Summer Fashion for Men
The emerging summer fashion for men is rather interesting and alive with colors, prints and patterns. Some of them have sprung up from trends of previous seasons but some are totally new. Take a look at this summer’s fashion trends for men and start planning your wardrobe for the warmer months around them.
Camouflage print trend
Camo prints are still a part of the fascination for the military look in men, but are found in more casual clothing such as T – shirts. But for this summer season, camo prints can be found in almost everything from sports jacket, button down to parkas. It has been gone from the fashion scene for quite some time, in fact from as far back as the 90s but is back with a vengeance this summer season. The olive color of camo print for the summer fashion for men is also paired with bright colors such as turquoise and tangerine for this summer.
Floral print trend
Another summer fashion trend for men is floral prints, a trend that has not been seen also in the men fashion scene for a while. But the floral prints are also back with a passion this summer but redefined and given a classy adaptation in easy-to- the- eyes colors and smaller prints. The floral print trend for men this summer is not only limited to shirt but can also be found in accessories such as scarves, bow ties, pocket squares and even shoes. This is welcome news for men who are still wary to go all floral but would want to add freshness, fun and style to their summer look.
Blue color trend
The color that stands out for the summer fashion for men is blue, a sign that men are ready to move from the more monotonous monochrome to more vibrant colors. It’s found in all major fashion styles from the military look to the preppy look and is even found in suits from the unstructured to the structured.
Men’s Blouson Jackets: Outerwear Trend
Men’s blouson jackets are coats pulled tight around the waist producing a blouse out effect that makes the coat droop over the waist. Traditionally, a blouson jacket includes a vented back and a noticeable collar. In the past, blouson jackets were used as police or military uniforms. In fact, the military trait is quite strong in the blouson jackets designed by men’s fashion designer for the season. Examples of men’s blouson jackets as an outwear trend or sportswear trend have also dominated the runways in the most recent collections or fashion shows in the world’s fashion center..
Men’s blouson jackets as outwear trend have been seen in most runways and they come in all fabric and forms. White seems to be the dominant color for men’s blouson jacket; outwear trend as a tribute to summer as was paraded by models of YSL during the Paris Fashion Week. But a more luxurious interpretation of the blouson jacket was rendered in blue silk and glossy navy by Dries Van Noten in the same Fashion Week. Another interpretation of the classic men’s blouson jacket was in either smooth or quilted leather, this time by Gucci in Milan. It was reminiscent of the James Dean look in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause”.
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The American take on men’s blouson jackets has a preppy vibe to it as per the interpretation of Patrick Ervell who presented a black leather blouson jacket with contrasting mock leather white arms in the varsity fashion, a classic Harrington type blouson jacket featuring press-stud fastenings as well as an unfussy men’s blouson jacket in brown distressed leather. It was however, Versace who made quite a splash in Milan when the fashion house came out with modern and trend-setting men’s blouson jackets; outer wear that includes sports type blouson in blue and neon pink silk; blousons in beige and blue suede adorned with studs, elaborate buckle fastening and detailing; and a red blouson in a biker fashion complete with zipper closure and epaulette in buckle details.
2012 Minimalism in Mens Fashion
Minimalism in men‘s fashion is nothing new. It has been espoused by many known names in the men’s fashion industry even in the past. The phrase or saying “less is more” is the philosophy behind the minimalist fashion style. It ranges from men’s jackets to shoes, to a whole range of different wardrobe pieces.
The fascination for this cool minimalist fashion is without doubt the impression it imparts of hardly ever trying but achieving such elegance and style. It is making a bigger statement with the barest minimum more than an overload of trivial ensembles.
Elegant yet unforced and easy tailoring shapes the essence of minimalism in men’s fashion. A typical example of this would be the effect of simple cuts amplified by a tone on tone and austere black and white combination.
A staid and sober single breasted jacket is squared-off with graphic shirts and casual t-shirts. The casual yet trim and smart look is suitable as office wear as well as for an after – office event. Accessories such as a wrist watch are kept to the minimum and are noticeable only because of their absence.
Even the styling details are subtle and low key such as a thin turn-up on trousers and t-shirt sleeves and buttons on the shirt that go all the way up the neck. The only relief from the ‘severity” is a splash of color here and there to break the monotony of the monochromatic palette.
Minimalism in men’s fashion actually translates to basic, simple and understated. But quality is of primary importance in applying this fashion style. Quality in fabric; such as fabrics that won’t fray, a cut that can withstand the test of time in color that won’t fade. Multi-functionality, sleek and fine finish of a clothing item are also vital component of minimalism in men’s fashion.
Textured, Bold Colored and Patterned Ties – A 2012 Fashion Trend
Although men’s fashion trend does not change as fast as women’s does, it does evolve and we see new styles every now and then, season after season. Take the case of ties. Ties have been around forever, but there are novel ideas to the design and make of ties that ensure that ties are always kept updated, never dated.
For the fall season, the new take on ties is on texture. Just like in all other wardrobe items, fall’s cooler weather calls for a warmer and more functional but still fashionable textures. A richly textured tie is one great way to meet the colorful fall season. Ties for the season are made of more textured and unique fabrics and even silk ties come in a nubby texture. This partiality to textured ties is one way to rock, this season’s men’s fashion trend of addling bold textures to traditional men’s clothing items.
Bold colored ties are the easiest and simplest way to follow one of this season’s significant trends, bold colors. Although fall and winter are seasons usually associated to neutral and subdued colors, this season you see bolder colors. Burnt orange, royal blue and burgundy and other more vivid colors in clothes and accessories have been paraded in the runways for the Fall/Winter 2011/2012.
Pattern for ties too are bolder- bold stripes rather than thin stripes are this season’s favorites. The stripes for fall are enthused by the nautical look and have an Ivy League touch to it that is perfect for any setting. Boldly patterned ties are extremely wearable and can be as subtle or bolder as you wish.
Just because ties are simply accessories, it does not mean that you can’t use it as a fashion statement. In fact, wearing trendy ties is the most inexpensive way to be in style this fall.
Spring Summer 2012 Mens Fashion Trends
The spring & summer 2012 men’s fashion will be worthy of note because of its diversity but also because of it’s welcome return to manliness. Monochrome and neutral colors combined daringly with more vibrant colors such as flamboyant blue and stunning orange, or plum, green and red will be hot color schemes for 2012. White and camel are reliable colors to fall back on.
The favorite patterns and prints for spring and summer 2012 men’s fashion include a wide selection of stripes and checks. Hawaiian prints will be big as vacation summer wear so is a white shirt, a very versatile piece of clothing. It can be as casual or elegant as you want. Tucked in stylish trousers, topped with a matching blazer and jacket and paired with classy shoes, the versatile white shirt will look great fur a lunch meeting with a client. Wear it a la David Beckham, tucked in on one side in a pair of jeans while loose on the other side will give you a dashing casual look. The overall look is a return to the preppy and country club style very popular in the 8os.
The cool and relaxed loose or oversized trousers are still hot in 2012, favored by both men and women and a trend started in 2011. Features of oversized trousers are loose tailoring from crotch to thighs that could come with or without pleats. When the hotter months come, switch to stylish shorts worn with a tee or a fatigue jacket worn with or without suspenders
Classic shoes are big trend, together with fringed loafers, chukkas, bootee shoes, blucher oxford and the more casual moccasins, mules, thong sandals and clogs. The accessory trend for summer/spring 2012 includes both monotone and colorful scarves, high-quality watches, hip and modish sunglasses and clutch bag or purse.
