Men Embrace Flower Power

Last year it was revealed the sale of floral designs increased by 130% as boys raced out to to buy the new trend. ASOS sold out of floral suits and it seems the trend is possibly set to continue this year as Harry Styles turned up to the American Music Awards wearing a black and white floral two-piece cotton crepe Gucci suit, with a pair of retro-inspired flared trousers.

It will be interesting to see if this floral suit trend catches on and if it becomes a popular trend. ASOS currently have a selection of floral and patterned men's suits of which a few have already sold out in some sizes. This gives a clear indication that these floral suits are actually being bought!

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However, it is clear that it is not only floral printed suits which are a new on trend item in menswear, but other patterns as well. Harry Styles wore a bold geometric-print suit in September at LOVE magazine's London Fashion Week party. This look has an edge over a classic black suit sue to it being a fashion statement and different.
I think the particular suit Styles wore matched the event well due to it being a fashion event -- compared to certain other more formal events for example, a patterned or floral printed suit would not be as appropriate.