MEN STYLE
fall/winter 2011/12

fashion by Otto Kern, Pierre Cardin, Bench Street

Men 2011: classical, casual, funky, smart

Fashionoffice has previewed men's wear fall/winter 2011/12 already before the runway shows start in mid-January in Milan, Italy.

Three trends are presented on this page:

• Classical casuals
• Funky styling
• Understatement

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Classical casuals:
Classical men's wear re-interpreted as casual urban outfits

(Photos: red jacket with hood, man in jeans)

The German label Otto Kern presents for FW2011/12 down jackets in bright colors like the one on this page in fresh red. The jacket is tailored casually to the body. Otto Kern styles it with a red-white checked shirt and a comfortable grey pullover. For jeans, Otto Kern presents the classical 5-pocket denim with a stronger focus on the cut than on decorative elements.

Funky styling:
Men's wear inspired by street art and music

(Photo: man with scarf)

The picture shows an outfit by the British label Bench Street, FW 2011/2012. Bench's designers are inspired for the collection by the themes street art, music and clubbing. The outfit on this page pays homage to the tribal/tattoo art and indie rock-scene.

Understatement:
Smart look made of luxurious materials

(Photos: brown cord velvet jacket, hooded jacket with fur)

The cord velvet jacket (photo right above) and the hooded jacket with fur (right below) are pieces from the fall/winter 2011/12 collection by the French label Pierre Cardin. The collection is characterized by 'understatement': the designs are elegant modern - almost unsuspicious, and surprise with 'inner values', which can be found as luxurious linings, new materials like jersey for tailored jackets, sustainable mixes of Australian cotton and wool, and 'Cash-Wool' (a mix of merino wool and cashmere) for knitwear.


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