The Simple Knitwear Hack That Makes You Look Like a '90s Heartthrob

"To understand why the 90s and early 2000s are considered one of the most stylish time periods ever, one only has to look as far as the Hollywood hotshots of the day Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio, a young Matt Damon. Or, more specifically, one has to remember (or track down the Pinterest photos of) what exactly this heartthrob class was actually wearing. Namely, a fair bit of textured, top-tier knitwear."

"The layer game of these actors remains unmatched to this day, due in large part to what was the go-to style of the day: nonchalant sweaters, often from iconic mall brands we know and love (or are falling back in love with) today, from Abercrombie & Fitch to Banana Republic. These knits tended to feature a ribbed or waffle weave, which added both texture and structure over ratty tees and under suede blazers or leather jackets, and generally imbued a sense of radical casualness and swagger to an otherwise average outfit a feeling that menswear has been trying to replicate in the decades since."

90s and early 2000s menswear favored textured knitwear worn by Hollywood heartthrobs like Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon. Nonchalant sweaters from mall brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Banana Republic featured ribbed or waffle weaves. These knits added texture and structure over ratty tees and under suede blazers or leather jackets, creating radical casualness and swagger. The mall-brand resurgence of the 2020s brings vintage-inspired relaxed ribbed knits and waffle pullovers. Billy Reid produces similar silhouettes woven from premium cottons, cashmeres and wools, representing a step up in quality compared to mall-brand offerings.

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