Casual designer shirts for men
The shirt is an iconic staple in men’s clothing, whether in smart and formal versions, or in a more casual interpretation for social and leisure occasions. While the black tie version offers a French or Italian-style collar (closed, starched, with pointed wings), a casual shirt features a button-down collar or a ‘club’ collar for pure British style. A casual, laidback shirt can come in a variety of shapes and appearances, but usually the difference lies in the pattern and fabric used.
Let’s discover together the trendiest casual designer shirts for men, with some tips for must-try combos to make an impression in any relaxing and fun occasion. Among the most exclusive models that we have to mention are those from Palm Angels and Bottega Veneta.
Fancy shirts to wear with a bowtie
Especially in the hipster sector, we can find a lot of ‘fancy’ print shirts, indicating fantasy, creativity, unusual and playful patterns. A shirt of this type, possibly with fun and original geometric designs, is perfect for a stylish artist/juggler look! Just think of the offerings from the top Made-in-Italy shirt producers which offer quirky designs of animals, ice-creams, cupcakes and candies, or characters inspired by top contemporary artists like graffiti artists such as Keith Haring. A fancy designer shirt is a great and original idea for men who don’t take themselves too seriously, men who like to play with their look and have a creative soul. Like a Pisces man, for example! A casual designer shirt for men, with a fancy print, goes hand-in-hand with a pair of cargo pants or chinos, a slightly-worn jacket and a chic pair of patterned loafers. To finish off the look, try a bowtie in an unusual material like porcelain or coconut shell. With a fabulous non-conventional bowtie, in ceramic or bamboo, the result is truly amazing, especially when matched with an impressive slicked handlebar moustache and a pair of braces.
Casual-chic lumberjack shirts
Another great classic in the world of men’s casual shirts is the version with red and blue checks: the lumberjack shirt. Legend has it that the first to wear these shirts was a woodcutter who took his axe to the Grand Canyon, thus creating the valley itself. To allow his faithful friend (a powerful blue bull) to drink, he cracked open the ground and thus sprang the Mississippi. It is from this legendary figure that the red and blue shirt became the symbol of American tradition, even featuring as the hero of a Walt Disney cartoon. From fantasy to reality: the lumberjack shirt changed colour according to the season, defending its wearer from bears and other dangerous wild animals. The checked shirt is a real must-have for men with a unique and ultra-trendy style code; it is highly popular with the hipster generation, to pair up with impressive whiskers and a chic cap. It can be worn buttoned-up or left open with a classic colourful t-shirt underneath, or in soberer and softer hues.
The denim shirt
Denim is a strong and resistant material, rough and with a strong character. This material also has a precise history, coming from the merchants and dockers of the port of Genoa (from here, it took the name ‘jeans’) and from the French port of Nîmes (and from here, the name “denim”). Now ultra-trendy, this material emerged with a distinct function - to protect its wearers during docking activity. As a result, it was developed as a strong and resistant fabric for port-workers’ uniforms, in constant contact with water and humidity. A denim jacket in the iconic powder-blue shades is truly a cult of modern fashion, to be worn in many forms and styles - from a modern cowboy look to the so-chic version.
