Monday, April 7, 2014

5 Winning Men’s Trends from New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

5 Winning Men’s Trends from New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014


Color Burst–Designers brought a young colorful point of view to the runway, delivering a bright selection of menswear staples. From casual items like the sweatshirt to more formal ensembles like the suit, pops of color delivered a bold fun style statement for the spring/summer 2014 season.
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Sporty Fix–Whether tackling literal sports themes such as the game of soccer or embracing a life of leisure with modern sportswear, fashions geared towards an athletic motif made a refreshing addition to New York Fashion Week.






Prints–Prints are always a regular occurrence on the runway, but this season, designers mixed it up, playing different prints and scales against each other for dramatic flair.




Layering–Building pieces for the well-seasoned wardrobe, easy separates prompted a focus on proportions, layering short-sleeved sweatshirts, henleys and more with long-sleeved shirting options.




Color Blocking–The graphic play on colors went hand in hand with a sporty edge for the spring/summer 2014 season.






Saturday, April 5, 2014

7 Hot Men's Trends Straight From The Runways Of New York Fashion Week


7 Hot Men's Trends Straight From The Runways Of New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week coverage tends to focus on the ladies, but men's fashion is a big deal on the runways, too.
The majority of men's collections shown this year were athletic and preppy. There were also a lot of printed pants, jackets, and suits in the mix, hinting that men's style is going to get more flashy in 2014.
The one trend we couldn't stand? All of the baggy pants at Michael Kors and - to a lesser extent - Marc Jacobs. Tailoring should always be in style.
Check out the top seven trends for Spring/Summer 2014 below.

7. Double-Breasted Blazers

How To Wear Them: Sparingly. Double-breasted blazers are hard to pull off, and if the cut is too baggy, they can look like a bad '80s vintage find.
"It should be tailored short in the body and fitted well around the waist, so I would only recommend it for those well-versed about style and fit"

6. Patterned Jackets

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How To Wear Them: There were lots of different printed jackets this year, from plaid to floral. Even camo made a resurgence.
Pair a patterned jacket with solid-colored shorts or pants. If you're style savvy, throw a contrasting print in the mix with a button-down shirt.

5. Printed Pants

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How To Wear Them: Printed pants have been really popular in women's fashion for the last few years, and now they're inching into the men's market.
Use the same rules as printed jackets and keep things minimal, and make sure your pants are well-tailored so they don't end up looking like you wore PJs to the office.

4. White Suits

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How To Wear Them: All-white suit combos were at a wide mix of shows, including the edgy Diesel Black Gold, the eccentric Billy Reid, and the preppy Black Sheep by Brooks Brothers collections.
The trick with wearing all white is to make sure textures contrast to keep it from becoming tacky. A white cotton shirt looks good with a linen suit, a white t-shirt balances out a silk jacket, etc.

3. High-Rise or Rolled Pants

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How To Wear Them: Choose a pair of pants that fit you well, put on some awesome shoes, and just go for it.
Of course, this style works better with casual pants like chinos and jeans than with suit attire, so keep that in mind.

2. Color-Blocked Shirts

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How To Wear Them: Whether horizontal, vertical or diagonal, color-blocked patterns are a casual and preppy look for the spring.
Treat these like your new classic black t-shirt and wear them with all your favorite pants and shorts.

1. Bomber Jackets

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How To Wear Them: By far the biggest trend from New York Fashion Week was men's bomber jackets. Whether they're leather, color-blocked, wool, or athletic, these jackets go with everything.
When you go shopping for one, make sure the sleeves don't hang past your upper wrist, and that the coat has a slim silhouette to keep it from looking too much like a bulky Letterman jacket.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

HIGH FIVE: A/W 14 STYLE

Hey peeps soo sorry for a long break in posts....but tune in to more style updates from autmn/winter`14 this time...as we are all set to hit the season ,.

From green military jackets to boxy bags, take a look at the hottest trends we spotted on the runways in London, Milan and Paris for Autumn Winter 2014.

