Substance over style

From soft suits to sporty leisure wear, designers at Milan's fashion week sought more to reassure than to provoke with easy, familiar styles and vibrant colors for men next spring.

The trend at the spring/summer 2010 menswear shows was a mix of tailoring and dressed down, with roomy bags and sportswear shoes evoking a travel theme.

A neat and firm silhouette was evident - shoulders were defined, while waists and trousers were slim at Gianfranco Ferre and Roberto Cavalli. Bottega Veneta had V-shaped trousers - full on top and narrow below - with crisp shirts and jackets.