Elite Traveler March-April 2016

DISCOVER

Men’s style

In full bloom To quote The Devil Wears Prada : “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” In womenswear, perhaps not, but it is for menswear . While designers such as Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana went all out showing full floral suits, others limited the florals to one item. Marc Jacobs’ menswear designer Karl Aberg included chinoiserie flowers on a kimono-style evening jacket. At Dior Homme, creative director Kris Van Assche showed camouflage and floral prints. Sleeveless bombers styled to look like varsity jackets closed the show. Roses also appeared at Hermès, where menswear creative director Véronique Nichanian showcased basics in the most luxurious fabrics, such as a water snake hooded sweatshirt and a printed goatskin tee. The Hermès blazer pictured is even reversible to white flowers on a navy background.

3 Hermès reversible jacquard blazer, $2,950

2 Dior Homme sleeveless bomber, $1,600, shirt with “Set of Emotions” embroidered flower patches, $1,860

1 Marc Jacobs pants, $870

Words: Kristen Shirley. Photo: © Patrice Stable