If you’ve been feeling nostalgic about the present state of menswear, you’ve definitely noticed that many contemporary styles take cues from the past. But those of us who found our personal style in the ’90s or early Noughties still wish certain trends would make the front page on TikTok and go viral (or whatever the kids say these days).
Men’s style seems to follow a constant trend, with each passing season bringing relatively minor adjustments to the reigning styles. The fashion trends of the early 2000s are making a comeback, and there are some of those we hope will be popular again in 2022.
Most of us will always remember 1990 as the beginning of our grunge era. Teens and young men throughout the 1990s wore some of the best, most cutting-edge clothing ever. The styles you see in men’s online clothing stores today are a direct revival of all the popular trends in the ’90s. A lot of old-school styles, such as mesh shirts worn under leather jackets and oversized bomber jackets, are on our list of welcome revivals.
Take a look below to see if any of the vintage fashions you remember fondly from the past have made the cut for a comeback in 2022.
Leather Jackets
Leather jackets are known for being long-lasting and functional, and extremely fashionable. Compared to more conventional fabrics like cotton, leather clothing exudes an unmistakable air of confidence.
Don’t believe us? Let’s take notes from fashion icons themselves. Moss’s leather jackets are the most prominent of her many timeless wardrobe mainstays. Mossy was a major trendsetter of the 1990s and 2000s, so you likely have a leather jacket with a zipper by that time. In the same vein, fans of Blondie, the Sex Pistols, and Joan Jett from the ’70s owned a biker jacket or two.
Leather jackets were all over the runways of spring and summer 2022. Burton dressed up her frilly tulle skirt with a cropped leather jacket and tough stomper boots for a biker girl look. Balenciaga’s design director Demna evoked the same Hells Angels spirit by pairing slinky mesh shirts with big leather jackets sporting dropped shoulders and loose sleeves.
If you’ve been holding onto your motorcycle jacket, you’re in luck: it’s making a comeback in 2022. We have you covered with fresh leather jacket styles if you’re on the hunt for a refresh. Saulho creates one-of-a-kind leather jackets in a design that fuses motorbike and trench coat elements.
Mesh Shirts
Speaking of slinky mesh shirts, this trend has already taken over in 2022, and we couldn’t be more grateful! The year 2022 will be remembered as the heyday of see-through apparel, and the greatest sheer shirts will be your ticket to this sensual, nostalgic fashion. Adding these barely-there tops to your closet is a great way to update your look with a trend that’s here to stay.
Mesh tops seem to be the one piece of clothing that both millennials and Gen Z-ers agree on. Although this skin-baring trend has been around for a while, it seems to have made a triumphant return this summer, thanks to the resurgence of ’90s fashion on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
These slinky yet sleek garments will fit your torso like a sheer lace glove, much like a tissue turtleneck. It’s like wearing a second skin—comfortable and alluring all at once. Get your hands on mesh tops in different designs and prints from Saulho. The thin fabric makes these tops ideal for layering when you’re ready to move on from bulky knits but not ready for tank tops yet.
Ripped Jeans
Millennials will forever identify frayed denim with the turn of the millennium. During the early 2000s, celebrities like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera popularized extremely short skirts, tight denim, and micro crop tops. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie helped pioneer the concept of influencers by wearing Juicy Couture velour and ripped denim. Victoria Beckham was taking her first steps into the field of design while making headlines with “his and hers” outfits that she shared with her husband and fellow ripped jeans aficionado, David.
While Gen Z prefers the baggy or boot-cut look, many of us still yearn for the feeling of denim hugging our legs. Thankfully, ripped jeans have made a comeback in recent years. Today’s trendsetters are already demonstrating how simple it is to match their ripped jeans with any ensemble. You can dress them up with a leather jacket or a button-up top when you’re hitting the town for a night out, or dress them down with a hoodie or a tank top for a more relaxed vibe.
Bomber Jackets
The ’90s were the golden age of military-inspired fashion. The bomber jacket in particular was a leader in this movement. This style, started by designer Raf Simons, was endorsed even further by Tom Cruise in his incredible performance in Top Gun and Natalie Portman as she made her film debut with Léon: The Professional.
In the 1990s, men’s fashion was mostly driven by bomber jackets. The loose-fitting jackets were commonly worn by pilots and were sometimes referred to as flight jackets. Originally popularized by European air forces, bomber jackets are now worn not just with more formal apparel but also with more casual looks.
There are no set rules to follow when deciding to add a bomber jacket to your collection. However, choosing a color and cut that fits you well and highlights your best features is better. Go for darker colors like black and charcoal if you’re rocking streetwear underneath, and lighter colors like white or grey for more relaxed occasions. You’ll find similar colors in our bomber jacket range at Saulho.
Visit our men’s online clothing store today to find a range of styles inspired from the ’90s and earlier, including mesh shirts, leather jackets, ripped jeans, and more. We also have a huge collection of fashion accessories for men in store, along with super comfortable boxer briefs.
Browse our store to shop for the trendiest fits, or contact us to learn more. Happy shopping!
