Menswear Catwalk Trends S/S 08

[gius]

haha, completely agree berlinrocks
I found a thread I posted a while ago.. It is on S/S 08 trend forecast
http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f49/trend-forecast-spring-summer-08-a-55064.html
It would be interesting to compare, although the descriptions are very vague and abstract... airy-fairy but I like airy-fairy explanations
I think the first trend description makes sense. It totally suits the Marni collection


Equatorial: Discover a new World of pared-down expression that promotes a neo-primitive Puritanism.

 

[Monkiwrensh]

I really like the bright coloured socks and rolled up trousers however I think this will become quite tired very soon - around Brick Lane and Hoxton in London everyone is doing this.
I love the Dior shirts this season, infact I love Dior as a whole this season - not many people agree with me but I prefer their new collection to most of the Slimane stuff.

I am a bit appauled that pink has emerged again. In the pictures posted of the pink pieces I really like the Comme de Garcons jacket - I just wish it wan't pink!! Pink no matter what will always remind me of footballers and Lyle & Scott. Hideous.

 

[gius]

^footballers??

 

[Monkiwrensh]

^In Britain pink has been a 'lad' colour to wear over the past couple of years, its the sort of colour footballers are seen in. Like bright pink v-neck jumpers or t-shirts. In other words it has become quite chav. I've wrote an article about it on my blog which explains it a bit further. (hope thats not classed as shameless spamming. sorry if it is!!)

 

[saann]

^I know exactly what you mean =D

 

[ilaughead]

^I think yeah they are referring to David Hockney...
and I think they are only doing this to make their reviews seem more intelligent...

Well, last season, any primary blue was labeled 'Klein blue', so I wouldn't put
it past the press!

 

[Ianastar]

I didnt see much in this thread that I actually cared for. I kind of like the cropped pants.

 

[Rockpornstar]

i think Junya is not so good

 

[kahlilg]

Hammer pants are one of, if not the worst, trends this season. Thanks paul and joe.

 

[GAS'D]

I think men.style editors are reading our comments about menswear... or we're all fashion journalists en herbe...
anyway here is their top10

Hammer Pants
For some designers, the look's just too legit to quit

Dior Homme

Neon Designs
Just a glimpse of intense color

Alessandro Dell'Acqua

Sheer Modesty
The classy way to do see-through

Jil Sander Hockney Effect
For spring 2008, no artist made a bigger splash

Paul Smith

All zipped up
The biker jacket goes upscale

Salvatore Ferragamo

The shawl thing
A classic formalwear flourish does daytime duty

Dries Van Noten

Flood alert
Runways were awash in a sea of cropped pants

Junya Watanabe

Synth Rock
From nylon to neoprene, non-natural fabrics were everywhere

Burberry

Light and Layered
The colors: muted. The fabrics: weightless. The result: effortless

J.Lindberg

Pajama Game
A perfect look for the latter-day Hef

Veronique Branquinho

men.style.com

you have any clue who made that shall scarf thing

really like it

and the Lime green shooes WOW in love wit that look

 

[vy88]

the pink trend???...ehh...seen it already...and what is up with the flip-flops?!?
what I do like is the shawl, neon color, and biker jacket look.

 

[stylites]

I'm somewhat fond of this Paul Smith cream mao suit. And certainly the shawl - is it meant for sopping up sweat? Winter goes right into summer here in Beijing.

 

[Feen]

Hmmm...... I really do loveeee the shawl collars coming back, just one of my favorite things of all time is the shawl collar blazer, and I'm sure that I'm going to spend most of my money on them this season since I haven't been able to find a good one in a long while. =P I also love the neon accent idea, I love it when things just pop like that. On the other hand, I really really hate the one shoulder silhouettes, the pink suits, hammer pants and some of the aquatic stuff (esp. McQueen, normally I love his stuff, but this season threw me off a little bit, maybe it was the models, who knows). The one-shoulders and hammer pants I hate the most though, some of the ugliest trends I've ever seen in menswear imho

 

[Thefrenchy]

Is the Dries shawl avaible somewhere online ?

 

[Ianastar]

Im getting over winter and am anticpating spring already.

Im getting used to the neon bits and think it might look good. Ive always loved the cropped/rolled up pant look.

 

[unplugged66]

I like that there is a lot of grey for Spring 08. Though I'm not too fond on the bright colors. I like the idea of the crop pant, but I know I won't be able to pull it off without looking like a douchebag. I'm already looking out for pieces for Spring.

 

[James1057]

loving the grey with the neon glimpses!

 

[Street_a_Licious]

lol, i been wearing shawls and scarves for years now already. though, i'll never do Hammer pants..... again......

 

[unplugged66]

^^ Haha "again". I think those Dior Hammer pants are disgusting.

 

[stasera]

I'm very okay with this.

It will take a certain kind of man. And I mean that in every sense applicable.

um...

No. Unless you want to look like a dad who's trying too hard.