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Ways to Keep Warm: Style Report

1. Beards

Number one way to keep warm? A little facial hair action! The trick is to keep it trimmed and relatively “neat,” which will assure you can get away with it at work. Facial hair adds character to a man’s face and diminishes that “boy next door” look. And regardless of the fact that it bothers your lady friend’s face (or…), trust us, she loves it too. It’s like cave man meets GQ style. Take these celebrity men for example:

Even Prince William rocks a beard…

1 1/2. Wool Scarves:

Don’t be caught on the mountain range with protecting your neck, literally. These wool scarves come straight from Italy and are the designer Daniel Dolce’s answer to a cold chilling wind.

and this Green Striped Italian Wool scarf by designer Daniel Dolce:

2. Mouton Collar Jackets

Fur is fur is fur is….always a hot topic. Regardless of those extremists at PETA, a classic mutton collar is a great essential to keep you warm in the winter. It’s not that it just looks good, but it’s main purpose it to maintain body temperature. Don’t believe us? GQ recently featured a line of ultra-hot mutton collar jackets, like this one from Ralph Lauren:

Dsquared Coyote Collar Stretch Wool Cady… by dm_512a4d0cd53c2

3. Top Coats

Ah, the dapper man strikes again! Nothing like a classic top coat to go over your suit, sweater, or even tee shirt. It will transform any simple outfit into an elegant look. Want to grocery shop in your pjs? Throw on your top coat and you’ll be good to go…a closet must-have.

Going hiking in Canada? You’ll need the extra warmth up there, especially visiting Niagra Falls. Before you make your trip to the North Country, get a hand-painted, rustic pair of Canadian Coin Cufflinks:

4. Sherpa-Lined Denim Jackets

Sherpa is ultra-cozy and ultra warm. Anything lined in it is liking living inside a pillow. Not really, but  sherpa lined boots, socks, and especially jackets are unbelievably snug (and affordable). It looks good, feels good, and you’ll want to rub your hands against it all day. Or…not. It’s just goodness in a jacket:

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Fall Trend Report 2011: Numero Dos

 

 

Here are a couple of hand picked trends for this season, featuring beautiful photography and a reinvention of classic looks. Magazines like Esquire show how it’s possible to rework the fashion image of your favorite icon, like James Dean, and bring it into 2011. Also let’s not forget the importance of accessories, in this case, ties and new shoes.

Man in Charge: Bring Back the Suit

Pair it with this set by Daniel Dolce:

Tips from Esquire: Get the Right Fit

If you’re a member of the one-size-up, I-like-my-jacket-roomy club, the DB suit is not for you. The jacket should hug your sides, the sleeves should be cut slim, and the shoulders should have as little padding as possible. The close fit you get with most of today’s double-breasted suits is essential for pulling it off.

Tips from Esquire: Give the DB Suit a Chance

Used to be that wearing a suit to work was an act of submission, of following a code. But today it’s more like an act of aggression — that in a world in which suiting up is increasingly seen as optional, wearing a suit, much less one of the new breed of slim-cut double-breasted suits, brands you a maverick. The DB suit is swagger incarnate.

 

Style Icon: James Dean

How can I work plaid in with a tie?? Here’s how:

Shirt and Tie (Plaid)

Get it from CLM: It is true that you can’t have enough ties in your wardrobe. The important thing, however, is having classic, good quality ties that will not fall away (or out of style) due to the impetuous tides of fashion.

And where would we be without shoes? I’ll tell you one thing, you wouldn’t get very far. Don’t be afraid of a little color in both the shoes and the pant. We personally love this bright-ish brown hue of these loafers with the blue pants:

Loyal Reader, we’ll be back soon!

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Fall 2011 Trend Report: Numero Uno

 

 

Skimming through the pages in various magazines, catching the eye of style gurus on the subway, stopping to idly stare at illuminated shopping windows…all part of our job in the fashion industry. Although it seems that we simply recycle looks, adding a extra few modern touches, we are really revolutionizing fashion daily. Anything and everything you put on your back is a statement, whether you want it to be or not. A statement about who you are, where you come from, what’s important to you…What are you telling the world?

Style #1: 70s Swank

GQ magazine recently featured actor, and Jennifer Anniston’s beau, Justin Theroux in an array of vintage inspired trends. It’s a new, gritty spin on a seemingly over-worked genre of clothing:

GET it: Jacket, $2,995 by Z Zegna. Henley, $110 by Vince. Necklace by Giles & Brother. Hat by Coal.

Tateossian Horse Cufflinks

And the street walking, urban hippie:

GET it: Jacket, $2,495 by Boss Selection. Shirt, $125 by AllSaints. Jeans, $189 by Joe’s. Hat by A.P.C. Belt by Dsquared2. Bead necklace (top) by Giles & Brother. Other necklaces (vintage) by Melet Mercantile.

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Bundle Up and Button Down

It’s cold, it’s warm, it’s in between. Then it rains. What is going on with Mother Nature? We get it…fall is here, oh no it’s not, oh yes it is.

Our theory is, stay warm when it’s cold and stay cool when it’s warm. But just in case Mother Nature decides to stay cool today and tomorrow, here are some Italian charms to warm you up:

Couple this scarf with any one of the affordable looks from H&M below:

This season, the mustard color is “in.” Try this Italian Mustard and Green Silk/Cashmere designer Scarf:

And for more formal looks, H&M brings you suits to suit your tastes:

And of course, no suit would be complete without cufflinks:

 

Onyx Stone And Mop Square Cufflinks

Or add some winter white to the sleeve:

 

Sky Blue Framed Oval Cufflinks

 

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