In the Mood for Heart: Moschino

DKNY Spring 2013

Spring, this season, is an exciting time for both menswear and womenswear! The bright colors of last spring are coming back bolder and louder than ever and no one is more excited to see these new trends than us. So we asked some of our close and most knowledgable friends to show us which spring trends they're excited for the most. Tell us how they did!

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Antonio
The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, we all know this means spring is around the corner! In menswear it seems like last years trends and this year trends are very similar I've found some promising highlights. Below are three spring trends I’m looking forward to this year.

The wide leg trouser look

Although I too am guilty of always rocking the tapered skinny leg trouser, I think it’s time for a change. This free flowing look is great for the spring and very refreshing. This style has made quite a resurgence in pop culture, so mix it up.

Tailored shorts

Show a little leg fellas. Tailored shorts are dressier than jean shorts and more casual than your basic trouser. Pairing these shorts with rolled up blazer sleeves on a warm day will give a clean look.

Go Blue

Navy Blue is usually a staple in most wardrobes but this year it’s time to be more playful with you primary color friend. Try wearing other shades of blue like light pastels, aqua, sky and cyan.

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Ni
Spring is the best time of year to experiment sartorially. Emerging from heavy coats to a season still brisk enough to layer, we can play with fresh colors, a flash of ankle, an audacious silhouette. My favorite trends may be risky ones for men to try or translate from the runway (neutrals? psh), but to me, best capture the playfulness and fun of the season.

Prints Gone Wild
This isn’t your average windowpane or plaid: we’re talking the unironic revival of camo, suits like spring bouquets, and broad, bold pirate stripes. Not feeling up to liberty print florals? Try a simple (and safely heternormative-masculine) bike print button-down from Gitman Bros.

Dries Van Noten / Acrimony / Bottega Veneta

Carven / Need Supply

Bare Ankles (and Knees)
Playing with pants proportions is par for the course in spring, but this year it’s back with a vengeance. A recent surge in shoe styling (wingtips, colorful suede, the loafer and the monkstrap) has trousers cut slim and high; this year’s shorts are well within ladies’ bermuda territory.

Christopher Kane / Junya Watanabe / Costume National

Hermès / Club Monaco

Colorful Suiting
If you haven’t worked up the courage to rock a bright suit yet, this should be the season: even Ferragamo, usually subdued, sent blazers highlighter orange and turquoise down the SS13 runway. Ease in by pairing a single eye-catching piece with neutrals, or take a plunge with mixed brights.

Salvatore Ferragamo / Paul Smith / Moschino

H&M / Jonathan Saunders

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A little about our friends:

Antonio
Antonio is a finely dressed designer, creative strategist, and philanthropist. His organization, Socializing for Social Change, are centered around helping non-profits create a social presence and give a voice to their cause. You can read more about them on their website. For now you can always Antonio and his fashion adventures on his Twitter.

Ni
Ni loves bright colors and bold geometries - whether in fashion, makeup, or interface design. When in doubt, add more capsaicin.

J.Crew 2012 Winter Coats

The colorful pastels and neons of summer seem to have found a home in this year's winter coats! We couldn't resist the temptation of taking advantage of the opportunity to find a coat that pops amongst the crowd and wanted to share some of our favorites with you. Here you'll find a coat for every occasion and more! Hopefully we've covered all the bases to make this winter as warm and cozy as it should be. Let us know how you like our picks!

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Xiang

"Chicago may be the windy city but San Francisco comes in a close second. Since it's windy almost all year long in SF, my favorite coats tend to be leather to block out the wind. Leather jackets can easily accompany casual looks as well as add a bit of edge to a dressy outfit. I also love long coats to keep me warm from head to toe. There's nothing like a long coat to accompany a dress and leggings to a formal occasion but they can also be worn everyday as well. I actually had a chance to try on the short Coach jacket recently and loved it! It matches perfectly with my new Coach purse even if I do prefer a longer jacket. Lastly, since I've lived in Seattle for a bit, I know to always be prepared for rain. Raincoats tend to be synonymous with trenchcoat but I tried to pick a couple others choices to accommodate the classic trench."

Long

left to right: Madewell, miu miu, Maxmara Studio

Short

left to right: Coach, Ted Baker, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Leather

left to right: Free People, River Island, DVF

Rain

left to right: American Apparel, Jones New York, Free People

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Jen

"Xiang did a great job covering leather coats so I skipped that category all together and instead, I subconsciously included a coat with leather detailing in almost all of my categories. I mentioned in one of my last posts that leather panels were one of my favorite trends this year and, as you can tell, I really meant it. Every year I never miss an opportunity to hit the slopes so I included some snow jackets that I've been eyeing lately. I don't think I've ever worn a cape but I do think they are incredibly versatile and can look amazing no matter how dressy or casual the outfit. Even though Burberry makes the most perfectly cut jackets, I think my favorite is the long jacket by Club Monaco. For a quarter of the price of a Burberry coat, you get a coat that looks lux with any outfit. "

Long