Archive for the ‘Trends’ Category

Style time: Rockabilly

Rockabilly cannot really be described as a trend; no it’s more of a lifestyle which has been inspired by a fashion era. You can commit full with Rockabilly or you can at the very least incorporate features into your everyday style. Rockabilly is like Mod and Punk, styles defined by an era and bringing together ...Read more.

Fashion du jour: Turn-ups

At the end of summer there was a wave of turn-up (or roll-up) trousers hitting the highstreet, marking a turning point of a mini trend which has made its way into autumn/winter and onto next season no doubt. Mini trends like this are great, they offer an alternative to more prominent trends plus they have ...Read more.

Fashion basics for men

You should have these items in your wardrobe: Jeans Not just one pair but two or three really good quality pairs in dark denim, lighter denim and a black pair. Police jeans can see you through any event whether really dressy but not an occasion for a suit or down at your local. Straight cut ...Read more.

Forties Glamour

This autumn/winter 2011-12, is seeing a rise in forties fashion. With retro fashion items such as: furs, pearls, gloves, shrugs and of course the pencil skirt, all increasing in popularity. Why, you might ask? Well, this season has seen an increase in a variety of famous designers, including: Frida Giannini at Gucci, Miuccia Prada, Jean ...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.

Leather Belt Trends

Top designers have been setting the ramp ablaze with a variety of leather belt designs, setting off a leather belt buying spree at retailers across the globe.  While the leather belt has always been an essential part of a wardrobe, the sheer range of styles and patterns available means that you can build a collection ...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.