Spring / Summer 2013 Gentleman's Style Guide
With the weather not letting its grip loosen on winter for
us Brits it’s been hard to start thinking about what to fill our spring and summer
wardrobes with. However, with the snow
now firmly behind us we take a look at SS13 trends for the fashion forward gentleman
and how to pick timeless classics with a nod towards the now.
Sports Jacket Staple
Functional attire is inspiring fashion designers to bring
back traditional patterns and fabrics on the catwalks complete with quality
cuts and clean silhouettes.
This is particularly apparent in gent’s blazers and sports
jackets, which are set to be favoured in classic check patterns this
spring/summer.
Whether you opt for a plaid tweed, overcheck twill or
houndstooth, a quality sports jacket is a must for any gentleman’s wardrobe
this spring/summer.
Colour Trend: Blue
Whether in the form of tailoring or tonal outfitting, one of
this season’s trends is the utilisation of colour. And it seems that good old-fashioned blue has
made it to the forefront.
It may not seem like a menswear ground breaking trend, but
it did have a huge presence in multiple hues within this season’s designer
collections.
Good old reliable blue made an appearance ranging from
cobalt and navy to sky and pastel so it’s good news for those of you that
already have a wardrobe full of blue!
Spring / Summer is probably the best time of year to
experiment with bolder patterns. If big,
loud patterns aren't for you then this season’s stripe trend is a good opportunity to play around with patterns. Although nautical inspired pieces continue to
remain a popular choice, this season’s stripes are being adopted in more varied
ways. From pinstripe to Breton, there is
a stripe for everyone.
If all else fails just remember to keep lines clean, colours
bold and patterns not too fussy and you’ll be well on your way to being well
turned out this Spring/Summer.
