Back From the Dead

It's the nature of fashion. All the stuff that was once cool eventually loses its appeal as the pendulum inevitably swings in the opposite direction. After years of slimming, tailoring and tapering, it seems that the whittling down of the menswear silhouette has given way to a more relaxed vibe—one that's loose and louche. Of course, there's plenty in your closet that will remain stylish and current. But in an effort to keep moving things forward and stay interesting, designers are reviving pieces that were, for years, believed to be uncool and unfashionable. Things that a stylish man might've laughed off just a year or two ago are suddenly now on his shopping list. Herewith, five worth some space in your wardrobe.