Get mono
If you’re looking for an easy-to-wear trend, it’s hard to beat the coming season’s black and white pairings. The trick to getting this right: keep it almost-all black, mix up your materials (wool, leather and cotton) and invest in at least one item with a monochromatic pattern (for example, the coats at Agi & Sam, Saint Laurent, Corneliani).



Statement suits
Turns out, those checked suits from last winter were just easing us into a whole new era of bold tailoring. Pattern-wise there are no rules on what you should go for next season (although stand-outs include Salvatore Ferragamo's stripes and Etro's checks), so go for whatever feels right to you. You’ll find us in Valentino.

It's easy being green
After seasons of camouflage on the catwalks, it’s perhaps no surprise that next season will be dominated by military green. From Richard James' shirt and tie combinations to Haider Ackermann's jogging bottoms there's plenty of ways to work this into your wardrobe – and for bonus points, match it up with similar tones at the same time. As Kanye would say, monochromatic doesn't mean just mean black or white.

Jacked-up shoes
Good news for Tom Cruise: soles are thicker than ever next season. Whether you’re a trainer man or more partial to a polished leather boot, invest in something that bumps you up an extra inch or two.

Think inside the box
Hoarders rejoice: next season’s smartest bags are big, boxy and spacious enough to carry around all your daily essentials.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Top 10 Mens colors for Autumn/Winter 2014 .

Top 10 Men’s Colors:

There has been a gradual shift towards a unisex color palette in recent seasons—and fall 2014 is no exception. Similar to the women’s palette, this season’s men’s collections have also been inspired by a need to explore—traveling back in time or into the unknown—resulting in a more adventurous use of color, especially through combinations.
Exotic Sangria invigorates the men’s palette while Aurora Red adds a sophisticated spark to any winter wardrobe. Pair Aurora Red with Cognac, a tasteful brown, for a confident and high-profile look. Cognac will also be popular with more vibrant shades in the palette, including Misted Yellow, which adds a touch of optimism to cold weather ensembles.
Both Radiant Orchid, a fascinating purple, and Bright Cobalt blue will be quintessential statement colors this season—bold and charismatic shades prevalent in everything from sportswear to shoes. Pair these hues with Sea Fog, a more masculine representation of Mauve Mist, for a powerfully poised fall look.
Combine Aluminum, a complex silvery shade, with versatile, elegant Royal Blue and bracingCypress. These hues will undoubtedly play an integral role in men’s fashion this fall, serving as staple hues for outerwear and formalwear throughout the cooler months.
For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for fall 2014.


Sunday, March 2, 2014

Men's Hair guide : Styles and cuts .

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Men’s key hair cuts & hairstyles

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Slicked back undercut

The increasing popularity of TV shows such as Boardwalk Empire mixed with just how sharp this hair cut looks sees the revival of the slicked backundercut, influenced by the styles of the early 20th Century. Follow the link to find out the options for the men’s hair cut, how to have it, cut it and how to style it.
Good for: straight hair & hair that can be straightened
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Brit-rock indie hairstyle

Inspired by many a British indie band (and a hell of a lot of Burberry catwalks in between), the Brit-rock indie hairstyle oozes kicked back and relaxed. It has nearly one rule: sweep the hair forwards. The rest of the details, from the cut of the top to the length of the sides, allows you to work with whatever haircut styles suit you best. Read our guide to the indie hairstyle for a complete guide to all the different indie hairstyles for men, including ways to have it cut and products to use to style it.
Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair that can be relaxed
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How to create a modern men's pompadour

A throw back to the 1950s or something more thoroughly modern? In 2014, it's more of the latter than the former. This modern update on the men's pompadour hairstyle borrows from the likes of Elvis but in a subtle way. Keeping it cool and effortless, the modern interpretation is a little longer and a little less perfect, making it perfectly wearable and giving it little of that vintage feel. Fashionising.com's guide to the
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Rockabilly hairstyle

It might have been on trend for several years running, but that hasn’t stopped this mid-20th Century rock hairstyle from featuring amongst current men’s haircut trends. More attitude infused than the quiff hairstyle it gave rise to, therockabilly hairstyle might be one of the most extreme men’s hairstyles, but it’s also one of the few that’s suited to most hair types. Follow the link to find out more.
Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair
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Men’s quiff

