Spring Fling: A Sneak Preview for Next Season

Even though Punxsutawney Phil condemned us to six more weeks of dreadful winter weather on Monday, we can't help but fantasize about the warmer days ahead. The boys over at Men.Style.Com decided to tease us with a preview of what the nation's top menswear stores will be stocking come March. Everyone from major retailers like Barneys and Bergorf's to smaller boutiques such as Oak and South Willard weighed in on the weighty issue of what threads you should be sporting once the winter gloom begins to dissipate. The preview, which consists of 73 hand-picked pieces predict that feather-light fabrics, deconstructed garments, short shorts, gingham and plaid will be the look du jour once the mercury begins to rise again. Thanks boys, this is exactly the inspiration we needed to bear these final wintry weeks.

-- MAX BERLINGER