The 10 Best Trends In New York City Right Now

Square frames have evolved into softer shapes, which work well for guys with a defined jawline. They also channel Harry Potter a little. So if you believe in magic, you might wanna cop a pair.

Jean jackets never really left, but we're seeing guys use them as a mid-layer between sportcoats, jackets, and heavy parkas. Can't see yourself doing the same? A denim shirt is a good place to start if you don't think you can rock a denim jacket, but the versatile staple can be rocked by just about any guy.

The comfortable technology of the Nike Free was one of our 25 Greatest Sneaker Innovations Of All Time, and its prevalence with New Yorkers both at the gym and on the streets is a testament to its balance of design, function, and style. Available in a variety of colorways, we saw many guys rocking it with jeans and T-shirts as we did with tailored pants. Still, the shoe is second in popularity among the style set when it comes to another sneaker company known for comfort...

Both street style mainstays and regular dudes stay wearing New Balance 574s... with everything. While the 993 model is gaining traction for its clunky, anti-fashion design, we've noticed plenty of guys rocking the 574s in custom colorways with personalized embroidery on the back of the heel. Most people we've seen in them will often hem their trousers without a break, or cuff their jeans past their ankles to show off their comfortable kicks. It seems the 574 has become the de facto shoe of guys who appreciate American-made craftsmanship and timeless, low-key style.

When it comes to topcoats, many New Yorkers favor toggle coats, especially in classic colors like camel. Made for years by companies like Gloverall, the classic silhouette with a hood and horn buttons combines convenience (you can easily fasten and unfasten it with gloves on) and warmth. It adds a distinctly British vibe to any kit, and seems to have taken over the peacoat as the go-to piece of winter outerwear for preppy Upper East Side cats and the type of dude who fawns over the +J collection at Uniqlo, who offered an affordable, well-fitting version of the coat.

Meanwhile, streetwear-oriented guys flocked towards animal print outerwear. Not just the Versace for H&M varsity pictured above, but also leopard print varsities from Ronnie Fieg, and the North Face x Supreme Cheetah-print collaboration. Perhaps limited quantities and hype had to do with why the guys that copped these pieces are rocking them so prominently, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't think they were kind of fresh.

Nope, it's not just rappers that are getting into this look, we've seen many dudes on the street rocking it, and even designers like Richard Chai, shown above. Beyond flannel and denim shirts, guys are tying sweaters and hoodies too, for the ultimate '90s throwback look. Not just stylish, it's pretty functional, given the crazy fluctuations in New York weather as of late. No guy wants to carry around an extra layer, so screw it — tie it around your waist, it'll definitely get chilly closer to nighttime.

With basketball and hockey in season, we're seeing many guys rep their teams with snapbacks, and that goes for stylish guys too. The baseball cap will forever be a youthful accessory, so it's nice to see some contrast when it's paired with more formal wear like a shirt, tie, cardigan, and a trench coat. It's like back in the day when men used to roll up to games dressed in suits rather than body paint and jerseys.

In a rebellious move, New York men are opting to rock well-fitting sportcoats and blazers, but won't tuck their shirts in, opting to button them up all the way to the top and rock them loose. It's a little bit rumpled, but still dressy without being too fussy.

They never really fell off — dudes have been rocking these with Air Force 1s and wheat Timberland boots for decades, but we're really seeing them on a variety of New Yorkers. We're talking drivers and doormen waiting on clients rocking rather pricey Canada Goose down jackets, guys on the 1 train wearing them with 501s and Jordans, and even the trendsetters smoking outside Milk Studios, who pair them with beat-up boots and chunky knits. The fur-lined hood and down-filled body not only protect against the cold, it seems they've gained as much cred with guys at Fashion Week and Foot Locker.