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it's raining (trends for) men
July 2, 2012

The Six Most Amusing Trends From Menswear Spring 2013

By Diana Tsui and Ally Betker

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Amid all the well-cut suits and cheerfully bright sportswear, the menswear shows wrapped up with their signature tongue-in-cheek humor. This season, Band of Outsiders staged a show in a box, Versace sent belly shields down the runway, and Galliano featured an oversize lobster. And it wasn’t just the lobster that was surreal — headwear was straight out of a bedtime story with oversize top hats, Magritte-inspired bowlers, and a fireman-inspired hood. Jumpsuits, a big resort trend, popped up among the mens’ designers as well, proving to be the ultimate in easy his-and-hers dressing. Burberry, Lanvin, and Roberto Cavalli experimented with metallic fabrics, putting new meaning behind man candy. And, really, what would this slideshow be without a Magic Mike reference? Daks, Pierre Cardin, and Rynshu showed looks that beg to be worn (and then promptly discarded) by the likes of Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, et al. Click ahead to see all of these and more in our menswear wrap-up.

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Man Candy  Nothing says, "Man candy! Right this way!" like the metallic sheen of candy-wrapper separates. Burberry led the pack in r... Man Candy  Nothing says, "Man candy! Right this way!" like the metallic sheen of candy-wrapper separates. Burberry led the pack in reflective trench coats, sports jackets, and even button-downs, while Roberto Cavalli and Lanvin displayed sleek shine in the form of suit jackets. Pierre Cardin went for polished bottoms, and, predictably, nearly everything at Versace was gilded, burnished, and sparkling — models included. Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Man Candy Burberry Prorsum
Man Candy Lanvin Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Man Candy Pierre Cardin
Man Candy Robert Cavalli
Man Candy Versace Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Mad Hatters Baseball caps are so over. Come spring, something more fantastical will sit atop the heads of fashion-forward men everywhere, such as... Mad Hatters Baseball caps are so over. Come spring, something more fantastical will sit atop the heads of fashion-forward men everywhere, such as a cloud-patterned bowler hat from John Galliano, a perforated fedora by Henrik Vibskov, or a top hat worthy of Alice in Wonderland (courtesy of Walter Van Beirendock and Daks). True trendsetters will be coveting the firefighter-style hat from Moncler Gamme Bleu — because everyone likes a man in uniform. Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Mad Hatters Daks Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Mad Hatters John Galliano Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Mad Hatters Henrik Vibskov Photo: Carlo Scarpato/Carlo Scarpato 2012
Mad Hatters Moncler Gamme Bleu
Mad Hatters Walter Van Beirendock Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Magic Mike Hits the Runway Sad that Gratuitous Male Objectification Week has ended? Well, consider this a quick fix for your male stripper withdr... Magic Mike Hits the Runway Sad that Gratuitous Male Objectification Week has ended? Well, consider this a quick fix for your male stripper withdrawal. Carlo Pignatelli’s model, a ringer for Joe Manganiello, looked ready to dance to “Rock the Casbah,” while the dapper bloke at Daks might as well have been humming “Putting on the Ritz.” If gladiators are more your speed, Versace opened up with models that could have been extras for 300. Over at Pierre Cardin, the denim bolo tie coupled with a goofy grin would be perfect for a rookie dancer. And should your tastes run a bit more Fifty Shades of Grey, Rynshu would satisfy that fantasy.
Magic Mike Hits the Runway Carlo Pignatelli
Magic Mike Hits the Runway Daks Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Magic Mike Hits the Runway Pierre Cardin
Magic Mike Hits the Runway Rynshu Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Magic Mike Hits the Runway Versace Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Jump Into the Jumpsuit Chances are, at any given Halloween party, you’ll spot one guy dressed as Maverick or Goose from Top Gun, complete with fl... Jump Into the Jumpsuit Chances are, at any given Halloween party, you’ll spot one guy dressed as Maverick or Goose from Top Gun, complete with flight-inspired jumpsuit. Lanvin, Juun J, and Walter Van Bierendock could have easily outfitted the cast of that movie, with their take on the aviator-ready uniform. On the other, more playful and relaxed side of the spectrum, behold a printed one-piece from Les Garçons and a velour version from Pierre Cardin.
Jump Into the Jumpsuit Juun J Photo: ARMANDO GRILLO/Armando Grillo
Jump Into the Jumpsuit Lanvin Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Jump Into the Jumpsuit Les Garçons 
Jump Into the Jumpsuit Pierre Cardin
Jump Into the Jumpsuit Walter van Beirendock Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Lace Is the Place to Be The delicate pattern has long been adored by the girly set, and who's to say that gents can't get in on the feminine acti... Lace Is the Place to Be The delicate pattern has long been adored by the girly set, and who's to say that gents can't get in on the feminine action? A small detail at the shoulders or a sheer shirt under a blazer makes for an unexpected touch, but why not go all out with below-the-knee see-through shorts?
Lace Is the Place to Be Frankie Morello  
Lace Is the Place to Be Carlo Pignatelli
Lace Is the Place to Be Dries van Noten Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Lace Is the Place to Be John Richmond Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
Lace Is the Place to Be Pierre Cardin
All Dressed Up Men will have it easier next year when it comes to hot-weather dressing, thanks to the breezy dresses featured by Juun J, Versace,... All Dressed Up Men will have it easier next year when it comes to hot-weather dressing, thanks to the breezy dresses featured by Juun J, Versace, and Vivenne Westwood. Carlo Pignatelli created a simple white sheath (now guys can wear simple white sheaths, too!), while Raf Simons sent a short, artsy version down the runway.
All Dressed Up Carlo Pignatelli
All Dressed Up Juun J Photo: ARMANDO GRILLO/Armando Grillo
All Dressed Up Raf Simons Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
All Dressed Up Versace Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Alessandro Lucioni
All Dressed Up Vivenne Westwood
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