California casual hit the runways this year as the 2008 spring mens collections made their debuts in Milan and Paris. At the Emporio Armani show in Milan, ankle-button trousers, a light jacket and shades give an active-sport feel. (Matteo Bazzi / EPA)
Billowy trousers, leather-patch zip-pockets and a satchel created an updated military style from designer Giorgio Armani in Milan. (Matteo Bazzi / EPA)
Louis Vuittons Paris runway was stocked with metallics such as the shimmery holographic tie worn with warm shades of brown and rust. (Jacques Brinon / AP)
Creative Director Marc Jacobs said the Louis Vuitton Moon Beach collection, including this shimmery iridescent suit shown in Paris, was inspired by a space station captain dreaming of Biarritz. (Jacques Brinon / AP)
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Lanvin combined khaki and white for this jacket and shirt, with skinny tie and shrunken collar, in Paris. (Jacques Brinon / AP)
Lanvin stayed in step with the metallics trend for spring, as well as offering a muted color palette and washed-down-looking suits. (Jacques Brinon / AP)
Jil Sander in Milan continued its signature stripped-down aesthetic with designer Raf Simons at the helm, as reflected in this three-quarter-length trench coat. (Alberto Pellaschiar / AP)
One-piece jumpsuits for men, like this drop-crotch version, paired with strappy sandals for Jil Sander at the Milan show, were a recurring motif on the European runways. (Alberto Pellaschiar / AP)
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Dan and Dean Catens Dsquared label played with the racing motif in Milan, with racing-style patches on denim and motorcycle jackets. (Matteo Bazzi / EPA)
A one-piece racing-inspired jumpsuit by Dsquared in Milan was adorned with racing patches and paired with mandals, or man-sandals. (Matteo Bazzi / EPA)
An off-the-shoulder look for men by Agnès B in Paris showed off lots of skin and a shoulder tattoo. (Francois Mori / AP)
Missonis Milan show was one of the most colorful of the season. This look paired a solid coral-colored shirt with a striped cardigan with check-print cuffs and waistband. (Matteo Bazzi / EPA)
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Missoni riffed on the theme of nautical adventure in Milan with this sleeveless knit top and bright yellow knee-length shorts, accessorized with a seashell necklace. (Giuseppe Cacace AFP/Getty Images)
A look from Dries Van Notens collection in Milan included this lemony metallic jacket and Moroccan-inspired tasseled scarf. (Matteo Bazzi / EPA)
Dries Van Notens collection in Milan featured sheer shirts, V-neck sweaters and a variety of trench-coat styles. (Giulio Di Mauro / EPA)
