 All right, the biggest trend in menswear is not what you think. It's not a specific brand. It's not a specific color. It's not a specific pattern. The biggest trend in menswear right now is a specific approach to dressing. And in this video, I'm gonna share what that is, why I like it so much, and how you can pull it off. I'm Brian Sakawa, and you are watching He Spoke Style, where we give you the information and inspiration you need to dress well, have more confidence, and unlock your potential. So one of the biggest shifts that I've seen as a trend in menswear is a move towards a more casual and relaxed approach. Obviously this past year, there haven't been as many opportunities for people to dress up. Working from home has definitely contributed to that. But the trend towards more casual tailoring has been something that's been going on for at least the last two years. This is something I personally really like, and I think is a great development for menswear in general for two specific reasons. Reason number one is that it takes the stigma away and removes a barrier of entry for a lot of people who might be interested in getting into menswear, but only think of menswear as being a suit and tie kind of thing. People who want a more put together and tailored look, but don't necessarily have the occasion to wear a suit all the time. Reason number two is that I feel like it democratizes menswear to a certain extent. So by shedding that super buttoned up suit and tie connotation, it introduces the power of menswear to a wider variety of people, and shows them that even if they have a more casual overall style, that there are many different approaches within menswear or tailored clothing. And that casual approach is what I'm gonna be highlighting here with one specific item, the shirt jacket. Gonna give you a little bit of an overview of that before we jump into some quick outfit ideas. A shirt jacket or a shacket, as it's sometimes called, is exactly what it sounds like. It's a hybrid between a shirt and a jacket. So it's gonna be a thicker fabric than a shirt, but not quite as bulky as a jacket, which makes it really great as a transition piece as we are coming into spring. And from a style perspective, it's less dressy than a blazer, which if you've been looking for a more casual, but still tailored piece of outerwear, makes it one of the best options out there. We've actually just released a spring collection of shirt jackets in the HSS shop. There's a link in the description to check them out. All of our shirt jackets are in what I would call a safari style. So they've got four pleated pockets with a nice stitching around the flaps, a camp collar, a single button cuff, and all of our shirt jackets are online. So they're a really nice, lightweight spring outerwear option. We're currently offering five different pieces in three different fabrics. There's a khaki and navy and a heavyweight cotton twill, a camel and olive and a stretch corduroy, and then a black and white herringbone in a beautiful Irish linen. They're available in off-the-rack sizing or custom sizing if you prefer. And again, you can check them out with the link in the description. Now, let's take a look at how to style them. Since I'm building this as menswear trending more casual, starting off with a super casual look, got some light wash jeans, tan crew neck sweater, which by the way is from Everlane. And as an aside, if you're considering Everlane, I would definitely size up as I've found their sizing to run kind of small. Going with a classic white leather sneaker here and then the navy shirt jacket to complete the look. It's classic and simple, very versatile and really pretty much a do anything casual outfit. Moving on to our khaki cotton shirt jacket here. And with this outfit, I really wanted to highlight the shirt jacket as a casual alternative to a blazer. You can see that the foundation of this look is very classic, got a white OCBD up top, paired with some navy cotton trousers. Doesn't get easier than that. Now, you could very easily put on a blazer with this outfit, but that would definitely change the vibe. The shirt jacket on the other hand, makes it more casual, a little sportier, and you still have some great details like the pleated pockets or a little menswear flair. This is the dressiest look of the bunch. And again, another way you can use a shirt jacket as a substitute for a blazer to achieve a more casual and sporty feel. I love how such a simple change or substitution can have such a dramatic effect. The foundation of the outfit here, striped shirt, navy chinos, is a simple, easy and classic combo. And then the tie, because it is a club style tie, adds a bit of a preppy feel, which I think plays into the sportiness of the shirt jacket. Here is our camel colored corduroy shirt jacket. I know corduroy you might think is more of a fall fabric choice, but this particular fabric that we use is a little bit more lightweight, making it perfect for a winter to spring transition piece. From a style standpoint, it's got a bit of a rugged vibe, which is why I decided to pair it with some dark denim jeans, along with a brown gingham shirt. I really like how the brown of the shirt complements the camel color of the shirt jacket. And then for the shoes, I chose a light brown leather derby. So we've got three different browns, kind of all working together here. And next is an olive version of this piece. And for this look, I really tried to lean into the safari shirt aspect of the styling details with a color palette that is more safari-ish, I guess you would say. Underneath is a light tan nipolo, which we've also got available in the shop. It's very unique in that it has a very strong collar, so it stands up well. And a deep five button placket, which you don't see that often. Spring's a great time to bring out the white denim, which I paired with some suede boots to play into the rugged feel of the corduroy. And then a great pair of aviators and pre-bond seamaster to complete the look. All the shirt jackets I featured in this video are now live and available in the shop. We're really happy with where we were able to price them all. I think they're a really great value, especially considering that you have the option for a complete custom fit. Click the link down below or the link that is right over there to check out the whole collection, as well as many other pieces featured in this video.