Men's Spring/Summer trends 2011

There are 3 key themes running through the men’s Spring/Summer trends for 2011. 

1) Motorcycle fashion

Also a key trend for women, the main element here is ‘statement’ jackets.  The will be in a simple all over black for the men.

2) Flared Jeans

With the 70s revival the men’s trend start to move away from straight cut skinny jeans to a subtle flair.   Unlike the women who have a straight out bell-bottoms come back.

3) Men’s modern suit styles for 2011

Men’s trends are greatly different to that of women in that their cycle tends to move much slower.  In this respect suits tend to be on trend for quite a long time.  Which is great as you can afford to get a nice suit that you know will last throughout the different seasons.  Nevertheless you will still see elements in the styles, cuts and cloths that will take to the forefront.  Here are some examples:

The two main themes behind the styles for 2011/12 is Classism and Masculinity, i.e. Broad shoulders, slim waist and slim trousers.  So you are focussing on a more slimmer/tailored look.

Cuts

Single Breasted Suit – Is a lot sleeker

Double Breasted – This hides a plumper figure.  It broadens the shoulders and slims the waist.

3 Piece Suit – This suit is making a revival.  Its all about cohesion in 2011/12 so make sure it's the same fabric and colour.

Confidence Cut – There isn’t really a name for it yet but this is the suit that has an extra something.  As with all men’s suits for 2011/12 it's the cut that's all about the males physique and the revival if classic suiting elements.  It has a 1930’s/70’s revival about it and it’s all about the peaked lapels.

Cloths

The most popular are wool, cotton and linen but if you want to try something a little bit different how about velvet?  Possibly not as a full on suit but more of a dressier jacket for the evenings.  Will be bang on trend especially towards the end of the year for Autumn/Winter.

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