1. Provide a perspective base on what you read.

2. What stood out the most about the article?

3. How it applies to styling?

REFERENCE: WGSN Article "Core Item Update: Men's Denim FALL/WINTER 2023/2024"

Core Item Update: Men's Denim A/W 23/24 Wideleg ts take over the skinny; as men equate roomier ts with comfort Hyperb rights, enzyme washes and utility style add a fa shiunAfomard look to care items Sam Trolman 06.07.22 - 4 minutes \fThe denim shirt As transseasonal apparel becomes increasingly important, look to shirting that can perform between seasons. Heavyweight 100% cotton options and recycled post-consumer waste blends are key to a vintage look. Opt for blouson styles and update them with oversized workwear pockets to add functionality and decorative style. 1990s styling informs refined Western looks, as seen at Calvin Klein x Palace. Alternatively, choose short-sleeved trucker styles for hybrid appeal. #CargoPocket #ElevatedUtility #TobaccoBrown #HybridDesign #90s miz Br8 @zara Aime Leon Dore @nanushka Calvin KleinThe straight-leg jean According to WGSN's retail data, straight-leg styles are gaining momentum as male consumers look to looser fits to fulfil their desire for comfort. These baggier styles are also driven by the ongoing #NoughtiesNostalgia and #90s influence directing the youth market. As men become more familiar with these fits, update them with patchwork techniques, enzyme washes and overdye colours. 100% cotton and recycled post-consumer waste blends offer an authentic look. #Upcycled Enzyme wash 1990s loose #DistressedTexture Overdye PEACE Lutz Huelle glacne studios azara Calvin Klein Urban OutfittersThe tapered jean Tapered cuts are gaining popularity over slim fits as comfort-driven products garner greater momentum post-lockdown. Respond to this trend with relaxed, athletic jean styles that feature volume on the thigh and tapering through the leg. These cuts appeal to a broader spectrum of body types, especially when combined with comfort stretch qualities. Integrate eco-conscious materials, such as recycled cotton, post- consumer waste, recycled polyester and low-impact finishes. Cropped taper #CargoPant Recycled cotton #TobaccoBrown Barrel leg ERR Isabel Merant Perry Ellis Aime Leon Dore @cosstores\fAction points Make comfort a priority Invest in stretch that promotes size Double down on straight-leg fits for autumn inclusivity and circularity As #SupremeComfort becomes an everyday priority for Follow the market and invest in stretch technologies The move to wide-leg silhouettes continues as men men, it's increasingly important to embed jeans with that support a one-size-fits-all philosophy. Opt for high- double down on comfort styles. Increase the share of soft-focus touch. Explore responsible comfort stretch elasticity denim that covers a wider range of sizes, the denim mix with wide and baggy jeans that capture innovations that use closed-loop cellulosics with, or in helping to reduce size issues and give consumers more the trend for #Y2K and #90s inspiration. Look to utility place of, virgin cotton content choice of styles beyond core skinny styling and details such as contrast stitching to add interest