Quiet style revolution

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Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

Black and Latino men are trading in hoodies and sneakers for quarter-zip sweaters, tailored suits and fedoras — a sharp, self-assured look that signals dignity, intentionality and a reimagined masculinity, Axios' Russell Contreras and Delano Massey report. Why it matters: These men aren't dressing up to fit in, but to stand out on their own terms. ? The trending looks are showing up across barbershops, brunches and boardrooms: From the sleek quarter-zips of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) to former NFL star Cam Newton's fedora line with Chicano designer Meshika, the message is clear: elegance is the new rebellion. Social media feeds are filling up with men of color in quarter zips, double-breasted blazers, polished brogues and vintage accessories from Atlanta to Los Angeles. ?️ Black- and Latino-owned businesses across the U.S. allow men of color to explore the fashion of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, especially around the fedora. FlameKeepers Hat Club in Harlem, Lavish Blanc in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Southern Gents in Houston offer suggestions and personalized appointments. Marquez Clásico in L.A. and Meshika in Montana will craft fedoras and cowboy hats that blend vintage with modern. Go deeper.