Italian Fashion Trends for Men 2012
Elegance is the essence of Italian life. Most Italians will give up anything to achieve elegance. Fashion to Italians is almost an obsession. All you need to do is to sit around the piazzas or side walk cafés and watch the Italian males strut around in their latest sartorial elegance. Maybe this is the reason why some of the most famous fashion designers are either Italians or are based in Italy.
Italian fashion usually heralds the fashion trends that the rest of the world follows. These are usually trends that flaunt the wearer’s best assets and conceal the imperfections. But Italians are also very sensible people, they do follow trends but they also are conscious about durability, timelessness and authenticity of their clothes. For Italians, clothes are not everything. Italian fashion is a way of life, a mind-set of classiness, custom-made and smoothness.
It pays to be aware of the Italian fashion trend if a guy wants to be ahead in the fashion game. And it is not difficult to know what the Italians are wearing, it is very easily available. A click of an internet button, a peek at all the most exclusive boutiques, even a stroll at all the big shopping malls, Italian fashion will confront you.
One of the most well-known Italian fashion houses is Dolce & Gabbana founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana who are as prolific in their designs today as when they started. They offer not only clothes but also accessories such as perfume, sun glasses and the like for both men and women. The Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collection was focused around unconventional tailoring in texture, color and dimensions inspired by innovative fashion icon and musician Bryan Ferry. This eccentric chic is explicitly articulated in a short red jacket paired with trousers with a loose fit and tight cuff.
The House of Valentino, another celebrated Italian fashion house, on the other hand, incorporated contemporary edge to sartorial elegance. Their fall/winter collection is centered on fine tailoring and luxurious knits – outerwear with leather and fur details, warm customized cashmere cardigans, leather peacoats, duffel jackets and classic suits. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
2012 Winter Fashion Tips for Men
Just because you will be swaddled in winter outer wear does not mean that you will allow your style to take a back seat. You can look as stylish as ever in spite of the chilly cold by following some of these winter fashion tips:
2012 Winter Fashion for Men
Wear Leather
A leather jacket is still the trendiest outer wear for winter despite all the faux furs, wools and nylons that have become so widespread as a material for winter outer garments. A leather jacket will not only keep you warm, it will also keep the rain and snow at bay. But there are things you need to do to keep your leather looking at its best all the time. To protect it from potentially harmful dampness and humidity, spray your leather with water-repellent spray.
Wear Vests
Vests are the most basic and essential clothing item for the layered look. A vest is one extra fortification against the chilly winds of winter and a tasteful and fashionable way to keep warm. Wear a vest over a sweater to ensure that even your arms are kept toasty and warm. The secret to wearing a vest is the proper matching of fabrics and textures. Wear a chunkier vest over a sweater with a similar texture and volume and a lightweight vest over a leaner and finer knit.
Lear to Tie a Scarf
A scarf will add pizzazz to your winter look and will keep your neck snugly warm. There are four ways to tie a scarf perfectly and know these trivia bout wearing scarf and you’ll never go wrong.
• The most fashionable way to tie a scarf is the Parisian style
• Short leather jackets work well with most styles of tying a scarf
• Patterned and colorful scarves are a fantastic way to add excitement to your look.
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Men’s Fashion in the 60s
The 60s was an era of change. It was an era of upheaval and revolution; from the civil rights movement to the hippie movement, the era was shaped by significant events that changed the world forever. One area that had a total transformation was men’s fashion. From the simple classic looks of the past generations, men’s fashion opened up to give men more options than the traditional suit and tie. Here are some clothing items that were popular as men’s fashion in the 60s:
Turtlenecks
A turtleneck is a high tube-like rolled-down collar that fits tightly around the neck. It is also the term used for garments such as a sweater with this kind of collar. Turtlenecks became an essential and indispensable part of a man’s wardrobe in the 60s. They were worn with almost anything – a blazer, a vest, a sweater or on its own. Turtlenecks also came in a wide variety of colors but the beatniks preferred black.
Mandarin or Nehru Collar
A Mandarin or Nehru collar is a short extended stand-up collar that starts at the neckline and normally augments by two or five centimeters. In the men’s fashion of the 60s it was used for shorts and jackets and was a great favorite of The Monkees, The Beatles and Dr. Evil.
Mod look
The mod look started off in London in the early 60s. The look centered on vivid colors, amplified patterns, suit jackets with thin lapels, fitted shirts and drainpipe pants. Mod stands for modern and minimal. The hipster, where pants sat well under the belly button was another innovation of men’s fashion in the 60s where for the first time in three decades, men’s fashion moved away from the classic suit since the 1930s zoot suit.
Banlon
A lot of men’s sports shirt in the men’s fashion in the 60s were made from a new fabric called banlon
Fashion for Men Summer 2012
Check some of the latest fashion trends for men for summer 2012. Everything from casual to formal was presented at the 37th Annual Lisbon Fashion Week.
Scarf as a Fashion Accessory for Men, 2012 Winter Fashion Tips
The scarf is one of the most striking and attractive accessory that men can wear. It lends instant flair and elegance to the most dull and mundane outfit. Unfortunately, a lot of men do not appreciate the importance of a scarf and what it can do to improve his fashion style. Some even think that all that a scarf can do is to keep them warm during the colder months. But a scarf is more than just a utilitarian wardrobe accessory, its aesthetic worth is something that men should understand and appreciate for them to achieve a personal style that will distinguish them from other men. For men who are a little cautious when it comes to wearing colors, a scarf is the best way to add color to your ensemble without getting too committed.
The most common scarves are those worn during the colder months, such as wool or cotton scarves. But cotton or wool scarves come in a wide variety of styles, colors and patterns to choose from. While giving you the protection from the cold, it can also add a sartorial touch to your looks with the right choice of colors, patterns and styles as well as the most appropriate way of wearing them. The most common patterns for wool or cotton scarves are checks or plaid, stripes and geometric patterns. But they also come in fabulous solid colors that you can use to match or contrast beautifully with a shirt or a coat. An alternative to wool and cotton scarves for the colder seasons is a cashmere scarf. Cashmere scarf is soft, warm and very elegant looking.
A silk scarf is a completely different matter and might seem like a curious accessory choice but it is one fantastic fashion accessory that can pull an outfit together like no other. More often than not silk scarves are worn for its aesthetic worth rather than for practical reasons such as for warmth. A silk motorcycle or aviator scarf worn with a bomber jacket is one dashing addition to an ensemble that completes the military vibe. Silk scarves are even worn by stylish guys in lieu of a tie to complete a formal ensemble.
Whether you’re wearing a wool, cotton, cashmere or silk scarf, the way you tie or knot your scarf will make a lot of difference in creating a particular look or style. Learn the different ways of tying or wearing a scarf and project a different personality each and every time you wear your scarf. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
