Etro's Mens Fashion Collection

Etro's Late Summer Mens Fashion Collection

We at Bows-n-Ties.com have taken another look at Etro's latest mens collection. By looking at this designer's as well as other leading designers' choices on colors, fabrics and cuts, certain trends are noticeable. Even though neck ties only make up a small portion of a designer's portfolio, there is a lot to learn on what colors and which patterns will be most fashionable for the late summer/early fall 2010 season.

If the fashion industry were to name one brand that was most appropriate for spring and summer, Etro would be one of the strongest contenders. Kean Etro continues the family brand’s tradition of bold patterns and bright colors, making his designs some of the best ones for a laid-back, fun-filled summer. Though you might not be able to get his clothes, you can still get the other elements that make his styles so fashionably summery.

Coordination Season
Season after season, you can always expect Etro’s prints and colors to be anything but quiet. Everything from their neckties to their pants is always decked out in something loud and bright. This season, that kind of aesthetic is your challenge to hone your color coordination skills and really upgrade your style.

Etro has never been afraid to pair prints with other prints, and his summer collection is worth looking at, even just to see how this trick should be done. He takes the principle of matching printed neckties with printed shirts and then extends it to all his other garments.

When wearing a print over a print, make sure that the magnitudes of each print is very distinct from the other. That is, if one print is big and bold like paisley, pair it one that’s more restrained and subtle like a pastel stripe. If one of your prints is dense and packed, wear it with a different print that’s looser, with more white space in the pattern.

The label takes things to the next level by coordinating the colors as well as the prints. It frequently matches the color of one major garment with another, such as a blazer and the chinos that go with it. It’s not a crucial element for the season, but you can’t deny that it’s a very quirky style that’s worth imitating yourself.

Roll ‘Em Up!
Traditional wisdom in men’s fashion limits, to some extent, the formal clothes that you can wear during summer. After all, when the days become hot, it becomes less practical to keep fiddling with sleeves, collars and ties. Etro, however, shows that a balance can be struck between all of these considerations.

Etro was able to roll out everything from a full formal shirt (in traditionally bright colors, natch) to a summer weight trench coat, yet managed to make all of it look appropriate for the summer heat. Rolling up the sleeves on all of these dressier pieces helped create a more warm weather vibe to all of these garments. By showing more skin, it captures that laid back summer vibe yet creates a dressier, more mature appearance.

Doing the same with your wardrobe shouldn’t be too difficult, as long as you use pieces that are unlined and summer weight. These thinner garments are less fussy to roll up since they’re lighter and thinner. No special tricks are required; just undo the fastening at the end of the sleeves and push them up to your forearm or elbow as preferred.

Summer Quirks
Etro’s man for the season is a sharp gentleman, no matter the weather. Despite that, the clothes have an undeniable quirkiness to them because of all the prints and color. The two elements of sharp gentleman and unpredictable color scheme can come together to create a uniquely fun outfit.

You most probably already own a personal collection of neckties and pocket squares, and maybe even a bow tie somewhere. Most of these, however, are likely to be plain, simple pieces, ideally worn at the office. This is the season to invest in bolder, quirkier pieces that feature more prints and colors. You get to dress up your outfit while making it more memorable at the same time.

The easiest ones to buy and wear would be either a bold (read: neon shade) necktie or a wallpaper print bow tie. They sound like sartorially challenging pieces, but they still go by the same rules of matching and coordination as the rest of your necktie collection. As long as you put some restraint to the rest of your outfit, your quirky look should do fine.

Other Suggested Readings:
Mens Summer Fashion
Mens Fall Fashion
Summer Fashion by Bottega Veneta

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