The insatiable quest for new and exciting fashion trends continues. Menswear is no exception. While you are indulging in chilled beers and sandy beaches, department stores and designers are busy getting their latest fall 2012 collections ready. When it comes to men’s fashion, there may be less room to experiment; however, designers have come up with fresh interpretations that will keep you looking fashion-forward and on trend. Let’s check out some of the key looks that will be hot and smoking in fall 2012.
Croc Pants
When Italo Zucchelli unveiled his new collection for Calvin Klein, the fashion world went into a frenzy. His novel treatments and interpretations of Calvin’s understated elegant style were fresh, bold, and creative. Among the myriad menswear styles that were showcased by Zucchelli, one that stood out was the indulgence of alligators. The designer kicked off the show with a tailored sweatshirt with alligator sleeves and culminated it with slim alligator trousers and a matching blazer.
Size Matters
When it comes to fall 2012 menswear, size matters. While oversized and roomy coats and parkas were a fall staple, designers have taken the concept and given it a new dimension. The extra roomy and baggy outerwears are over-the-top and make even the tallest of dudes feel like midgets. Zucchelli kept his out-of-proportion winter outerwear elegant with his camel color choice, while Dior Homme experimented with printed doves. No matter how the individuals conceptualized the styles, one thing that stood out was the size.
Head-to-Toe Whites
Popular in the women’s fashion scene, the monochromatic white dressing had traces in men’s fashion scene. The fall 2012 runway shows saw several new innovations with the all-white trend. Although pristine, the designers worked with the masculine silhouette to create styles that were powerful and sexy. Designer Phillip Lim worked the trend and styled white tailored pants with a white turtleneck and a matching white overcoat; however, the leather accents provided the much-needed manly respite.
We may have relegated velvet to holidays, but it will be one of the most popular fabric choices for men in the coming months. Fall 2012 menswear saw a velvet overload. Designers like Alexander McQueen played with the fabric to create structured jackets, Burberry gave it a head-to-toe look by styling two complementary colors together. So no matter what your style statement is, you can look forward to incorporating the trend to your fall wardrobe.
Suits
The ubiquitous choice when it comes to formals is a suit. The fall 2012 fashion scene found a predominance of tailored, slim, and fitted suits. One collection that stood out for me was the Yves Saint Laurent interpretation of the classic suit. Stefano Pilati’s show for the French label highlighted styles that oozed power with immaculately tailored double-breasted suits accentuated with leather lapels.
Sources:
NyMag: Fall 2012 Menswear Trend
Style.com: Fall 2012 Menswear
Esquire:Fashion Week: Best Looks, Fall/Winter 2012
