Balenciaga’s SS13 style is the perfect tribute to the floral bomber trend and sports an abstract tropical bloom and foliage print, whilst the muted hues of Raf Simon’s exclusive for Mr. Porter makes it an ideal choice for autumn.

• Reclaimed Vintage Floral Varsity Jacket
• Balenciaga Printed Satin Bomber Jacket
• Topman Grey Marl Floral Front Bomber Sweatshirt
• Raf Simons Flower-print Cotton-twill Bomber Jacket
• Msgm Jacket
• Reclaimed Vintage Varsity Jacket With Floral Sleeves

Floral Tailoring

Tailoring has been fast to adopt florals, with all-over prints, embroidered treatments and embellished lapels key features in the genre.

The high-end houses have taken an intricate and theatrical approach to the look with designers such as Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabbana and Dries Van Noten showing statement floral jacquards, oversized digital blooms and intricate brocade needlepoint for SS14.

A little closer to home and more considerate on the pocket, Topman and ASOS are go-to brands for those who want to add a floral flourish to their tailoring without the premium mark-up.

• Topman Villain Abbey Blazer
• United Colors Of Benetton Blazer With Floral Print
• Asos Slim Fit Blazer In Floral Print
• William Hunt Nineties Floral Print Jacket

Final Word

Examining the evidence, it’s obvious that florals have come a long way since the Magnum P.I. days of garish Aloha numbers. Bloom prints are an effective way to add interest and vivacity to a traditionally bland menswear colour palette? how much fun can you really have with just solid tones?

Tomorrow, in part two, we’ll examine further sartorial categories that have been influenced by the trend and also detail a brief ‘how to wear it’ guide.