If Thomas Maier’s collection for Bottega Veneta is indicative of a new trend in men’s fashion, I am open and welcoming to ushering in fashionable men in spring 2009. Maier, who has denounced the salacious men’s fashion full of nudity on the runway in previous years, designed a classic and timeless collection that proved to contrary to the collections he has denounced. The collection of crisp white pajama style pants, pastel jackets and carryalls for those casual cool days of spring transitioned to classic separates and suits for evening. Maier brought back square shouldered jackets, pleated trousers, textured ties, pocket squares and accessories as well as the return of saddle shoes for the cocktail and event laden gentleman.
