The biggest Spring/Summer 2019 trends for men
Whisper it, but summer is here. IT'S HERE. It's a fact which means only one thing (one thing in addition to the point that you must wear factor 50 on your face everyday, morning 'till night, from now until December) - your wardrobe is due a much needed warm weather-ready refresh with the latest summer trends. That's right, friends. It's time to ditch your coats, shelve your sweaters and squirrel away your heavy knitted trousers in favour of breezy shorts, boxy bowling shirts and those all too oft-ignored espadrilles. Though we bet you can't wait to get those pale pins out in the sun, we also understand that being a nation of Northerly aspect we tend to take issue when it comes to dressing for anything other than an impending apocalypse. So here, to help you make the correct summer wardrobe choices this warm weather season, is our ultimate guide to all of the biggest spring summer trends for this, the year 2019. Happy shopping...
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L to R: Louis Vuitton, Paul Smith, Giorgio Armani, Maison Margiela, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Comme des Garcons, Ralph Lauren.1/66Tailoring was back – and back in a big way – in London, Milan and Paris. Sure, there were plenty of beautiful suits at the usual suspects (Canali, Corneliani, Ermenegildo Zegna), but even the more outré brands dabbled in tailoring. The entire Comme des Garçons show was an avant garde musing on the suit, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy showed several tailored two-pieces and even the king of streetwear, Virgil Abloh, threw in a suit or two into his inaugural collection for Louis Vuitton. The most elegant of all the collections, however, was Kim Jones’ couture-inspired outing for Dior. You’ll never look at a double-breasted blazer (more on that later) in the same way again.
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3/66Jacket: £2200 & Pants: £740. via dior.com
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L to R: Dior, Dries van Noten, Hermes, Jacquemus, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Lanvin.6/66GQ Fashion Director Luke Day has long been a proponent of ultra-short shorts, and for Spring/Summer 2019 his time has come. Tiny bum-skimmers were all over the runways this season, with the best found in neoprene at Prada, tie-dye leather at Louis Vuitton and swirly-whirly retro print at Dries Van Noten. Invest in some now, stop skipping leg day and you’ll be ready to go by spring.
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L to R: Ermenegildo Zegna, Hermes, Roberto Cavalli, Acne, Dior, Dries van Noten, Etro.13/66Now you’ve got your suit sorted, you need to figure out how to wear it. Luckily, your friendly local style shrink is here to help. For Spring/Summer 2019, you should be wearing your suit with absolutely nothing underneath. That’s right: nothing. The trend was everywhere at the shows, from the baby-blue two-piece worn with naught but a bare chest at Ermenegildo Zegna to the ultra-chic stone-hued suit shown sans shirt at Hermès. If you’re going to try the trend yourself, be sure to invest in some super-strong, mark-free deodorant first...
14/66Jacket, £515. Trousers, £225. Both at paulsmith.com
15/66Jacket, £1,850. Trousers, £550. Both at versace.com
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L to R: D2Squared, Ermenegildo Zegna, Boglioli, Corneliani, Canali, Oliver Spencer.18/66If there's one colour calling for the Spring/Summer 2019 season, it's sage. From cargo trousers at DSquared2 to oversized polo shirts at Ermenegildo Zegna to overcoats at Corneliani (summer showers are still a thing), this earthy hue proved the perfect injection to a smart wardrobe. It's the colour of wisdom, after all, so what's not to love?
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L to R: Astrid Andersen, Dries van Noten, Cerruti, MSGM, Hermes, Fendi.24/66There wasn’t a show that didn’t feature a pair of sandals in one iteration or another. The most desirable came in the form of souped-up tech walking sandals. From the heavy-duty hikers at MSGM to the nylon-webbing strap styles at Fendi.
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L to R: Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Ermenegildo Zegna, Dolce & Gabbana.32/66Yup. Not a manbag, not a murse, not event a pochet... Spring/Summer 2019 is the season of the handbag. At Dior, Kim Jones reinterpreted the classic saddle bag, originally designed by John Galliano, into a series of shoulder bags and cross-body styles. At Zegna, little tassel bags where held in many of the models’ hands. It was at Prada and Valentino, however, that the look was most literal, with actual handbags sent sashaying down the runway. After all, men have stuff too.
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L to R: Giorgio Armani, Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Versace, Wooyoungmi, Dunhill.39/66Double-breasted is the suiting shape of the season. We’re not talking tightly tailored, body-con DBS – the kind that was big news in 2015 – rather big, baggy, super-fluid double-breasted suits with plenty of room for the turkey belly you accumulated at Christmas. The best thing about these double-breasted suits? They’re best worn open. For the best, look no further than Korean brand Wooyoungmi.
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L to R: Ami, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Pal Zileri, Wooyoungmi, Marni.46/66Billowing Bengal-stripe shirts worn in a casual way have been doing the rounds for a while now, but for Spring/Summer 2019, it’s all about weird and wonderful shirts with a high-fashion edge. The season’s best could be found at Alexander McQueen, where sleeves were long and cuffs were left flapping (in a chic way) under the arms of suits. Also worthy of note were the funnel-neck tunic shirts at Lanvin, the oversized cowboy check shirts at Ami and the billowing new romantic styles at Pal Zileri.
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L to R: Etro, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Margiela, Wooyoungmi, Etro, Cerruti.53/66Suits weren’t just cut in traditional ways at the menswear shows, no, no. Some of the most exciting tailored garments had a more casual aesthetic, with a wrap-around, kimono-style vibe. At Etro, the look was literal, with some kimono-style suits coming finished with obis, while at Cerruti, Dolce & Gabbana and Maison Margiela, shawl-collared tailored pieces were fastened with belts rather than buttons. The look was louche in the extreme – and we liked it.
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L to R: Craig Green, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Prada, Valentino.57/66Bright, bold, clashing patterns injected some welcome vibrancy to the menswear shows this season, with Versace leading the charge. Donatella contrasted a new newspaper print with her classic baroque patterns to dazzling effect. At Dolce & Gabbana, the designers showed tracksuits and cagoules covered in clashing iconographic images, which had a bright Eighties vibe. At Valentino, big, brash logos were contrasted with a neon-infused interpretation of a classic camouflage print.
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[h2]And now for the SS'19 micro trends you should know about...[/h2]
64/66An altogether more difficult proposition than AW'19's tiger print trend - though far more summer appropriate - python skin shirts, shorts and co-ords slithered in as one of the surprising micro-trends at the SS'19 shows.
The entry level piece: Python hiking boots by 1017 Alyx 9SM, £685, matchesfashion.com
65/66Flat-form boots, Derbies and Oxfords have been doing the rounds for a fair few seasons now (just head to Prada's online store for proof) but for SS'19 a surprising pop-up trend was for flat-form loafers. Best worn with cropped, wide-leg trousers.
The entry level item: brown suede loafers with crepe soles by GH Bass & Co, £120, ghbass-eu.com
66/66The camp collar shirt is nothing new, but fdor SS'19 it's found its way back into the top of the pops. The best camp collar styles on the runway could be found at Fendi and Prada, but for an easy (not to mention supremely summer-y) route into the trend look no further than Milanese brand Missoni.
The entry level item: Bowling shirt by Missoni, £135, flannels.com
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