Showing posts with label men's style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label men's style. Show all posts

9/7/09

Discover Men's Fall Fashion Trends with the Guys from 'Street Etiquette'

As fall fashion week descends upon us, it’s time to talk about the fall essentials for men and women this season. To find out what’s hot in men’s fashion this fall, I reached out to the New York men’s style blog Street Etiquette, where bloggers Joshua and Travis discuss and promote urban male fashion in an intellectual forum. These two gentlemen embody true personal style, by bringing artistry to practicality – something every man can embrace. Below, the guys talk to me about the fall essentials for every type of male – from the style conscious to the style prone.
Marie Coleman, DC Style Examiner: What are your favorite trends for men’s fashion this fall?

Joshua & Travis: Fall/Autumn is my favorite season out of all. For men, a solid colored light trench coats and also military inspired jackets will make its way onto the sales floor in abundance. Incorporating different patterns such as tartan will be big this upcoming season. Our friends across the pond were always big on tartan, it seems American companies are now following the trail now. The patterns of corduroy, tweed, and chambray will be [featured] on many different items this fall from blazers to ties.
MC: What do you recommend for the "average guy" who doesn't know much about fashion, but wants to try a few trends out? J & T: I recommend the average guy just to stick to the basics for the fall. A nice lightweight jacket that is reasonably priced under $100.00. For example ... READ MORE
To learn more about Joshua and Travis’ Street Etiquette, be sure to check out their blog http://www.streetetiquette.com/.
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7/5/09

Junya Watanabe Spring 2010

Fedoras and caps, ascots and pocket squares, bold plaid suits and saddle shoes. These are the makings of the golfer chic/country club-modern 2010 spring menswear collection of Japanese-born designer Juyna Watanabe. Though his collection is very much ready-to-wear, incorporating distressed Levi jeans in several looks, it would not take much imagination for the average male to see themselves wearing any of the given looks.
The collection started with a series of plaid blazers paired with white pants, complimented with ascots and caps. The suits took on a more casual look when Watanabe paired blazers with a series of shorts – some Bermuda style, many others more closely resembling boxer shorts. Perhaps an interpretation of the underwear as outerwear trend as seen by Chloe Sevigny and Lady Gaga.
Notably, Watanabe made use of typical autumn colors such as chocolate and pumpkin, however aqua and white linen pants were interspersed. The legacy of this collection will be the use of accessories to redefine menswear.
Photos: Marcio Madeira, GQ
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7/1/09

Prada 2010 Spring Menswear

Charcoal, gunmetal, quicksilver – no matter the modifier, they all describe gradients of grey –the preeminent color of the 2010 spring menswear line from Miucca Prada. While monochromatism is nothing new to designers, there is more than meets the eye to this collection as it stands out for its blunt lines and powerful symbolism. The parade of suits epitomize urbane business, yet does not deny the current global economy. Strong greys may indicate gloom and doom on the surface, but the silver lining, no pun intended, reflects a “down, but not out” attitude.
The designer started off by breaking up suits, pairing blazers and pants in opposing shades of grey, therefore detracting from typical single-color palettes many designers cling to. The collection is further broken up and then unified by pairing the suit pants with v-neck cardigans and front-button sweater vests. The vests were paired with sleeveless collared shirts and grey ties which offers a unique perspective on the male physique –conservatively revealing.

Photos: Marcio Madeira, GQ

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6/1/09

Summer wedding style for Men

Outdoor - Beach - Semiformal
Suit by: Boss Black
Photo by: Ben Watts for GQ
Indoor - Reception Hall - Formal
Suit by: Z Zenga
Photo: Paola Kudacki for GQ
Indoor - Hotel - Semiformal
Suit: Brooks Brothers Pinstripe Cotton Navy
Indoor - Hotel - Informal
Suite by: John Varvatos
Photo by: Paola Kudacki for GQ
Indoor - Church - Formal Suit: JCrew - Year round Aldridge suit Read more from about summer wedding wear for men here.