Caped Crusaders

Batman may be a pure figment of imagination, but he certainly touched on something realistically revolutionary when he thought to add a cape to his array of many accessories. He might be the first male icon to gain celebrity for his slick over-the-shoulder capelet, but thanks to his sartorial wisdom, many fashionable gentlemen have adopted the trend and followed in the dark knight's footsteps. It can be boldly sported lengthy cape or a simple blazer slung off the shoulders, but no matter what the take, it is relatively easy to notice that this effortless look has become a favorite among the internationally stylish. Industry all-stars like George Cortina and Milan Vukmirovic have already been sighted sporting such trends and instilling a level of masculinity that turns the fad into a genderless oeuvre.

Slinging a refined blazer over the shoulders in cape-for does indeed contribute coolness to a general look, but only, as with any look, if worn ideally. Essentially, there is no "correct" way to wear a certain piece of clothing because one should choose pieces in accordance with one's personal style, but there is a right way to style clothes. COnsidering that the blazer-over-the-shoudlers look is traditionally a "classic" look, it can be styled in a multitude of ways. One could either pair the look with a sleek ensemble to create a classy head-to-toe image, or opt for the ironic route (which is much more fun) and add some ripped denim and boots to produce a contrasting look of the fitted versus the nonchalant. Either way, men's fashion has welcomed a lust worthy trend into its arms.

Text Ricardo Hernandez

Image courtesy of Tommy Ton for Jak and Jil