Men’s Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Trends Preview

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5 Trends To Master For SS15

From vibrant orange outerwear to suits with trainers, 2014 has been a year for breaking new ground in menswear. As we close the doors on 2014 and dive head first into the start of a new ‘fashion season’, we thought it fitting to highlight the five key trends you need to be familiar with for spring/summer 2015…

1. Statement Stripes

A mainstay of both the casual and formal sides of our wardrobe, stripes are (as usual) expected to be big news for SS15. The stripe was given pride of place in collections from Gucci and Jonathan Saunders to Casely-Hayford and Emporio Armani, where they were applied to a wide variety of garments including both tailored staples like smart trousers and shirts, as well as more relaxed jumpers and accessories. With stripes a perennial spring/summer trend, there will be no shortage of options this year. If you already own a classic Breton top, our recommendation would be to branch out into striped tailoring, legwear (shorts or trousers) or knitwear. Also consider opting for a thicker block-stripes or bold coloured motifs in order to bring a modern twist to this timeless pattern. To put stripes into practice, try teaming your essential Breton tee with a pair of tailored chino shorts and loafers for an off-duty, summer-ready look, switching to slim pinstripe trousers, a navy two-button blazer, white shirt and monk-straps for something that’s more evening-appropriate.

Note: Before you rush out and purchase, it’s worth remembering that different stripes will have different effects on your overall size and shape. Horizontal stripes tend to make you look wider by breaking up the vertical silhouette, while vertical stripes draw the eye down quickly, giving the illusion of length/height. With this in mind, if you’re short and squat, you’re better off avoiding the former, while lankier gentlemen would do well to stay away from the latter.

Lookbook Inspiration

Men's Striped Clothing Spring/Summer Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

suitsupply ss15 sarar ss14 bally ss15 toast ss15 j crew ss15 scotch & soda ss14 burton ss15 gucci resort ss15 gucci resort ss15 reiss ss14 mango man ss15 el burgues ss15
Key Pieces
  • Boss Orange Slim Sweatpants With Fine StripeBoss Orange Slim Sweatpants With Fine Stripe
  • Allsaints Bramford Breton PoloAllsaints Bramford Breton Polo
  • Topman Multi Coloured Striped SocksTopman Multi Coloured Striped Socks
  • Austin Reed Viyella Boating Stripe JacketAustin Reed Viyella Boating Stripe Jacket
  • River Island Navy Contrast Stripe Short Sleeve T-shirtRiver Island Navy Contrast Stripe Short Sleeve T-shirt
  • M&s Collection Pure Cotton Marl Striped Polo ShirtM&s Collection Pure Cotton Marl Striped Polo Shirt
  • Reiss Sandy Classic Stripe T-shirt OrangeReiss Sandy Classic Stripe T-shirt Orange
  • Reiss Skills Stripe Crew -neck Jumper CharcoalReiss Skills Stripe Crew -neck Jumper Charcoal
  • Gant Rugger Striped Cotton-oxford Half-placket ShirtGant Rugger Striped Cotton-oxford Half-placket Shirt
  • Polo Ralph Lauren Striped Woven-cotton ShortsPolo Ralph Lauren Striped Woven-cotton Shorts
  • Gant Rugger Striped Wool SweaterGant Rugger Striped Wool Sweater
  • Club Monaco Striped Cotton-jersey T-shirtClub Monaco Striped Cotton-jersey T-shirt
2. Double (Denim) Duty

From Tom Ford to Gucci, every designer and their denim-clad dog seemed to be celebrating this versatile, hard wearing fabric for spring/summer 2015.

Whether you like to keep things casual or refined, quality denim is a solid foundation for a multitude of looks. Simply team your favorite pair of jeans with a well-fitted T-shirt and some low-key trainers – à la James Dean – for coffee with friends, or pair your trusty denim trucker jacket with a knitted tie, Oxford shirt, crew neck jumper, trousers and loafers for a more relaxed take on tailoring.

If that sounds a little too safe for your liking, try doubling or tripling up on denim. Take a look at Tom Ford’s spring 2015 collection to see how he combined a denim shirt and jeans with a simple navy blazer and black leather boots. You could try that combination on for size, or look to pair a washed denim jacket with your favorite indigo jeans, broken up with a plain tee and pair of suede desert boots.

