# Nautical Avant-Garde Fashion The Alexander McQueen Spring Menswear Line Channels Seaside Style By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-spring References: [nowfashion](https://nowfashion.com/brands/alexander-mcqueen) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/spring-2016-menswear/alexander-mcqueen) The latest Alexander McQueen Spring Menswear Collection promotes a nautical sense of fashion. Possibly inspired by boys lost at sea, Creative director Sarah Burton crafted a spring collection that features a contemporary yet aquatic theme. Sharp [nautical elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep) is riddled throughout this collection and paired with fraying denim as well as pajama-like jacquards. Elongated captain's coats accent the oceanic tattoo motifs which showcase compasses, mermaids and anchors. These voyage-friendly motifs are seen across [tailored suits and outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26). The traditional double-breasted sailor jacket is also available within this collection. Refashioning the usual seaside stripes, this line features two suits utilizing the pattern in a more modern fashion. Through recognizable pattern and a minimal color palette, the Alexander McQueen Spring Menswear Collection sets the tone for a vacation on the water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Nautical Fashion:** Innovative redesigns of traditional nautical elements into modern fashion pieces. - **Oceanic Motifs:** Introducing sea-themed designs and symbols in unconventional ways for new fashion trends. - **Minimalist Seaside Styling:** Simplifying the seaside fashion style for a refined and elegant summer look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Innovative fashion designers can explore modern interpretations of traditional nautical themes. - **Textile:** Engaging new textile designs with sea-theme patterns and contemporary interpretations for consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can present a minimalist and sleek seaside fashion collection to broaden their audience's shopping options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Utility Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-springsummer-2026.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-3.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-cup-barcelona.md)