Ermenegildo Zegna and Canali men's Spring/Summer 2012

There was considerable overlap between the Canali and Ermenegildo Zegna shows, which makes sense since the two are among the finest Italian tailoring houses-- both known primarily for their dapper business suits. Each label highlighted softly-structured suits in unconventional-for-business,  pastel colours.

There some differences too; whereas Zegna opted for a minimalist, futurist look for some of its pieces, Canali was a bit trippier with  Eastern and Bollywood-inspired themes.

Zegna

Canali

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Emporio Armani Men's Spring/summer 2012

Armani always has the coolest leather jackets. And some of the other stuff isn't bad either.

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Dirk Bikkembergs Spring/summer 2012

I'll do this by way of internet meme:

1. "I don't often often wear an open shirt, but when I do, I manage to look neither sleazy nor douchey"

2. "I don't often wear green and pink, but when I do, it doesn't look nearly as fruity as one might think."

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D & G men's Spring/Summer 2012 - That 90's show?

When I clicked on the D&G show, I really wasn't expecting an array of paisley and  baroque, Versace-like patterns adorned in every which way on everything from shirts, pants, shoes and hats. But there ya go.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Men's Spring/Summer 2012

Ever walk by a some poor schlub in the summer wearing a dark wool suit, and simply cringe upon thinking how hot and uncomfortable he must be? It's therefore refreshing to see a spring/summer collection that's actually weather-appropriate.  Although by no means unique (e.g., YSL), the Ferragamo design team expand the typical male silhouette, but not to absurd proportions (e.g., Junya Watanabe). The collection has a very "organic" feel to it, with an array of light earth tones, and loose woven fabrics, all the way down to the Huckleberry Finn-ish straw hat.
Mint julep, anyone?

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Roberto Cavalli Men's Spring/Summer 2012

With a few exceptions, I am not finding much inspiration in Milan this season. This  RC collection was not particularly avant-garde (nor was it expected to be), but it did deliver the usual glamorous opulence that one can expect from RC, albeit with a bit more simplicity this time around.

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Tommy terrific

Taking a page out of the Sartorlialist's playbook, GQ photographer Tommy Ton posts fantastic galleries of some of the most inspirational men's dressers in the world. The pictures are usually snapped outside one fashion event or another. 

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The most recent gallery is from Pitti Umo in Milan. I really urge you to browse.

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