The last time we saw the quiff popular as a men’s hairstyle trend it was infused with rock overtones. With the indie haircut dominating the music-orientated hairstyles, the quiff became something more refined altogether. It’s still infused with attitude, but, as far as the current men’s haircut trends go, it’s a very distinct attitude. Read our guide to the new quiff for a run down to all the different quiff cuts, including vintage inspiration, styling and product recommendations.
Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair that can be relaxed
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How to style mid-length curly hair for men

If your hair is curly - or at least wavy - you might be tempted to grow it a little longer in order to give it weight and versatility. If you've got it to a mid-length, then it just comes down to knowing how to style it. Here's one take.


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Long, curly hair with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk

Men’s hairstyles

While the list of haircuts and hairstyles above is dedicated to leading men’s hair trends, they’re not the only ones setting the tone. As always with men’s hairstyles, there are variations on themes and altogether different looks that, while mainstream, aren’t fresh, or which specifically appeal to men with a particular taste. We sat down with Melbourne hair stylist Annika to put together all the how to and styling information that you’ll need for each of the hairstyles. This is them:

Short waves / short curls

Over the past few seasons we may have been slowly introduced to a completely fresh decade, but its real exploration it’s only about to begin. If the last decade was all about buzz terms prefixed by man and metro (think manscaping and metrosexual), now we are all about exploring the masculine edge. Sure it’s refined, but there have been only a few periods in recent history where true masculinity didn’t come with a polished edge. Thus we leave behind a time when men and boy bands alike head to a hairstylist for the latest fandangled chemical straightening techniques and instead, for those of them with curly hair, the option of keeping things au naturel is making itself known. Natural, but never less stylish.
And natural is, effectively, where the short and curly hairstyle currently sits. Entangled, interlocked, and messy, it’s a hairstyle that not only connotes a relaxed lifestyle but it is relaxed itself.
Of course, the nature of curls is that they come in all degrees of severity, some tight and compact, others softer but no less prone to doing whatever the hell they like no matter how much product you seem to put in your hair. The dominant men’s curly hairstyle is based upon a look that captures some of what the quiffhas to offer, but with far less height and with little effort pointed towards relaxing or straightening the curls.
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Wavy hair with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk
Who it is for
  • A natural hairstyle for those naturally curly, or at least those with a head of seriously wavy hair. Don’t try and fake curls – this is a hairstyle that will work with natural, curly hair only.
How it’ll be cut
  • Like most of the ongoing men’s hair trends, the hair will be cut shorter on the sides and longer on the top. The length will all come down to what suits you best, however.
  • If you have tight curls and you are pursuing something that is easy to manage, ask your hairdresser to use clipper 1 and chop off your curls really close to the scalp. This would be easier to manage.
  • Other option is to preserve the length, as this would give each hair strand its curly bend.
How to style it
  • Styling is of the essence here. Curly hair is most prone to frizzy ends, especially during the summer months. To prevent this, apply a curl controller cream to wet hair and run your fingers through it.
  • While other hairstyles make great use of it, stay away from hardening gels with this particular hairstyle as they’ll solidify and make the curls look brittle.
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Short curls hairstyle with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk

