Accessories, Footwear & Jewellery

Style Trend Concepts A/W 21/22

Phantasmagoria
Disquieting designs offer escapism and
opulence in dark times

Explore a dark, escapist sentiment for men's

accessories and footwear to create opulent
designs with a quiet quality, that will likely
align with consumer mood post-pandemic

Sheela Gowda / Hero Magazine

 Accessories, Footwear & Jewellery Palette A/W 21/22

Phantasmagoria
This colour edit, taken from 098-59-30 098-31-13 001-35-31 015-50-36 010-38-36 011-27-26 087-20-02
the Men's Accessories &
Footwear palette, taps into
Phantasmagoria's sense of
otherworldly drama. Reds are

Electric Magenta

Dark Springs
Deep Ocean

Bloodstone
prominent and can be used
A.I. Aqua

Crimson
Oxy Fire
to reflect a horror-infused
aesthetic. Electric Magenta
will work for the History
Redefined story.

16-4725 TCX 19 4526 19-1860 TCX 17 1564 18-1654 TCX 19-1652 TCX 19 4015

062-42-21 041-65-28 139-52-26 036-89-06 153-19-00

Green Wonder

Magic Mauve

Unbleached

Black

Silver
Gold

Gold
18-0130 TCX 16 0953 17-3628 TCX 11-0701 TCX 19-4004 TCX 10388 C 10126 C

* All colour names are speci c to WGSN. Find out more about Coloro.
 Action Points
1. Embrace the dark side: a focus on escapism and
alternative realities in times of uncertainty will see
horror-infused themes gain ground across product
categories. Combine hardware details and colours
for dramatic effect, creating a product mix that is
both unsettling and enticing. Burnished effects
create a sense of otherworldly decay.
2. Transition springs dystopian silhouettes: S/S 21's
dark mood will continue to influence fashion,
allowing for an easy flow of transseasonal products
in a monochrome palette. Stories focus on modern
gothic and biker themes. For younger consumers,
look to alternative underground subcultures for
inspiration.
3. Create drama through dark baroque themes:
luxurious materials and historic embellishment
details offer new opportunities for holiday and
partywear designs.
4. Redefine history: a continued focus on 'old
meets new' styling provides a great opportunity to
introduce #repurposed materials and components.

AnO t her Man

 Modern Gothic

@d o ver st r eet mar ket lo nd o n

@mar t ino campar i @vit aly

The concept: S/S 21's Dark Romance theme will transition into
autumn, with dystopian and gothic styling continuing to
influence fashion in a transseasonal monochrome palette.
Details: Focus on designs that are pared-back and minimal, but
contemporary in terms of shape. Constructions that look
uncomfortable and unfamiliar define this story, featuring
squared toes and extended soles. Break up all-black looks with
surface embellishment, including extended tassels. Rework
gothic motifs, such as the crucifix, in geometric forms.
Materials: Be mindful of the environment and use premium
durable leathers to create long-lasting designs. Explore a
cellulosic proof finish with tanneries for glossy options.
Drop: Autumn Transitional F**king Yo ung!

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 Road Rage
The concept: Biker themes re-emerge across footwear and
accessories for A/W 21/22, offering a utility story with a luxury
futuristic edge. Inspiration comes from traditional motorcycle
gear that is used to evolve S/S 21's dystopian themes. Yang Li is
a key reference; the brand collaborated with band The Jesus and
Mary Chain for S/S 20.
Materials & details: Designs take on a tough utility aesthetic and
must be protective and hardwearing. These qualities are
accentuated through giant, tire-like bumper and platform soles,
oversized chunky curb chain straps, bondage-style over-belting, @prad a
and matte and high-shine finishes. Focus on durable materials,
including responsibly sourced leather and rubber.
Drop: Mid Autumn

