A New Take On A Modern Tradition:
The Heritage Trend
Menswear A/W/ 2013
I predict that future trends in men’s suiting will revolve around the classics, and the modern takes on the classics. I predict that designers will take the best elements from the peak eras of men’s suiting and apply them with modern twists. Vintage silhouettes will be enhanced by an overall masculine shape that is defined with broad shoulders, a slim waist and somewhat slim trousers.
I predict Checks and Plaids will be the key source of pattern in Menswear. I predict Heritage looks will range from different kinds of gun club checks, recolored tartans, black & white Prince of Wales checks, etc.
The following designs were used as examples to predict the Trend Forecast of the use of Heritage Checks in Menswear
Canali
A/W/ '11-'12
Canali uses a traditional gun club check in this suit
Haversack
A/W/ '11-'12
Z Zenga
A/W '11-'12
Large and small-scale gingham are juxtaposed on napped wool in this suit jacket
Gant by Michael Bastian
A/W '11
Gant by Michael Bastian
A/W '12
Moncler Gamme Bleu
A/W/ '11-'12
Quilted houndstooth outerwear is paired with a district check suit
D.S. Dundee
A/W '12
Quilted woven patch pocket jacket in mixed island tweed displays a patchwork trend with the use of fabric-blocking. The contrast color stitching adds detail to these extremely thin quilts.
Giorgio Armani
A/W '11-'12
Armani uses bouclé yarn for a sophisticated houndstooth texture
-Photos from style.com, wgsn.com and vogue.com
