Similar to women’s dresses, the style of men’s shirts changes
considerably with each passing season. And if you aren’t up to date with the
latest styles, you run the risk of being found guilty of a whole range of fashion
‘faux pas.’
Graphic print
Graphic print is a big buzzword is this season’s men’s shirt fashion –
pioneered by Givenchy at the Paris Fashion Week. Beautiful graphic print
patterns, such as birds and trees on floral backgrounds, in refreshing shades
of green, white, pink and purple, are the shirts to be seen in this summer.
Animal print
Despite being traditionally associated with women’s dresses and
stilettos, animal print is playing a central role in this season’s shirt
fashion. Using anything from zebra and tiger, to leopard and cheetah, designers
are making full use of animal prints on the catwalks this year. And it’s not
just shirts that have had an animal print makeover this season. Tiger print
men’s shoes and boots have also been making their way down the runway.
Paisley
It’s never too long before the paisley shirt makes its way back into
the limelight, and summer 2012 is no exception. Paisley is a signature pattern
for many of the high-fashion brands, including G Star. A G Star shirt can
range from plain and striped designs, to bolder prints and paisleys.
Ikat
iKat print (short for Interactive Kiosk Attack Tool) is another
buzzword in this season’s shirt fashions. For those who have never heard of the
style, iKat refers to a process of dyeing in which dye-resistant bindings are
used before the construction of the cloth and the dyeing process, creating
multi-coloured hues and elaborate patterns.
And with this year’s emphasis on eye-catching, striking,
multi-patterned styles, the iKat style is certainly making its mark on both the
catwalk and the high street. iKat patterns are being found on men’s trousers
and even boots this summer, meaning you can be as fashion forward as you like.
Shirt choice
With many new types of shirt hitting the shops, finding the perfect
one for you could require a great deal of thought. Whether you choose to
embrace the current trends or stick with plainer shirts will depend on your
personal preference, but you should always invest in a shirt which is made from
high quality materials, and has a good level of fit to ensure you look your
best.
