From Justin Timberlake's clothing line, William Rast's Fall 2009 Ready To Wear Collection at New York Fashion Week February 2009. The fall collection highlighted a "new America" utilizing classics, such as a plaid shirt, and making it more fashion forward by pairing it with a leather jacket.

Trend Alert — Menswear Americana Amour

Outdoorsy, rugged look is one of the main looks shaping menswear as we head further into 2009.  It’s called the vintage Americana trend.  Items include: button down red white and blue plaid shirts, jackets with plaid lining, lumberjack jackets and rugged work boots (that aren’t really for work).  These classic pieces will always be popular (hence the “classic” title) as long as you don’t go overboard and make your look like a costume.  It’s about incorporating certain pieces into your staple wardrobe.  Mix and match to your style.  And since it is “Americana” it would be nice if you actually bought clothes that are made in the USA.

J. Crew Baracuta Jacket. See SHOWROOM to shop online.

Steven Alan Plaid Shirt. See SHOWROOM to shop online.

Steve Alan plaid shirt on model. Note it's slim cut fit.

Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots. Star fans include Johnny Depp and Dylan McDermott. See SHOWROOM to shop online.

This trend is so popular that Newsweek did a huge article on it called “Autherntic Americana:  Why Grandpa’s clothes are suddenly chic.”  Click here for the story.