Straight off the catwalk

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-07-02 16:18

A model displays a creation as part of Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2009 men's collection during Milan Fashion Week.[Agencies]

We trawl the runways of the world to bring you the latest hits and misses.

Man bag

It's been the butt of some wink-wink nudge-nudge jokes in recent years, but the man bag has come into its own. Who needs a daggy old rucksack or backpack when you can have a stylish man bag?

The courier bag style was the rage for a while, but trumping all others now is the leather bowling bag/travel bag phenomenon. It is sturdy and strong, and therefore much more manly, so Kiwi blokes are sure to embrace the trend, seen last month at the Bottega Veneta and Gucci spring/summer 2009 fashion shows during Milan Fashion Week. There is more than enough space to throw in all your manly possessions, and even a few bowling balls.

Lighter shade of pale

Another trend in menswear seen from the most recent shows at Milan Fashion Week in late June was white. Seen across several different collections, men were wearing various shades of cream in their spring/summer 2009 collections. It was crisp and clean, seen in everything from casual cardigans and pants to smart business suits.

Versace did it with a button-up buttery cream cardy and white jeans, and Dolce & Gabbanna glammed it up with a cream and grey suit. If it wasn't white, lighter tones and crisp patterns added a touch of European panache to men's fashion. Summer scarves were worn at the neck or tucked beneath jackets, with a little chest exposed.

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