I’d love to say that Menswear Monday will be a weekly occurring post, but it’s so challenging to find good, dark-inspired menswear that a weekly post seems unlikely. And when I say “good” dark-inspired menswear, I mean men’s fashion that has a dark sophistication, with subtle touches of edgy, off-center influences. Trying to find gaudy, over-the-top gothic* men’s clothing is a snap. As is finding totally mainstream, vanilla menswear. That sweet spot in the middle? So. Challenging.
The UK site ASOS has been a bright spot in the search for dark-but-understated menswear, and fortunately for those of us in the States, they ship to the U.S. (and pretty quickly at that). In particular, they carry a lot of items from the UK brand Religion, which is hard to find in the U.S. The brand’s kneeling skeleton is a logo that I’d happily sport on my clothes.
![Religion Merino Wool Crewneck Sweater from ASOS](http://www.huntandhaunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image1xxl-1.jpg)
![Religion skull collar shirt on ASOS](http://www.huntandhaunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image1xxl.jpg)
Updating the classic button down with gothic materials adds interest without creating a campy look, as with the skull collar tips on this Religion shirt or the faux leather on this shirt from Vito.
![Vito via ASOS](http://www.huntandhaunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image3xxl.jpg)
The addition of leather takes the basic black sport coat up a notch as well.
![Lindberg leather sleeve black blazer](http://www.huntandhaunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image4xxl.jpg)
Moving away from ASOS, River Island‘s menswear line is worth a look. The lines on this reverse lapel blazer give it just a hint of “The Count,” don’t you think?
![River Island black reverse lapel men's blazer](http://www.huntandhaunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/river-island-reverse-lapel.jpg)
If you’re not on a budget, Alexander McQueen’s line is jam-packed with skull designs this season. The Prince of Wales tie would spice up any suit.
![Alexander McQueen's skull Prince of Wales tie](http://www.huntandhaunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/032_af604d60-dd14-4f60-ad69-3a93f7909ad6.jpg)
Do you have any favorite shops or sites for dark menswear? Please share them in the comments!
*No offense if that’s your thing. It’s just not Hunt + Haunt’s thing.