Men’s Style Lessons From Pitti Uomo 2014

Pitti Uomo: Style Mecca

Once the various fashion weeks around the world kick off, it can be a bit of a struggle to keep up. With so many shows going on within the space of three weeks, it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. (Or should that be the classics for the trends?)
Luckily, that’s where FashionBeans comes in – each season we help identify all the major trends and show
you how to incorporate them into your everyday life.
However, the one fashion event I personally pay most attention to is actually a trade show. Twice a year, flocks of stylish men descend upon Florence, Italy, for Pitti Uomo: 59,000 square metres of exhibition space filled with everything from suiting to streetwear. It’s a buyer’s dream for all things related to men’s fashion.
Not only does the event provide a realistic idea of what will be on our radar in the seasons to come, but it’s also a street style frenzy – with every step, corner and walkway containing the very best dressed of the menswear realm.
Over the years it has become the sartorially-inclined man’s style Mecca and I can honestly say that when I die I want my ashes scattered on the grounds. Hopefully a little piece of me will get stuck in the lugged sole of the future Nick Woosters and Tommy Tons of the world.
So, rather than having to sift through every blog post, sneak peek preview and street style shot yourself, I’ve compiled a list of every key piece and trend that came out of Pitti Uomo AW14…

1. Blues On Blues On Blues

Or, specifically, wear more navy together. You’ll have a hard time finding a colour that is more masculine or versatile. It’s a flattering hue for all skin/hair tones and communicates sophistication and style effortlessly.
The key to successfully pulling off a single colour ensemble is to make sure that you vary the texture of the items you are wearing.
For example, why not pair some indigo jeans with a navy Oxford cloth shirt and a navy tweed jacket? Although all of these fabrics and textures are different from one another, helping create definition between each piece, their heavyweight nature ensures they are seasonally-appropriate and extremely complementary.

source: http://www.fashionbeans.com/2014/what-we-can-learn-from-pitti-uomo-2014/