Blossom into 2013 with Floral Prints
The fashion trends of 2013 are knocking on the proverbial door and we can’t help but take a peek at what’s in store for us in the new year. It looks like redesigned floral prints are getting a foothold into the noteworthy trends that we should expect to see come 2013. Faded floral prints have been seen on the Runway in Tokyo, Paris and Milan and are gaining momentum with smaller design houses. We aren’t talking about oversized Hawaiian shirts or Margaritaville button downs. These floral prints are aged and cultivated to look dynamically fashionable.
Suits Galore
The faded floral print is something that a lot of people might consider to be tacky, gimmicky and better suited for outdated living room furniture. With that being said, floral motifs are making a big and bold debut in Menswear Fashion for 2012. During Fashion Week in Milan, we saw faded floral prints making their way into suiting and ready-to-wear. Calvin Klein and Bottega Veneta both thoroughly embraced this look, with Veneta in particular taking things to an entirely new level by incorporating a floral shirt of high contrast with a monochromatic gray, floral patterned suit. Floral on floral is an aggressive move! Floral suits are a new sensation with an ultra modern vision for menswear.
Taking a Subtle Approach
As one might expect, floral prints give one the opportunity to take a rather not-so-subtle approach to putting together an ensemble. This being said, however, 2013 is all about incorporating floral prints into your look without making it seem as if you’re trying too hard. This doesn’t have to be difficult to do; a lot of these pieces only hint at the print, showing a mere outline rather than a full-on floral assault. Taking a subtle approach to floral prints can be done with the right pieces and can make you look highly fashionable without making you uncomfortable. For a softer approach to florals, use the print sparingly in your accent pieces like pocket squares, ties and socks.
Embracing the Trend
Embracing faded floral prints may seem difficult at face value, but it truly doesn’t have to be. The most important thing to keep in mind is that subtlety is the best medicine here; avoid floral prints that are too aggressive for you. Pick the perfect floral for you and depending on your comfort level, incorporate it in a big or small way into your 2013 ensembles. Floral shirts look phenomenal with tailored blazers and tailored blazers look great with floral pocket squares.
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