This Spring sees the introduction of two new trends by top menswear brand Burton. City Trekker, a trend that has nautical and sporty influences and creates a pared down way of dressing. Statements are made through colour blocking and combine fresh and bright tones alongside stones and navy blues.

This transitional trend has been inspired by cool city living and draws on the growing desire within urban landscapes for outdoor pursuits such as trekking and cycling. Key pieces include the anorak or utility inspired outerwear in bight colours, sweatshirts, chambray shirts, colour block tees, slim leg laundered chinos, Jack Purcel inspired plimsolls and coloured stripe tees.

Moving into summer the colour chart gets notched up a dial as Summer Trekker takes no prisoners and uses colour in abundance. This trend is fun and playful with a definite sporty riviera feel and comprises of both casual and beach dressing. Mixing this trend with neutrals and whites can make it more accessible as the loud colour pops are not for the faint hearted.

Key pieces to watch out for include large scale striped tees and polo’s as well as geometric graphic tees, bleached out chambray shirts, bright coloured chinos and chino shorts, fresh short sleeve linen shirts and the coloured boat shoe.

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Burton have just released their new Spring/Summer 12 range of clothing for men which we have split into key trends, the first of which is the Mod Men and Modern Heritage collection of men’s suits.

Tailoring and formalwear takes inspiration from the Mod movement as the Mod Men trend comes into its own but adds a ‘laddy’ twist. Focusing on a slim and tailored fit the suiting for spring summer is sharp and clean and uses tonics and sheen to add a lustrous finish on suit fabrics.

A smart, fashionable silhouette ensures this trend lifts spring/summer tailoring and creates coolness worthy of British Mod’s. Shirts are clean with considered details and new collar shapes while the trousers become that little bit narrower. Key pieces include the single breasted, notch lapel, tonic, slim fit suit in a rich blue that is sure to break a few bridesmaids hearts come the summer wedding season.

For a slightly more traditional aesthetic the new Modern Heritage trend takes inspiration from Savile Row and Jermyn Street but gives a modern twist through up to date cut and detailing. The heritage influence can be found in the use of fabrics, with the Prince of Wales check arriving in a grey 3 piece that wouldn’t look out of place on the lawn at Brideshead.

Tailoring is all about attention to detail, from the overall silhouette down to the buttons and thread. With the resurgence of the summer prom and the obligatory outdoor wedding the need for a well cut suit this season is paramount.

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