2009's Hot Summer Trends for Men

Curious about what the trendsters are wearing or reading this summer? From fashion and accessories, to electronics, books and music, the following is a list of the season's “must-haves” for happening dudes.

Top Lid: Fedora Hats

at Quiksilver

Step away from the ball cap and reach for the unconventional! Fedoras are a hip headwear trend for the summer: go straw or go plaid, just don't go the summer without one.

Hot Eyewear: Ray Ban Wayfarers

at Smartbuyglasses.ca

Hollywood men have revived the appeal of thick-rimmed glasses. From Justin Timberlake's specs at the Met Costume Institute Gala, to Robert Pattinson's retro Ray Ban Wayfarers, thick rims are HOT anyway you look at them.

Top Tunes: Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King

at Indigo Books & Music Inc.

Released on June 2nd, the latest Dave Matthews Band album honours their founding member and friend, LeRoi Moore who died tragically in 2008. Tune in for inspired songs and bluesy sax solos from one of the most popular live acts in rock history.

Trendiest Gadget: Dell Studio Customizable Laptop

at Dell Canada

Personalize your laptop from the inside, out! Dell's sweet line of Studio Laptops are affordable and totally customizable. You choose everything from your processor to your laptop skin. Cool designs include Dell's three (Project) REDTM editions.

Top Threads: "Manpris"

Derived from the term “capris”, “manpris” are the next great wardrobe statement for guys. Happily these mid-calf pants are no longer exclusive to the metrosexual's wardrobe, and are quite acceptable for the guy's guy.

Primo Footwear: Suede

Whether it's flip-flops or hi-tops, soft Suede is a staple in footwear this season. Suede is comfortable and easy to break-in, and there's no salty slush to deal with in the summer, which makes them super-easy to care for too!

Hot Summer Read: In Defense of Food

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Rated 4th out of the top 5 summer reads by AskMen.com, Michael Pollan explains food culture in America and how it affects our environment and lives. It's not a diet book, but a new way to think about the food we put on our plates. Worth the read!

Top “Summer Love” Accessory: Wedding Bands

Men's Wedding Bands have taken new design direction towards simpler, cleaner lines, so whether you plan to propose or are celebrating your marriage this summer, don't overlook the power of the Internet to research top of the line options for you and your bride.