degree dressing: how men's fashion has gone back to front

Back pack: models on the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2016 catwalk. 

A model on the Valentino spring/summer 2015 catwalk. 

This, of course, directly correlates to what non-famous young men wear – these celebrities have huge influence on trends. John Mooney, the menswear design director at Asos, has seen the increase in popularity of these prints in the last six months, and the site has more styles coming for spring. 

“A$AP, Virgil Abloh and Justin Bieber are all pushing the trend,” he says, adding that it is part of the influence on streetwear on wider menswear now. The back print provides the latest spin. “Creating a nice balance is the garment’s aesthetic,” he says. “It’s a nice way to blend motif with typography and print.”


Back prints: the Loewe jacket.