If you’ve scrolled through any number of interior design accounts on Instagram over the past few years, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across the “Unexpected Red Theory.” The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy. And in the fall, when so many guys can default to wearing blue, brown, gray, and khaki, the same can be said of our wardrobes.
Fortunately, menswear‘s leading designers are providing plenty of opportunities to wear red this season, from stylish eveningwear to accessories that let you add just a little dash to your outfits. For a little inspiration on what to reach for, keep scrolling.
Canali velour dinner jacket, $2,250; Brunello Cucinelli silk pocket square, $330.
From top: Celine cashmere crewneck sweater, $1,950; Massimo Alba cashmere crewneck sweater, $1,180; Corneliani mohair knit with detachable collar, price upon request; Zegna wool and abacá sweater, price upon request; Giorgio Armani cashmere sweater, $4,495; Brunello Cucinelli cable-knit cardigan, $8,950.
Clockwise from far left: Ahlem acetate sunglasses, $570; Robert Marc titanium and acetate sunglasses, $695; Cutler and Gross acetate sunglasses, $700; Balmain titanium sunglasses, $7 10; Oliver Peoples x Roger Federer bio-nylon and acetate sunglasses, $479.
Isaia cashmere scarf, $750; Dior silk tie, $300; Ferragamo calfskin oxfords, $1,590; Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $27,000; Il Bisonte leather card case, $140; Stefano Ricci crocodile belt, $2,800.
Fashion and Lifestyle Director: Justin Fenner
Photography Director: Irene Opezzo
Stylist and Senior Fashion Market Editor, Accessories: Thomas Waller
Soft-Goods Stylist: Elizabeth Serwin
