Eclectic Grandpa is the funkiest trend of 2024
In 2024, we’ll be taking fashion inspo from none other than… our grandpas. Move over Coastal Grandma, this year will be all about “grandpacore”! “Eclectic Grandpa” is the new viral aesthetic making rounds on social media. The term was coined by Pinterest in their annual trend forecasting report, which outlines keywords such as “Eclectic clothing style”, “Grandpa core”, “Retro streetwear”, and “Grandad style” as trending search terms.
In short, Eclectic Grandpa is all about retro styles, vintage and custom pieces, and relaxed silhouettes. Its gender-inclusive nature is also part of the appeal for the younger audience: Google searches for the new aesthetic have increased by 442% over the last quarter.
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We’re still in the early days of grandpacore-mania, so this is the best time to jump on the trend: read on to discover our six Eclectic Grandpa must-haves.
Knitwear is a must in every grandpa’s wardrobe. On Stylight we’ve seen a spike in demand for oversized, chunky-knit, and funky sweaters over the past two months: striped, ironic, and jacquard are the names of the game. We’ve also seen an 182% increase in demand for knitted beanies.
-56%
Pinko
Sweaters Brown
$109.00
$245.00
Yoox
Djab
Mens Jacquard pattern sweater Beige
$89.00
Simons
-36%
Eleventy
Sweaters Grey
$301.00
$467.00
Yoox
Nothing says grandpacore like tweed! A nice tweed blazer is a staple that you’ll find yourself reaching for year after year, while a tweed coat (especially if vintage) will keep you toasty this winter. Tweed slacks are a great way to add interest to a serious look.
-40%
Self Portrait
Embellished sequined bouclé crop top Green
$234.00
$390.00
Mytheresa
Miiyu
Womens Patch-pocket bouclé terry robe White
$120.00
Simons
-50%
Staud
Becca tweed crop top Blue
$148.00
$295.00
Mytheresa
-66%
Icone
Womens Tweed-style knit high-waist short Blue
$19.99
$59.00
Simons
-30%
Sir.
Chiara cutout cotton-blend bouclé tank top Black
$245.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
-85%
Tonet
Mini dresses White
$117.00
$757.00
Yoox
Miiyu
Womens Patch-pocket bouclé terry robe Green
$120.00
Simons
-75%
Elisabetta Franchi
Blazers White
$190.00
$775.00
Yoox
2023 was very much the year of the ballet flats, so we’ve all kind of put our loafers on the backburner… not anymore! Penny loafers add the perfect preppy, retro flair to any outfit, and can be spruced up with quirky printed socks.
-40%
Tory Burch
Suede penny loafers Beige
$341.00
$568.00
Mytheresa
-32%
Steve Madden
Natan cow-print pony hair leather penny loafers Men Black
$129.95
$190.00
Simons
-30%
Magnanni
Diezma suede penny loafers Brown
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
Another thing we learnt in 2023 is that leaving the house in your underwear is not only perfectly acceptable, but also super stylish. Striped boxer shorts in cotton or linen are a versatile summer staple that will keep you feeling cool and looking cooler: pair them with dad sneakers, fisherman sandals, or clogs for the ultimate grandpa vibe.
-39%
Icone
Womens Drawstring-waist wide-leg boxer-style short Blue
$29.95
$49.00
Simons
Diesel
3 Pack Boxer Shorts With Logo Multi
$87.00
Balardi
-23%
Twik
Womens Ultra-comfortable loose T-shirt White
$29.95
$39.00
Simons
-23%
Twik
Womens Ultra-comfortable loose T-shirt Blue
$29.95
$39.00
Simons
Often an underrated accessory, baseball caps can be used as a “valve” to tone down an outfit (i.e. a broken suit). Paired with corduroy trousers, a varsity bomber, and loafers, a baseball cap is the cherry on top of a preppy, 90s-inspired look.
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Espresso/Espresso Brown
$68.00
Alo Yoga
New Era
Mens 9Forty colour-block L.A. Dodgers cap Brown
$45.00
Simons
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Black
$68.00
Alo Yoga
-38%
New Era
New York Yankees MLB 9FORTY M-Crown Cap Light Beige
$16.00
$26.00
Slam Jam
Lean into the grandpacore vibe with this 70s staple: corduroy jackets are the perfect transitional weather layer that perfectly complements the Eclectic Grandpa aesthetic. On Stylight, we’ve registered a 29% increase in demand for corduroy jackets.
-30%
Sunspel
Cotton corduroy jacket Beige
$445.00
$635.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Slvrlake Denim
Camden denim jacket Blue
$468.00
$935.00
Mytheresa
-49%
Woodbird
Mens Corduroy-collar Oxford jacket Beige
$99.95
$195.00
Simons
