After formality comes subtley with a distinct European touch. A refreshing color palette of washed out pastels contrasts with angular, contemporary tailoring for self-assured menswear..

After formality comes subtley for Spring/Summer 2008, with a distinct European touch, as seen at Dsquared (right). The result? A featherweight, neat and a romantic take on masculinity. A refreshing color palette of washed out pastels contrasts with angular, contemporary tailoring for truly self-assured elegance as seen at Erokotic.

Taking inspiration from David Hockney's Splash, colors are a fresh mix of complex neutrals with flashes of brights as seen at Victor Glemaud (left) and Pringle (middle).Weathered browns are enlivened by soft lavender, jade and cream as seen at Paul Smith (right), and the look also features a new watermelon pink that's both stylish and masculine.

Meticulous cuts give the look an effortless grace, as seen at Duncan Quinn (right). There is though, nothing effortless about the technical expertise that goes into each piece, as seen at Ozwald Boateng (left). Starting with beautifully cut shirts by Steven Alan (middle), the look is perfected in the detail with touches of refreshing brights.

Color and fine tailoring continue to the details, as seen at Brit New York based Lord Willy's (right) and on comedian Jordan Carlos (middle) . There are also flashes of color at Paul Smith (bottom left), with shorts and trousers kept severely tapered, paired with loose fit T-shirts for contemporary style, as seen at designer Acne (top left).

This catalog was created for hardworking fashion merchandisers devoted to their consumer and their well-stocked boutiques. Above is a small tasting of extraordinary labels promised to bring any shop success. For contact details on manufacturers shown, conduct a keyword search.

Publisher: infomat
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Web: www.infomat.com
Published: July 2007
Market: womens
Region: usa
Industry: apparel
Editor: Angela Cunningham

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