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Despite London's awful weather... All-right, you all know how much i love London, so let's try something else.. Despite London's (and the rest of Europe's) rainy weather (rainy to the point of getting bored and having nothing else to do than praying for the rain to stop!), we are in the middle of Spring and Summer is technically 40 days + 1 night away. Since menswear collections for spring/summer 2012 showed the trends that will reign during the summer (ages ago..!) and considering that almost every shopping window is getting more and more summer-ish, i wouldn't say that it is neither too early, nor to late for a post like this. Once again, masculinity (!) but this time masculinity comes dressed with 'a' suit. No, not an ordinary suit, but 'the white suit'; this white suit where a large number of designers included in their collections; this white suit that is a piece statement by itself; this white suit that gives an extra point or an elegant element, if you prefer, to its wearer; this white suit which perfectly matches a tanned masculine body.

Before starting my overview, i want to quote a phrase that not only reflects my personal opinion regarding the male suit, but i think that it expresses most women, and why not also men, perspective on how a suit should be considered: 

'A well-tailored suit is to women what lingerie is to men.' (I would really like to know who said this, but unfortunately it looks pretty hard to name him/her. Instead of putting 'unknown', i will just put 'a wise man said'!)

White on White always looks chic. (Additional tip by Dolce & Gabbana: Please gentlemen be brave and stylish enough to roll up your pants hems!)

The double-breasted one_Dolce & Gabbana_menswear s/s 2012

Tone on tone in white shades is always flattering and safe.

The single-buttoned one_Dolce & Gabbana_menswear s/s 2012

Why make it complicated? Wear white from head to toe.

The three-buttoned one_Dolce & Gabbana_menswear s/s 2012

A white suit doesn't mean that it is plain. Textures give a point of interest to a sharp silhouette.

The slighlty-baggy one_Calvin Klein_menswear s/s 2012

A lightweight two-piece white suit can be a man's perfect partner in the heat.

The really-baggy one_Calvin Klein_menswear s/s 2012

Elegant linen in a summer classic is always a safe choice.

The slightly off-white one_Salvtore Ferragamo_menswear s/s 2012

Take the 'navy' look to the next level. Stripes can give a more 'Riviera' touch.

The 'navy' one_Tommy Hilfiger_menswear s/s 2012

Play with the dimensions: cropped trousers and slim lapels.

The boyish one_Dior Homme_menswear s/s 2012

Pastel grey, cream or pink are an elegant match; add a pop of colour with a pocket square.

The more relaxed one_Giorgio Armani_menswear s/s 2012

Without ever loosing its elegance, the white suit will always be a timeless piece in a man's wardrobe.

The grunge one_Givency_menswear s/s 2012

Formalwear can also come with prints. Match your white suit with a 'hawaiian' print shirt for total summer look.

The 'brave' one_Bottega Veneta_menswear s/s 2012

And i will close this post with a Greek designer who works in New York and whose name is synonymous with stylish menswear style: For a more bohemian look match your white suit with a loose white t-shirt and a white foulard or scarf.

The 'boho' one_John Varvatos_menswear s/s 2012