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Trends from Men’s Fashion Week SS 2011: Paris and Milan

This weekend marked the end of the Men’s SS Fashion Weeks as the last catwalks in Paris were taken down on Sunday. The shows in both Milan and Paris were wildly unique and enthralling.  Here are 5 trends we noticed.

1. HINTS OF COLOR

Moschino, Prada, Giorgio Armani

Moschino, Prada, Giorgio Armani

Classic silhouettes accented with vibrant colors were a popular choice on the runways this year. For Giorgio Armani, chartreuse was the shade of choice to add that extra pop.

2. DOUBLE BREASTED

Hermes, Junya Watanabe, Versace

Hermes, Junya Watanabe, Versace

Double-breasted blazers and jackets reigned supreme. Nearly every designer offered their personal take on the style, though a common thread throughout was trim and slim cuts, offering clean and tailored silhouettes.

3. CROPPED

Frankie Morello, Trussardi 1911, Calvin Klein

Frankie Morello, Trussardi 1911, Calvin Klein

Whether it was flood length trousers or cropped top shirts, sartorial shortness was in.

4. LINEN

Corneliani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Dolce & Gabbana

Corneliani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Dolce & Gabbana

Combining both function and fashion, designers chose lightweight linens to help consumers beat the heat and stay cool.

5. PATTERN ON PATTERN

Etro, Thom Browne, Issey Miyake

Etro, Thom Browne, Issey Miyake

Stripes on plaids, florals and checks; Both Milan and Paris saw patterns being mixed and matched this year. Particularly nice is Etro’s mixing patterns of minimal color to achieve a unique, yet elegant look.

All images from GQ and NYMag

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