Blame Mad Men if you want, but the real harbinger of the retro aesthetic making bounds in the fashion world is Instagram. Think about it: Filters that desaturate colours to the point of low quality printing processes of the days of yore and contrast-negating hue alterations have made altruistic changes to what is now commonly accepted as the new a la mode. Sure, Don Draper’s style has been emulated in fashion houses’ collections over the last few years, but it’s the average bloke’s Instagram pics with 870+ likes that’s really affecting the purchase decisions of other modern men.
In keeping with this retro revival, this summer’s hottest swimwear trend takes trunks back to the 60s to achieve the footloose and fancy-free beach style of John F. Kennedy and his cohorts. From muted tones to refined silhouettes, the new wave of men’s swimwear is nothing but old school sensibility.
Click here to view the best retro-inspired swim shorts for men.
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