After bidding adieu to the constraint of traditional runway displays for the house’s menswear line, back in Spring 2009, Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni continues to find strength and control within presentations.

Extending the Marni man’s very minimal wardrobe to include more graphic patterns in recent collections, For Spring 2011, Castiglioni marches forward with familiar shapes, restructuring age-old basics to form a fresh and youthful look.

Using a play in proportion to carry out the task of complimenting the Marni aesthetic of a natural approach to dressing, tops come bonded together as one, both in different lengths to make for a feeling of ‘layering for comfort’, as jackets are shorted with sleeves rolled up.

Going strong after quite a few seasons of not presenting a non-slightly cropped trouser, the length of your standard pant, now featuring double-buttons at crotch, still remains reduced, yet cut to achieve the right meeting of comfort and professionalism. Producing lengthier shorts than what appears to be the norm in Milan, pleated shorts reflect the designer’s love of contrast by appearing with a check pattern and ombré effect.

Fully taking the Marni man to new leaps and bounds.

Tomek Szczukiecki & Matthew Hitt at the Marni Spring 2011 presentation, shot by Homme Times

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