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Menswear Trend Report for Spring
- Camo print is stronger than ever this spring. It is being used in everything from sneakers and ties to outer and inner wear. Designers are trying to make this print different by tweaking its colour and its pattern. (looks from Valentino Spring 2013)
- For womenswear, it is called pastel colours but for men, it is called colour bleached look. These washed out items look so much better if worn together. There is just a bigger impact. (looks from Michael Bastian Spring 2013)
- Bold stripes will be big this season. One reason every guy should embrace this trend? It visually broadens your frame. It’s a good mind trick that every guy would love. (looks from Maison Kitsune, J.Crew and Closed spring 2013)
- Double breasted suits are becoming common on the runways so it isnt surprising that it is huge this season.The cut is now more modern to suit the stylish man who wants to wear it. (looks from Louis Vuitton and Giorgio Armani spring 2013)
- There’s a new way on wearing Polo shirts this season. Wear it under tailored blazers and suits. It is a dressy but casual look that will be perfect for a classy night out or date night. (looks from Junya Watanabe spring 2013)
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Menswear Fall 2013 Trends
Winter is not even done yet and here comes the autumn/winter 2013 fashion trends already! The showing of menswear collections have recently concluded and a few trends have already emerged. Some are unlikely while the others are making its comeback but in a new way. Check out the trends!
1. Homespun knitwear
Not the tailored ones this time. Something that looks worn in and homey, comfortable yet still stylish. Knits are important and this comfy ones, you will really love!
2. Mix of patterns and solids
For the longest time, we’ve seen a lot of pattern on pattern ensembles on the runway. This season, it is a little subtle as patterns have been mixed with solid colours.
3. Sharp tailored separates
Whether styled together or in separates, skinny or loose, those tailored jackets are still here to stay. Depends on you on how you want to style it, as long as you feel confident with it.
4. Minimalism
Polished separates and monochromatic dark hues are back for fall 2013.
5. Royal blue
Rich royal tones worn together or separately.
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Louis Vuitton Menswear Pre-Fall 2013
Louis Vuitton’s pre fall 2013 menswear collection is a wide array of silk print shirts, fur hood parkas, quilted bomber jackets, Charlie Brown Zig-Zag knitwear and plenty of 70s tinged suits to keep you smart. Luggage trunks with monogram LV prints are also seen in most of the photos . The collection is very cohesive and well styled and for sure, a lot of men will be waiting for the collection to come out.
Check out the gallery for photos of the pre-fall collection.
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Men’s How To: The Great Fitting Suit
EVERY man should own at least one or two suits that fit perfectly well. Some may have a hard time buying the best suit while others do not want to spend money on it. It is always better to invest in quality as a perfectly fit suit can last you a long time and well, you would want to look very manly and dapper. Lucky for you, I stumbled upon this Esquire article about suit buying tips and let me summarize it for you!
1. Shoulder pads end with your shoulders.
2. Your flat hand should slip easily into your suit under the lapels when the top (or middle) button is fastened. If you put a fist in, the suit should pull at the button.
3. The top button of a two-button suit — or the middle button of a three-button suit — should not fall below your navel.
4. With your arms at your sides, your knuckles should be even with the bottom of your jacket.
5. Jacket sleeves should fall where the base of your thumb meets your wrist.
6. Between a quarter and a half inch of shirt cuff should be visible.
7. One inch of break.
Fabric: Suits are made of wool. Mostly. At the upper end, you see wool blended with cashmere. You might even see 100 percent cashmere. For hot weather, linen and cotton and silk are available, but most suits are still made of wool. Stick with that.
Strength: Take a bunch of the cloth and squeeze it. Does it bounce back to life quickly, with little to no visible wrinkling? Does it feel like there’s something to it, some structure — what tailors call “guts”? That’s a good sign.
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Margiela for H&M
One of the much awaited collaborations this year has finally landed! Margiela is known for its out-of-the-box designs and its simplicity while H&M is very well known for its huge fashion collaborations (Versace, Marni, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin). So it is just so very exciting to see these two powerhouses get together and come out with 100 + pieces for us. From disco ball leggings, painted jeans, candy wrapper clutches, invisible shoes and lots of oversized pieces.
The collection is a re-edition of iconic MMM pieces over the last 23 years since the house’s founding. Each item will have a tag to indicate the season from which it originated.
These will all be available on November 15 so mark your calendars already! Check out the 100+ collection here.
Click to see the Margiela for H&M lookbook.
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Fashion Themed Halloween Costumes to Try!
You only have less than 2 weeks left to plan out your halloween costumes. Do you have an idea of what you want to wear already? Here are some ideas that might get you inspired for this year’s party!
1. Karl Lagerfeld and Choupette
It’s not that hard to come up with this costume because Maison Lagerfeld only has singular taste and his white hair is just his signature style.
What you need: Fingerless gloves, white wig, skinny tie, black sunglasses, and a white cat.
2. Honey Boo Boo
Everyone’s guily pleasure, admit it or not.
What you need: Pink tutu, tiara, thick make up, soft wig and an attitude.
3. Psy
The latest craze both in fashion and in music! Gangnam Style 
What you need: Sunglasses, black bowtie, blue suit jacket, black and white oxfords.
4. Ryan Lochte
He is currently fashion’s favorite athlete so it is just right for some of us to dress up just like him. It’s quite easy because his style is either wearing a sleek Ralph Lauren suit or just be topless.
What you need: some badass Grillz, Olympic gold medals, abs and a speedo.
