist actually complements how they fit your body.

Wow, the bucket hat has really become the underdog turned menswear superstar. Most guys' experiences with bucket hats vary from '90s homages to the yearly fishing trip with grandpa, but the hat has recently seen plenty of play as the modern man's fedora. Don't believe us? A quick look at the people traversing Paris Fashion Week sees plenty of dudes opting for the shade of a bucket hat as opposed to a classic fedora. But don't read us incorrectly. We're not saying that a bucket hat is perfect period to your three-piece Brunello Cucinelli suit. The success is in the high-low mix. Keep the suit simple, wear a T-shirt, and top with appropriate bucket hat. The only shade you'll be feeling is coming from the canvas headwear sitting on your head.

Learning how to buy sunglasses for your face type is almost an art. All respect due to your Wayfarers, but they're not the only sunglasses silhouette in town. For too long, Aviator shades and Wayfarer frames were essential the only way for guys to rock shades—and not look like they were failing at a John Lennon impression. Stigma aside, the shape actually flatters several faces, and while it has become a tragic staple in any "hippie Halloween costume," it's fair to say that the style has returned to popular praise in a big way. Let's put it this way, today's circular shades are as badass as Jean Reno in Léon: The Professional.

Dudes want to be comfortable. If there's one thing that influences menswear design, it's in pursuit of this simple goal. But it's not just cozy boys that are coming out with elastic bands and slouchy shapes. Trousers are coming out with elastic waistbands, a detail that can go unnoticed or become absolutely central (depending on how you're draping your shirt). Don't get it twisted though, these aren't your grandpa's favorite slacks. Instead, it's an indicator that while guys are stepping their fashion game up (way, way up), there's always an intrinsic desire to wear what's familiar. For most men, this means sportswear details, just transformed and tweaked to be wearable around others in the travails of daily life. And the best part is, everyone from COS to Our Legacy is making their own version, so you don't have to ball out to #staycomfy.

There's power to a flex in numbers. Coordinating a stunt with your crew doesn't have to be corny, and it probably happens unintentionally if your friends have similar tastes anyway. What's important to realize is how your friend wears something is totally different from how you'd wear it, so just own the look and rep with your squad. The trick to not looking ridiculous is sticking to classic colors like black and white, if it looks too orchestrated, it's a wrap. The reason this #squad photo looks so good is because it's very evident that every person is rocking the aesthetic in his own way.