The document summarizes menswear tailoring trends for Spring/Summer 2017, focusing on refined classics with lighter fabrics and softer constructions. Defined checks and stripes in cool monochrome colors are highlighted, along with complementary hues of olive green and wine red. Traditional patterns like plaids and checks are refreshed in graphic, modern interpretations with subtle ombre effects. Silhouettes include fitted two-button suits, looser-fitting double-breasted blazers, and tapered pleated trousers cropped at the ankle. Pared-back stripes, micro patterns, and semi-plains offer versatility.

1. focus
mens tailored clothing
sp/su ‘17
trend presentation

2. Sp/Su 17 Tailoring focuses on a refined direction for seasonal business classics. Fabrics are
lighter weights and softer constructions. Defined checks and stripes are in a palette of cool
monochrome colors inspired by the city and complemented with soft hues of olive green and
wine red.
sp/su ‘17
trend presentation

3. Traditional grid checks and plaids are refreshed, graphic and modern in tonal color and two-tone
applications with subtle ombré effects. Fitted SB2 silhouettes with softer construction and
simplified styling details, combined with pared-back plain or subtly patterned shirtings.
2 button check suit
sp/su ‘17
trend presentation

4. A looser-fit silhouette modernizes the classic blazer, with DB4, welt pockets and a shorter
straight-cut hem offering a young appeal. Variations are reinterpreted in traditional pinstripe, grid
check and windowpanes. Solids come in cotton, textural silk and denim.
double breasted
blazer
sp/su ‘17
trend presentation

5. The tapered silhouette is refined, with a slimmer leg cropped at the ankle. Single-pleat styling
offers relaxed volume through the thigh. Welt pockets, and front creases maintain the
appearance of tropical wool gabardines and micro patterns.
tapered pleated
trouser
sp/su ‘17
trend presentation

6. Traditional patterns are reworked in monochrome colorways, mixing bolder prep stripes and
grid-like checks. Pared-back micro stripes and semi-plains offer versatilty. Knitted ties and
reworked club stripes still look fresh while mosaic-inspired geometrics are forward focused and
styled tonally for a relaxed feel.
shirts and neckwear
sp/su ‘17
trend presentation

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