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4 INTERESTINGTRENDS INMENSWEAR:SPRING 2017

SCOUTING STYLE Boy Scout-inspired styles have become all the rage for next year’smen collection. In addition to cargo making a comeback, belted khakijackets from Louis Vuitton, and multi-pocketed overshirts by Lemairehave all pointed to a spark in boy scout attire as one of the primarytrends next year.

This season’s roomy proportioned button-ups from designer brandshave highlighted a new level of comfort within luxury fashion.Designer brands like Raf Simons, Jil Sander and Salvatore Ferragamowere definitely geared towards maximizing comfort rather thancutting off anyone’s circulation. These short sleeved shirts offeredloose vibes that provide the perfect fit to sunny beach weather.

HEMSHems have taken different shapes with these cropped, fresherlooking ankle-baring trousers. Perfect for a fun day out in the town oreven some time on a hike, ankle-baring trousers are versatile for anyoccasion this season. Unlike the longer silhouettes in the past fewyears, these abbreviated bottoms have a straight leg and relaxed fitthat make them overall more comfortable.

ROSE-TINTED CLASSICSVarious coral, pink and salmon shades have without a doubt takenover the spring runways with a force. Bottega Veneta set the tonewith a dusty-pink track suit, and not to mention Topman, whichcultivated a garden-party-ready blush suit that would even pairperfectly with a refreshing glass of sangria at your next pool party.

STYLESSome interesting themes for 2017 menswear include the boldshoulder, beach/surfer vibes, backpacks, and even camo print (courtesyof both Bottega Veneta and Givenchy). Also, designers have alsoexperimented with creating shirts that often times were 100%transparent. With leopard print no longer just maintaining a strongpresence in the women’s collection, blouses, trousers and a faux-furjacket are all fair game for the men.