Last week we called out the spring clothing and accessories to watch for women. This week, it’s all about the statement buys on deck for the boys.
FIT FOR PRINT
Subtle shadow plaids don’t count when it comes to the high-contrast textiles being cut into jackets this season. Joe Fresh stocks a selection of printed blazers including this blue style ($119, 589 Queen West, 416-361-6342, and others, joefresh.com) come April.
SHOES WITH SOLE
Cole Haan’s Air Jasper Wing Tips ($148, 101 Bloor West, 416-926-7575, colehaan.com) prove pops of colour are moving from the uppers to the soles on statement footwear.
CIRCULAR SUNNIES
Vintage-inspired round frames have been gaining popularity for a few years but a new subset of circular glasses like Mykita’s Anai model ($570, Josephson Opticians, 60 Bloor West, 416-964-7070, and others, josephson.ca) have a distinctly futuristic form.
KHAKIS (THAT AREN’T KHAKI)
Chinos are the new jeans? If you land on the preppy side of the menswear spectrum, you know that a closet of beige, olive and ecru trousers can get old fast. Mix things up with Oliver Spencer’s brick-coloured work pants ($225, 962 Queen West, 647-348-7673, oliverspencer.co.uk).
THE YELLOW SLICKER
Wear American Apparel’s Nylon Taffeta A-Way Jacket ($55, 50 Bloor West, 416-963-5000, and others, americanapparel.net) as a topper or layered under trench coats and blazers in early spring.
