10 Top Menswear Brands Setting the Pace for Fashion

10 Top Menswear Brands Setting the Pace for Fashion 10 Top Menswear Brands Setting the Pace for Fashion Image Source: AmazonFor  those who feel stuck in something of a style  cul-de-sac, the good news is that the fashion industry is ever evolving, from season to season, either with brand new labels, or well-established brands embarking on experimentation and re-boot through fresh new off-shoot labels. Here are 10 of the top menswear brands that are setting the pace for fashion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. David HartImage Source: AmazonDavid Hart has worked in the famous brands, Anna Sui, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Having struck out for independence from these iconic companies, Hart has an apt signature style of American classics, given a quirky, contemporary twist. One of his biggest fans is the actor Alan Cumming. Check Price 2. Fingers CrossedImage Source: AmazonRyu Hayama is another young designer who has begun making waves in fashion, after working with Ralph Lauren and Marc by Marc Jacobs. A more casual line than David Hart’s, Hayama, a former st udent of mechanical engineering, specialises in garments that give a Japanese twist to contemporary New York streetwear. Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 3. Champion Jersey Jogger Image Source: AmazonThis New York-based label is  celebrated for its  extremely cool and â€" in a reflection of the label’s name â€" unorthodoxly cut anoraks, parkas and  trench coats. The good news that these specialist items sell for  wallet-friendly prices. Check Price 4. The Kooples Image Source: AmazonWith a name derived from the French mispronunciation of the English word “couples”, The Kooples aims to produce corresponding fashion for men and women, with plenty of androgynous overlap. Designed in Paris, the brand maintains a 1960s Parisian feel, featuring slim tailoring and contrasting colours. Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 5. Under Armour Image Source: AmazonThe specialist approach to performance apparel has ensured Under Armo ur is one of the hottest fashion brands of the 21st century. In a tight, competitive marketplace, Under Armour has carved a distinctive identity, helped by the uptick in demand for performance wear, and aided by smart marketing and endorsements from famous US athletes. Check Price 6. Levi’sImage Source: AmazonIf the purveyors  of just two types of clothing have  benefited from the post-Millennial relaxation of traditional office dress codes, it has been manufacturers of athletic apparel and casual wear. In the latter category, it is no surprise to find venerable brand-conscious names such as Levi’s in continued  demand for their denim lines. Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 7. Ralph LaurenIMAGE SOURCE: AMAZONThe popularity of the Ralph Lauren brand speaks for itself. The  stylish casual but ever so smart apparel is sold at more than 11,000 stores around the world. A venerable firm, Ralph Lauren has adapted particularly well to communicating the co re values of its brand in the  social media age, and continues to attract stars to endorse its various collections. Check Price 8. VansIMAGE SOURCE: AMAZONVans made its reputation for the monochrome checkerboard patterned skater shoes that were most popular at the start of the century. However, the company has pushed further into the fashion mainstream, catering for the increased demand for less orthodox and traditional footwear than would have been permissible in the past. Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 9.  NikeIMAGE SOURCE: AMAZONWhen it comes to making a bid for the casual and athletic footwear market, the long shadow you will face will be cast by Nike, who holds almost two-thirds of this sector. And as it becomes more clear with every passing year that the demand for athletic footwear is more than a fad, but a genuine post-Millennial fashion epoch, Nike will remain  the firm to beat for some years to come. Check Price 10. ChanelImage Source: Ama zonWhile Chanel is perhaps more associated with its extraordinary fashion shows and fragrances, the brand has made  a profound impact on style in general. This is aided by its focus on quality, its clever marketing campaigns, boosted by equally slick social media promotions. Chanel  has star quality that everyone aspires to! Check Price