Spring/Summer Fashion Picks For Men
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes a whole new season of men’s fashion. Spring/summer catwalks were united in their trends and styles in many ways and certain key looks pulled through and dominated the entire seasonal aesthetic. So you don’t have to wade through all of last autumn’s fashion shows, we have picked the best looks and key items to keep you on point throughout the summer.
Preppy sailor
There was a strong New England feel to many spring/summer shows. Preppy Americana with a nautical twist will be a big hit this summer. The look is softly tailored but relaxed; it is a fresh working of the classic ‘smart-casual’ look. You can get started on this trend right now with your current wardrobe collection of hoodies, polo shirts and loose fitting jeans, but a few additional buys will help your cause. Boat shoes are essential, as is a baseball or basketball style sports jacket styled circa 1955. On top of this anything with a Breton stripe, from t-shirts and polo shirts to dress shirts and sweaters works wonders. Chinos and denim shirts round the look off nicely. House of Fraser has this look nailed with its vast collection of men’s fashion. Ted Baker, Hugo Boss and G-Star, all found in House of Fraser’s men’s fashion section, boast some really outstanding examples of this preppy nautical trend.
“Hello sailor”: Polo Ralph Lauren swim shorts from House of Fraser
Hugo Boss Striped Polo Shirt from House Of Fraser
Tribal
Tribal styling was popular in 2011, more so for women than men however; but in 2012 it gets a masculine makeover. Aztec, African, Navajo and other folk-inspired prints and patterns add a fresh look to your wardrobe staples. Again this look is relaxed and easy to wear, so don a denim shirt, khaki chinos, an Aztec vest and some coloured beads and feel like a global traveller just returning home from an epic voyage. Mix and match prints, colours and materials and before summer really hits, you can use this trend to layer up and breeze through spring’s early morning chills.
80s tailoring
Looking sharp is a prerequisite for this trend, but you need to give your tailoring an eighties twist, if you need inspiration check out Al Pacino in Scarface. Unbutton the top few shirt buttons, roll up your sleeves and keep colours dark and smouldering in shades of steel grey, ice blue and slate. Some aviator shades won’t go amiss.
GANT Casual Seersucker Blazer from House Of Fraser
So there we have it! Three key trends for this spring/summer which are timeless, picking some key pieces from House of Fraser.
Paul McGregor
Editor In Chief at Mens Fashion Magazine. I provide a variety of articles regarding the latest mens fashion advice and style tips. I've been a fashion journalist for a few years now, writing for sites such as FashionBeans, Styloko and The Style King.
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