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JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2012
THE RED REPORT Into the wild country... club by Johnny Red
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s the summer rages on and Facebook events mount to an astronomical high, questions continue to surround around what to wear to the last round of those barbecues, kickbacks and outings with friends. I was recently invited to a graduation party and found solace in dressing up in tribal/Aztec-inspired clothing that is just ripe for the end of summer events. The tribal/Aztec trend has been around for a year or so now, especially for girls, but not until it was featured in Michael Kors and Donna Karan have spring 2012 adaptations for male fashion consumers been readily available. Most prints are reminiscent of traditional African clothing, while other prints could be mirror images of the Aztec ruins. Many of the prints have
almost psychedelic color palettes and no set pattern to them at all.
The Short List: » Stock up on classic country club attire with tribal patterns. Whichever print you decide to adventure with, make sure the print is properly balanced out with smart pieces that have a slim cut and rich color. This pairing of tribal prints to classic pieces gives the summer look an edge to the sophisticated, classy, sometimes stuffy look. A good idea would be to wear a polo with tribal print shorts. My favorite way to style this look is Topman’s Chino shorts with tribal print legs; they offer them in a
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myriad of colors from red to yellow. The versatility of the trend could translate well into most closets because most wardrobes include of chinos or shorts, and the only out of
pocket expense would be the addition of the tribal items. Fortunately, the tribal/Aztec pattern has been transcending into not only clothing, but accessories and shoes as well.
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