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hether designed for work or play, the world of menswear has blossomed into something much more interesting than just dark and gray suits and plain polo shirts. With more and more boutiques and stores specializing in men's fashion nowadays, it appears men are on the hunt for a perfect look, too.

Susanne Laible, buying general manager for high-end department store Harvey Nichols Jakarta gives a rundown on trends in men's fashions.

"The trend for men usually applies more strongly in terms of colors than in terms of shapes or silhouettes," Liable says. For this year's Spring/Summer 2009 collection, she adds, "we are seeing a lot of brighter colors, such as orange and lime mixed with more subtle tones, sky-blue and peach."

The latest collection by Viktor & Rolf is one example. Its thin, long-sleeved cardigan in peach shows how bright this season could be for men. The brightly colored John Galliano printed T-shirt is another example. Its light, fitted design shows how men could make this season fun and comfortable. Do any of these sound like they fit your style? Just prepare Rp 3.995 million for the cardigan and Rp 6.195 million for the tee.

According to Laible, Harvey Nichols attends all the important fashion shows and trade shows in Milan, Paris, London and New York in order to catch up with the latest trends in menswear, which comprises four cycles a year. This means that there more options for fashion-aware Indonesian men. From shoes to clothing, wallets to belts, designers are making sure men are no longer being left behind in the fashion world.

"Most men *customers* tend to spend on high-end denim from True Religion, Rock & Republic, 7 For All Mankind," Laible says.

As for more tailored items, she adds, "they love the Paul Smith and Armani Collezioni collections." Alexander McQueen and Givenchy are also among the store's customers' much-loved designers.

And just as they are for women, shoes and accessories are hot stuff for men. According to Laible, men hunt for shoes from Emporio Armani, Oliver Sweeney and Carshoe, and accessories from Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.

Stylish men are after "anything in Paul Smith stripes such as socks, scarfs, cufflinks, bracelets, ties and belts," Laible reveals. This, she adds, is "followed by Alexander McQueen's signature skull on *items such as* scarves and pashminas, and Givenchy ties and wallets."

And going fancy just doesn't stop here. Men do love leather goods like Mulberry wallets, credit card holders and coin purses, Tumi messenger bags and trolleys and NDC travel documents and passport holders, Laible points out. So who says it's only women who spend up big to look good?