Archive for the ‘Designers’ Category

Striking Slacks: A Stand-Out Summer Staple

Cocktail trousers for men may be difficult to pull off but are undoubtedly the most fashion-forward piece of clothing for summer 2012.  Long before Paris Fashion Week opened its doors, Prada had presented floral trousers for men and more recently, Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten exhibited wide horizontal striped trousers in gallant gold, nautical ...Read more.

Men’s Fashion Designers

Every year we see several new fashion designers emerge from the darkness, but very few stick around for the long haul.  These four top fashion designers have made a huge impact on the men’s fashion industry in the past few years. Michael Bastian New York based, Michael Bastian is known as a very basic designer.  ...Read more.

The Best Fitting Jeans For Men

Finding great fitting men’s jeans can be a challenge, but there are quite a few jeans that have been ranked at the top of the list because of their versatility and ability to fit different body types easily. A bonus to this list is that most of the jeans are inexpensive. Tommy Hilfiger Classic Straight ...Read more.

Tartan

Surprisingly, tartan clothing is on the rise. The patterned material has been seen on a variety of cat-walks and is now even starting to find itself in stock in local high-street stores. Big companies such as Burberry have even been getting in on the act. Burberry has recently released new products in primary hues, cross ...Read more.

Manolo Blahnik on Shoes

The first name which springs to the forefront of most people’s minds when you think of the most iconic shoes available today is that of Manolo Blahnik.  Brought to the attention of the public by the character Carrie’s obsession with his shoes in Sex and the City, Blahnik has become synonymous with footwear.  His shoes ...Read more.

Sequin Gowns

It is a celebration of the sequin this autumn as designers all over the globe take to drenching their creations in a mass of sparkling, super-size sequins.  Keeping the silhouette minimalistic, designers have chosen to work sequins over simple tunics and T-shirt ensembles to create an overall deluxe look. All That Glitters The big version ...Read more.

Leather Makes a Comeback

Those watching the fashion scene this season will tell you that one of the biggest trends to hit the ramps this autumn is leather.  Enjoying a comeback after a low spell, leather is making a return in an ultra feminine form.  Stylish and yet practical, this versatile material is making its way into skirts, jackets, ...Read more.

Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends 2011

With summer almost over and autumn just around the corner, the major fashion houses of the world have been releasing their ranges for the seasons ahead and it looks as if it is going to be an exciting time once again in the fashion world. ‘Preppy’ fashion is making its mark, featuring autumn hues and ...Read more.

Oriental Style Obi Belts

The year’s spring-summer collection received an oriental twist with obi belts gracing many outfits on the ramp.  Waists defined by different styles of the obi belt were the catwalk talk, as designers used them in styles varying from playful to sophisticated chic. Versatile and Exotic The obi belt is an exotic accessory that blends in ...Read more.

Brioni to end Womenswear Line

It has come as a shock to many people that luxury Italian fashion house Brioni is to close down its womenswear line in September 2011 as well as ending its relationship with creative director Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Dell’Acqua first joined Brioni in 2009 after having parted ways with his own eponymous label. Speaking at the time, ...Read more.