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Jacqueline Ang and Jing Zhang sift through new popular men's trends to find out what fashionable fellas will be wearing this spring/summer.

The spring/summer 2021 menswear collections turn to tried-and-true classics, but not without reinvention or innovation. Fresh looks, light hues and pure lines accompany clean, streamlined silhouettes. There’s been a turn to outerwear and utility detailing as we move towards nature, practicality and the outdoors, while bold accessorising becomes a way of making a statement, even with simpler outfits. There are plenty of colourful checks and stripes this season. And there’s added humility for the simple sartorial pleasure, with summer shorts and sporty key pieces getting plenty of high-fashion do-overs.

Whiter Shade of Pale

White best epitomises the Age of the Great Reset brought on by Covid-19. The likes of Fendi, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy employ all-white hues and purist lines for a clean, crisp aesthetic. Start the season on a clean slate, but if white is too stark, refresh your wardrobe palette with easy, light hues such as cream, ivory, ecru or eggshell. A pop of accompanying colour doesn’t hurt either: just see Dior Homme or Louis Vuitton.

Men's Trends: Headger

The casual bucket hat is the headgear of the spring/summer seasons. Bold prints, patterns and hues make a bold statement, à la Dolce & Gabbana, Celine and Versace. Other brimmed hats at Gucci, Burberry, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy show off some striking shapes and styles that are hard to ignore. Aside from keeping the rays at bay, this season’s hats are a fashion proclamation and often come with matching outfits.

Work Wise

The utility trend is major for spring/summer 2021, with outdoor wear, big pockets, zippers and workwear details providing plenty of bold inspiration at Fendi, Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton and Moncler. That’s not surprising at a time when functionality and fashion seem to be moving closer in high fashion, as we’re finding a renewed appreciation of nature, being physical and the great outdoors. These looks are stealing the limelight as designers explore the theme with a modern industrial upgrade through refined materials and sleek lines — see Hermès, Ermenegildo Zegna and Fendi.

Men's Trends: The Polo Game

Designers are rediscovering and elevating the humble polo shirt with different materials, whimsical detailing, and fresh colours and fabrics. From airy crotchet knit and oversized at Valentino, to chunky and pink knitted at Bottega Veneta, sheer at Prada, knitted long-sleeved concoctions at Hermès and playful at Gucci, the options abound. Giorgio Armani and Hermès gave us long-sleeved versions, more sophisticated and refined. Re-interpretations such as these give us new ways, both smart and casual, of wearing this classic style.

Short Story

From stylish holiday Bermudas to short sporty numbers and
loosely tailored ones that hit just above or below the knee, spring/summer’s range of men’s shorts is wide and dynamic. Chic versions (such as Dior Homme’s, Ermenegildo Zegna’s and Saint Laurent’s) work well in the heat with a well-tailored suit jacket or a shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Other options are more directional, such as the matching short suit at Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana’s colourful geometric beach print or street and arty at Burberry. Dare to bare.

Men's Trends: Fresh Pastels

Pastels for spring are hardly new, but this season’s mixes are conveying a new sense of innocence. Pale pastel hues are gentle and serene, and particularly inviting on more formal outfits with a relaxed fit. We love the summer suiting and trenches at Ermenegildo Zegna, whereas Giorgio Armani and Paul Smith’s ice-cream suit shades are on point and on trend. Mints, lilacs, pale yellows, light blues, peaches and pinks are all soothing to the eye — see the Ferragamo runway — while shades of peachy tan work wonders at Loro Piana.

Linear Thinking

Statement stripes and vibrant checks certainly make an entrance in the men’s spring/summer 2021 collections. Although there were some romantic prints, these linear lines, checks and plaids are reworkings of classic masculine patterns. The likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and Zegna do wide summery stripes, while at Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Gucci and Loewe it’s colourful checks that provide a brighter, bolder wardrobe.

(Hero Image: Ermenegildo Zegna XXX SS21 Collection)

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Spring/summer fashion looks to the future with metallic shimmers, slick silhouettes and a streamlined aesthetic taking hold.

