Fashion Trend

Jacket by Topman

You won't be surprised to learn that we are firm believers in splashing out on at least one key trend piece each season - after all, why are you reading this? And this winter the purchase will definitely be a flying jacket like this. Bandits at two o'clock, chaps.

Tie by Hackett

The fashionable size for ties waxes and wanes. But if you want some neckwear that will get knotted for every occasion, the best bet is a knitted tie, which you can team with everything from chambray to the crispest white shirt.

Espresso Maker by Lavazza

It was once said that life was far too short to drink bad wine - the same can be said for coffee. And now there is no excuse to be spooning Mellow Birds. A Lavazza espresso machine is small enough to sit in your kitchen and will make you a brilliant barrista in the blink of an eye.

Wallet by Oliver Sweeney

Whatever you wear, it's the accessories that separate the men from the boys. Stingray skin, or shagreen, is one of the coolest animal skins right now and is much more scratch-resistant than other forms of leather.

Headphones by Sony

To take Jean-Paul Sartre's famous maxim a little further, hell is other people banging on. Find perfect peace with noise-cancelling headphones, so you don't have to listen to your colleagues explain the plot of Inception.

Jeeves and Wooster Complete Works

If you don't laugh at Jeeves and Wooster then there is something wrong with you. Bertie, Gussie Fink-Nottle and Aunts Agatha and Dahlia are as hilarious today as they ever were. And who could resist the image of proto-fascist Roderick Spode and his band of black shorts?

Tie Hanger by Marks & Spencer

If you decide you do need more than one tie in your life, this is the only way to store them. Remember, you should never dry-clean or wash ties as they lose their shape, and watch out for that Rioja - the death knell for all ties.

Hoody by Gap

There is something irresistible about sports luxe - it may sound pretentious but it looks great, So get down with the posh kids with a cashmere hoody.

Aviators by Topman

Fashions in sunglasses come and go, whether they be Bono-esque goggles or the ubiquitous Wayfarers. But if you have to have just one pair of shades in your life, make sure they're aviators.

Blazer by Harris Tweed

Now, look here, chaps - we're British, damn it. And that means we cannot possibly imagine life without a decent tweed jacket. It makes more than the moors merrier; this season it makes the city slicker, too.

T-shirts by Gap

To somewhat mangle Wallis Simpson's most famous quote, you can't be too rich, too thin or have too many white T-shirts. Just take a look at Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire. And, while his character may have been a wife beater, he looked better than he would have done wearing a wife-beater.

Suit Carrier by Dunhill

This suit carrier is small enough to be used as carry-on luggage and will give you the confidence that even if your body is crumpled from a lack of legroom, your clothes will still look sharp at the other end.

Watch by Thomas Sabo

Every boy needs a bit of bling. Wearing diamonds on your wrist is a discreet way to sparkle, just be careful not to go pavé all over. And we aren't talking about Australian desserts.

Boots by Kurt Geiger

Every man worth his saddle soap right now should invest in a pair of climbing boots. From the Bens to the bars they are the shoes of choice. For the best effect, thick socks are also a must.

Men's Wear

Top 5 Essentials of Men’s Formal Wear

It’s time we are let go of that old cliché that holds men’s fashion to be boring and accept the fact that when carefully and rightfully blended, a man’s formal wear could appear as cozy and as elegant as they deserve to be.

Even if you are a believer in the saying, ‘know the rules and break some’, this does not apply to men’s fashion. Undeniably, all clothes must be worn bearing particular rules in mind, otherwise if broken; one could look messy and feel uncomfortable. Following the rules carefully gives one a good and attractive look and this is especially so when it comes to men’s formal clothing designed for particular events. One needs to bear in mind that whereas casual wear rules are flexible, formal clothes’ rules are much complicated and not easy to follow. Thus, the first thing one need to do is familiarize with is the basic procedures of mens formal clothing.

1st Rule:

When deciding which formal shirt to go for, a white shirt is always safe and goes along well with occassions that require wearing ties that are black or when one needs to attend an interview. However, this kind of shirt does not go along well with relaxed events. To avoid having a weary look, one could also go for a patterned shirt or even a multi-colored shirt. However, one thing that should be observed is that transparent shirts or even shirts that are translucent could make a man look shubby in a formal occasion.

2nd Rule:

Be careful to pick a perfectly fitting shirt for yourself. You have the right to wear what you feel like, but this is quite different when it comes to official wear for formal or special functions. Further still, refrain yourself from wearing tight collared shirts. They often look messy and could easily choke you when worn with a tightly tied tie. Ensure you have a perfectly fitting collar and sleeve to enhance comfortableness.

3rd Rule:

When all of the above rules are taken care of, then make sure all buttons in your shirt are fastened not forgetting the ones on the side of the sleeves. This way, your forearms will be safely protected from exposure through the unbuttoned part of the sleeve. In order to prevent the collar buttons from having an awkward look, one should always fasten them down.

4th Rule:

Ones pants should always be well fititng and in case they are too long they should be hemmed since longer pants have the advantage of being alterated. One should also not put on buggy pants. Thus before buying them, one should ensure that they have a fitting waistline.

5th Rule:

Your accessories should always compliment with one another. For instance, a black shoe can not go along with a belt that is brown and neither can a brown shoe go along with a belt that is black. Your colours should match and snickers should not be worn with attire that is formal. You should wear elegant shoes that compliment your formal attire in a good way.

A formal occasion requires socks that are particularry conservative meaning that they must be thin though not so thin and have enough lengh to cover the ankle when one crossess the legs. With all this said and done, you will be sure to appear classy, elegant and more so very comfortable in any formal occasion.