Men with a hawk-eye on emerging trends, you might have noticed the flourishing of printed, colorblock, embroidered and pintucked shirts on the menswear realm this season. The mainstays of fashion, designer shirts lead the charge in subtle, elegant and classy dressing.  Over the years, different shirting styles have been championed by our favorite A-listers from the music and film industry.  

From fancy dinners at a rooftop lounge with your spouse dearest to attending zoom calls in style, shirts for men have come a long way in redefining men’s fashion. But given the enduring popularity of the outfit, we don’t blame you if you are unable to figure out how to incorporate it into your wardrobe, especially as the internet is replete with trendy options. 

If you want to do something dressier than a co-Ord set but not go as far as kurta-pajama, a trending shirt is your best friend. Scroll down to bookmark your favorite styles here. 

Embroidered Shirts: Spruce up Your Brunch Look 

Thinking of a surefire way to take your daily dressing a notch higher? Think embroidered shirt in a light and breathable fabric. Embroidery has always been a key component in every Indian designer’s radar as it injects charm and character. The timeless appeal of the classic white shirt gets a new depth with a liberal dose of hot air balloon embroidery in Runit Gupta’s creation here. Wear this versatile and modern piece to your brunch date with your friends and grab some eyeballs. 

Abstract Printed Shirts: Feel-Good Summer Print  

If you see summer as the right opportunity to wear happy, vibrant and bold prints, then Nautanky’s abstract printed shirt will lift your spirits. It is hard to take your eyes off energetic printed pieces like these. Cool and comfortable, such millennial-friendly shirts can be styled with regular fit navy trousers to pull off a balanced look. For a resort-wear look, pair up the cheerful shirt with a pair of white denim or cotton pants and round up the look with a pair of fisherman’s sandals to achieve a more relaxed and laid-back style. 

Pintuck Shirts: Fashion Classics that are Here to Stay 

While a navy dress shirt is fine, why draw the line at ‘fine’ when you can have something exemplary? A favorite workwear style for many, pintuck shirts are the new trend. The subtle work of art from Philocaly looks extravagantly classy and can be styled with silk jackets to ace your business event in style. The horizontal stripes featured on the shirt provide a subtle uniformity and gives a classy edge to your appeal. 

Ombre Shirts: Elevate Your Basic Button-up 

Beyond the beloved tones, neutrals and brighter shade trend, ombre has permeated menswear couture late. If you favor this trend, why not opt for an ombre shirt to give a fresh and creative spin to the classic shirt styles. It’s intriguing to watch ombre shirts making maximum impact with zero effort. Adding a dash of yellow to an all-white shirt, Runit Gupta creates a fun summery shirt for Gen Zs who want to stand out in a pool of tried and tested colors. 

Colorblock Shirts; Your Alternative to Boring Basics 

Color blocking has achieved the hiatus of being the biggest trend ever in shirts. While specific shades and colors have different iterations, let’s give all the colors a clean slate. Hespoke’s daytime color block shirt claims head turning attention because of the intentional color remix which makes the overall look sober and voguish. The designer piece is proof that the color-block trend can be pulled off effortlessly without looking weird.  

This season we are obsessing over the different on-trend shirts for men. Make a strong case with these modish pieces which are both carefree and comfort friendly. Choose classy standout pieces from top couturiers to nail your everyday look.