THE DNR TREND REPORT.(clothing industry report)(Daily News Record)

Daily News Record, July, 2005

We've seen it all. Through 100-plus-degree temperatures, cicada-size mosquitoes and endless delays, DNR made it through the European runway collections -- all to bring back word of the latest men's fashion trends. From the season's key color (crisp, cool white) to its reinvigorated accessory (the skinny tie -- sans jacket), here are the trends that will matter for spring '06.

1 Bright White

After so much bold color the last few seasons, the absence of it made quite an impact on shorts, jackets, accessories and shoes -- not to mention suits. The great white way looked as refreshing on the preppies at Jil Sander as it did on the suave playboys at Gianfranco Ferre, Valentino and Gucci. Spinning the color wheel off the board entirely, it seems this...