Spring 2011 Mens Fashion Shows: A Few Favorites

So heres a quick run down on a few favorites from the Mens Spring 2011 shows...Trussardi 1911.Talk about a home-run hitter, Trussardis collection is the most comprehensive Ive viewed thus far. They mix the best trends with forwarding-thinking luxury fashion, while mixing in retro American style the whole way.The collection has something for every type of guy: the traditionalist, the prep, the rocker, the whatever category you put may find yourself in, theres atleast a couple pieces in Trussardis spring collection thats for you.The collection transforms from slick retro red, black, and white to updated 90s American prep, gotta love it. The prints? Native-American. check. Stripes. check. Plaid. check. And get this-- Trussardi even gives us a "hint of fatigue", lol. Is Milan Vukmirovic is my head... I think he is. (Hes Trussardis creative director, btw). But more than anything, Trussardis Spring 2011 collection gives us proper elegant summer layers-- shawl sweaters, a variety of jackets, swanky footwear, and bags (that dont look like purses).***Corneliani."From the Safari to the Polo match."Corenlianis Milan debut collection certainly asserts the Italian brands position amongst other great designers. The beginning of this collection gives me flashes of classic Tarzan and a "proper" wealthy persons safari (in a good way) then progresses to give potential examples for other gentlemen activities-- such as polo or perhaps croquet.Theres this very easy elegance about the collection that keeps every look appealing; I think its the loose tailoring-- theres lots of triple-pleated trousers, roomy jackets, and relaxed knitwear. With an abundance of overall gentlemans versatility, Corenlianis offers pieces that can easily manifest into any gents spring wardrobe.***D&G."Ode to Suburbia"A direct ode to the casual lifestyle of 50s Americana suburbia-- polos, gingham, vintage safari/beach vacation prints. This is a great collection***Canali."Classic Perfection"Canali is for grown men, its just one of those labels that makes you very official-- as far as being a well-dresses businessman goes anyway. And Canalis spring collection falls in line with their usual grown man swag, but with a fresh 50s/60s edge. This collection is full of suits that can be dressed up or down.***Spring 2011 Trends: So far the trends are pretty obvious... were still paying tribute to the 1900s-- mainly 50s, 60s, 80s, and 90s. For all you guys that were never into the skinny stuff or are tired of the skinny stuff-- smile, menswear is making subtle switches to looser pants. But skinny-lovers dont fret, its just to give you guys more variety. And last, but not least modified versions of espadrilles are seen through a number of designer collections, so if you dont have a pair you may want to scoop a pair of Toms now.photos via wwd.com