Is Any Post-1960s Menswear Truly Classic?

About this video

The Gazette team argues that no menswear articles introduced after the 1960s have become true classics, despite many iconic fashion moments in subsequent decades. They define ‘classic’ as timeless pieces that remain wearable across eras and can be incorporated into classic style, then systematically examine suit innovations, repurposed garments, and the rise of casual wear to support their thesis that post-60s menswear either deviates too greatly from classic principles or simply represents new applications of older pieces.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team distinguishes between ‘iconic’ and ‘classic’—items like 1970s jumpsuits may be memorable but don’t qualify as timeless classics that adhere to enduring style principles
• The Gazette team argues that menswear innovations since the 1960s, whether bold colors, unique fabrics, or new suit cuts, either deviate from classic style rules or represent new uses of pre-existing garments rather than genuinely new classics
• The Gazette team contends that classic menswear’s appeal lies in its timelessness, versatility, and adherence to proven conventions developed by generations of stylish gentlemen, whereas post-60s fashion increasingly prioritized trend-driven quantity over quality and versatility

Episode details: published June 18, 2021 · 38K views · 10:59 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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