Must Have Mens Clothing For 2010

By Author: Barton Loi
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With designers looking to travel and the high seas this summer season, the nautical trend is everywhere. You cannot have missed this look on the high street, or on the catwalks, and if you want to incorporate this fresh summer look, then stripes are key. Go for navy, white, or red, all classic and versatile colour options.

Alongside the nautical and travel trends, this summer sees the return of the prep. Think American Ivy League college look and you get the idea. Your key pieces are, of course, the chino, as well as baseball jackets, casual summer knits in pastel shades, polo shirts and sports jackets and blazers. Mix and match for a smart casual summer feel.

The vintage travel trend is the look of the summer. Looking to the travel fashions of the 1920s to 1940s, think natural tones in khaki, beige and tan. Chinos are key, and look great rolled up with a pair of leather sandals.

All of the key clothing trends have been incorporated into the key footwear trends for this summer. The nautical and travel themes are both reflected in the return of the deck shoe. These are available in a wide range if colour ...
... finishes this season, and we like the woven leather styles. Look out for the tennis shoe too.

We have had years of gladiator sandals and pumps, endless takes on the flip flop, but now it is time for the espadrille to retake its rightful place as THE summer shoe. You will find them in all of the high street stores right now and in an amazing array for canvas colours and print finishes.

Summer is here so it is time to bare those legs. 2010 sees the return of the short short, or for those who prefer to cover up a little more, the tailored short. Tailored shorts that are worn skinny are a key trend, especially with turn ups at the knee and pressed creases down the front of the legs.

Shirts for the season need to be clean and crisp for the all American and vintage travel theme look. Otherwise, tartan and check prints are key. Tying into the 90s grunge aesthetic as well as the 80s ska look, wear open and extra loose over a tshirt or tuck in and button right the way up to the neck to stay on trend.

Cover up for summer with the perfect hat. With the vintage travel theme in mind, opt for one of the classics, the panama or the fedora. Keep the colour light and the fabric natural. Alternatively the peaked newsboy hat is back, and the 80s ska aesthetic means the return of the pork pie too. This guide to the key trends for men this summer was brought to you by the fashion savvy Barton Loi, who recommends checking out the New Look site for the latest mens clothing trends on the high street.