Note: When it comes to denim, taking the cheapskate’s route will inevitably spell ruin. Invest in quality selvedge or raw denim – available from specialist labels such as A.P.C., Levi’s and Nudie – for something that looks the part and is built to last more than one season.

Lookbook Inspiration

Men's Denim Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

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Key Pieces
  • Allsaints Cormorant Denim JacketAllsaints Cormorant Denim Jacket
  • Asos Denim Shirt In Longline With Mid WashAsos Denim Shirt In Longline With Mid Wash
  • He By Mango Skinny Black Jude JeansHe By Mango Skinny Black Jude Jeans
  • Nudie Jeans Thin Finn Jeans In Dry TwillNudie Jeans Thin Finn Jeans In Dry Twill
  • Paul Smith Jeans Denim JacketPaul Smith Jeans Denim Jacket
  • Reiss Royce Washed Denim Shirt IndigoReiss Royce Washed Denim Shirt Indigo
  • River Island Light Wash Short Sleeve Denim ShirtRiver Island Light Wash Short Sleeve Denim Shirt
  • River Island Black Acid Wash Skinny Stretch ShortsRiver Island Black Acid Wash Skinny Stretch Shorts
  • Cheap Monday Denim HoldallCheap Monday Denim Holdall
  • Folk Regular-fit Washed-denim ShortsFolk Regular-fit Washed-denim Shorts
  • Maison Martin Margiela Washed-denim OvershirtMaison Martin Margiela Washed-denim Overshirt
  • Officine Generale Slim-fit Selvedge Denim Suit JacketOfficine Generale Slim-fit Selvedge Denim Suit Jacket
3. Seeing Red

Bold, vibrant and bound to get the blood pumping, red is the definitive colour of SS15.

Dolce & Gabbana’s matador themed collection was brought to life by a wide array of tailored and sportswear-inspired separates, all rendered in shades of red, from blood to brick.

Often considered a tricky hue to carry off (particularly for fairer skin tones), red is best kept to one statement-making element – giving a punch to both casual and smart looks. For example, try a simple crimson crew neck t-shirt or pair of cherry chino shorts, anchored with neutral warm-weather staples.

For those unafraid to properly immerse themselves in the trend, a deep red suit worn with a white button-down shirt and black leather loafers is an outstanding evening wear choice for any warm-weather event, which cannot fail to get you noticed.

Lookbook Inspiration

Men's Red Clothing Spring/Summer Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

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Key Pieces
  • Polo Ralph Lauren T-shirt With Crew Neck & LogoPolo Ralph Lauren T-shirt With Crew Neck & Logo
  • He By Mango Wool-blend Cable-knit SweaterHe By Mango Wool-blend Cable-knit Sweater
  • Urban Renewal Vintage Surplus Harrington Jacket In BurgundyUrban Renewal Vintage Surplus Harrington Jacket In Burgundy
  • Uniqlo Men Extra Fine Merino V-neck SweaterUniqlo Men Extra Fine Merino V-neck Sweater
  • Hartford Regular-fit Cotton ShortsHartford Regular-fit Cotton Shorts
  • Topman Red Lurex Pocket SquareTopman Red Lurex Pocket Square
  • Reiss Montreal Slim Fit Twill Jeans RedReiss Montreal Slim Fit Twill Jeans Red
  • Reiss Wilson Patch Pocket Polo Shirt CherryReiss Wilson Patch Pocket Polo Shirt Cherry
  • Reiss Outkast Concealed Zip Coat RedReiss Outkast Concealed Zip Coat Red
  • Uniqlo Men Extra Fine Merino V-neck CardiganUniqlo Men Extra Fine Merino V-neck Cardigan
  • Car Shoe Suede Driving ShoesCar Shoe Suede Driving Shoes
  • Gant Rugger Button-down Collar Slubbed Cotton-flannel ShirtGant Rugger Button-down Collar Slubbed Cotton-flannel Shirt
4. Florals

Having seen a slow but sure increase in visibility over the past couple of years, floral is once again integral to the contemporary gent’s wardrobe for 2015.

Spurred on by the success of high-end fashion houses like Givenchy and readily available labels such as Hype, more and more brands are offering up their own unique takes on this pattern. Put simply, whether you prefer to stand out or blend in, finding a floral motif that fits your personal style is now easier than ever.

