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Has your new job changed the dress code? Are you just leaving the house to do some grocery shopping? Simply throwing on your “old suit” or heading out in the clothes you just worked out in is not a good look for a fashionable man.
But maybe you’re tired of men’s fashion, which is often summed up as “just change your tie,” and you prefer a more creative style — a fun way to show individuality and stand out from the crowd that follows the “just change your tie” paradigm.
That’s where fashion influencers come in. And no, they’re not just catering to feminine style. Many male fashion influencers have built huge followings with everyday, accessible style inspiration. It only takes a look at a few of their snaps to realize there are some pieces you’d actually want to wear.
Mariano Di Vaio
Username: @marianodivaio
This Italian blogger has been a brand ambassador for top designer brands, including Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss. His feed is packed with style cues for every occasion, from casual monochrome tracksuits with white sneakers to sharp yet refined blue checked suit jackets. And because he’s Italian, you might even spot him in head-to-toe white after Labor Day, much to the delight of his 7.1 million followers.
Phil Cohen
Username: @thepacman82
Many of this men’s style influencer’s early snaps were fashionable flat lays, and more recently, virtual creative director Phil Cohen has been appearing in must-watch videos for his 954,000 followers. While you might not be able to jump in the air and put on an outfit like in this video (though he does show you how), you can still copy much of his style: think reversible knits, slim-fit pants, and all the Levi’s denim you can fit in your wardrobe.
Justin Livingston
Username: @justinliv
Justin Livingston moved from Mississippi to New York to pursue a career in the fashion industry. Nearly two decades later, it’s clear that he stands out among the other aspirants. Livingston has over 281k followers where he shares stylish, well-traveled photos of himself. One post showed Livingston blending in with the locals in front of the Eiffel Tower in tapered pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and a beret. Of course, he has a perfect grasp of New York street style too. Layers of leather trench coats, men’s bags, faux leather pants, and graffiti prove that cozy season is also stylish season, and these are all recent OOTDs.
Luka Sabbat
Username: @lukasabbat
Luke Sabbat, aka Mr. Fallback, makes even taking out the trash look stylish. The influencer showed up in Japan wearing cream leather pants and a white three-quarter sleeve T-shirt, carrying a trash bag. It was impressive. And there are plenty of other photos to go around, making his feed a space for the bold man who is willing to take fashion risks and let himself shine. He wears a long white fur coat over sweats, a bright blue Tommy Hilfiger hoodie over a collared shirt, and combat boots with shorts and a men’s bag.
Will Taylor
Username: @brightbazaar
Will Taylor is an interior design writer whose personal style has earned him 344,000 followers on Instagram. Recently, he’s been sharing jumpsuit styling tips, looking dapper as a pool boy in shorts and a t-shirt, and creating a Wild West (yet cozy) vibe by sitting by a fire in a cowboy tuxedo.
Johannes Huebl
Username: @johanneshuebl
One of the most followed fashion influencers with 1.1 million followers, Johannes Huebl is a German model, photographer, and designer. His style is generally classic and accessible. In a recent post taken during a stroll through Berlin, he showed off loose jeans and a sweater that’s perfect for autumn days, while rolled-up denim and a blazer make for an effortlessly chic look.
Leo Mandela
Username: @gullyguyleo
Leo Mandela has been garnering attention as Halloween inspiration with his bold ice cream-matched style, and his Instagram page has attracted more than 702,000 accounts, with recent posts including dungaree looks from Versace and Prada.
Block + Chris Lynn
Username: @yummertime
The account offers its 331,000 followers two influencers for the price of one, proving that self-care can be stylish, too, as they make their hotel lounging look cozy and fashionable, looking like sophisticated urban cowboys in crisp white shirts and pants and brown jackets by Banana Republic.
Blake Scott Silva
Username: @blakescott
The Latinx influencer offers a variety of style pieces, showcasing the difference (or lack thereof) between a $2,700 suit and a $500 suit, and looking both breezy in an all-white outfit and LA-chic with an open-front collared shirt and white T-shirt.
Mario Rios
Username: @manurios
It’s hard to pinpoint Mario Rios. The fashion influencer’s profile simply reads, “On the move.” A look at his feed would tell you that, but you’d never see him looking jet-lagged. His looks are as versatile as his travels. For a shoot for Interview magazine, he wore combat boots, leather shorts, and a sweater vest; one post in which he wore a sequined top garnered more than a million likes.
Daniel Simmons
Username: @imdanielsimmons
Daniel Simmons is more than just a fashion influencer. He’s a London-based content creator who also runs his own clothing brand and has an active YouTube channel where he shows off his personal style and everyday outfits. He has over 1 million followers on Instagram and another 673k followers on YouTube, where his videos regularly get over 100,000 views. In one of his recent posts, he showed off a casual spring look complete with a New York Yankees cap. Another recent post saw Daniel walking around London in an all-black outfit with his very cute dog, who was wearing a matching black harness.
Find your own style
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Fashion influencers offer inspiring, aspirational style tips that help you decide what to wear. Each men’s style influencer has their own unique personality that’s reflected on their grid. Some show off bold, daring styles that play with texture and color, like wearing sequined tops and hoodies over business attire.
Some stick to a classic look of a cool crewneck sweater, denim, and white sneakers. In other words, there’s bound to be a style out there that inspires you. After all, the reason these influencers are fashionable is because their style is unique. Take a little bit from each of their styles to breathe your own life into your own style and make it your own.
