Trend Watch: Rugby Shirts Inspiration

Spring and summer collections this year bring us lots of options. Striped, plain, thick, or slinky, rugby shirts are one of the hottest trends for men this year. One of the best things about this year’s trend is the versatility it allows for your separates. Buying rugby shirts for spring means that you can wear almost anything with your choice, from your newer spring trends to favorite basics from last season.

Rugby shirts, especially when worn with other cool sporty accessories, are a hot trend for spring. Traditionally, knit pullover rugbys have bold horizontal stripes in lots of bold color combinations including deep blue and bright red or dark green and yellow. These shirts have long sleeves, a white collar and neckline, and a front button closure.

Here are some of the best trendy rugby inspired looks on the runway this season:

Travota

Travota’s California cool styles are packed with rugby and rugby-inspired tops. Their juicy-colored rugby styles look like a cross between a polo and a rugby shirt. A button placket and short sleeves make these trendy tops just right for spring. Even on shirts that don’t have the classic rugby shape, the bold stripe design is very eye-catching.

John Varvatos

Bold stripes are John Varvatos’ nod to the rugby look. Powder blues and grays are a slightly softened take on the usual men’s rugby shirt style. For guys who hate thicker shirts during spring, John Varvatos’ are thin and clinging. Emphasize your spring trends even further by choosing medium gray slacks and a white belt with a slightly more nautical feel.

John Varvatos’ rugby-stripe trend continues to long sleeved overshirts like boldly striped sweaters. Knitted in a soft and loosely draping style, these sweaters rock the rugby trend for spring straight into cooler nights.

Cloak

Cloak uses elements of rugby shirt design to create new and trendy looks for 2007. The button plackets and rugby logos have disappeared as we get a more sophisticated version of this cool team shirt. Subtle grays tone down the bold stripes—it’s a perfect pair when worn with lighter summer jeans and cool deck shoes.

Valentino

If you like the look of the bold stripe trend but you want a more beachy style, try a clingy shirt from Valentino. The collection this season is available in low-key subtle colors.

Rugby shirts are a perfect trend to follow because they suit every casual occasion, can be matched with lots of different trousers, and work well with loafers, driving mocs, and casual leather sneakers in subtle colors like white, dark brown, and grey. With a sweater slung on casually around your shoulders, your rugby shirts can get ruggedly handsome.