Key Men's Fashion Trends For Spring / Summer 2021

2020 has been affected by an unprecedented pandemic which forced the whole world to take on exceptional measures. Designers had to get creative and use their art during the presentation of their Spring-Summer 2021 collections. While some chose to display their collections while respecting the health measures taken by the governments of each country, others proposed new ingenious alternatives, like JW Anderson and Y/Project.

How will men dress for Spring/Summer 2021?

It is no surprise that this season is intended to be optimistic and full of hope. This notion translates into bright colors, suits stripped of all formality, athletic leisurewear (with couture accents, of course), extra-large pants where comfort reigns supreme and pajamas that emerge from the moonlight to take on a starring role in the light of day. Also featured are strong symbolic patterns such as the flower, an explosion of prints of all kinds, the comeback of the forgotten sandals/socks combo and a whole range of pastel colors that emanates softness. Take a look at the top 20 men's fashion trends for Spring/ Summer 2021.

1. The bomber

Designers are seizing a piece generally launched in mid-season, the bomber, with a pilot-like allure and a free spirit, for a relentless allure this summer. Sacai, brought its own interpretation with unstructured cuts and A-Cold-Wall also took on the trend, as did Boss, which did the jacket in a pine green sheen fabric.

2. Workwear

Fashion continues to explore the facets of uniform, crowned this season with an aesthetic borrowed from the world of work with ultra utilitarian pieces. While the Kenzo jumpsuit is adorned with a multitude of pockets, Lemaire gave its silhouettes a monochrome military spirit.

3. Pastel

Pastel was also featured this season, with variations from lilac to candy pink. These tones were among the headliners at Raf Simon, with its 1970s charming pieces, Versace or even MSGM. The prevalence of this shade was, without doubt, proof of an effort to boost the collections with a touch of optimism, a theme sought after more than ever by designers this season.

4. Effortless suits

Because summer is often synonymous with well-being, the formal outfit can be put aside to make way for a suit with effortless accents that you can imagine wearing for a warm evening by the sea. These are pieces highlighting absolute comfort - where linen is preferred - seen at Jacquemus, Lemaire and Botter.

5. Kimono

The Kimono had disappeared from the western male locker room. Now, it is becoming a staple once again this season and is punctuated with Japanese details that pay homage to its origins, all with a very contemporary twist as imagined by Martine Rose, Dunhill and Ambush.

6. Bermuda

This is the must-have of the season: after the XXS shorts seen last summer, ultra-wide Bermuda shorts are the essential piece of the summer men's wardrobe.

7. Colors under acid

With lemon yellow, neon pink, electric green, cherry red and tangerine orange, this summer is looking optimistic and colorful. Versace, Fendi and Dries Van Noten have already tamed them brilliantly.

8. Extra large pants

Forget classic elegance, chic now rhymes with freedom and comfort. As a result, pants are now XXL where any constraint becomes obsolete. Go for natural colors ranging from beige to pastel blue, as seen at Hed Mayner, Armani and Lemaire.

9. Pockets

Several houses produced jackets (Balmain, for example, with its Saharan look), as well as pants with a multitude of patch pockets - ideal for abandoning the superfluous and carrying only the necessary.

10. Revisited sailor shirt

Imagine a modern-day sailor. These silhouettes are decked out in the true nautical panoply including a striped sweater, the signature piece par excellence, as seen at Burberry in a modern knit version with straps, as well as at Boss and Casablanca.

11. Neo print

What if we mixed and matched our prints for the perfect style? Whether in tie-dye, a jungle pattern, or with stripes, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Louis Vuitton and Y / Project all made sure to incorporate prints as their summer leitmotifs.

12. Daytime pajamas

Pajamas command a certain refined elegance this season. Whether with a bohemian-chic look for a stroll in town or the beach or channeling Schnabel or Marcello Mastroianni in Divorce Italian Style, they are emerging from the moonlight to shine bright as daywear pieces.

13. Updated knitwear

Although the knitted sweater is an absolute fashion must against the falling temperatures every winter, it is also an essential for the summer to protect us against the Mediterranean breeze. We particularly appreciate the models designed by Dior, JW Anderson and sacai.
sacai, Dior, JW Anderson

14. Couture tracksuits

It's a fact: the jogger is making its comeback. With 1990s spirit at Y/Project, elevated with gold at Celine by Hedi Slimane, or as a hybrid version at Balenciaga, it becomes our everyday casual ally to wear at home and about town.

15. Flower power

The flower is the designer's main inspiration for this summer. Whether with a retro 1970s aesthetic as seen at Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello or in a trompe-l'oeil version at Kenzo, the flower symbolizes hope.

16. Sliders

We thought the sandal/sock combo was dead and buried. However, some designers and fashion houses like Kim Jones for Dior, Fendi and Versace have had fun bringing it back to life to the delight of streetwear fans.

17. Tucked-in

Next summer: except to see tucked-in T-shirts and belted pants. From Hermès to Balenciaga and Etro, this fashion statement is poised to make its mark on the fashion world.

18. Neon yellow

This season's chromatic sparkle, neon yellow, to be worn in the most subtle way possible. Here, in a Louis Vuitton down jacket, a Dior jumpsuit and an Hermès top.

19. Minimalism

Black, white, a suit with classic elegance, fitted or with an effortless aesthetic: this is the recipe for success at Prada, Jil Sander and Valentino.

20. Swim brief

The swim brief made a noticeable comeback this year at the Versace, Dolce & Gabbana fashion shows, and also stood out as a statement piece from the first Givenchy collection by Matthew Williams.