Men In The Mix

Wow! The Milan men's shows have given a fresh edge to men's fashion where a breath of fresh air was long overdue. From Alexander McQueen's new collection to Prorsum and Prada, men next Spring will have plenty to choose from when it comes to looking fabulous.

Burberry Prorsum rocked the week with one of Bailey's most playful collections to date. Cotton country-check drainpipe trousers in red, white and blue were teamed with intarsia sweaters and fitted jackets. Emerald trousers mixed with azure coloured tops, stripey polo-knits and white macs. A dark pin-stripe suit was worn with v-neck white and red strip knits and a bright yellow tie as the must-have accessory..

Miuccia Prada's collection was an ode to the modern global traveller. Elegant yet lightly constructed trousers and suits were worn with luxurious silk-wool cardigans and superthin cashmere in earthtones, misty orange, petrol and military colours. A whisper of nostalgia reminding of 70s beach holidays in the Americas with pieces such as oft-patterned Hawaiian shirts and Brazilian knee-length shorts worn with leather sandals.

Alexander McQueen showed his romantic side as well as his fascination with the underworld. His second venture into menswear proved his talent once more with military themes updated with modern tailoring and mixed with hues of bright yellow (it looked striking on a silk jumpsuit) and hot pink knits and trousers.

Dolce & Gabbana showed what Italians do best: classic, yet modern tailoring. Although less sexy and racy than perhaps expected (the sexiest item being the barely-there swimming trunks) the duo designed a more traditional collection, but with signature pieces such as plunging v-necks in camel and lots of black for that Southern Italian look.