Gen X vs. Millennial vs. Gen Z Menswear Debate | Off the Cuff

About this video

The Gazette team hosts a generational discussion with guests from Gen X and Gen Z about how style, fashion, and consumer choices differ across generations. They explore how changing workplace dress codes, internet access, and social media have shaped fashion identity, from Millennials’ defining love of sneakers to Gen Z’s embrace of double-breasted suits and androgynous styles. The conversation also covers D-to-C brand business models, the decline of rigid dress codes, and how each generation approaches personal style.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that Gen Z has unprecedented freedom to dress for self-expression rather than necessity, since fewer professions require formal dress codes, creating more individual style ownership than previous generations.
• The Gazette team explains that Millennials defined themselves through sneaker culture and skinny silhouettes, while Gen Z is returning to baggy fits and 90s aesthetics as a direct reaction, often sourcing vintage pieces through eBay and resale platforms.
• The Gazette team notes that traditional menswear has become a distinguishing choice in Gen Z—wearing suits now signals intentionality and stands out more because it’s no longer the default, making classic style more visually striking.
• The Gazette team observes that D-to-C brands solved specific problems (like Bonobos addressing fit issues) but many now operate at losses despite heavy marketing, raising questions about their long-term viability without profitability.
• The Gazette team suggests that Gen Z faces decision paralysis from infinite style options and must learn to make choices and commit to a personal aesthetic rather than constantly chasing trends on social media.

Episode details: published July 15, 2024 · 85K views · 42:55 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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