Sharon Graubard, Founder and Creative Director, MintModa, sees men’s wear fabrics in the upcoming fall season moving more towards casual and activewear. According to him, tailored pants along with hardwoven are being replaced by soft sweats and gym shorts, most with adjustable waists.

As per a Souring Journal report, Graubard believes, Corduroy is making a comeback, particularly in plush wide-wale versions, and is being used in pants, jackets and outerwear. New shirt fabrics have a bit of shine, mostly in lustrous cottons. Fabrics for outerwear weights tend to be dense, with a boiled-wool effect. Blanket plaids are key, generally large-scale buffalo checks or tartan yarn-dyes, sometimes with a soft brushed surface.

Graubard adds that similar to women’s wear, leather and leather-like looks are key in men’s, not only for moto jackets but for leather pants and leather shirts. Some leathers or leather alternatives have a shiny or metallic finish, which adds a bit of edge to informal ensembles.

According to Edited’s latest blog addressing ‘3 Winning Narratives for Neutrals in Men’s Wear’ neutrals are taking a front seat in men’s wear. Retailers are ramping up investment in neutral comfort stories across both regions. T-shirts remain the top stocked category, followed by shorts and hoodies. Edited notes, investment in outdoors-inspired products and staycation stories are likely to grow in importance if lockdowns continue.

Linen proved to be a standout trend this season, said the Edited report. Use of this fabric grew by 9 percent year over year across retailers in the second quarter. It will continue to remain in focus in future too.

Streetwear also maintained a foothold in the mass market and neutral palettes remain important, Edited noted. The Fall 2020 collection will focus on the functional aspects of clothes with details like pockets, zips, buckles and tech fabrics being at the fore.