Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Orange is the new Black
Well that's the pick for Autumn 2014.
Although there were a number of warm colours shown in the Fall 2013/14 collections this year, orange seem to me to stand out the most. Mainly because it's not a dominant colour normally resonating with men's clothing. It's one of those colours that seems somewhat taboo to wear. A bit like pink was a few years ago.
Above are a few ideas I have put together in order to be Autumn 2014 ready.
D
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Sharp or Street
Do you have a preference?
Whether you dress in a sharp designer suit or decide to go about town in street wear can depend on either a preference and/or the circumstance or situation. There are guys who will just always wear sharp clothing no matter what the circumstance or mood, and the same for guys who like to dress in street wear.
Street Wear
Street wear is a trend that has purely come about by what people are wearing on the streets. Generally it's street bloggers that push the trends, by randomly taking photos of people wearing something of their own style and blogging about it. Street wear or forms of it have actually been around for years, however with the increase of trend bloggers and of course celebrities like Justin Beiber Street Wear has become more of a now trend. Street Wear consists of everyday wear such as a shirt, some jeans shorts paired with perhaps some chucks, a beanie or caps.
Whether you dress in a sharp designer suit or decide to go about town in street wear can depend on either a preference and/or the circumstance or situation. There are guys who will just always wear sharp clothing no matter what the circumstance or mood, and the same for guys who like to dress in street wear.
Street Wear
Street wear is a trend that has purely come about by what people are wearing on the streets. Generally it's street bloggers that push the trends, by randomly taking photos of people wearing something of their own style and blogging about it. Street wear or forms of it have actually been around for years, however with the increase of trend bloggers and of course celebrities like Justin Beiber Street Wear has become more of a now trend. Street Wear consists of everyday wear such as a shirt, some jeans shorts paired with perhaps some chucks, a beanie or caps.
There are many other items that bring a street wear look together. Below is a mood board I have put together, care of Polyvore.com showcasing some of my favourite pieces of street wear.
Sharp Wear
The next trend I like to call Sharp Wear. It's a style or trend that doesn't necessarily have to cost a bomb. Sharp wear is a look that consist of suits best showcased by designers. Again forms of it have been around for years. A sharp look can come in many different pieces from jackets or coats, to suits, or shirts, however, the key is in the shape of the clothing, and in some cases the colour or pattern. Have a look around your work place some time at all the guys wearing suits or work wear and see if you can spot the difference between a guy who looks sharp and someone who just looks like they are wearing a blah ill fitting suit with a shirt. The term for it used to be "White collar" because it was literally that. Perhaps it still is called that.
Mixing and matching contrasts of colours and patterns with ties and shirts is a great way to pull off a sharp look. A slim fit suit perhaps with a light tartan pattern is another a great way.
Below is another mood board I put together showcasing some of my favourite pieces of sharp wear and of course the designers who created them.
Which is your favourite?
D.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Is it a Revolution?
In this day and age, it's pleasing to see men everywhere are taking fashion more seriously.
Last week I discovered an article http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fashion/9405600/Men-share-fashion-advice-online-too which spills the beans about an online advice forum for men by men.
It gives me a great sense of pride to see that our wee baby "metro-sexuality" (well not really mine) is maturing into a serious contender in this big bad world of fashion. Average Joe's are finally taking fashion into their stride without the taboo of thinking that people would automatically think they were gay just because they dressed well or "expressively".
A few years ago I blogged about an article on stuff.co.nz which indicated men purposely dressed badly so that people wouldn't think they were gay. Ref http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_7907.php - see previous blog http://stylemensfashion.blogspot.com.au/2009/09/it-becomes-clear.html. Now men are seeking and providing advice to each other through this online community http://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice. It's a global community that asks questions as simple as advice on winter clothing, tips on brands and how do I look? images for advice. Hmm look out mens fashion bloggers, we may be out of a job soon! The proof is definitely in the pudding though. Everywhere I look nowadays in Melbourne, men are certainly taking pride in their appearances, from head to toe.
To be honest, I attribute men having a deeper interest in their own fashion, to hit TV programs such as Downton Abbey and movies such as The Great Gadsby. Even fashion designers are using these programs for inspiration for their own collections. These are of course, the trend setters. You can even go into a hair salon now and ask for a Gadsby cut and the stylist will know exactly what you want.
Dolce & Gabbana put out a Fall 2012 collection inspired by early 20th Century and of course this Era was popularized by Downton Abby and The Great Gadsby.
(Image source: furnsider.com)
My question to you is.....is it a revolution?
D.
Last week I discovered an article http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fashion/9405600/Men-share-fashion-advice-online-too which spills the beans about an online advice forum for men by men.
It gives me a great sense of pride to see that our wee baby "metro-sexuality" (well not really mine) is maturing into a serious contender in this big bad world of fashion. Average Joe's are finally taking fashion into their stride without the taboo of thinking that people would automatically think they were gay just because they dressed well or "expressively".
A few years ago I blogged about an article on stuff.co.nz which indicated men purposely dressed badly so that people wouldn't think they were gay. Ref http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_7907.php - see previous blog http://stylemensfashion.blogspot.com.au/2009/09/it-becomes-clear.html. Now men are seeking and providing advice to each other through this online community http://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice. It's a global community that asks questions as simple as advice on winter clothing, tips on brands and how do I look? images for advice. Hmm look out mens fashion bloggers, we may be out of a job soon! The proof is definitely in the pudding though. Everywhere I look nowadays in Melbourne, men are certainly taking pride in their appearances, from head to toe.
To be honest, I attribute men having a deeper interest in their own fashion, to hit TV programs such as Downton Abbey and movies such as The Great Gadsby. Even fashion designers are using these programs for inspiration for their own collections. These are of course, the trend setters. You can even go into a hair salon now and ask for a Gadsby cut and the stylist will know exactly what you want.
Dolce & Gabbana put out a Fall 2012 collection inspired by early 20th Century and of course this Era was popularized by Downton Abby and The Great Gadsby.
(Image source: furnsider.com)
My question to you is.....is it a revolution?
D.
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