Cargo shorts and plaid shorts might have been the volume selling shapes of the past 10 years – but what of the next 10 years? Seems to me that men are ready for something new and are searching for alternatives that are either – slimmer in shape – or shorter in length. Add to that a heavy dose of color and you have real reason’s for a man to update his wardrobe. Colorful shorts, five pocket jean shorts, shorter length shorts and roll cuff shorts are just 4 key shapes we feel have the potential for key item status next Spring 2012! Our shots show you a wide range of men – and a few boys – who have adopted these new styles – proving to me – that new short shapes are not just for the Williamsburg hipster! It’s time for retailers to move forward – the customer certainly has!

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Colorful Shorts

Jean Shorts

Shorter Length Shorts

Roll Cuff Shorts