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We look back again at the Hermes spring/summer 2021 menswear show and pick out our favourites.

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We look back again at the Hermes spring/summer 2021 menswear show and pick out our favourites.

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Welcoming the arrival of spring, our spring fashion shoot balances freedom with restraint in the wild, in pure lines, unique silhouettes, and a healthy dose of surrealist romance.

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The question of when we can travel again is never far from our minds. Our suitcases are gathering dust in the corners of our home and — when was the last time you’ve seen your passport?

Times like these are hard for all, and one would expect, even harder for travel brands. But Tumi, whose core offering ranges from travel bags to everyday essentials, have deftly matched their products with customers’ changing habits with its Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

With a finger on the pulse of the travel industry, we speak to Tumi’s creative director, Victor Sanz, on the future of travel, sustainable design, the opening of Tumi’s first virtual store, and where he’s looking forward to going next.

Sustainability is a huge part of Tumi's brand. How are you still pioneering this dialogue and what sustainable goals does the brand have for the future?

Sustainability has always been core to the Tumi brand – it’s woven into the fabric of everything we do. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it. Our focus on sustainability starts with design and the inherent DNA of the brand that migrates beyond a singular, seasonal function. Tumi is built to last and built to repair – we design products that don’t need to be replaced and are not disposable. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every Tumi product has lifelong purpose. The Tumi global repair network contributes to this goal by empowering products to be used and carried even longer. If something goes wrong, we’ll fix it. If it breaks, we’ll repair it. This means fewer bags end up in the landfill.

On top of this, we are marrying the idea of technology and innovation with sustainability. You don’t have to choose one over the other. We are developing recycled materials and production processes that adhere to our rigorous testing standards and resulting in products that last. This season we are expanding our sustainability products across a number of collections such as the Merge, Devoe, Alpha Bravo and V4 hardside luggage. Look out specifically for the signature Navy Camo print appearing across a few collections which uses post-industrial recycled materials.

As a brand whose core offering are on trunks and traveling bags, has the pandemic affected the company greatly? Has the pandemic changed the brand's strategies in any way?

While Tumi is known for its strong travel heritage, everyday bags and essentials have been a core part of our range for a long time. We create high performing products to elevate all journeys and life on the move. We design to match the shifting habits of our customers and the way those have been affected by this pandemic is no different. Travel has changed and our customers’ lives are more complex today. People are taking shorter journeys like day trips and weekend getaways. You can see how we are responding to that in our new Alpha Bravo Capsule where all the bags turn into two to suit shifting requirements. This season we also introduced bags with hidden secondary bags for grocery shopping or extra space and some that expand or shrink to match the need or purpose.

Do you think the way people are going to travel will change in the future? What trends are Tumi foreseeing? What products will people need?

Travel will naturally change. In a lot of ways, it already has. This pandemic has had a profound impact on us and we will see effects of this for years to come. People will want to protect themselves more. Airlines and other transportation services will have to respond with restrictions and guidelines to help protect the passengers and make their journeys more enjoyable. I also think people will perceive travel differently. They will treasure their time away for leisure or adventure, and will focus on maximizing their experiences. Likely, we will see people continuing to explore their own countries and cities. People will also be traveling to reconnect with family, friends and their community.

In terms of products, at Tumi we are well placed to support the continuous shift in habits. We are designing to simplify life on the move and provide freedom from worry, frustration, and distraction – something we all need more than ever.

You trained in the classical forms of art before moving to industrial design. What would you say your creative approach is?

I always wanted to be a sculptor and have been interested in the arts for as long as I can remember. You can see this in Tumi’s 19 Degree collection where we wanted to create a sculpture that you can go traveling with. The arts still inspire me to this day – I connect with artists, musicians and architects and other creatives from across the world to keep getting inspired.

Travel was a huge part of my creative process in the past. Now that I do less of it, I find inspiration in the connection with creative individuals who are pushing the boundaries in their own industries. Besides inspiration, it’s critical that I understand the customer – the person I am designing for. I need to understand their changing lives and habits, how they move and how they are going to use the product. Finally, I need to create that emotional connection between the product and the customer – it has to look great as well as perform for the intended use.

