Paris menswear roundup

The mood for Spring Summer 2007 menswear from the Parisian catwalks is relaxed and refined. Luxe sportswear replaced the slick tailoring of last season and elegant casualwear prevailed. Lanvin, which Drapers deemed the show of the week, showed unstructured safari jackets, washed leather biker jackets and soft layered knits. On par with Milan menswear, colours were smoky and fabrics washed.

Paul Smith sent pastel shirts and English checks down his runway. Suits were loosely tailored and came in white, pink and Smith's trademark pinstripes. Ice cream colours, patent belts and printed ties shows Smith had lost none if his English flair. Dior Homme received mixed reactions with ultra skinny leather trousers and jeans on show. The look has been around for some seasons and Hedi Slimane, the label's creative director, loosened up knits to update the look. Metallics made a resurgence and translated from the women's shows to next season's men's collections. Get ready for all things shiny next season, from trousers and jackets, to lurex tops and even gold corsages, as seen by Louis Vuitton.