Italian Designers

Italy has long been a mecca in the world of fashion. After all, a daunting number of
the most well-known fashion designers in the world hail from Italy. Even those who do not possess an intimate knowledge of fashion have probably heard names like Prada, Versace, Gucci, and Armani. To help get your Italian fashion sense into gear, here are some of the latest trends gracing the boutiques of some major Italian designers this season.

Nautical
Now that we’re in mid-summer, you might imagine yourself taking a trip to the coast. You can almost smell the salt in the cool ocean breeze on a hot July afternoon. You can already hear the waves crashing against the sand. So what should you wear on this picturesque day? Probably a lightweight shirt with
white or khaki shorts, a fabric belt and some
moccasins.

A scene like the one we’ve created must have inspired the designers at Gucci, as their spring/summer collection exemplifies the nautical trend. Their bright, lightweight garments coupled with their signature Gucci accessories are must-haves for the stylish man who plans on doing a lot of sailing or lounging around a beach house this summer.

Perhaps the quintessential example of the nautical trend through Gucci can be seen through their rubber-soled moccasins with GG fabric trim. Not only do these shoes scream Gucci, but their subtlety and elegance are paired with comfort -- making a perfect summer shoe.

Casual executive

Ever notice how everything seems a little more relaxed in the summer? Maybe the warm weather causes it -- perhaps the need for less fabric implies informality. Unless you want to be extremely uncomfortable in mid-July, you might prefer to go tie-less at work, in which case you should find some lightweight suits and maybe even go collarless with a sports coat and pants.

A casual executive piece for your wardrobe and the tweak chic staple item of choice

Italian fashion seems to concur with the recent American sentiment of having a more casual workplace look -- at least according to the summer lines. Giorgio Armani’s collection caters to the executive who hungers for a more relaxed look for the summer. No one can really manage to stretch the dress code quite as well as Armani. Their line has stylish and elegant looks that also somehow manage to pull off a casual feel without looking too informal. Whether with an open-collared shirt or a striped polo, Armani makes it their mission to keep businessmen cool this summer, both literally and

figuratively.

This lightweight, tape trim shirt from Armani is perfect for dressing down your office wear. Tuck it into a pair of slacks or, depending on the level of casualness in your office, leave it untucked. Its close-fitting style will let you look business-like rather than sloppy.

Tweak chic
Some men show no fear when it comes to bending the rules of fashion. A suit with no tie? Loafers with ripped jeans? A leather jacket with slacks? Anyone who enjoys blending attire that is generally associated with less-traditional dress codes --and can pull it off in an aesthetically acceptable manner -- enjoys the tweak chic look. Tweak chic throws many traditional rules of fashion out the window.

Italian fashion has long been ahead of the curve, so you should not be surprised to hear that tweak chic can be readily found amongst its latest fashion trends. Dolce & Gabbana best embraces the tweak chic style. Whether the combinations are a coat, shirt and tie worn with jeans, or a sweater worn with a suit, D&G does not mind bending the rules in the name of breaking new grounds in fashion.

D&G jeans serve as the foundation for their tweak chic look. Any guy with a flare for fashion should aspire to own a pair. After all, when it comes to tweak chic, jeans really do go with pretty much everything. Take these casual D&G jeans and pair them with a formal dress shirt and blazer for a style that is a blended, yet completely sophisticated, outfit.