The Only Trends You Need To Know This Summer

It's that time of the year again, temperatures are soaring and the sun seems to love the attention. It's time to put away those cozy over-sized sweaters and slather on sunscreen...a LOT of sunscreen.

Summer is here, bringing along with it watermelon popsicles, cold showers, backyard barbecues and weekend brunches. The days of leather jackets, sweater vests and tweed suits are over. Deep dive into pure cottons, linens and as many pools as you can.

If  you were to raid an average man's wardrobe you are bound to find the usual:

A couple dark washed denims, some comfy t-shirts, a few button downs, and of course that one suit you bought of the rack for an event you went to 4 years ago and now sits in your closet refusing to budge. Honey, it's time to shop.

These Spring/Summer trends and some practical tips from our stylists are going to make you get through this Summer in style.

THE TAILORED TREND-

Tailleur Oblique Jacket and Wide Leg Pants by Dior

Tailoring is back in a big way, then again tailored suits can never go out of style. Summer can seem a bit more challenging to be wearing a suit to work, events or brunch. Fret not, we are here to help.

Opt for single-breasted, peak or notch lapel designs in either summer fabrics like cotton and Linen, or in all-seasons worsted wool, which provides warmth in the winter and is light and airy in summer.

Experiment with the design a little, yet keep in mind to tailor it to be a notch roomy enough to allow you to move freely and promote air circulation when temperatures rise. 

SHORTS AND HOW TO WEAR THEM RIGHT

Shorts are a Summer essential, but what kind do you need to go for?

A length that grazes the thigh is best, it offers the illusion of shortness without showing too much flesh.

There is an array of options to choose from, tailored, chino, denim, sports.

Shorts don't always have to be paired with tee-shirts. Step outside your comfort zone and try something new, even something as simple as good fitted denim jacket over your tee can make a world of difference. 

HIKING SANDALS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK

It's all over the runway and it's perfect for summer! The most desirable came in the form of souped up tech walking sandals. 

Airy, check

Comfy, check

Beach friendly, check check and check.

GO WHITE OR GO SAGE- Summer Colours

One of the most prominent colours seen on the runway this season was white and sage, both wonderfully pleasing to the eyes and is incredibly easy to pair with just about anything.

The Spring and Summer months are the best in which to experiment with colour, and this season is all about white , sage along with millennial pink, yellow, burnt orange and cobalt blue . Play around with subtle contrasts this season, and experiment different styles.

SUMMER VIBES

Remember to be comfortable in what you wear. Heat and synthetic do not go well together, stay as far away as possible from the likes of nylon and polyester. Make friends with natural fabrics that are kind to your body and lets it breathe.

Opt for Muslin, Cottons and Linens.

At 108 Bespoke we have beautifully luxurious shirting fabrics from brands like Soktas and Albini that will change the way you feel about shirts. 

Ask our stylists to show you the swatches of the same the next time you visit our store(you can thank me later).

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