Fashion, clothing, and shopping have always been assumed to be a women's domain until recently. Men, generally do not have the lust for fashion as their female counterparts, but the recent trends in the fashion industry shows that men are also taking an active interest in grooming their personality. Increasing number of male shoppers indicates the boost in their personality consciousness, which is fueled by men's style magazines and the increasing focus of designers in catering to the preferences of male customers. Though men's fashion is not as diverse as women's, still the industry has an assortment of trends, appealing and sophisticated for men.

Trends for 2009:

Emerging trends for 2009 will showcase gradient tones in their perfect color schemes. The 2009 palette contains brighter shades of dark purple, indigo, and blue; replacing the greys, and browns. A perfect choice of shirt color paired with black pants will give both a classic and modern look. Fluid and silky fabrics, light and transparent; paying homage to femininity will be in fad. Lines and shapes take a significant change.

Deep V-Necks:

Fashion experts predict that this trend will rule the first quarter of 2009. Deep V-neck shirts have been a classic neckline for men, but current trend is taking it plunged to new depths. This will be the favorite fad of men for the year. Plunging necklines in men's cardigans, polos, t-shirts and sweaters will create a lot of variation in dressing. 'V' in the neck is going to be big, with a deep cut. This style will be more popular among youngsters who do weight-training.

Micro Patterns:

A revival of the fashion of the 70s, an attractive combination of micro patterns will be seen in formal dresses, especially in men's coats. Trousers will be tailored with micro pattern will be in vogue.

Pin-stripes and the wide-stripes:

This season is dedicated to the guys who prefer to wear pinstripes. A pair of pinstriped pants with a matching pinstriped shirt will create a taller image. Along with this, they will also come across a storm of wide striped outfits. Stripes will be available in both horizontal and vertical patterns to suit the short, medium and tall guys.

Short sleeved and embroidered shirts:

Embroidered shirts are not only worn by women, but are gaining popularity among men as well. Short sleeved and embroidered shirt will be a more fashion forward outfit. Appreciated for their cool feel, and rich embroidery, they fit perfectly with jeans.

Neckties and tie bars:

Tie is a fashion item which keeps moving in and out, but this winter will see it coming back in a big way. They will be used with almost any style. The tie bar holds the tie in place, and also portrays the style of an individual. The trend this year is more personal with tie bars embellished with crystals, gemstones, and etchings.

Scarves:

It may feel a little apprehensive for a man to wrap a scarf around his neck as it may appear feminine. But, scarves take the trend for men in the current year. Best scarves in cashmere and pashmina which take their toll on the shoppers' wallet, to inexpensive lambswool or cotton ones will be seen in store racks. The European's, who are considered as the most fashionable men on earth, have been wrapping their necks with charming scarves for ages.

Shoes:

Men's shoes for the spring time will be full of flowers and fringes with bright floral patterns. Casual slip-ons in hues of cream and light brown will be a favorite, and go well with shorts, causal pants or jeans. Leather loafers will be seen in colors of black, brown, white and tan which will suit the 'not so formal' dresses. Boat shoes will be seen without laces, upper part made from leather or suede, in shades of brownish-yellow, or black which will match with shorts, or jeans.

Leather or Laced Belt:

A leather or laced belt in standard black, gray or brown will prove attractive for men. Classic, elegant, and timeless designs will provide individuality and style in the wearers look, and help him stand 'out' from the crowd.

Men now a days are more conscious about what they wear, and how they look. There was a time when women used to shop around, and their partners had nothing to do; but wait. Today, men's fashion has taken a universal turn, encouraging them to adopt a positive attitude towards fashion.