We Asked 14 Tastemakers What They're Wearing in 2025

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Getting dressed is more important than it’s ever been.

I’m not just saying that because of the ever-looming threat of being approached by a TikTok interviewer asking you where your outfit is from every time you leave the house. I’m saying that because, in 2025, we’re resolving to up our fashion game. Fits are getting bigger and better, accessories are mandatory, and even if you’re just heading into the office, there’s room to play around and have some fun. Things look different. Things are different. It's not all chinos and button-downs, single-breasted blazers and business casual khakis anymore. In 2025, we're having fun with it.

We tapped 14 tastemakers to give us some inspiration on how to dress in the New Year. They’re some of the coolest guys we know. You'll see a few familiar faces and a few new friends. These guys are artists, clothing designers, bar and restaurant owners, writers, climate activists, and more, with fits that don't play by the rules, but do play with fashion and function. Follow in their footsteps. Ditch your boring, worn-out-polo-shirt-and-tapered-pants combo, and reach for something better. Something that'll get you through your day in comfort and in style. In 2025, it's all about working hard, playing hard, and dressing even harder.

Tanner Dean

Men's Ready-to-Wear Specialist, Celine

"It’s funny, because I’ve been gravitating towards the sentiments of the brand that I work at. I’ve been a big fan of Hedi Slimane for a while, from Dior Homme to Saint Laurent to Celine. I tend to listen some of the same music he does and read some of the same books. I think with Hedi's departure, I’ve felt nostalgia for his time at the brand and have been wearing and enjoying some of his greatest hits in terms of leather jackets. Jeans, boots, and a leather jacket are the uniform I’ve been putting on before going into work."

Slim-Fit Leather Biker Jacket

$5500.00 at

Double-Pleated Pants

$855.00 at

Commander Boots

$235.00 at

Chris Rucker

Principal, TwoSixTwoOne Group

"I have two young boys, so there's always a 'dad' element in what I wear these days, whether it's my hat, some Birkenstocks, or a beat up jacket. Hard to have many precious things when at any given moment someone could be loose in your closet with hands covered in french fry oil."

Logo Cap

$135.00 at

P-51 Glasses

$391.00 at

Boston Soft-Footbed Clog

$160.00 at

Gustav Emil Loft

PR Manager, NN07

"I find that a comfortable outfit for me is knowing that I won’t be underdressed no matter what I find myself doing. With that being said, I wear a whole lot of black, dark gray, and brown, but I love to mix those in with a standout pieces in brighter colors and jewelry that elevates the outfit and ties it all back together. On an everyday basis, I don’t want to struggle to put together an outfit, so dressing quite simple and having those small, standout details lets me not have to get up early just to put something together."

Florian 8254 Leather Jacket

$1900.00 at

Speedmaster Racing Automatic Chronograph

$3380.00 at

Handcrafted Boots

$400.00 at

Byron Fredericks

Creative Director and Artist

"In New York, layering is the key to building a look that you can feel put together, practical, and cool no matter what room you’re in. On any given day I’ll bounce between my office in Dumbo, my painting studio or a photo studio in Williamsburg, and cocktails in SoHo with my girlfriend, so I need my looks to transition with me throughout the day. This is also the secret to finding the sweet spot between looks that hit on both comfort and confidence. Finish it off with your go-to jewelry or an accessory, and you’re good to go."

Twisted Workwear Denim Jeans

$650.00 at

Madison Chain Bracelet

$395.00 at

Andiamo Key Ring

$490.00 at

Zweli "Z" Campbell

Manager & Doorman, Joyface

"What I wear to work depends entirely on my mood—and how I’ll look in a Yelp review. My style pulls from Japanese streetwear, classic Americana, and French workwear, anchored by a few key basics and always a hat. Being at the door all night, I set the tone—the deciding factor on who 'gets to' get in often hinges on their personal style."

Chore Jacket

$166.00 at

Super Guy Jeans

$138.00 at

Jett Suede Moc-Toe Loafers

$148.50 at

Saad Amer

Climate Activist, United Nations Consultant, Founder of Justice Environment

"I’m a climate activist. I need a wardrobe that works for a UN global talk on climate justice, corporate board meeting on environmental and social governance, or a march on the street. Most of what I wear is vintage or secondhand. Right now, there are enough clothes on the planet to outfit the next six generations. The fashion industry produces an enormous amount of waste and carbon emissions, and as a consumer I do what I can to dress sustainably. I seek pieces that will endure in both quality and aesthetic."

