As Spring/Summer 2011 approaches a sense of optimism follows. Enlightening and uplifting patterns, prints and hues are expected for next year with a more organic and natural feel, which softens masculine tailoring. Strong influences from India and the Middle East are brought in with an energetic surge creating a bridge between the luxurious and the playful. Continuing the current themes of escapism and tribal and safari influences and travelling east for a richer, brighter 2011.
Autumn/Winter 2010/11 struggles through the economic downturn with bluey sea greys and dusty greens so spring summer gives an uplifting turn around with an exotic and experimental palette. Hues with cultural attitude are brought in from punchy corals to midnight blues, artificial meets organic for a fusion of the striking palette. Skins tones of beiges and browns remain to be strong masculine base hues and tones, brought alive by the opposite end of the spectrum.
A casual approach will be taken for spring summer 2011, with relaxed tailoring much like that of s/s’10’s Richard Chai and White Line. A soft, elegant silhouette will be formed with the use of lighter fabrics of knits and rustic cottons allow multi layering for ample movement and comfort. Dreaming of the Indonesian beaches, details of washed out wood for buttons and haversack buckles are the finer points of this trend. Back to basics and back to nature will be a theme for the detailing and components of the trend. These details follow onto the accessory range too, with the oversized man bag continuing to be a major feature for men’s wardrobes.
Key influences for this trend thus far has been Etro with an extrovert and bold colour palette and collections bustling with patterns and prints. Matthew Williamson too explores the vibrancy of a menswear collection taking influences from women’s ethnic prints and patterns.
An eclectic mixture of sizzling graphical patterns will compliment the refined discretion of the silhouette creating an energized yet sophisticated look for the 2011 man. Strong graphical prints that have been seen in 2010 from designers such as Poltock and Walsh, Versace and Gucci will be given some rich, cultural heritage to give a more authentic and opulent feel with a surge of energy.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011) will reinforce the urge for destination and exploration whilst eastern styles of Slumdog Millionaire(2008) will be reminiscent and influential.
Practicality is an essential aspect of this trend. Following on from strong military trends which have been a prominent 2010 look, detailing in pockets and linings will be provided to suit the modern day man. Traveler with an urbanite contemporary lifestyle is the tone of the look.
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