Slicked hair with a side part

The slicked back undercut isn’t the only evolving men’s hairstyle that is built upon the revival of a classic haircut. Nor is it the only hairstyle that requires a sumptuous amount of product to achieve its slick look.
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Straight hair, slicked to the side with a defined parting but no volume at Iceberg fall 2013
The men’s slicked hairstyle with side part enjoyed its major revival back in 2009 when Mad Men first impacted upon the global psyche. Courtesy of the man’s man connotations that Don Draper gave the style, it soon became the go-to hairstyle of many a man, the likes of actor George Clooney included. But where it was once for the older, stylish gent, the side parted, slicked hairstyle has morphed into a look for the young as well. As such, it was quickly approached by many designers for the styling of their catwalks. You won’t be hard pressed to find it worn, somewhat knowingly, by style conscious chaps on the streets.
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The same men’s hairstyle from a front-on angle
Who it is for
  • This is a hairstyle ideal for men with relatively straight hair as the hair is more likely to sit flat on the head complementing the hairstyle’s ‘slick’ shape.
  • Those with curly hair can straighten or give it a straight blow-dry before commencing styling.
  • If you have a receding hairline or fine hair and are self conscious of either, then discuss this with your hairdresser before getting your hair cut. This is a hairstyle that can highlight areas where men recede – though that’s not a problem for everyone.
How it’ll be cut
  • This style is all about the cut. If it’s not cut so that it can be styled neat and tidy, the classic overtones of the hairstyle will fade away.
  • The thumb-rule to this look is having a clean side part, with shorter sides and relatively longer hair towards the center.
  • Your hairdresser must cut the fine hair around the ears, above the neck and around the hairline. There’s no scope for casual untidiness. When you’re checking your haircut before paying, double check these areas – they must be cleanly cut.
  • A razor can be used to trim the hair at the base of your head for an even more refined and tailored look.
  • Book a follow-up appointment with the hairdresser, six-weeks after the first cut.
  • If you have straight hair: stick to a longer cut on top.
  • If you have wavy hair: opt for a short length of hair on top, perhaps a few inches in length depending on the strength of your wave.
How to style it
  • Keep the parting straight.
  • For a wet slicked look: apply hair gel before parting the hair and then work the product with a comb all through the hair strands.
  • For a natural matte finish look: Part the hair first, spray some hairspray on a brush and gently comb through the top layers of the hair. This will resist flyaway strands.
  • If you’re after the classic finish to the look popular in both the 1930s and again courtesy of Mad Men, then your product of choice will be Brylcreem.
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A wavy version of the side part with more volume and elements of the quiff.

Curly mop top

Not tight enough to be an afro and with the mop top being a hairstyle more akin to evoke the Brit-rock rather than anything else, it’s hard to give this hairstyle a name that connotes exactly what it is. So, despite the naff sound to it, please forgive us: we’re labeling the evolution of this particular men’s hair trend as the curly mop top.
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Long, curly hairstyle from Umit Benan’s spring / summer 2012 look book
This is the curly kind of hairstyle that you’d wear to an indie gig or to a Bohemian festival. Scrap that. This is the curly hairstyle that you’d wear with bucket loads of confidence. But it’s not just confidence that’s required, but also the ability to style what is known as one of the trickiest hairstyles. The challenge here is to maintain the out-of-control curls, so it doesn’t look like you’ve just spent 18-months on a deserted island. Nailing the 1970s revival vibe, Gucci perfected the look choosing to concentrate on the front and present the hairstyle with both short and long curly hair.
Who is it for
  • This curly men’s hairstyle works best for those with natural curls and plenty of length. As with all curly hair styles, we don’t recommend that anyone endures a treatment just to make their hair curly.
How it’ll be cut
  • When at the hairdresser, ask for a blunt cut without compromising the length; you’re aiming to get a clear shape. It works better if the cut is uniformed and hair has the same length all throughout.
How to style it
  • Before styling, ensure your hair is clean. An oily scalp won’t give you perfect results.
  • Use a curl cream or sea salt spray to create texture in the hair. But remember to always apply these before running a hair dryer through the hair.
  • Attach a diffuser to the hairdryer for best results. It won’t distort the curls.
  • Once hair is dry, use a product that sticks on without ruining the texture or becoming too greasy. We recommend fibre wax, as that has a spiderweb like texture. Massage the product in the hair, concentrating in the scalp area.
  • For additional curls, invest in a small curling iron. Or go the natural way and twist the hair around your fingers. Do the latter when hair is semi-wet.

Men’s haircuts

You’ll find that our list of men’s haircut trends is rather short, and within good reason as the men’s looks that have emerged so far have less to do with a particular cut, and far more to do with the way the hair is styled. If anything, we are experiencing a time when one particular men’s haircut can be styled in a number of different ways, most inline with the hairstyles we’ve focused on above. For men, this period is defined by the versatility of the haircut.

