Luke van den Bergh, fashion expert at The Society Shop, updates you on THE trends and styles for this spring.
Text: Luke van den Bergh Photography: Emma Wackers
Monochrome statements
Minimalist, luxury clothing is the trend. The epitome of minimalism is perhaps represented by the monochrome combinations you see more and more. By dressing from head to toe in (almost) the same colour, you create a sophisticated look that is also relatively easy to style; after all, you don't have to think too long about colour combinations.
Beware of a too-flat look, however, and combine different fabrics, textures and possibly designs to add dynamism to your outfit.
Shades of Sand
When it comes to sand-coloured, beige suits, many people think of a wedding party. Of course, it is extremely stylish to get married in a sand-coloured suit, but we also increasingly see the 'ordinary' suit wearer appearing at work (or at a party) in sand-coloured shades.
Modern 'blends' of wool and linen (with possibly a little silk) ensure maximum wearing comfort. Wool provides crease recovery, a slight sheen and a soft touch. Linen ensures high moisture wicking and airy wearing comfort.
Pair your suit with soft suede loafers and you are all set for a hot summer day at the office or a wedding party in the Italian sun.
Double Breasted
The exact origins of the double breasted jacket seem hard to pin down. It is likely that the wearing style has maritime British origins, after which it soon made its appearance in luxury menswear and has been in the picture to a greater or lesser extent over the past decades.
Within the current trend, we see a more Smart Casual version; semi and even unlined jackets in washed linen fabrics with natural shoulder lines, vintage buttons and patch pockets provide the perfect balance between a stylish look and a more relaxed, casual look.
Linen Knitwear
Knitwear is perhaps one of the biggest trends of the past autumn seasons. There are also developments for spring in the form of new blends of cotton and linen.
Mixing the two fibres together creates a fabric that has the best of both worlds: the airy lightness of linen, combined with the soft and durable of cotton, results in ideal items for a summer evening on the terrace, by the water or at the beach.
Dynamic Outerwear
In terms of jackets and coats, the return of the mackintosh, worn for both business and casual, is particularly striking.
These trench and or car coats were traditionally made of compactly woven and specially treated cotton or even woollen fabrics. Nowadays, fortunately, more comfortable alternatives exist. Think of specially developed and highly functional technical fabrics that feature stretch, a water-repellent finish and at the same time feel incredibly soft and luxurious.
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