Classic men’s formalwear has been trickling back into fashion for a while with a modern-day twist. For Spring 2010, one of the fun twists is to wear a jacket, shirt and tie with preppy shorts, like a demi-formalwear.
While most examples of this look were serious and preppy in nature, there were some houses like LV and D’Squared that took it to a fun extreme.
Check out designs from D’Squared, Emporio Armani, Issey Miyake, Jil Sander, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior Homme, Etro, and Gianfranco Ferre in the gallery above.
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S/S '10 Menswear Pairs Blazers With Shorts on the Runways
Trend Themes
1. Modern Formalwear - The trend of wearing formal jackets with shorts creates a modern twist on classic men's formalwear.
2. Demi-formalwear - The combination of jackets, shirts, and ties with preppy shorts introduces a new style of demi-formal attire.
3. Playful Fashion - Designers like LV and D'Squared push the boundaries of formalwear, bringing a fun and playful element to the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands and designers can leverage the trend of pairing blazers with shorts to create innovative and stylish menswear collections.
2. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the demand for modern formalwear and demi-formal attire by offering curated collections that combine jackets, shirts, and ties with preppy shorts.
3. Luxury Goods - Luxury brands can explore the playful fashion trend by incorporating unconventional designs and pushing the boundaries of formalwear in their collections.