What is good design to you? Do all designs need to serve a purpose?

The most important thing for a designer is to understand for whom they are designing. Design should not be done for design’s sake but to fit a purpose and simplify the lives of people that interact with it. Good design also needs to last – for the sake of the customer and our environment.

The Tumi Virtual Store is the first of its kind and functions as more than just an online shop. Did you help conceive the project?

The Tumi Virtual store is a great example of how we are migrating and expanding ways to connect with our community. We strive to be wherever our customer is and with this space, we wanted to create something experiential and innovative in the digital realm. From experiencing products in 3D and placing them in your own environment via augmented reality to fun content and social interaction, this store is a natural evolution for the Tumi brand. The motivation behind it goes back to the essence of Tumi: to move forward, push our own boundaries, and find that new environment for ourselves.

Where would you go once the travel restrictions are lifted?

I am very much looking forward to reconnecting with friends around the world that I have not seen for a long time. Africa has been on my bucket list for a long time so that would be a great place to go and explore. Antarctica is another – not many people go there. But there are many parts of my own country that I still need to discover, too. So many possibilities!

Which Tumi bag will you take with you?

I would take the Alpha Bravo Barracks to Africa, it’s very versatile and it can survive all the terrains that I would love to explore with the two-bags-in-one functionality. It’s the perfect bag to explore with.

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To all Dior lovers out there, we can still get our haute couture on while practicing social distancing. Watch as we livestream the Dior Haute Couture SS21 show right here on Prestige Online.

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After two years at Berluti, Kris Van Assche finally unveils his first collaboration with ‘Bad Boy of Ceramics’ Brian Rochefort.

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The Milan and Paris fashion weeks have ended, but there's still a lot going on in the world of style.

From new collection launches to a very unexpected Spring 2021 show, here's a round-up of all the important fashion news in October that you need to know about.

Miu Miu goes sustainable with the Upcycled by Miu Miu collection

The Italian label has announced an upcoming Upcycled by Miu Miu line, comprising one-off designs crafted from antique pieces from the 1930s to 1970s, which are sourced from vintage shops and markets around the world. These items are restored and refashioned with details such as paillettes, crystals, ribbons and bows. The collection is slated to launch during the holiday season later this year, and will start off with 80 dresses that are all unique and hand-finished.
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Actresses Chen Ran and Elisa Visari recently debuted two dresses from the collection, when they attended the digital Green Carpet Fashion Awards. Visari's orange cocktail dress (above) is reinterpreted from a 1960s design and adorned with glass pearls on its ivory duchesse silk puff sleeves.

David Beckham releases Fall/Winter 2020 eyewear collection

The former footballer launched his maiden eyewear line of sunglasses and optical frames earlier this year in collaboration with Safilo Group, and has now added a new Fall/Winter 2020 range to it. Many of the new designs are crafted with retro and vintage-inspired shapes and feature options such as blue-blocker lenses (which protect eyes from blue light from artificial light and digital devices) and durable, scratch-proof mineral lenses.

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Beckham stars in its accompanying campaign, which was shot in Paris and includes behind-the-scenes footage taken by his son Brooklyn. His new Fall/Winter collection is now available worldwide in selected eyewear stores. More details here.

Bottega Veneta skips Milan Fashion Week and holds a surprise Spring 2021 preview in London

Bottega Veneta wasn't on the agenda at this year's Milan Fashion Week, because it had other big plans — an exclusive, by-invite-only Spring 2021 presentation limited to a select group of VIP guests.

Titled 'Bottega Veneta Salon 01 London', the event was held last week at Sadler's Wells theatre in London and was attended by the likes of actresses Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Salma Hayek, singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry, and rapper Kanye West with his daughter North. Not much else is known about the Italian fashion house's Spring 2021 collection yet, but we're excited to find out.

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Louis Vuitton announces a collaboration with NBA

The French maison has teamed up with the National Basketball Association (NBA) on LVxNBA, a menswear capsule collection under the artistic direction of Virgil Abloh. This is part of Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2021 pre-collection range and will launch on November 20. It comprises limited edition apparel, accessories, and leather goods and shoes adorned with emblems from both brands.