Yang Li

@mar t ino campar i @kara H ighsno biet y

 The Horror

@clo cksand co lo ur s

@glamcult @bur ber r y

The concept: This story reflects the broadening influence of

horror themes that are starting to impact fashion.
Details: Horror films and literature drive a narrative for
hardware and motifs. Figurative skulls, snakes and spider webs
are key symbols, and dipped and dripping surfaces reflect
blood-like finishes in the season's must-have red tones. Create
sophisticated silhouettes grounded in luxury, rather than kitsch
throwaway products. Miansai's 14K vampire grill is a great
example – retailing at $10,000, this design is made to last.
Materials: To define this theme, use slick waterproof materials,
patent and glossy leathers, exploring cellulosic proof finishing.
@aly xst ud io
Drop: Autumn through to Winter
@r et r o super f ut ur e @miansai
 Club Rats
The concept: This youth-driven story takes inspiration from
underground subcultures, fuelled by a punk-like rebellion.
Fashion references span from 1980s to 2000s clubwear, and
sophisticated fetish and horror elements also feature.
Materials & details: Combine hardware and mixed fabrications
to create texture, utilising repurposed waste materials and
trims. Use #chunkychains, harness strapping and platform
soles for detail updates across fashion silhouettes.
Prints & graphics: Look to cult label Stray Rats as a reference
for prints and graphics. The brand's style is grounded in pop
@swag.ho mmes @st ray rat s
culture, hardcore music and streetwear; all elements that sit
perfectly within this trend. 
Drop: Winter

Dapper Dan

@aly xst ud io @jo r d an_ hemingway @br ianvu

 History Redefined
The concept: A renewed interest in #neorenaissance and
#antiqueaesthetic trends will see S/S 21's Historical Digital
theme seamlessly move into A/W, with a continued focus on
'old meets new' decade-clashing silhouettes. 
Materials & details: Use details with a historic flourish to
convey this trend, referencing and merging eras from the
1890s to the 1980s. Opulent embellishment, ornate estate
jewellery and mixed prints combine with velvet, lace and
vibrant brocades to set the tone. The nostalgic designs of
Moscow-based Atelier Odor provide inspiration.
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Innovation: This story presents a great opportunity for
introducing repurposed components and vintage pieces.
Drop: Winter

@t hem_ magazine

@paco rabanne At elier O d o r @mar t ino campar i

 Dark Baroque

@chr o mehear t so f f icial

Mano lo Blahnik @alessand r o _ michele

The concept: Building on the #antiqueaesthetic trending on

WGSN's Fashion Feed, dramatic and opulent Baroque
influences return for the Holiday season, tapping into
Phantasmagoria's dark underlying mood.
Materials & details: This trend is all about embellishment
through historical flourishes and luxury materials, including
vibrant brocade and velvet. Detail applications are introduced
through pearls, semi-precious stones, antique buckles and
ornate castings and closures. The cameo returns as a key
motif.
Innovation: Promoting sustainable luxury, reference jeweller
Stephen Webster's England Made Me collection featuring
interchangeable chains and clasps. GQ It alia

Drop: Holiday & Partywear

@st ephenwebst er jeweller y @anzu_ jewelr y
 Burnished
The concept: The growing trend for raw adornments and
distressed finishes moves in a new direction, with burnished
effects creating a sense of otherworldly decay.
Materials & colour: Introduce rusted-look leathers and soft
accessories that reference the importance of red this season.
Practical camouflage canvas materials are also key and work
to create this look.
Details: Raw materials with aged surfaces are essential for
jewellery ranges and provide metal hardware updates.
@alf r ed d unhill
Innovation: Jewellery brand Parts of Four creates eroded
designs and structures from organic materials.   
Drop: Winter Transitional

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 Influences
2 Montmartre New York
1 Manolo Blahnik
The esteemed footwear
designer uses historical
flourishes throughout men's
collections.
4 Ceeze
These limited-edition
sneakers were created to
commemorate Halloween
horror film Freddy vs Jason.
3 Martino Campari
The style influencer's diverse
wardrobe swings between
black-on-black looks and rich
colours in luxurious fabrics.
This scarf brand focuses on
high-impact graphics. It
donates a proportion of sales
to volunteer organisations.
5 Tobias Wistisen 
This jeweller pursues a tough 6 Kara
aesthetic through aged This NYC-based brand
materials that develop manufactures simple, easy to
character over time.  use unisex bags with distinct
chunky chain straps