RECENTLY, while pondering how men could dress sexily—a rarely discussed topic—in 2023, we took a moment to ask ourselves which looks wannabe charmers should definitely avoid. Suggestions flew back and forth in a flurry: “Terry-cloth one-piece rompers?” ventured one editor, only to be reminded that Sean Connery as James Bond managed to make a similar look appear quite hot. “Head-to-toe camouflage at night?” Nope. As someone pointed out, this, too, can smolder—see Louis Vuitton’s deeply cool, pixelated take on the pattern for Spring 2024. “Floor-length leather coats a la ‘The Matrix’?” Now we were getting somewhere. “Gladiator sandals?” Well, yes, but not exactly a go-to look for middle-management types, or frankly anyone. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ...
