L.A. Confidential: Forward Taps Into Skater Style

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The Fashionisto

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Published August 9, 2016

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Updated September 28, 2023

Left to Right: Faith Connexion destroyed sweatshirt, Maison Margiela western style check shirt, Second/Layer striped boxer shorts, Givenchy sneakers, Hender Scheme leather cap, and Dries Van Noten flat top sunglasses. Palm Angels Legalize It tee, Lanvin striped turtleneck, Second/Layer striped boxer shorts, Acne Studios leather sneakers, RTA cap, and Garrett Leight polarized Brooks sunglasses.Pin
Left to Right: Faith Connexion destroyed sweatshirt, Maison Margiela western style check shirt, Second/Layer striped boxer shorts, Givenchy sneakers, Hender Scheme leather cap, and Dries Van Noten flat top sunglasses. Palm Angels Legalize It tee, Lanvin striped turtleneck, Second/Layer striped boxer shorts, Acne Studios leather sneakers, RTA cap, and Garrett Leight polarized Brooks sunglasses.

Forward takes inspiration from southern California and channels skater style for its latest men’s edit. Entitled L.A. Confidential, the fashion narrative brings together a cool roster of brands that range from Faith Connexion and R13 to Off-White. Layering everyday essentials, graphic hooded pullovers, ripped denim jeans, plaid button-down shirts, sweatshirts, and more are brought together for the relaxed outing.

Related: Forward Shows 6 Ways to Rock the Button-Down Shirt

L.A. Confidential: Skater Style Edit

Left to Right: R13 oversized cut-off check shirt with frayed sleeves, Baja East French terry hoodie, Stampd repaired 5 pocket denim jeans, Givenchy slide sandals, and Blackfist cap. Maison Margiela graphic hoodie, Acne Studios shorts and Frame A sunglasses, Off-White diagonals sneakers and cut-off socks.Pin
Left to Right: R13 oversized cut-off check shirt with frayed sleeves, Baja East French terry hoodie, Stampd repaired 5 pocket denim jeans, Givenchy slide sandals, and Blackfist cap. Maison Margiela graphic hoodie, Acne Studios shorts and Frame A sunglasses, Off-White diagonals sneakers and cut-off socks.

Skater Fashion Highlights: Shop Forward’s Style Edit

R13 Oversized Check Cut-Off Shirt with Frayed SleevesPin
R13 Oversized Check Cut-Off Shirt with Frayed Sleeves
Off-White Black and White Diagonals SneakersPin
Off-White Black and White Diagonals Sneakers
Maison Margiela Graphic HoodiePin
Maison Margiela Graphic Hoodie
Baja East French Terry HoodiePin
Baja East French Terry Hoodie
Stampd Ripped Denim JeansPin
Stampd Ripped Denim Jeans
Faith Connexion Destroyed SweatshirtPin
Faith Connexion Destroyed Sweatshirt
Second/Layer Striped Boxer ShortsPin
Second/Layer Striped Boxer Shorts
Maison Margiela Western Style Check ShirtPin
Maison Margiela Western Style Check Shirt
Acne Studios ShortsPin
Acne Studios Shorts

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