Single-Breasted Blazer

$552.00 at

Stretch Cotton Shirt

$560.00 at

Striped Oblique Tie

$240.00 at

Christopher Gove

Founder, Percival

"My go-to is weather-relevant, and always obsessed with more timeless silhouettes. It's bleak in London right now, so I went for light pants and suede loafers to keep it wearable, but positive."

Anderson Tetris Jacket

$385.00 at

5 Pocket Twill Trousers

$165.00 at

Admiral Suede Shoes

$195.00 at

Sameer Sadhu

SVP, A&R

"This the New York millennial uniform. Being basic is okay. I tend to dress monochromatically on most days. It’s the quickest—and most of wardrobe my is just shades of black, brown, and navy."

Nomad Cashmere Polo

$528.00 at

514 Straight Fit Jeans

$68.60 at

Cordovan Tassel Loafer

$885.00 at

Tyler Joe

Photographer

"I normally wear variations of the same thing everyday, especially when shooting. Usually it’s jeans, a T-shirt, loafers, and a good belt. When I arrived in Vegas for F1, I was staying at the Wynn and they had merch with the F1 branding as they were sponsors—I’m all about merch, so I sported the hat. It was also way colder in Vegas than I had anticipated and needed a long sleeve, so I picked up the Mercedes team polo."

Team Polo

$67.75 at

Third Cut Jeans

$410.00 at

Sineu Loafers

$329.00 at

Michael B. Dougherty

Writer & Brand Consultant

"My work doesn't require many office appearances these days, but I still like to get out of my sweats now and then. When I do, I reach for pieces that provide the same level of comfort but with a degree of polish, like wide wale, straight leg cords, a relaxed knit jacket, and some New Balance 2002Rs."

Lambswool Knitted Jacket

$19.90 at

Straight-Leg Cotton-Corduroy Trousers

$102.00 at

2002R

$144.99 at

Anthony Brooks

Founder, A Brooks Consulting

"My go-to fit is a pair of loose fitting pants, but nothing overly baggy or trendy, with a white tank or tee accompanied by a layering piece—usually a sweater or light jacket. I always pair this with simple jewelry and a Yankee fitted cap. I would consider these my current wardrobe staples. Since I represent designers, it’s cool that I’m able to feature at least one piece from a client. It’s also an effortless way to add them into conversations."

Ribbed Tank Top

$9.90 at

Kato Onyx Bracelet

$150.00 at

Mason Horse Bit Loafers

$475.00 at

David Graver

Managing Editor, Surface Magazine

"I’m very much a personal uniform person. I always wear black jeans, a collared shirt, and a suit jacket to the office. My personality tends to poke out in the cut, color, pattern, or texture of those pieces; sometimes I wear a brooch. I also pay close attention to the details most people only catch briefly: I almost exclusively wear monogrammed, chevron-patterned socks from Nice Laundry. It’s just one of my things. I also wear a watch every day, most often a mechanical one from Accutron, Nomos, or Shinola. My husband, family, and friends all contributed to a Reverso for my fortieth birthday that I can’t wait to integrate into my repertoire. I try to switch watches every day, and fragrances! For footwear, I stick to dressier sneakers like the DBB1 from Lanvin. Being married to a Frenchman means I have a high concentration of clothing from French brands, too."

Cotton Shirt

$280.00 at

Slim Traveler Pant 2.0

$110.00 at

Monogrammed Socks

$75.00 at

Brendan McElroy

Owner, St. Dymphna's & Gonzo's

"I like wearing this sukajan jacket because it's lightweight, and the embroidery elevates whatever I'm wearing. Between the bar and the studio, I tend to wear things with a little bit of versatility, so I'm always ready for whatever comes my way."

Sylvain Shirt

$183.75 at

Zaine Pant

$168.75 at

Kilian Mix Material Tennis Sneakers

$97.51 at

Ashwin Deshmukh

Co-founder, Jean's

"The jacket is a gift from a very special person, thrifted in a Paris flea market. That’s the best way to carry through the day. Sometimes baristas think the tag is my name. All of my work shirts are '90s and early aughts eBay finds. Brioni, Gitman Vintage. Lorenzini is the best one—no one knows about. The shoes are Zegna Triple Stich, the perfect work shoe and the best airport shoe ever. I keep meeting industry people who are obsessed and wearing it."

Unlined Eisenhower Jacket

$59.21 at

Original 874 Work Pants

$29.79 at

Triple Stitch Deerskin Leather Sneakers

$1100.00 at

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