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The brand also created a monogrammed trophy travel case for the Larry O’Brien Trophy that was presented to the Los Angeles Lakers, who emerged tops at the recent NBA finals. Its partnership with the NBA will last three years.

Valentino celebrates 10 years of its iconic Rockstud

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of its famed Rockstud motif, the Italian label has unveiled Valentino Garavani Rockstud X, a series of collaborations and dialogues with designers, brands and artists who will produce their own interpretation of the stud.
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The project kicks off with a conversation between Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and British designer Craig Green.

(Main and featured images: Eyewear by David Beckham/ Safilo Group)

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These are all our favourite beauty trends from the Spring/Summer 2021 runways.

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Paris Fashion Week 2020 closed yesterday on a high note with spectacular shows from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.

Chanel went back to the timeless glamour of black and white Hollywood movies while Louis Vuitton embraced a gender neutral future.

Tinseltown galore at Chanel

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At Chanel's presentation, an army of the world's top supermodels walked under a huge Hollywood-style sign spelling out the brand's name in its biggest catwalk spectacle since designer Virginie Viard took over the fabled French house from Karl Lagerfeld after his death last year. They included the body positive pin-up, Jill Kortleve, a Dutch model who is a voluptuous size 16 (US size 12).

Covid-19 restrictions may have limited the number of fashionistas allowed into the immense Grand Palais in central Paris, but like the decor, Viard wrote her ambitions large. Her collection was no less than a grand sweep through the long history of the label founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, with a giant nod to Chanel's time in Tinseltown in the 1930s when she dressed stars like Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Gloria Swanson.

"I was thinking of actresses on the red carpet... some of whom we haven't seen in a long time... their faces a little somewhere else as the photographers call out to them," Viard said afterwards.

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The show — dominated by black and white interspersed with splashes of bold colour — coincides with the first-ever museum exhibition dedicated to Coco Chanel in the French capital, which opened last week to rave reviews.

Big screen glamour

Viard recreated and updated some of Coco's most beloved looks, with a nod to her predecessor Lagerfeld's more street fashion sensibility with logos a gogo.

"Gabrielle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld dressed so many actresses in their films and in their lives," Viard added. "They made us dream."

"Without redoing clothes exactly and falling into vintage, I wanted it to be very joyous and colourful and full of life."

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With Paris Fashion Week 2020 forced largely online by the coronavirus, Chanel streamed the show live for fashion fans. "Lights, cameras, action!" it declared on Instagram as it aped the opening of a silent black and white film, placing a huge Chanel sign on the Hollywood Hills.

Viard kept up the theme of the brand's long association with the silver screen with video clips of models reclining in luxury hotels like movie idols about to attend premieres.

The brand's association with Hollywood began in 1930 when studio mogul Sam Goldwyn begged Coco Chanel to come to Los Angeles to give his stable of stars some "class", offering her US$1 million to come twice a year.

Gender fluidity and stiletto clogs at Louis Vuitton

While Chanel looked back, Nicolas Ghesquiere's Louis Vuitton could not be more resolutely now, with the opening look a sweater emblazoned with "Vote", a rallying call for the liberal left in the upcoming US presidential election.

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But that was as conventionally political as it got, with the highly rated French designer insisting that his eyes were set firmly on the possibilities that gender fluid clothes might offer in the future. "What cut might dissolve the masculine and the feminine?" he asked. "What wardrobe might make them come together in one?"

Ghesquiere said he wanted to bring the world's richest luxury label on a "voyage of exploration... to discover and abolish the last [gender] frontiers."

The bravura show was held in the long-closed La Samaritaine department store, which is due to reopen next year. As always with Ghesquiere, it was all in the cut, with classic business and streetwear uniforms given surprising turns.

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But perhaps the most eye-catching thing about his spring/summer 2021 collection were the shoes, with a line of pointed clog stilettos sending Instagram into spasms.

(Main image: Stephane de Sakutin/ AFP; Featured image: Lucas Barioulet/ AFP)

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