2012 Men's Hairstyle Trends

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2012

With men's hair trends for Spring/Summer 2012 leaning toward the long side you'll finally be able to save a buck or two. Jil Sander, Burberry Prorsum, Dries Van Noten, Louis Vuitton and Hermes showed low side parts, layered crowns and long bangs.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Sportswear

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Sportswear is an ever present trend in summer seasons, but for ss12 the Milan/ Paris catwalks were teeming with sportswear references. Technical fabrics, zips,multi pocketed blouson jackets are a must have. Choose a bright colour version o catch two trends with one look.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Suede

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Soft and tactile suede made a real statement on the Milan/Paris ss12 catwalks. Offered in understated neutrals or soft hued colours, suede jackets really honed in on the relaxed feel to the season’s fashion.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Short Proportions

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Much in the same way as in womenswear, tailoring has undergone a transformation in recent seasons. Traditional proportions, especially in classic menswear, have been turned on their heads and have resulted in shorter blazers or trousers with dropped crotches.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Neutral Colors

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Linen and cotton sand-hued separates graced the Milan/Paris catwalks lending the season an easy chic mood. A perfect accompaniment to that Mediterranean tan, summer neutrals are all the rage.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Leather

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The Harrington jacket is the new biker for ss12. Reworked in luxurious croc or lasered into mesh effect, wear it in a wide a variety of hues from lush cognac to deep blue.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Cropped Pants

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Continuing with the new proportions trend, ss12 catwalks in Milan/Paris were stomped by models in ankle cropped trousers. Reminiscent of the 1950s mod subculture these tapered pants are perfect for an alternative summer formal look.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Summer Blues

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Reminiscent of the crystalline Mediterranean waters, blue is the colour for ss 12. From navy to azur passing by lapis and indigo the whole tonal spectrum of blue was present on the Milan/Paris catwalks. Teamed with orange or yellow, blue can make a real statement. Paired with white, the marina chic look is complete.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Check

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Summer tartans and checks provide an alternative to the louder tropical prints for ss12. Available in the subtle hues of neutrals, eye popping brights or in a monochrome palette, checks adorn lightweight overcoats, shirts and suits galore.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Printed Pants

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Continuing on ss11’s trend of the coloured trousers, next year casual pants will be bright and brash. Pictorial scarf prints, over exaggerated stripes and wallpaper florals will be working up a gaudy storm next summer.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Brights Colors

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Moving forward from the very masculine blue, other brights lit up the catwalks in Milan/Paris. Parrot greens, oranges and highlighter yellow contrasted with warm hues of berry. The trend is easy to wear: interpret it with knitwear or even leather, while for the more daring a few tailored suits in bright fluo pink colour made an appearance on the ss12 catwalks.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Net

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See through mesh knitwear seems to be man’s alternative to lace for women in ss’12. Sexy yet sophisticated, these knits are the perfect way to show some flesh and keep cool in the summer heat. Why not embrace the trend further and move onto netwear? In Dolce & Gabbana’s ss’12 collection the net is presented in different sizes, colours and materials and used either transparent or lined for jackets, trousers, shorts, T-shirts, bomber jackets, tracksuits and sweaters.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Soft Tailoring

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In keeping with the laid-back feel of the season, soft tailoring is the only way to sport sartorial excellence for ss 12. Soft silhouettes, unlined jackets and low-rise trousers are perfect to keep cool in the summer heat. For this casual/formal hybrid in linen, washed cotton and soft denim, the more crumpled the better.

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Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Men's Fashion Trends - Minimal Sport

? ,Louis Vuitton ,Paul Smith ,Moncler ,Junya Watanabe

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Printed Shirts

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The all over printed tops are a perfect bridge between the t shirt and casual shirt in ss12. The jersey versions with collars are an up to the minute alternative to the classic polo shirt. The bolder the print the better.

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Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Men's Fashion Trends - Brown Tones

Paul Smith ,Raf Simons ,Hermes ,Kenzo ,Phillip Lim

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Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends - Shirt Jacket

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As a variation to structured tailoring the hybrid between jacket and shirt was all over the Milan/Paris catwalks. This is one of the hottest items for ss12 and is sure to be a commercial success.

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Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Men's Fashion Trends - Double Breasted Blazer

Dolce & Gabbana ,Paul Smith ,Paul Smith ,Dolce & Gabbana ,Salvatore Ferragamo

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Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Men's Fashion Trends - Fur Jacket

Paul Smith  ,Dolce & Gabbana ,D&G ,Louis Vuitton ,Dolce & Gabbana

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Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Men's Fashion Trends - Fur Collar Coat

Dolce & Gabbana ,Alexander Mcqueen ,Salvatore Ferragamo ,Burberry Prorsum ,Hermes ,all had this piece!

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