# Stylish Semi-Suits S/S '10 Menswear Pairs Blazers With Shorts on the Runways By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semi-formal-mens-spring-2010 References: [men.style](http://men.style.com/fashion/) Classic men’s formalwear has been trickling back into fashion for a while with a modern-day twist. For Spring 2010, one of the fun twists is to wear a [jacket, shirt and tie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-faloni-linen-suit) with [preppy shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2), like a demi-formalwear. While most examples of this look were serious and preppy in nature, there were some houses like LV and D’Squared that took it to a fun extreme. Check out designs from D’Squared, Emporio Armani, Issey Miyake, Jil Sander, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior Homme, Etro, and Gianfranco Ferre in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Formalwear:** The trend of wearing formal jackets with shorts creates a modern twist on classic men's formalwear. - **Demi-formalwear:** The combination of jackets, shirts, and ties with preppy shorts introduces a new style of demi-formal attire. - **Playful Fashion:** Designers like LV and D'Squared push the boundaries of formalwear, bringing a fun and playful element to the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can leverage the trend of pairing blazers with shorts to create innovative and stylish menswear collections. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for modern formalwear and demi-formal attire by offering curated collections that combine jackets, shirts, and ties with preppy shorts. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can explore the playful fashion trend by incorporating unconventional designs and pushing the boundaries of formalwear in their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.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) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md)