While our tailored suits are hand-crafted to be timeless, we aren’t immune to a good suit trend. There is something about crafting a suit with a new, modern twist on a classic silhouette. And as we say, a gentleman can never really own too many suits. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next big event, or just wondering how to style your existing pieces to match trending looks, keep reading for our official list of the trending styles for the 2024 suit season.
Alright gentlemen, it’s time to break down the top suit trends for 2024.
Double-Breasted Suit Jackets
There is something so expressive and relaxed about a loosely worn double-breasted suit jacket, and in the world of men’s fashion, this is the look of the moment. The double-breasted jacket is all class, giving an immediate air of old-school sophistication. When tailored in a more modern sense, more loosely around the shoulders and stopping mid-thigh, you push the boundaries of proportion and perfection and create something with a unique twist.
The power of a double-breasted suit jacket is its ability to be worn so many different ways. Open, one button done up for a loose fit, all buttons for a more reserved style and so on and so forth. With this one jacket, you can complement and build a myriad of different outfits depending on the occasion and your mood. If any of our sentiments are to live by, then this is one of them: a good suit jacket is worth the investment. And double-breasted suit jackets are better than good, they are fantastic.
Old-School Fabrics
We love a moment of old-school cool – but truth be told when it comes to suits, old school has always been cool. When you picture the epitome of old school sophistication, a very particular image probably comes to mind – a man in a perfectly fitted suit, probably tartan in a darker shade, twirling a moustache and holding a wooden pipe. For extra sophistication we can imagine him in front of a fireplace, sitting on a leather arm hair next to a globe, but the image remains the same. Want to achieve the same level of confidence and class? Let’s look at the fabrics you need to get there.
There is something so familiar and timeless about materials such as tartan, checks and tweed. More intriguing than a solid colour, these materials give you an air of instant confidence and keep you looking classy with a twist. It can also be said that these types of old school fabrics have made a resurgence in 2024 thanks to their association with the Old Money style, as well as a yearning for styles and times gone past.
Tartan and tweed fabrics are intertwined with academic looks, which lends itself nicely to walking the line between formal and casual. Ideal for workwear, you can dress up or dress down a tweed suit as needed as well as mix and match with solid colour trousers or blazers to maximise your unique style.
Embrace both a trend and a classic simultaneously with a tailor made, old school inspired suit. Enjoy a modern look with a classic past and style it to suit your needs. At Briggins, all our custom made suits are made by hand and designed by our in-house master tailor – ensuring the perfect fit and highest quality.
If you want advice or guidance on the material to choose for your upcoming event, Briggins in-house tailor and dedicated staff can help. Simply shoot us a message online or book in to visit our showroom and we will guide you through all the nitty gritty, making it easier than ever to choose a fabric for your custom-made suit.
Natural Shades Continue to Shine
At Briggins, we are big fans of the natural colour trend. There is something about a deep green and rich brown material that makes me want to sip whiskey in a leather chair around a roaring fire. No matter the feeling these colours enact in you, you can’t deny that stepping outside the world of greyscale brings with it endless character and rustic, rugged sophistication.
Greens and browns continue to be popular. Warmer tones have become more commonplace in both workplaces and at formal events, which allows gentlemen like yourselves to enjoy a wider palette and personal expression all within the realm of professional attire.
It is likely that we will see more deep reds like burgundy and wine starting to pop up more and more – like Marty and the Doc, these colours just keep coming back.
Winning in Wide-Legged Suit Pants
No one has seized the moment with wide-leg pants like Zegna. One glance at their 2024 Winter Fashion Show and you’ll see a sea of cashmere and wide-leg suit pants stealing the show.
The silhouette of these pants has an undeniable strength and moves away from a more traditional pant leg that is slimmer. As spoken about above, for some there has been a gentle shift to push what is expected of a slim-cut silhouette and embrace loose, even unbalanced looks.
However, if you’re worried wide-leg pants alone will create an unbalanced look, never fear. Wide-leg pants alone can help create a casual appeal while balancing patterned jackets or shirts, or even just providing a grounded element to an otherwise light or neutral palette.
A Relaxed Silhouette
Without trying to sound like a broken record, the 2024 suit season has been all about the silhouette. There is something incredibly iconic about a traditional suit silhouette – and now, modern men are changing this. From what was once expected to always be an outfit that was tailored to that cutting-edge fit, we see an emergence of a more relaxed silhouette.
Now, comfort and a jacket that is less figure-hugging seems to be the go-to – especially in workplaces. Consider the wide-legged pant, as above, and straight-cut jackets that do less to highlight your shoulders and waist and instead focus on an overall relaxed look. While this style may not be for everyone, we can understand the appeal of mixing casual and formal to create a comfortable, yet put-together, look for you to throw on before heading to the office. It also allows for more personality to shine through.
Tailor-Made Mens Suit – On Trend, Hand-Made
As 2024 nears its last quarter, it is a good time to not only reflect on the past year’s trends and changes but also look forward. The end-of-year calendar is often overflowing with events, and it is the perfect time to embrace all the style inspiration from the year and use it to create a suit of armour – made to measure suit – to get through the upcoming marathon of events.
Every man deserves to feel like a footy player stepping out for their grand final game, or a movie star stepping out of the limo, or maybe you want to feel like you’ve just touched down with the perfect superhero landing. No matter what your moment in the sun feels like, a tailor-made suit from Briggins can give you that feeling. Open the door and enter the room with the confidence, charisma and slow-mo explosion energy to have all eyes on you.
At Briggins, we create unique masterpieces every single day. Our tailor-made suits are handcrafted right here in Melbourne and are designed by our very own master tailor in conjunction with you. No matter if you’re hopping on a trend or need something truly timeless, we can work our magic to stitch and sew the suit of your dreams.
Men’s custom made suits are our true passion, and we believe that as the world of suits evolves that there really is a suit for every gentleman and every occasion. From casual and relaxed formal to tuxedo-level black tie, make a statement and feel like a million bucks with Briggins.
Simply visit our website and make a free, no-commitment booking at our Ringwood showroom or take a look around at our available suits and services. Your superhero suit moment is just a few clicks away
