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Men's Fashion Trends: The Hottest Styles For Spring 2016

For spring 2016, the shorts are getting shorter, there are punches of pink and androgyny abounds.
Philip Mak
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For those who follow menswear closely, men’s clothing has never looked less like… well, menswear. The 20th century traditions of suits during the week, and Bermuda shorts and polos on the weekend are rapidly fading into memories of a more boring past.

Spurred by a number of factors, including relaxed office dress codes, more creative-based jobs for men, liberal millennial values and increased spending by guys on their gear, menswear is undergoing a renaissance. Canadian menswear spending alone is expected to reach $8.4 billion by 2017, with Toronto and Vancouver both sporting their own men’s fashion weeks.

Perhaps most important though is men are increasingly embracing their feminine sides and the cultural shift is expressing itself through fashion. For spring 2016, the shorts are getting shorter, there are punches of pink and androgyny abounds. Heck, even Zara has come out with a unisex line.

While gender fluidity may be in Vogue this season (both figuratively and literally), that’s not to say traditionalists should retire their credit cards until the fall. Bomber jackets and pinstripes add a decidedly masculine element to spring 2016’s mix.

See all of spring 2016’s menswear trends for yourself in the slideshow below.

Men's Spring 2016 Fashion Trends
Bomber Jackets(01 of18)
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Bomber jackets are the trend that just won’t quit. While last season saw hemlines dropping for a longer length silhouette, spring 2016 sees them cropped at the waistline once again. Catch bombers on the catwalks of Alexander Wang (pictured), Versace and Louis Vuitton for inspiration. (credit:Alexander Wang)
Get the look: Bombers(02 of18)
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Ted Baker Vipers Suede bomber jacket, $839. Available at Ted Baker. (credit:Ted Baker)
Onesie for all, and all for onesie!(03 of18)
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Wearing separates has never been so passé. For spring 2016, it’s all about one-pieces. Whether they be overalls, boiler suits or jumpsuits, your morning outfit hunt has never been easier. See the runways of Givenchy (pictured), Balmain and 3.1 Phillip Lim for the look. (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Onesie for all, and all for onesie!(04 of18)
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Cos Boilersuit. Available at cos stores. (credit:Cos)
Bowling Shirts(05 of18)
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If you want to hit a strike with your spring 2016, look no further than 50s-inspired bowling shirts. With wide lapels, piping around the edges and boxy cuts, these button-ups are best tucked into a pair of loose trousers for a look that is masculine with a touch of DILF. Find your retro inspo on the catwalks of Lanvin, Raf Simons and Louis Vuitton (pictured). (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Bowling Shirts(06 of18)
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D by D SSENSE Exclusive Black Bowling Shirt, $255. Available at SSENSE. (credit:SSENSE)
Short(er) Shorts(07 of18)
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To answer the age old question “Who wears short shorts?”, it appears this year it will be everybody. Hems have been hiked once again in the perennial war for men’s thigh real estate. Catch short(er) shorts on the runways of KTZ, Gucci (pictured) and Prada. (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Short(er) Shorts(08 of18)
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Levi's 501 Series Shorts, $89.50. Available at Levi's. (credit:Levi's )
Trousers in the Bag(09 of18)
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When it comes to pants for spring 2016, it’s go big or go home. Baggy, wide-legged trousers will liberate you from your skinny jeans for an effortlessly cool (and more breathable) look. Find your freedom on the catwalks of Tiger of Sweden, Yohji Yamamoto (pictured) and Topman Design. (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Trousers in the Bag(10 of18)
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ASOS Wide Leg Smart Trousers In 3/4 Length Denim, $63.82. Available at ASOS. (credit:ASOS)
Denim Distress(11 of18)
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While your mother may never understand why you buy jeans that are already ripped, fashion does. And fashion loves it too, at least this season. Distressed, torn, ragged — the more ripped up the better! Find the look on the catwalks of Calvin Klein Collection, James Long and Philipp Plein (pictured). (credit:Pietro D'Aprano via Getty Images)
Get the look: Denim Distress(12 of18)
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Guess Slim Straight Jeans in Atelier Blue Destroy Wash, $148. Available at Guess. (credit:Guess)
Real Men Wear Pink(13 of18)
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We’ll borrow from '90s metrosexual culture, but real men really do wear pink. At least for spring 2016. From Acne to Topman Design (pictured), everybody is pushing for pink — from the punchiest varieties to more soft pastels. Embrace your feminine side, gentlemen! (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Real Men Wear Pink(14 of18)
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Fidelity Denim Impala Brick, $178. Available at fidelitydenim.com. (credit:Fidelity Denim)
Mean Green Fashion Machine(15 of18)
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For those who can’t bring themselves to embrace pink, green is the other "it" colour of 2016. All shades of green are great, from olive to all-out Christmas. Find inspiration on the catwalks of Craig Green (pictured) and APC. (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Mean Green Fashion Machine(16 of18)
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Dockers Alpha Stretch Washed Khaki, Slim Tapered, $79. Available at Dockers.com. (credit:Dockers)
Change Your Stripes(17 of18)
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Pinstripe is back with a vengeance as this year’s power pattern for men. In keeping with the over-the-top theme of most of spring 2016’s other menswear trends, the wider and louder the stripes, the better. Catch them on the catwalks of Tiger of Sweden, 3.1 Phillip Lim (pictured) and Bottega Veneta. (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
Get the look: Change Your Stripes(18 of18)
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Tiger of Sweden Evert 18 Port Blue Blazer, $599. Available at tigerofswedenmontreal.ca. (credit:Tiger of Sweden)

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