The Colour Palette for Spring Summer 2014 - Men

Now lets not forget those fashion conscious men out there or the women they rely on to keep them on trend and stock their wardrobes!

Here is how the men can rock this seasons top colours:

"Light and airy Placid Blue is a perfect background color for spring, offering another alternative to the classic neutrals. Pair it with Comfrey, a more masculine take on the softer Hemlock green from the women's palette, to create a fresh, seasonally inspired look. For a modernized vintage feel, pair Purple Haze, a deeper, stronger version of Violet Tulip, with Paloma, a confident and adaptable grey.

Sand, a warm, agreeable neutral, can be coupled with more daring colors in the palette – making them less intimidating. Both Paloma and Sand are perfect complements to fiery Cayenne red, and help to harness the powerful energy that intense Freesia yellow brings to the spectrum. Accessories, including shoes, in bold colors, like Cayenne, Freesia and Celosia Orange, are becoming more popular for men this season, adding a touch of gusto to neutral formal attire.

As the temperatures rise, we are also seeing a lot of vibrant patterning that combines bold and tropical colors in many sectors of menswear. Create a magnetic look by mixing Magenta Purple, a more robust version of Radiant Orchid, with the higher voltage colors in the palette, like Celosia Orange and Dazzling Blue. (www.pantone.co.uk)"

The pastel colours in this seasons mix are perfect for men or women of all ages to feel comfortable in the colours they are buying and wearing. The placid blue, paloma and sand act as the perfect base colour to your spring/summer wardrobe, mix them with the more vibrant hues to make the colours pop or stick with classic jeans, whites and creams for laid back tonal ensembles.

What you can expect from Hoads this season;

- Suedes play a key part in this seasons collections adding a laid back feel while white soles keep the styles lightweight and modern;

- Blues, tans and greys add a summery feel to classic styled shoes with the option of contrasting laces to inject fun and colour into the look;

- Deck shoes and slip on moccasins in lighter shades are comfortable yet smart.

Whether you decide to be a fashion follower or stick to what you know we hope to meet all your footwear needs.