[ Pitti Uomo 102 Breaking News! The latest international snapshots of the outfits that will be in style in summer 2022!

In this issue, we introduce the latest trends to look out for this summer with snaps taken by the OTOKOMAE editorial department at Pitti Uomo 102!

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What is “Pitti Uomo”? Pitti Uomo is one of the largest men’s fashion fairs where fashionable people from all over the world gather.

Pitti Uomo” is the world’s largest men’s fashion fair held twice a year in Florence, Italy. The official name is “Pitti Immagine Uomo,” and in Japan it is known by the abbreviated names “Pitti” and “Pitti Uomo. The main event is an exhibition of the latest collections centered on Italian Classico brands. Buyers, designers, influencers, and other fashionable people from around the world visit Pitti Uomo to research and buy the latest collections, making it a place where they can learn about the latest real trends.

During Pitti Uomo, collections of up-and-coming brands are presented not only at the exhibition but also at the venue and in the surrounding area. Buyers from stores that do not carry Italian Classico brands often visit Pitti Uomo to see these collections.

One of the specialties of Pitti Uomo is the group of fashionable people who gather in the center of the venue square.

When you hear the word “Pitti Uomo,” a scene of a group of fashionable people in colorful jackets and suits strutting around the venue is sure to come to mind. In fact, these people are not buyers, but mostly models and influencers who have been asked by brands to do PR. They are promoting their brands by standing out in glamorous attire and increasing their exposure in the media. The Pitti Gathering has become an annual event that attracts so much attention that it is now covered by the world’s news media. Some of the attendees are dressed in costumes that are more like cosplay than real clothes in order to stand out among the flamboyant Pitti crowd.

From now on, we will introduce the topics that are likely to be popular in the summer of 2022, based on more than several thousand snaps taken at Pitti Uomo, along with the snaps that are most likely to be popular in the summer of 2022!

Summer 2022 Trend Topics (1) “The fashionable will be wearing elegantly sized suits reminiscent of the 80’s!

First of all, we would like to focus on the masterpiece that makes men look their most fearless: the suit. This stylish man is Mr. Domenico Gianfurrate, creative director of PT TORINO, who you may know if you are a regular reader of OTOKOMAE. His wide-bodied 4B double jacket and ultra-thick straight pants are a fresh, modern interpretation of the suiting styles of the 80’s bubble era. The use of Tom Ford teardrop eyewear and chain necklaces add a touch of class and a touch of bad taste to the look. I have a feeling that this type of suiting will be the focus of attention for the next few years!

Trend Topics for Summer 2022 (2) “Bold tucked-in styles with open fronts are fresh!

Spanish influencer Andrés expressed a resort military look by layering an aloha shirt over a USMC WWII M44 HBT jacket. The jacket was worn open at the front and boldly tucked in, creating a fresh styling with a large area of innerwear visible. At Pitti Uomo this year, we saw a number of shirts worn with the front open and tucked in, as shown in this outfit. We would like to take a cue from this style.

Trend Topics for Summer 2022 (3) “Light-colored and heavy-boned silhouettes are hot for jeans!

We caught up with Daniele Biagioli, who has gained support from many fans for his contemporary style that mixes the essence of Italian classicism with street, mode, and vintage clothing. The combination of a blazer and thick blue jeans worn low on the waist gives the jackets a fresh new look. For a maison brand, it would be Celine’s Elephant Jeans, and for vintage clothing, it would be Levi’s 550s. Recently, jeans with a thick silhouette and faded look have been attracting attention regardless of genre, and this trend seems to be spreading to Italian fashion as well.

SIMON MILLER CUT OFF DENIM

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Summer 2022 Trend Topic 4: “Look out for aloha shirts that will raise the summer American casual look to the next level!

You want to enjoy a casual but slightly classy summer look. If you have such an idea, the aloha shirt is the right choice this season. It goes well with the American casual trend, and goes great with faded jeans and chinos. Alessandro Squalzi also participated in Pitti by inserting an aloha shirt into a military shirt jacket.

SUN SURF OPEN SHIRTS

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Summer 2022 Trend Topic #5: “Shirts with pockets as if they were outerwear!

Shirts with breast pockets are attracting the attention of fashionable people today, as they are in the exquisite position of being more than a shirt and less than a jacket. Even if the shirt is made of thin material, the pocket accent gives it a sense of presence as outerwear, so it looks great even when worn over a T-shirt. It can be taken off and hung over the shoulder when it is hot, or tucked in like Mr. Nazario in the snapshot below for a smart look, expanding the range of coordination variations.

HOUSTON U.S. ARMY Military Shirt

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Trend Topics for Summer 2022 (6) “The Next Trend is the A-Line Silhouette!

Tight tops such as “chibi T-shirts” and “cropped T-shirts” have been gaining attention for several years for women and recently for men. And while wide or straight silhouettes are the mainstream for pants, the next trendy silhouette is likely to be the A-line. We caught a stylish person who seems to embody such a trend half a step ahead. The tops are basic in size, and the bottoms are a loose straight silhouette with a slight A-line that is just right.

Summer 2022 Trend Topics (7) “The earth color trend continues!

The earth color trend that has continued for several years, such as brown, beige, and khaki, is expected to continue this year. Fashionable Italian fashionistas have been seen wearing white pants with these colors to create clean outfits. For a summery look, it is recommended to use earth colors with a slightly higher tone, such as the dubaco brown jacket worn by Mr. Marco here.

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