Accept the Bracelet

Some have embraced the trend for a number of years now, but spring/summer 2011 is definitely when the trend took off. The important clue is that it should never look like you tried too hard. The bracelets should always complement your watch and rest of your style. You could choose, gold, silver, beads, leather, rope in variety of colors depending on rest of your look. You should adapt them daily depending on what you are wearing, to match colors etc. They look well worn when you match the colors with the socks, ties or pocket squares. These simple and elegant Tateossian bracelets in variety of colors are great to start making some combinations. As you develop some experience, you can take it to the next step.

It is like in the tailoring world where first you have to learn how to use different fabrics and colors together. There are different colors and materials to choose from. Follow your instinct and keep practicing you will get it right. Just don't over do it, keep it simple and classy.

 

Camouflage Impact

 

 

While it’s hard to point out the exact moment when the army influence began affecting street-wear trends, it might just be safer to assume that the ongoing affair between military and fashion spans its long-lasting existence over many decades. Never really gone for good, the military aesthetic is constantly determining the shapes of the current trends, evolving in order to translate to modern but standing its ground. Knowing that fashion is inspired by and reflects the general tendencies in the world, the message that comes out is pretty sad. Unfortunately we are all aware of the unrest situation spread all over the world, especially in the middle east and Africa as well as Ukraine. Even though the fashion world is conscious about emphasizing and attracting attention to war in the world, it seems to have lost its purpose as a statement and has been over done and exploited. If you just take a look for a moment at some of the samples that the camo print has been applied, you will understand my point. I only ask you to keep is simple and classy...

Montomery / Duffle Coat

The duffle coat owes its popularity to the British Royal Navy, who issued a camel-coloured variant of it as an item of warm clothing during World War I. The design of the coat was modified slightly and widely issued during World War II. In the Navy, it was referred to as a "convoy coat". Field Marshal Montgomery was a famous wearer of the coat, as a means of identifying himself with his troops, leading to another nickname, "Monty coat".

Yacht club look

 

With summer knocking at the door, we are already planning our looks for different events that wait ahead. If you are a yacht club kind of guy, you know that red, blue and white are indispensable colors. Lets try to add a twist to our marine look with a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Above the waist, we can still keep our traditional look with the club tie, or a regimental tie and our pocket square with a Borsalino hat.

 

 

1930's Laurence Fellows Illustration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fellows’ technique as a fashion illustrator was more painterly and detailed than his earlier commercial work. The man could draw fabric, plain and simple. His fabric had weight, heft, drape, texture, and sheen. His flannels, worsteds, tweeds, and linens, his barathea and velvet and twill were all fabulous.

Colored pants

Nothing you wear should ever make you feel physically or psychologically uncomfortable. Menswear is, for most of us, pretty limited. This is all the more true when it comes to your bottom half. Be careful to tone down the rest of the look. Don't be afraid to wear colored pants. Don't forget, if it feels right, it looks right!

Barber Wire Midnight Slippers

Great hand made slippers by Matthew Cookson in cotton velvet, with satin quilted lining and leather sole made in England. Should always be worn with short and slim pants or dressy shorts.

G-Shock in Red

Casio added a new color version to the popular X-Large series. It has red resin band in matte finish with shock resistant, 200M water resistance and a magnetic structure.

Short, short, short...

Clearly this is a man of personal taste and style. Even though I am a big supporter of stirring things up, I think there are some pointers we can discuss. The figure in the picture belongs to a very athletic and built man which brings many constraints to his styling. The jacket is way too short both in the length and the sleeves. The pants are worn very low, and rolled up too much. I do understand and appreciate the idea of trying to give credit to the socks. Last but not least, I don't think I can ever get used to the idea of buttoning up the lower button even tough it may be considered a personal taste. 

Red Double-Breasted

Red has always been associated with anger because of the way it affects your nervous system.  It speeds up the metabolism, dilates the pupils, energizes.  It's a very powerful color worn by those seeking attention. Because of its tendency to draw attention, it is also seen as intimidating and can cause others to shy away from the wearer.  It is best worn by those with outgoing personalities and loads of self-confidence. The bold red double-breasted jacket has been toned down just right with a solid blue shirt and a solid navy tie to keep it still elegant.

 

 

Don't let winter stop you from wearing colors

                          

The classical menswear world has come a long way in order to break many boundaries and social taboos regarding image and masculinity. Today we are able to show masculinity by using the bravest colors and combinations. The feminization of men and the masculinization of women in the past decade has contributed a lot to this result. There were certain unwritten rules that everybody went by and wearing white pants with purple socks and bright yellow gloves was not one of this, I can assure you. I think it looks great and shows a lot of personality. I invite everybody to observe and understand before judging.                                     

"Le Smoking" of Yves Saint Laurent from the great eyes of Helmut Newton

 

The Algerian-born designer Yves Saint Laurent changed the womenswear world with "le smoking", a tuxedo suit of velvet or wool—black-tie menswear reinterpreted for the female form. Helmut Newton captured the power of this androgynous stance in 1975 for French Vogue.

1930' Laurence Fellows Illustration

In the 1930s that Fellows found the niche that would shape the lives of dandies for the next 80 years: fashion illustration. Though he contributed to Vanity Fair, McClure’s, and The American Magazine, among other publications, it was men’s fashion where he was most in demand, and Apparel Arts, aimed at the tailoring trade, and Esquire were his showcases.

Men with bags?

Any man of fashion knows that bags have become a necessary tool and style accessory. No longer seen as solely a woman’s item, men’s bags are masculine, attractive and ideal additions to any contemporary wardrobe.

 

Safe & Stylish

Traditional tailoring with a touch of pink polka dot pocket square to change the mood.

Sporty but still elegant

The coat in pale brick color takes confidence to wear. The look is dressed-up by a Atelier de Monaco watch and with gloves in bi-material completing the coat in harmony.

Italian style of modern classic

It is a very well balanced look completed with a gold Rolex. The colors, patterns, fabrics and accessories speak in silence rather than scream. However I would have preferred a gold buckle for the double-monks to complete better this look.

Break the monotony

Even though the frequency is right of the usage of burgundy, I still feel that it is too much and too easy. The body of the contrast collar, the regimental tie, stitching details of the jacket, pocket square, cuff links, the tassels of the fringed loafer are all burgundy. I would have inserted green or purple to break the monotonousness of the burgundy. Also, unless he is wearing jeans or sports pants, the shoes are unacceptable under a suit.  

Shoe Guide

Perfect for a tough meeting by Dutch designers Vlieger & Vandam

Known for their use of unusual techniques combined with fine craftsmanship and luxury materials Vlieger&Vandam have developed a unique process for embossing their now famous three-dimensional shapes into leather, their benchmark ‘Guardian Angel’ bag being the epitome of their distinctive expertise.