In the past few years, fashion for Nigerian men has gone from stuffy ill-fitting extra large suits and trads, tight-fitting suits and trads (remember the free the biceps movement?) to where it is now, something in between, hard to place. Even then, Nigerian men are almost completely done with those two categories and are finally ready to explore the other offerings designers have on their website and Instagram pages.
But this is not to say that a good suit or trad won’t still bang and win you all the compliments if it’s done just right. There are tricks to these things, way more than restricting the sleeves of your agbada or kaftan at three quatres or grabbing a well-drycleaned suit.
The trends all the fashion lords are rocking on the ‘gram and off anyways have almost nothing to do with those kinds of looks. See them below:
Tie-dye
One would expect this trend to have gone out of style months later. But the most stylish men seem unable to let it go just yet, and there are many ways they are styling it. Tie-dye prints are now being rocked as bottoms over bright coloured Cuban shirts or even as a two-piece set.
Tic Tac print
Tic-tac prints have been blowing up on Instagram all year round. Whether it’s trousers, shirts, or jalabia that you can lay your hand on, tic-tac prints are definitely the fashion item that will take your style from zero to a hundred this month. The super stylish men have been rocking them on a casual day to the office and church.
Aso-oke
The aso oke trend has long been a staple in the female quatres. But thanks to many local fashion brands, the traditional weave material has been democratised. These days, there are aso-oke varsity jackets, suits, and slacks. You just need to find the right brand and the right piece for you.
Jorts
This OG fashion staple has returned. Nigerian men just seem unable to get over their jorts. But the look this time isn’t as ill-fitting as it once was, and the length is also closer to the knee.
Two-piece shorts
Two-piece shirts have gradually become a staple rotation item for many stylish Nigerian men. For a casual breeze into the office on Wednesday, this is a perfect look. It’s also great for a weekend getaway.
