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Key men's merchandising theme trend for Fall/Winter 2015-16

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The menswear wardrobe is updated with a cool palette of neutral shades, introducing a new sense of refinement to contemporary retail collections. From slate and raincloud to ash and gunmetal, see how these muted tones come together to create the Grey Days Gent trend, a key men's merchandising theme that combines apparel and accessories with sophisticated formal undertones. Originally analysed for Fall/Winter 2014-15, the Trendstop trend experts have predicted that this theme trend will also transition well into the upcoming Fall/Winter 2015-16 buying season. Discover which essential styles can help improve seasonal collection planning, as greyscale colours demonstrate their versatility across an array of textures and surfaces. This week, FashionUnited readers are presented with four must-have product trends from the Grey Days Gent merchandising theme.

Grey Days Gent

Across two-piece suits or formal separates like blazers and pants, men's tailoring is transformed with soft shades of grey. Warm woollen blends prove ideal for cold weather dressing, while slim-fit cuts and single-breasted designs enhance the modern appeal. These elegant ensembles work well when styled with a crisp white shirt and thick knit scarf.

Prints are pared back with subdued casts, resulting in a subtle statement look. Emerging on smart button-downs, polo styles and casual tees alike, patterned surfaces take on tonal effects or clean white shades for contrast. Standout pieces include masculine conversationals and gradient blocking effects, as well as photoreal graphic repeats.

Ideal for winter wear, a new wardrobe staple emerges in the form of The Rustic Knit. Chunky yarns and tactile compositions create appealingly warm garments, applied to casual sweater shapes. Interest can be added with thick V-necklines or sportive blocking, while head-to-toe colour coordinating makes a directional statement.

Rounding out Grey Days Gent stylings, Greyscale Accessories emphasise the trend's distinguished aesthetic. Simple jersey scarves offer an easy-to-wear option that works well with any outfit, as formal lace-up shoes are treated with mattified surfaces. Additionally, boxy backpacks stand out with textured combinations of boiled wool and glossy leather.

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Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.

Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: Burberry Black Label, Club Monaco, French Connection, Son of Wild, Kris Van Assche, ASOS, Reiss, Calvin Klein Collection, Topman, Saint Laurent, Maison Martin Margiela, John Smedley, all Fall/Winter 2014-15.

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