Brown Trousers To Chocolate Knits: The Menswear Trend That Nails Old School Style
Brown has, without doubt, been the colour of 2025. The rich, earthy hue has dominated everything from womenswear to interiors, and now it’s making a name for itself in the men’s department too. Expect shades of rich chocolate cropping up in suiting, autumnal chestnut making its way into knitwear, and offbeat burnt umber taking the front seat in sporty looks.
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Is there anything more dapper than an impeccably cut suit in a rich chocolate hue? While navy and black will always have a place in our wardrobes, there’s something so effortlessly cool, so refined, about a brown suit. We love it worn with an unbuttoned lemon-yellow linen shirt for vintage-inspired Italian style.
Is there anything more dapper than an impeccably cut suit in a rich chocolate hue?
If your day-to-day is less formal, however, there are plenty of low-key pieces popping up in the rustic shade. On the high street, H&M has a great loose-fit tee – a nice departure from classic white – while Mango’s suede-look bomber strikes the perfect balance between smart and sporty.
Speaking of which, one way to bring this trend into your look with ease is with trainers. Trust us when we say a pair of Adidas SL72s in brown will literally go with everything.
Switch up your usual black or navy winter coat for a rich chocolate hue this autumn.
Tailored trousers in rich chestnut hues will instantly give your look a vintage feel.
We’ve been spotting the colour drenching trend all over Instagram, with looks built from head-to-toe brown or complemented with aaccessories in similar shades.
A brown blazer feels a little more played down and cooler than classic black – ideal for pairing with denim and sporty accessories.
While we love a brown tailored look, the shade also brings a fresh spin to sportswear.
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