1:13pm Tuesday 9th June 2009
By Lisa Haynes
Scruffy guys, take note. The days of throwing on an old T-shirt and sweatpants are over.
Uber-stylish presenter George Lamb recently picked up the Best Dressed Man of the Year accolade at The Clothes Show Style Awards in London. Rarely seen minus his smart suit and tie combo or trademark dickie bow, George is proof that looking dapper is well and truly on-trend.
“My accountant will tell you just how passionate I am about fashion,” admits George, who regularly frequents his tailor on Bond Street.
“It’s probably my biggest vice. I like to innovate a bit – I’m not very creative musically or artistically and I guess clothes are my creative release.”
If your wardrobe is lacking in the creative department, we have a rundown of this summer’s trends to transform your look by Burton’s head of design, Jonathan Lovett.
So with Father’s Day approaching it’s time for men to shine in the style spotlight.
The Riviera trend – and an appreciation of 1950s cool that’s part French, part preppy – has inspired fashion designers yet again, says Jonathan.
“Go for a simple, bold palette of ocean blues, vibrant reds and plenty of white,” he says.
Create the look by wearing a simple two-colour stripe tee under a cotton cardigan, slim turned-up vintage wash jeans, accessorised with the all-important deck shoes and Wayfarer sunglasses.
“You can smarten up the look by wearing a cool pair of cotton chino-style trousers and crisp white plimsolls.”
Kicking back is always important during the summer months and Jonathan says the Traveller trend is ideal for those favouring a more bohemian vibe.
“Think laid-back and vintage,” Jonathan recommends.
“Colours appear sun-bleached and fabrics are cool yet interesting. Simple layering makes this look work – go for tees or vests under a tunic or check shirt and wear with denim shorts or bleached faded jeans and a plaited leather belt.”
You can accessorise this look with a straw trilby, summer scarf and beach beads. Then style it by rolling up those jeans and wearing a well-worn pair of plimsolls for that vintage feel.
Colour is back this summer, says Jonathan, especially the hot shades of orange, yellow, and red.
“Taking influence from the Eighties trend, holidays in the Med have inspired this beach clothing look. Go for shorts in bold prints, solid brights, cropped denims and retro, graphic, surf-print tees.
“This season’s swimwear prints are all about Hawaiian designs like palm trees, hibiscus and tropical rainforests. Accessorise this look with a trilby or flat cap, dog tags and funky beach towel for that holiday with the lads.”
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