THE TRIBAL REALITIES

Ethnic chic is the current trend that men are slowly submitting themselves into. One of the major inspirations were the creation conceived by Christopher Bailey for Spring/Summer 2012 (Burberry Prorsum's Chief Creative Officer) when he sent his army of male models wearing trench coats, cashmere knit tops, skinny trousers for the bottom, shorts and a variety of tees with ethnic prints or embellishments.

 

 

 

Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012 Menswear

There is no doubt that such collection would eventually translate into a trend, especially when Topman (the stand-alone fashion business counterpart of Topshop) released their  newest collection called "BE BOP" that embodies some clashing patterns that were aroused by divine influences from Aztec and Navajo complex tribal patterns.

SENSE Magazine for July 2011 issue

David Guison rockin' the trend.

The key in rocking this trend: Keep things in moderation. One should avoid wearing both pants/short and shirt with a tribal pattern, as this will look over the top. Pair it with your preppy clothing items, just enough to add some quirk. If you choose to wear shorts, a pair of boat shoes/loafers is a good bet. It sure is a mix of eccentricity and fun heritage style...So, what dya guys think?