# Country Chic Menswear Styles The Carven Men S/S 2013 Collection is Casual Yet Chic By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carven-men-ss-2013 References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/carven-men-ss-2013/) & [carven](http://carven.com/cms/collection/summer-2013) There's a certain comfort and easy-going quality about living in the countryside, and this Carven Men S/S 2013 collection is able to translate that lovely outdoor quality into their clothing. With the increasing amount of [menswear styles emerging on the scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi), it is becoming increasingly difficult for a collection to stand out from the rest. This Carven Men S/S 2013 line however, showcases [classic country styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection) paired with simple colors and bold patterns that are sure to attract any fashion-forward male looking to add some chic ensembles to their wardrobe. The collection features classic button-down shirts, [tailored jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026), plaid designs and a variety of shorts and sweaters. The contrast between the countryside styling and elegantly tailored ensembles serves to make this collection modern and appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Country-style Menswear:** Incorporating the relaxed yet chic aesthetic of rural living into men's fashion is a unique opportunity for designers to create a new trend. - **Bold Patterned Shirts:** Integrating bold patterns into classic button-down shirts can add a fresh, edgy twist to standard menswear designs. - **Tailored Outdoor Wear:** Creating tailored jackets and sweaters with rugged, durable materials can bring a touch of sophistication to traditional outdoor apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the rising popularity of country-styled menswear to appeal to consumers looking for unique, high-quality garments. - **Retail:** Retailers can showcase country-chic menswear collections as an opportunity to attract fashion-forward male customers and generate new revenue streams. - **Textiles:** Innovating new materials that bring a touch of sophistication to traditionally casual outdoor wear can give textile companies a competitive edge in the menswear market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md)