# Compelling Casual Apparel Michael Bastian 2013 Spring Makes Being Suave Effortless By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-bastian-2013-spring References: [new.livestream](http://new.livestream.com/madefashionweek/michaelbastian2013) & [gq](http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2012/09/first-look-michael-bastian-spring-2013.html) The Michael Bastian's 2013 Spring line investigates the result of mixing the easygoing sports lover with the dashing, contemporary city dweller. The result is a [men's clothing line that is relaxed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026), but at the same time, incredibly striking. Sport coats in brown, salmon, or light grey, teamed with khaki pants and leather sandals, create the image of a man who is comfortable and in charge. The pairing of dark, square, aviator-styled sunglasses and mod-loafers upscales some of the more casual items of the line, such as the color-blocked sweaters and destroyed denim shorts. Michael Bastian's 2013 Spring collection features [muted colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein). A greater focus is placed on the softer side of the color palette, with little splashes of lavender, pink and light blue sprinkling the runway. As a result, this spring collection is for men who aren't afraid to add finesse to their everyday apparel and make strutting their stuff a daily ritual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Casual Sports-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop casual apparel lines that combine athletic and urban styles, appealing to men who prioritize comfort and style. - **Color-block Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clothing with color-blocking techniques, offering unique and visually striking designs to fashion-conscious individuals. - **Soft Color Palette:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing collections that feature muted colors and incorporate subtle shades of lavender, pink, and light blue, catering to men who want to elevate their everyday attire. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new fashion lines that cater to the demand for casual and stylish clothing for men, incorporating sporty and urban elements. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and produce clothing items with color-blocking techniques, meeting the growing market demand for visually dynamic and unique designs. - **Men's Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture sunglasses and footwear that complement casual and chic apparel, targeting men seeking stylish and comfortable accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Elevated Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md)