2012 Latest Men’s Fashion Trends
Men’s Fashion Trend 2012, as predicted by the Milan/Paris 2012 collections was a burst of colors, patterns or prints and textures and fabrics. A reengineering of shapes and forms, a novel treatment of traditional material such as leather and suede, and the introduction of new material such as net also characterized what you guys should expect for the coming summer and spring of 2012. Take a look at what awaits you this coming year.
Colors
Colors appropriate for a Mediterranean summer dominated the catwalks. In addition to blues that reflect the blue waters of the Mediterranean, from indigo, navy, lapis lazuli and azure , sand – hues on cotton and linen separates were everywhere. The blues paired with yellow or orange really made a splash, while blue and white made the marina look truly chic.
Other summery colors such as parrot green, yellow and orange brought a warm contrast to luscious berry hues. This 2012 trend is uncomplicated and very easy to wear. At the catwalks these colors were worn on knitwear and teamed with leather. A more daring approach to color is a fluorescent pink tailored suit.
Patterns or prints
Another Men’s Fashion Trend 2012 is check or summer tartan, a welcome alternative to the flashy and loud tropical prints. It comes in dazzling vivid colors, delicate neutral shades or in a monochromatic spectrum. It was seen on shirts, overcoats and in an abundance of suits.
Soft tailoring
The relax mood of summer and spring was best expressed in the soft tailoring trend for 2011. Jackets were unlined, shoulders were seamless, blazers were shorter, and trousers had dropped crotches. It comes in soft denims, washed cotton and hybrid linen, and the crumpled look was dominant. Low –rise trousers also prevailed. This look is just perfect to keep one’s cool in the warm summer months.