5. KimYe
For the couples! Kanye and Kim have been doing their rounds and are looking quite stylish together (thank God for Kanye’s impeccable taste!). It’s all about leather and chains for this couple!
What you need: leather pants, chain necklaces, sick sneakers, white peplum top and a leather skirt.
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GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012
It was the men’s turn on the spotlight at the 15th annual GQ Men of the Year awards held last September 5th in London. It was well attended by designers, musicians and actors and the winners did not disappoint.
Comedian Of The Year: Sacha Baron Cohen
Solo Artist Of The Year: Tinie Tempah
Chef Of The Year: Wolfgang Puck
Politician Of The Year: Boris Johnson
Tanqueray Most Stylish Man: Dermot O’Leary
Designers Of The Year: Dolce & Gabbana
Woman of the Year: Lana Del Rey
Actor Of The Year: Michael Fassbender
Outstanding Achievement: Gary Barlow
TV Personality Of The Year: Damian Lewis
Inspiration Of The Year: Sir Salman Rushdie
Editor’s Special award: James Corden
Lifetime Achievement: Bradley Wiggins
Alfred Dunhill Cultural Icon: Thomas Heatherwick
International Man of the Year: John Slattery
Writer Of The Year: Aaron Sorkin
Icon: Robbie Williams
International Breakthrough: Chris Hemsworth
Entrepreneurs Of The Year: Chris Corbin and Jeremy King
Legend: Sir Tom Jones
Team Of The Year: Team GB
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Alexander McQueen Spring 2013 Menswear Lookbook
Alexander McQueen is known for its theatrical aesthetic (especially with womenswear) and the spring 2013 menswear collection had a lot of drama with modern themes.
“Designer Sarah Burton was inspired by nineteenth-century portraits from Vanity Fair – portraits that spanned the social spectrum of boys to noblemen – and the fact is evidenced in everything from the cropped britches (worn atop long socks) to the coats thrown back like tails. ”
The collection featured tailored pieces with architectural inspirations and the color scheme was very neutraly with grays, blacks and whites with a touch of some color.
Check out the whole collection here.
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For Men: How to Pack for the Weekend
Men have it easy when it comes to packing for a 2 day getaway unlike women who makes it seem like an impossible task. You would think that men only need a couple of shirts, underwear and a pair of jeans and they would be good to go but it is all wrong. There are a lot more essentials that you may have to bring just in case something comes up. Here is a quick checklist on what to bring for that last summer getaway.
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First, you need the right bag. Leather bags are very stylish and good but they can be very heavy. Opt for a canvas bag, they are just as tough and it can expand so you can pack a lot more.
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Always pack two pairs of jeans. You will never know when you might need an extra one! You can go for a regular denim jeans that are blue and a black one just in case you want to go out at night.
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Choose shirts with fabrics that look okay when wrinkled. You might not have a iron in the hotel or wherever you are staying so it would be easier if your shirts look better when wrinkled. Oxford cloth is the perfect choice for this.
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Bring one pair of shorts. You might need one if the weather is very hot. Chinos are very good and comfortable and you can pick a color that is either very neutral or very loud.
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Loafers are your go to summer shoes. Remember that. Chunky soles and sude are the best ones, can go with anything.
The personal accessories are always welcome. Shades, watch, woven belt or cufflinks. These are a must have!
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Men’s Fashion: The Art of Pattern Mixing
Pattern mixing is one of the unexpected trends that really pops out lately. Some think it is very tacky and too busy while others love it. It is actually a very good trend if you know how to do it and if you know how to wear it. If you are new to this menswear game, you will first need a lot of confidence to move out of your comfort zone. You have to experiment a bit with your own personal style and then you can add the trend and mix it in. Here’s a quick guideline on how you can mix patterns:
Use the Same Pattern
Firstly, if you are new to mixing patterns then simply keep things in the same pattern. For example, stripes on stripes or checks on checks. The key here is to make sure that with each new pattern that you add to the look, the width or size of the pattern is different to what has gone before.
Keep Things Monochromatic
The simplest way to pull off the mixed pattern look is to stay within the same colour family.
However, this does work better if you’re trying to incorporate different patterns such as stripes and checks. By using patterns that are different hues of the same colour, it can create a very subtle look while still showing that you have a daring side. It’s a good idea to vary the pattern sizes, but not completely necessary in this case.
Just Mix it Up and Experiment
No need to go matchy-matchy this time! THis is more for the advanced men. Use colours that complement each other, rather than in the same family, like a pink striped shirt with a navy check sports jacket. This season is going to be about expressing yourself and seeing just how much you can get away with whilst still looking put together and stylish.
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Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 Outerwear Pre-Collection
The Parisian label is now presenting its pre-fall collection of outerwear prior to the fall collection shown months ago. The pre-fall outerwear collection contains light weight jackets and coats that are good for the transition period from summer to fall to winter. The lookbook showcases the brand’s luxurious takes on the likes of the windbreaker, shearling jacket, pea coat and more. Comprising seven pieces in all, the pre-collection is now arriving at select Louis Vuitton retailers.
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The Dark Knight Rises Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch
Huge Batman fan? Here is another collectible you may want to add to your collection. In the movie, Bruce Wayne (played by Christian Bale) wears a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date. As an homage to this detail, Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a limited edition version of the Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 watch. Pretty sweet, huh? The rear of the flippable steel case features an engraved and lacquered The Dark Knight Rises logo, while the front is an art-deco looking black dial. They should be available at Jaeger-LeCoultre stores in Los Angeles, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong.
photos from High Snobiety
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