I really liked what I saw in the Neil Barret SS 2010 runway collection. The elongated silhouettes and color and fabric contrasts were a great step in a new direction for him. Double breasted finely tailored jackets and two-column plackets on the shirts give his man a sleek and very fashion forward look, without making him an eye soar. Keeping in the black, white, and gray palette made all the detailing pop.

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After reviewing all the mens SS09 fashion shows, there was one reoccurring trend in just about every collection and that was, head to toe monochrome. It was definitely easier to except in the white and grey hues than Gucci and Niel Barrets neon suits (not pictured here), but i do feel that Givenchy ( look 2 and 4) pulled it off in great taste.

1. Salvatore Ferragamo 2. Givenchy 3. Niel Barret 4. Givenchy 5. Maison Martin Margiela 5. Lanvin