The 10 Best Men's shirts
From Hawaiian prints to pale pastels and florals, this season’s top shirts are light, bright and, above all, fun
Monday 27 February 2012
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1. Marks & Spencer
£25, marksandspencer.com
If floral prints are too busy, then a 1960s geometric print is a welcome alternative. This would look great contrasted with bright trousers.
2. Beams Plus
£115, mrporter.com
You may not be familiar with this Japanese brand, but it offers a clever mix of artistry and a preppy American aesthetic. This pastel shirt boasts a Sixties button-down style.
3. Rag & Bone
£130, mrporter.com
Nothing says casual like a Hawaiian shirt. This print is pretty special, with high-rise beach condos and palm-tree prints, evoking balmy summer nights by the sea.
4. Christophe Lemaire
£260, thecorner.com
Large floral prints flourished this season, making their most striking appearance across shirts. Tone down this print by wearing it with plain jeans or chinos.
5. Raf Simons
£175, mrporter.com
An impeccably cut white shirt should be part of every wardrobe. This slim-fit one, from Raf Simons, is a reissue from his seminal 1995 collection. A wardrobe classic.
6. Paul Smith
£95, thecorner.com
Paul Smith is known for his love of exuberant prints; very of the moment. This Hawaiian shirt is in the pastels of the season, neatly nailing two trends.
7. Asos and Mario Hugo
£35, asos.com
Asos's collaboration with It's Nice That magazine showcases five artists' take on the Hawaiian shirt. French born Mario Hugo's interpretation has a slightly surreal edge.
8. Oliver Spencer
£99, oliverspencer.co.uk
The trend for pastels can be tricky to mix with an existing wardrobe. Opt for this pale yellow, it's the easiest one to wear for spring.
9. Topman
£26, topman.com
Keep it casual with a short-sleeved shirt, like this one from Topman. Pull on a warm sweater and wear it now. When the sun shines, team it with navy chinos and desert boots.
10. Jonathan Saunders
£250, thecorner.com
Exceptionally well made, this two- tone white and azure design has an "Italian collar" – meaning the spread is wider, leaving additional room for larger tie knots.
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