# Pattern-Blocking Formalwear The MR. GENTLEMAN 2013 Spring/Summer Preview is Street-Infused By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-gentleman-2013 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/mr-gentleman-2013-spring-summer-collection-preview) & [thecoolhour](http://www.thecoolhour.com/tags/mr-gentleman/) The MR. GENTLEMAN 2013 Spring/Summer preview is a glimpse into the realm of perfectly patterned prints and precisely styled menswear. MR. GENTLEMAN was created by design duo Yuishi Yoshii and Takeshi Osumi. The two have released a considerable preview of their upcoming collection with the possible heading 'New Yours.' The line-up is a series of [well manicured men's looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026). From overtly floral coats to bold striped pull-overs. This collection marks the duos stray from [minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) and descent into full-fledged fashion overload. The result is a grouping of impeccably stylized ensembles including [color-blocked sweaters, sleek blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) and two-tone hybrid jackets. The MR. GENTLEMAN 2013 Spring/Summer preview is an ambitious release that marks Yoshii and Osumi as clever and talented menswear designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pattern-blocking Formalwear:** The trend towards pattern-blocked formalwear creates opportunities for innovative designs that mix and match bold prints and colors in unexpected ways. - **Bold Print Menswear:** The trend towards bold prints in menswear opens up opportunities to experiment with unique and eye-catching designs that break from traditional menswear aesthetics. - **Street-inspired Formalwear:** The trend towards street-inspired formalwear creates opportunities to blend traditional formalwear with urban fashion and create fresh and edgy looks for the modern man. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on this trend by creating new lines of pattern-blocked and bold print menswear, as well as showcasing street-inspired formalwear in their collections. - **Textiles:** The textiles industry has an opportunity to produce innovative fabrics specifically designed for bold prints and pattern-blocking, using new materials and technology for unique and colorful designs. - **Retail:** The retail industry can take advantage of this trend by stocking up on pattern-blocked and bold print formalwear, as well as promoting street-inspired formalwear as an increasingly popular style choice for men. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)