Is your inner nerd ready for revenge? Good news—even the dorkiest trends can be worn in an elevated way. Take the bucket hat–and–tie-dye combo, the preferred look of hacky sack addicts and Magic the Gathering die-hards—and also the standout getup at Gosha Rubchinskiy’s Spring 2018 men’s collection. To wear the style day to day, simply add polished sneakers and a utilitarian vest.
Fanny packs, that It bag of uncool tourists, were a ubiquitous accessory on the streets of men’s Fashion Week—and are also beloved by A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner. Go full force into the world-traveler aesthetic and pair the around-the-waist carryall with the ever-popular Hawaiian shirt and polished trousers. Feeling a bit crunchy? Take a cue from the Prada Fall 2018 men’s collection, where the hiker-derived “gorpcore” look unfolded: Put on a zip-up scuba-style jacket with a plaid dress and finish it off with a kicky shoe. Dorks have never looked so cool.
Here, see the best geek trends to try for this season and beyond.