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Hawaiian retro inspiration, tropical florals, huge rolling waves, surfboards and beach bums come together as an important source of inspiration for Summer. ‘California Dreaming’ never felt this good as graphic print tees, floral print board shorts and vintage Hawaiian shirts can be seen all over the men’s fashion floor. Add to that a heavy dose of saturated bright sunshine hues – and cool blues inspired by the ocean – and you have a big story that will appeal to a wide demographic. Expect more to come for Summer 2012!

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Distressed and destroyed finishes have been a key trend in men’s denim jeans for some years now – so it makes sense that this trend would migrate into other areas of a man’s wardrobe! With Summer approaching the men’s fashion floor has been flooded with the latest – and hottest – shorts – all with savagely ‘cut off’ and frayed hem treatments. Of course, Williamsburg hipsters have been taking the DIY approach and have been cutting off their skinny denim jeans – since Summer 2009. Make no mistake, this Summer season – this trend will appeal to a very wide audience.

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In essential items like knit polos and long sleeve knit rugby’s – it’s been one season after another – of solid color assortments. This Spring season sees a very welcome injection of bold and graphic stripes move to the front of the fashion floor – giving men real reasons to update and try something new!

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The woven shirt continues to be a strong focus across the Men’s fashion floor. In solids, plaids, stripes and small ‘Liberty’ inspired floral prints – the traditional men’s Western shirt remains a firm favorite. With decorative yoke treatments and mother of pearl snaps – the western shirt – will appeal to a wide target audience.

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This Spring season, the classic denim jacket comes roaring back into fashion and is the perfect item to layer over every look. In dark, raw and rinse washed qualities – or washed for a vintage finish – the denim jacket looks best in classic retro styling.

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