Phillip Lim presented the kind of shorts and outfits that ad execs of "Mad Men" might wear to a family barbecue, as designers from across the country met in New York to unveil their 2010 spring collections during New York Fashion Week.
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Duckie Brown unveils shorts that might fit the "Mad Men" crowd.
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Thom Browne's spring collection riffed on fishermen and sailors.
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Aside from presenting clothes that resembled fisherman and sailor ware, Thom Browne showed prep school blazers and bright yellow rain slickers outlined in black.
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An unusual briefcase for a guy, but Thom Browne's man is expected to exhude self-confidence.
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The work of the two sets of brothers behind the label Bespoken is inspired by Savile Row.
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Designer Robert Geller's version of a suit for spring.
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Rag & Bone designers give the okay for men to wear their long underwear with a blazer or coat.
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Phillip Lim is one of the menswear designers who showed suits with roomy jackets and pairs of shorts.
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A crisp navy, nautical long jacket from Thom Browne.
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A natty combo of purple and gray from Robert Geller for his spring menswear collection.
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Duckie Brown showed gauzy T-shirts and sheer silk shirts with shorts that ballooned out.
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A royal blue poncho from Robert Geller looked modern.
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For his spring menswear collection, Richard Chai showed fitted tops and pleated bucket shorts balanced by roomy vests and jackets.
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Thom Browne's rock-star lobsterman aims to express unabashed assuredness.
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A mustard poncho from Robert Geller.
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A light tweed safari jacket is coupled with a pair of chic shorts from Duckie Brown.
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Robert Geller's genius, says Robin Givhan, is that he has taken something that men have already been wearing and stamps it appropriate.
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Gallery Credits:
Photo Editor, Producer Troy Witcher
Text Editor Janet Bennett Kelly, Sarah Lovenheim