The undercut

If you have already gone over the in depth list of men’s hair trends above, the fact that the undercut is constantly perceived as a ruling haircut will come as no surprise. That look in particular though is aslicked back undercut that relies just as much on its styling, as it does on its cut. But because the styling is so distinct, other interpretations of the undercut began flourishing.
In fact, as a men’s haircut, the undercut still sits as one of the most fashionable and versatile options, one capable of working with most of the hairstyles we’ve noted above. Take the Brit-rock indie hairstyleas an example – given that it is swept from the side, makes it easy easy to work the hairstyle in with an undercut, keeping the sides short and the long hair on top swept over and forwards.
That’s not the only option of course. Take this style for instance, which marries an undercut with a side swept quiff. The beauty of this style lies in its irony, as it’s about boasting the uncut parts of your hair whilst making it look like it’s a damn fine cut.
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An undercut, largely styled without product, from AMI by Alexandre Matiussi spring 2012 men’s collection.
Who it is for
  • Any man with straight or wavy hair capable of growing the top long.
  • It’s also a great hairstyle to conceal a receding hairline, but make sure there’s enough thickness to support the quiff.
  • This style is not for those who hate hair falling on their forehead or moving at all.
How it’ll be cut
  • It’s all about the lengths – keep the sides short and your hair on top long.
  • Ask your hairdresser to create a disconnection between the hair around the crown and top with the rest of the head. This can only be achieved with a hair cut at the salon.
  • The sides and back can be cut with a clipper guard (number 2 or 3 work the best) or by using the scissor over comb technique for a tailored finish.
How to style it
  • The undercut works with most man’s hair types, be it straight, wavy or curly. If you have particularly thick hair, thin it down by styling with mousse.

Shoulder length haircut

Grecian God inspired or not, the shoulder length hair is never truly out of style, but it’s not always in either. The question for when it is in, is always answered by the type of man who sports the look. Is it the popular kick-back Indie kid, the guy whose life revolves around catching the next wave or an altogether different kind of man? The long, shoulder length men’s haircut is complemented by both a smart and a sleek finish.
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Straight and smooth, shoulder length hair.
You’ll note that there’s a big difference between long men’s hair as a surfer would wear it and as a guy would wear it into the office. While we’re under no illusion that you’re going to start seeing shoulder length haircuts around the boardroom table of the world’s stiffest financial institutions, it is a haircut that again has an office-edge. It just happens that it’s an office filled with creatives instead of bankers and accountants. Zegna took the lead with a sharp and somewhat conservative take on shoulder length hair.
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From Zegna’s spring / summer 2012 showing.
Of course, just because it’s a haircut that is again the domain of the well heeled, doesn’t mean that it has lost its relevancy to those with a more relaxed attitude to life. Adding some deliberate grunginess or tousle creates a textured long hairstyle for men that can work across different occasions and levels of casualness.
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From Pistols At Dawn, Kimono collection 2013 campaign
Falke showed off another example of just how this particular interpretation can work with long, wavy red hair and matching beard.
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A casual version of long men’s hair for 2012, from Falke.
Who is it for
  • Any man with long straight hair or manageable waves, not running counter to turning the heads of the sex they’re hoping to attract.
How it’ll be cut
  • Ask your hairdresser to remove just the right amount of weight from the hair – you want it to sit and hang in a way that suits you, and a lot of this comes down to the weight.
  • Particularly with long, straight hair layering the hair is an option, but do not forget that a layered take on this haircut will require frequent follow-up appointments.
  • If layering, stay with longer layers that end at the shoulders. Don’t take the overall length of your hair too short as that will detract from the overall impact of the styling.
  • Maintain one length for the hair; create one solid line that ends just where the collar starts. If any longer, it’ll be hard to manage.
How to style it
  • When styling this look, create texture with a sea salt spray and a smoothing cream to eliminate frizz.
  • If you have long, fine hair and don’t have time to properly style it, wear it back in a ponytail.
  • The styling for this cut works best if the hair is one-day old, as scalp’s natural oils assist in the creating of texture.