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Men’s Spring 2013 Fashion – Highlights From The Runways

Men's Spring 2013 wrap-up straight from the runways... Just as its beginning to seem like there is a fashion show or presentation of some sort every working day of the year now comes a surprisingly enviable line-up of on-the-mark collections from some of our favorite, go-to labels. From refreshing takes on color-blocking at Prada to on-trend cocoon shapes at Balenciaga, Valentino, Lanvin and more, to the sleeveless sportcoat, the jacket of the season -there was plenty to take note of for Spring 2013. >>MORE: Runway Coverage Prada- Prada Spring 2013 Like many of our favorite men's collections of the season, Prada too worked a palette cleansing, minimal ethos into a range devoted to color-blocking in various 60's inspired silhouettes. What was

Maison Martin Margiela's latest outing for men see's the label's creative team playing with both the classic and the experimental for a slick, subtle winner One of our favorite looks from MMM for Spring 2012 (above), boasts a meticulously crafted coat composed of soda tab pulls paired with an ultra-clean white suit and espadrilles to evoke a casual elegance -and we love it. >>MORE: Maison Martin Margiela And while the collection fell short on the revolutionary, it did make for an easy one to take in. After all, just look at how easy-cool the well-cast troop of all black models looked in the goods. Martin Margiela Spring 2013 >>EXTRA: Summer Whites need Expert Care Advice! A crisp white suit needs little

One of our favorite collections for Resort 2013 comes See by Chloe. Drapey, laid back but highly stylized garments have the simple, easy, and wearable elan that the brand is known. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS AND CHLOE See by Chloé Resort 2013 Collection Photo gallery- complete collection: [nggallery id114] In their words... The summer 2013 See By girl travels the world in search of inspiration and the unexpected. This season, she will be stopping off at the great Californian deserts. Her trim, sunny look blends materials and colours with virtuosity. As comfortable with the great Chloe classics as with the new See By “it” garments (ultra-supple knits, high-waisted trousers, boyish jacket), this everyday heroine also loves to experience the movement and

Azzaro Spring/Summer 2013 Resort Collection

The heady aspect of the Azzaro resort 2013 collection comes from the silhouettes, in which skin and transparency flirt with feminine and sensual shapes. A dress with a veiled "heart" opens around a diamanté ring reminiscent of Loris Azzaro's famous dresses. Likewise, the asymmetric little black dresses edged with the black fishnet previously worked by the designer. White leather appears as a tuxedo coat, jumpsuit and a dress with a deep V-neck. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Dresses are long, languorous embroidered sheaths or full-skirted shiny versions in jersey or lamé. A long voile coat plays fluid against the sparkle of stretch sequins. Veiled backs and diamanté studs are reminders of the new house codes. In a quirky homage to this strong

Mugler Resort 2013 Back to the future with Mugler Resort 2013 from creative director Nicola Formechetti and designer Sébastien Peigné. >> MORE: Mugler Solid architectural crispness to reinvigorate the label originally designed by Thierry Mugler with a heady injection of futurism via the far east. Mugler Resort 2013 complete collection photo gallery:[nggallery id113] Photos: Mugler/Frederik Heyman

Giorgio Armani Menswear Spring / Summer 2013

[nggallery id111] Giorgio Armani Men’s Collection - Spring/Summer 2013 - SPORTSMANSHIP In their words... A different design concept transforms ordinary sportswear, imbuing it with a new elegance that goes beyond traditional ideas about clothing by standardizing fabrics, finishes and function. Elegance reflects sportsmanship as an attitude; something that is appropriate throughout the entire day, from morning until evening. MORE: Giorgio Armani and Armani Brand The three-dimensional fabric of the Armani jacket acquires a sporty and fresh edge, and the micro-printed patterns give it body and create textures. The transformation in finish gives us a fabric with a knit-like texture that is light and falls effortlessly. Minute amber-hued hardware that is utilized everywhere, from buttons to zippers, lends an exclusive and precious feel. The season’s silhouette is a natural, slightly elongated one,