Need some best in class inspiration? Pore over the collections from A. Sauvage and Topman Design. The former’s offering saw florals inspired by African landscapes applied to sportswear classics, including bomber jackets, tees, shorts and basketball trainers, while there was an unmistakably 1970s flavor to the daisy-covered bell bottoms and lightweight knitwear on show at the latter.

To incorporate this trend into your own wardrobe, remember to make your floral printed piece the focal point of your look, and frame it with less attention-grabbing neutrals.

For daytime beach parties and holiday day wear, a statement floral shirt or tee goes particularly well with beige chinos and sandals, while summer evening engagements call for sharply cut, ankle-grazing floral trousers teamed with a white short-sleeved shirt and tassel loafers.

Lookbook Inspiration

Men's Floral Clothing Spring/Summer Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

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Key Pieces
  • Jack Wills Amberhurst Sweatshirt With Floral PrintJack Wills Amberhurst Sweatshirt With Floral Print
  • Gant Rugger Shirt With Floral PrintGant Rugger Shirt With Floral Print
  • He By Mango Modern Slim-fit Floral ShirtHe By Mango Modern Slim-fit Floral Shirt
  • Topman Dark Green Floral Print Short Sleeve ShirtTopman Dark Green Floral Print Short Sleeve Shirt
  • He By Mango Floral-print Chest-pocket T-shirtHe By Mango Floral-print Chest-pocket T-shirt
  • Topman Grey Skinny Floral Denim ShortsTopman Grey Skinny Floral Denim Shorts
  • He By Mango Floral Print T-shirtHe By Mango Floral Print T-shirt
  • Topman Black Floral Snapback CapTopman Black Floral Snapback Cap
  • J. Crew Cotton Pocket Square In Liberty Emma & Georgina FloralJ. Crew Cotton Pocket Square In Liberty Emma & Georgina Floral
  • River Island Blue Indigo Floral ShortsRiver Island Blue Indigo Floral Shorts
  • Ted Baker Flortro Floral Paisley ChinoTed Baker Flortro Floral Paisley Chino
  • Hartford Flower-print Mid-length Swim ShortsHartford Flower-print Mid-length Swim Shorts
5. Green And Blue

It may once have been said that blue and green should never be seen together, but in 2015 it’s a match made in heaven. Baartmans & Siegel, Pringle of Scotland, Gieves & Hawkes and Hackett all combined blue and green pieces within their SS15 collections.

At Gieves & Hawkes, a lightweight belted parka in sea green was styled with a crew neck jumper and chinos (both in navy), giving a polished but not stuffy effect. Elsewhere, at Hackett, these two masculine hues formed the basis for even more experimental color play, with a navy double-breasted jacket teamed with green trousers, a pale pink shirt, orange tie and white tasseled loafers.

Note: The key to carrying off this pairing is to limit the number of other colors you add to the mix. Dark neutrals like brown and black don’t work well with bold blue and green combos, so try slate grey and white to tie it all together.

Lookbook Inspiration

Men's Blue and Green Spring/Summer Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

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Key Pieces
  • Topman Washed Green Twill Long Sleeve ShirtTopman Washed Green Twill Long Sleeve Shirt
  • Asos Slim Fit Blazer In JerseyAsos Slim Fit Blazer In Jersey
  • Asos Crew Neck Jumper In CottonAsos Crew Neck Jumper In Cotton
  • Acne Studios Eddy Cotton-jersey T-shirtAcne Studios Eddy Cotton-jersey T-shirt
  • Farhi By Nicole Farhi Cotton Polo ShirtFarhi By Nicole Farhi Cotton Polo Shirt
  • Marc By Marc Jacobs Cotton ChinosMarc By Marc Jacobs Cotton Chinos
  • He By Mango Silk Wool-blend SweaterHe By Mango Silk Wool-blend Sweater
  • He By Mango Unstructured Jersey BlazerHe By Mango Unstructured Jersey Blazer
  • He By Mango Slim-fit Garment-dyed ChinosHe By Mango Slim-fit Garment-dyed Chinos
  • Reiss Wilson Patch Pocket Polo Shirt Blue<a

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