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Carven Margaret Howell Nicole Farhi Carven Michael Kors

From plain white T-shirts to high-waisted pants, the S/S 14 runways are rife with references to the archetypal malewardrobe of the ‘50s. Convertible collared shirts and jackets, preppy sweaters and even utilitarian coveralls surfaceboth in collections and concurrently on global streets worldwide, as menswear looks towards this defining decadethat established norms for a more casual, natural way of dress into the second half of the 20th century.

1950sJames Dean on the set of "Little Bastard,"

1955 Carven S/S 14 Fashion Week Streets

Plain, simple white T-shirts return to a place of prominence in men’s wardrobes, owing to a nascent fatigue with theubiquitous graphic T-shirt and the ever-present trend for more heritage-inspired dressing. Initially worn as anundergarment, T-shirts as outerwear rose to prominence in WWII on the backs of American soldiers and became amust-have via celebrity style (think Marlon Brando) in the ‘50s. Classic crew neck versions remain popular whiledesigners add edge via mesh and sheer materials for S/S 14.

Van Heusen ad, 1950s Nicole Fahri S/S 14 Fashion Week Streets

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The short sleeve dress shirt emerges as a must-have for S/S 14 in a variety of options that nod to its ‘50s heyday.Convertible collars and kitschy bowling-shirt inspired versions nod to the casual sportswear fashions of the decadeon both runways and streets.

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Fashion Week Streets 1950s Marc Jacobs S/S 14

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A variety of ‘50s “nerd” knits – from the tipped sweaters to patterned jacquard cardigans and bright crew or V-necks– emerge on runways and streets, evoking icons like musician Buddy Holly or the nascent college co-ed style of thedecade.

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High-waisted pants make a surprising return on S/S 14 runways and fashion week streets in voluminous andslimmer versions that evoke ‘40s and ‘50s fashions, most notably at Michael Kors, Billy Reid, and ChristopheLemaire, among others.

1940s Lanvin S/S 14 Fashion Week Streets

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The utilitarian coverall, typically a fringe fashion in the context of the male wardrobe, emerges as an unexpectedlystrong trend on S/S 14 runways and even streets. Essential amongst factory workers and the military throughout thefirst half of the 20th century, designers adapt this functional item via short sleeves, lighter fabrics, and a decidedly‘50s palette for S/S 14.

1950sJames Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause,"

1955 Carven S/S 14 Fashion Week Streets

Various iterations of the iconic Eisenhower jacket continue to surface on runways and streets, melding its croppedshape with the zip-front closure so common in the ‘50s. Ribbed waistbands add a sportive element to this military-rooted jacket.