Trussardi Menswear Spring / Summer 2013 TRUSSARDI Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2013 Milan Men's Fashion Week >> MORE: Trussardi Trussardi Menswear Photo Gallery- complete collection: [nggallery id112] In their words... TRUSSARDI MEN’S COLLECTION SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Nicola Trussardi’s young son welcomes to his family home dear friends from around the world to spend relaxing moments at the beach. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS With the Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Umit Benan Sahin describes the summer vacations of young urban men who share the same aesthetic and cultural sensibility: a varied crew with a strong identity. The setting is the sea and the romantic Tyrrhenian coast full of little everyday rituals, consolidated family customs, and Italian

John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show JOHN VARVATOS Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2013 Milan Fashion Week – Menswear "I am constantly inspired by everything that I see around me." says John Varvatos. " I think the idea of elegance is relevant again for an audience that, so far, has not experienced the taste of it. Youthful elegance, therefore, is my feeling for this season, meaning with youth an attitude, not a matter of age. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS I mixed a sense of dress-up with touches of my very own perfect imperfection and I added a dash of the military. The play of juxtapositions gives a nonchalant twist, yet everything looks proper on the surface. This

Emporio Armani Menswear Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2013 Milan Men's Fashion Week >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words... EMPORIO ARMANI MENSWEAR - SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION IMPECCABLE A new concept in impeccable elegance that is the embodiment of freshness and decorum, with a hint of aristocracy. The collection is composed of all those pieces that should be in the wardrobe of a young man who values contemporary style and refined details. Trench coats, caban jackets and jackets in classic fabrics - Prince of Wales, herringbone and micro check prints are treated and crafted using technical procedures that give them a new texture. The insides of the jackets are taped and thermo-sealed for a perfect contemporary silhouette.

The Summer Suit... still relaxed yet sleek from Balenciaga Resort 2013... Just in time for the first scorching hot days of summer here in NYC comes the perfect refresher course on attainable chic from the Resort 2013 collections. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Day three of our look at extracting the trends from next season for now has our attention on Balenciaga's directional outing. Full of ultra-smart, forever chic options with a real-world appeal, Nicolas Ghesquiere worked the working-girl ease of his stellar Fall 2012 collection into an airy and distinctively re-appropriated series of desirable looks. >>MORE: Business Chic Amidst the selection of references were a mix of smart separates like this natty suit in a rich paper bag brown hue. While

Resort 2013 Highlights that you can wear now! Take note ladies, no need to wait until December to get your hands for top inspiring trends to hits stores... First up, cropped printed pants. >>More: On Mastering Printed Pants The 2013 Resort collections may not be hitting shops until months from now, but we take that as even more reason to take a cue and get ahead of the game by paying attention on how to wear the latest future looks now, especially come the transitional weather many of us are currently facing. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Our first look at key notes that caught our attention at the Resort shows that everyone can instantly adapt into their summer repertoire were a smart

While the Resort 2013 presentations can't hardly be over, we can't help but take a moment and share highlights from the season so far... And with men's fashion weeks popping up just as couture is set to start early July, there are still Resort shows being intimately, however sporadically shown, that cannot be missed. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Take note as many of the season's collections continue to deliver completely wearable, functional clothes to covet, and what's even more to take note of is what we've got in store for you this week. Straight from the top collections we've highlighted here will be a four-day look at how to incorporate key ideas into your own look this summer. After all,

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Men’s Spring 2013 Fashion – Highlights From The Runways

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2013 Menswear – Full Collection

See by Chloé Resort 2013 Collection

Azzaro Resort 2013 Collection

Mugler Resort 2013 Collection Photos

Giorgio Armani Menswear Spring / Summer 2013

Trussardi Menswear Spring / Summer 2013

John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2013

Emporio Armani Menswear Fashion Show Photos- Spring / Summer 2013

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