Modern day mens fashion is currently experiencing a revival of vintage-inspired fashion, and with elements going all the way back to the 50s era, these wonderfully retro menswear styles are some great examples of how these eclectic designs are being incorporated into modern mens fashion.
These retro-inspired designs can be seen everywhere from on the catwalk to featured in editorials, and these nostalgic designs are adding a hint of sophistication and elegance to modern day menswear clothing. These vintage styles include the use of everything from dapper suits and hats to plaid jackets and slick hairstyles, and the use of these traditionally worn ensembles is a inventive way to pay tribute to the styles of the past.
These retro menswear styles are sure to attract anyone looking to incorporate some eclectic and old school designs into their wardrobe, and it's also a great way to re-introduce these vintage designs to a newer generation that may not be familiar with it.
52 Retro Menswear Styles
From Rebelliously Retro Menswear to Retro Race Car Editorials:
Tana Makmanee — Mar 2, 2013 — Fashion
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Eccentric 80s Menswear
The Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is a Retro Throwback
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Grandfather-Inspired Rainy Gear
The Stutterheim Rain Coats Feature a Vintage Look
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Retro Californian Lookbooks
The Warriors of Radness 2013 Spring Collection Bursts to Life
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Sherlock Holmes-Themed Lookbooks
The Marc Jacbos Spring/Summer 2013 Advertisements Go Undercover
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80s Futurism Editorials
The Raun Larose Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Displays Sci-Fi Sophistication
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Gingham-Obsessed Runways
The Alexis Mabille Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Check-Chic
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Throwback Schoolboy Attire
The Human Made Fall/Winter 2012 Fuses Dapper & Retro Styles
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Rebelliously Retro Menswear
The Catch Me If You Can Client Editorial Shows Nostalgic Fashions
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90s Attire Editorials
The Romanovsky by Robert Binda Portrait Series is Effortlessly Cool
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Grainy Gatsby-Inspired Editorials
The Time Traveller Client Magazine Editorial is Retro-Infused
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90s Revival Menswear
The Brain&Beast Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Nostalgic
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90s Blue-Collar Catalogs
The Etudes N°1 Lookbook Exudes a Retro Cool Factor
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Retro Surfer Campaigns
The ALCOTT 2012 Men's Collection Induces an Endless Summer
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Retro Manly Man Portraits (UPDATE)
The Matthieu Charneau by Laurent Humbert Editorial is Masculine
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80s Raver Portraits
The Robust for the Ones2Watch Editorial is Steamy and Party-Ready
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Retro Rebellion Captures
The Hou Jinxiang Numéro Homme China Ediorial Channels Marlon Brando
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Retro Space Station Editorials
The La Forma Dello Spazio GQ Italia Fashion Story is Sci-Fi Chic
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Retro Layered Runways
The J.Lindeberg Spring/Summer 2013 Boasts a Hip Modern Flair
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Vintage-Inspired Workwear
The PHIGVEL 2013 Spring/Summer Collection is Minimalist
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Vintage Sport Apparel
The 'Urban Outfitters x Champion 2012' Collection Brings Back the Classics
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50s Pattern-Clashing Portraits
The Ola De Calor En La Ruta 66 Editorial is Ruggedly Retro
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Retro Metallic Menswear
The Morris Pendlebury Vulture Editorial Shows Burberry's Spring 2013 Line
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Female-Clad Menswear Ads
The Saint Laurent SS13 Campaign Stars a Boyish Saskia de Brauw
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Masked 90s Menswear
The Martine Rose Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Retro-Chic
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Suburban 70s Catalogs
The Highland Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Retro-Infused
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Retro Pattern Revivals
The Alex Dunstan V Spain Editorial Embraces Eccentric Menswear
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Classic Novel Editorial Adaptations
The Invisible Man Series for M Le Monde is Poetic
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Monochromatic 60s-Inspired Pictorials
Haruki Horikawa Shoots Retro Style with a Futuristic Flair
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Retro Cabana Collections
The Carin Wester Spring/Summer 2013 Mens Runway Show Embraces 80s Prep
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Retro Film Maker Editorials
The Director's Cut Robb Report Fashion Story Promotes Dapper Dressing
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Minimalist Leather Photoshoots
The Maciej Kamieński by Robert Binda Portrait Series is Badass
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Sophisticated 70s Menswear
The Corneliani Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Impeccably Tailored
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70s-Inspired Accessory Editorials
The Ton Heukels H&M x Marni Shoot is Retro-Infused
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70s Hemline Menswear
The Topman Design SS 2012 Collection Features Vintage Styles
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Retro Cyclist Captures
The 'La Dolce Vita' GQ Australia Editorial Showcases The Latest Prada Looks
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Sci-Fi 80s Silhouettes
The Adrian Sahores Document Journal Editorial Fuses Retro with Modern
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Minimalist Retro Menswear
The Freshjive SS 2012 Collection Features Simple Styles
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Retro Jailhouse Runways
The Acne Spring/Summer 2013 Menswear Collection is Stripe-Obsessed
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Retro Skier Editorials
The Steep Inclines GQ Australia Fashion Story Displays Dapper Winter Gear
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Rebellious Retro Pictorials
The 'Rebel with a Cause' Wiener Magazine Shoot Has 50s Flair
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80s Revival Menswear Shoots
The Arthur Gosse Wonderland Editorial is Retro-Infused
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Vintage Fresh-Faced Editorials
The 'L'Orange Bleue' Shoot for the Ones2Watch is Boyish
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Retro Netted Editorials
The Simone Nobili by Giuseppe Gasparin Portrait Series is Rebellious
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Nostalgic Jazz Fashion
The Rig Out x Ben Sherman 2013 Collection Goes Old-School
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Retro Race Car Editorials
The Liaison Rouge Portrait Series is Chic and Cinematic
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Polished 90s Grunge Collections
The YMC 2013 F/W Collection Embraces a Retro Look
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Masked Misfit Shoots
The Jake Shortall Huge Magazine Editorial is All About Accent Accessori
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Miami Vice-Inspired Collections
The Balenciaga S/S Men's 2013 Campaign Stars Jean-Baptiste Lafarge
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Exclusive 1970s-Only Collections
The Marni Fall 2013 Line is Inspired by Retro Style
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Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
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Vintage Style Collaborative Apparel
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