What do you get when you cross 80′s Brooklyn with Brussels? Dries van Noten’s Spring 2011 collection that’s tough and street but refined and tailored, too.

The first model out – Brooklyn’s very own Yuri Pleskun – set the tone for the rest of the showing in an easy tuxedo jacket and cargo shorts paired with a paint splatter button down and leather lace-up boots. All of these pieces evolved through out the rest of the collection which made for a lesson in easy, chic dressing. The mostly neutral looks were spiced up with the paint splattered tops as well as acid wash jeans and vests. A decidedly more grown up touch was added with the classic check pattern seen on trousers and blazers. Dries’ signature cozy knits were roughed up with a few acid splatters which made for a standout piece. The marvelous showing was paired with tough, biker boots as well as sandals and a few varying carry-all bags.

Dries van Noten’s Spring 2011 collection was all about updating the brand’s tried and true codes. It was elegant and easy luxury at it’s finest – something only Dries could produce.

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Aiden Andrews & Johannes Linder backstage at Burberry Spring 2011, shot by Homme Times

With only a fraction of the looks of a normal show, Marc Jacobs‘ collection for Spring 2011 solidified itself as the go to show for the ultimate dapper man that holds a fetish for Active Duty.

The collection itself featured a host of youthful suits and other streamlined separates like cropped trousers and a navy trench. Military influences were seen mainly in the chicest cargo pants one could ever see. The classic collection was roughed up a bit with a worn-in vest complete with silver hardware. Breaking up the manly collection, a dash of whimsy was added with a few op-art, heart pattern knit sweaters. The color palette for these looks were neutral like most of the other shows in Milan.

The wearable collection is perfect for high fashion lovers, as well as the people seeking to look good and feel great.

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Ermanno Scervino’s outing for Spring 2011 was a fresh and stylish collection perfect for every summer situation that you could get yourself into, be it good or even better.

The wardrobe of the Ermanno Scervino man is a lesson in neutrals. While most other designers also deliver the standard palette, somehow I find the brand’s palette of khaki, tan, white, and black, to be a cut above the rest. This palette played out on an extremely wearable collection that works for any facet of a man’s life. Most looks were the natural jacket atop a shirt and shorts or pants, but the nautical sweaters with loose necklines and the distressed denim added the perfect amount of interested. The silver shorts were a standout piece of the louche presentation of looks.

While it may not be the wildest collection to come out of Milanese fashion week, it will certainly be a home run in the retail aspect. These clothes are great for enhancing the owner, and that’s all anybody looks for anyways.

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John Richmond‘s rock and rock guy took a trip to Morocco for his Spring 2011 showing. The classic Richmond wardrobe was there, but updated with a refreshing bohemian – as well as rock ‘n’ roll – spin on things.

Besides the royal, bohemian prints and the large check patterns the collection was done in a dark palette consisting mostly of brown. Pops of red and purple added a much needed pop to the collection. The palette was translated to a wardrobe full of clothes that would work from the boardroom (pinstripe suit) to a fun night out on the town (a golden paisley print button down that you could pair with a white leather jacket and your choice of assorted denim). The standout pieces of the collection were the jackets – they came in paisley prints, color-blocked purple, and also with intricate cut-outs.

After last season’s very Autumnal outing, I was glad to see the shift into a very care free Summer collection that is perfect for any facet of a well dressed man’s life.

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