Archive for the ‘Fashion’ Category

Men’s Double Breasted Jackets and Coats

Double breasted jackets and coats can conjure images of 80’s power suits and shoulder pads when the goal of the double breasted look was to add volume to give the impression of overpowering size and intimidation.  In 2011-2012 however, the overbearing reputation of the double breasted jacket has been turned upside down and made fresh ...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.

Metallics

Have you noticed the subtle increase in metallic colours within our wardrobe? Now that you have thought about it, they seem to be everywhere. Metallics are going in the way of sequin Republic dresses, with liquid shades of silver and gold becoming a popular colour for skinny jeans and shiny shades of blues and reds ...Read more.

Mens casual wear trends

Casual wear is important to get right because there is a fine line between casual and scruffy. Items in your wardrobe which are considered casual normally include; t-shirts, sport shirts, polo shirts, checked or patterned shirts, plus jeans, canvas trousers and corduroy trousers. It’s important to remember that casual doesn’t mean old and worn, your ...Read more.

Selecting Autumn and Winter Colours

The lead up to fashion week in August and the holidays is the time when fashion houses decide their autumn and winter collections, and this year brings a stylish mix of colours that compliment and counterpoint with autumn hues.  This year will see the major fashion houses move towards a bouquet of colours rather than ...Read more.

Winter Fashion Trends

The men’s winter fashion trends have just started hitting the markets and the changes in style have never been so prominent, especially with the recent interest in turtleneck jumpers and tweed.  However, the most noticeable change has to be in footwear with people preferring heavy, chunky boots over last year’s military style. The Basics of ...Read more.

Mens fashion – Life at sea

Sea Farer This autumn winter bring out your inner fisher man with the sea farer trend, in are stripes, thick fisher man knits, Breton tops and beanie hats and a rugged look, think life at sea. As part of quintessential maritime wear you will find thick woollen jumpers, chino trousers, scuffed Voi jeans, and sturdy ...Read more.

Python Prints

Snake prints are nothing new, but fashion divas have recently been spotted wearing the reptile designs on everything from clothes to bags and shoes.  Python print especially is making big waves this season and designers are going all out to incorporate this trend into their ensembles. Snaky Sleek Sophisticated and very grown-up, the python print ...Read more.

Party dresses

It’s getting to that time of year again where the high street shops are awash with the perfect party dresses, ready for your Christmas parties. So where do you start? Well it’s not as hard as you think, there are numerous different styles and trends available in stores so you can find a style to ...Read more.

Top Shorts for Men

Nautica Plaid Shorts The Nautica plaid shorts have a flat front and include colours from the pastel colour palette. This is a great choice for the Spring or Summer. The shorts can be paired with a nice polo shirt or t-shirt. Camouflage Cargo Shorts Cargo shorts are a nice addition to a man’s wardrobe. They ...Read more.