Men’s Autumn and Winter Fashion Trends 2011
Our cold and depressing winters need not mean dull and lifeless fashion. The Autumn/Winter season is a great time to update your wardrobe with clothes that will keep you warm but also make you look and feel great. So what has been featured on the catwalks this season?
One of the key trends which has dominated shows in Paris, New York and London this season is texture. We saw a variety of textures being combined, from tweed blazers with suede patches to chunky jumpers and cardigans. The biggest come-back on the catwalks, particularly evident in the Milan Fashion Week, has in fact been the much loved velvet. A seasonal collection by Giorgio Armani presented velvet blazers and coats which can be worn for a smart or more casual look. Burgundy and navy velvet trousers are great alternatives to the normal wool mix or cotton fabrics and will definitely make you stand out from the crowd. Other fabrics which were featured in many shows this season were the classic tweed and the stylish faux fur.
Another main feature of catwalks this season is the men's military jacket, or better said, military-inspired jacket. These feature the obvious military details such as the front pockets and snap buttons over the zip and are normally available in shades of dark green, grey or navy. The jackets have also been popular amongst the male celebrity world, with Kanye West and Chris Martin sporting their very own military jackets.
Shearling is also a must-buy trend for men this season. It's popularity has grown rapidly over the past two years and was a key feature of the Copenhagen fashion week. Shearling-lined jackets appear to be equally popular amongst men and women this season, although they do come at a price. That said, both Jack & Jones and Zara are offering shearling-lined jackets for the lower budgets. The jackets are ideal for the winter thanks to the sheer warmth they provide and their soft touch also makes them extremely comfortable to wear.
In terms of colours, the classic grey is one of the major trends for autumn/winter 2011. The colour is loved by many designers as it can be worn with black or white as well as in combination with bolder colours. Neutral tones worn with splashes of bolder hues have also been featured in many collections.
So when kitting out your winter wardrobe, have a look on the high street for any military or shearling style mens winter jackets and look our for this season's hottest velvet blazers and trousers.
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