Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Winter Swank For the Gentlemen

As anyone in the high fashion circuit would agree, this post is several months too late.  Hence this disclaimer , since Abudhabi has only just begun to get chilly.  So here are the Fall /Winter 2011 trends suited for those welcome winds of our Arabian winter .















This season , menswear trends proceed with a hint of last year's key pieces while also displaying new trends .
First up are the cream of the crop , with brands like Gucci , Armani (above) and Hugo Boss displaying a wonderful array of formal wear with fresh new cuts. Black, blue ,maroon, rust, dark purple, mustard,chocolate and brown are all favourites this season with grey making a huge come back.

We absolutely loved Gucci for their use of colour and fine tailoring, the predominant colour at Gucci being a very suave cool grey with hints of blue and rust for suits, tight jackets and trenches.


Lanvin makes buttons obsolete  this winter with the use of magnets for closures. Wide brimmed hats are this seasons pick for the ultimate male accessory ( below).



Hugo Boss as usual lives up to its high standards in high fashion for men , with fine tailored , close fit suits and trenches in contemporary  colours like cerulian blue and shades of cool grey . Check out the boss black collection F/W/2011. Mens clothing can never get better than the Boss Selection .

Calvin Klein's was a collection based on functionality and protection. This collection contradicted this season's slim lean looks by offering a beautiful observation of more rounded, barrel chested look. Calvin Klein F/W2011 sings retro-futurism back into fashion.

The best picks for formal men's wear this season ; Hugo Boss, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Lanvin.
(Bottom-top row left to right : Calvin Klein , Calvin Klein , Calvin Klein , Ralph Lauren , Gucci , Gucci )



For those men lucky enough to have casual thursdays at the work place and for every other casual day , here are this season's hottest trends for casual & semi casual attire. (Above - bottom row right to left Diesel , Diesel , Ralph Lauren Burberry Prorsum x 3)

Preppy and stylish looks by Dolce&Gabbana with a bow tie to match every outfit. We love the socks-less look with the continuing trend of wayfarer glasses. White , black, denims and graphic loose fit or sleeveless t-shirts are all in vogue this season.

Diesel does the grunge look with style. Layered looks with sweat shirts for inners and an outer denim or army jacket. Army boots with contrasting laces, slim fit jeans and ruffled hairstyles is a very popular look for those urban chic fashion lovers .

Ralph Lauren maintains its signature style ,yet keeps up to the forecast for this season. Bright colours, roll-up trousers coupled with lush, oversized cable knit sweaters. Polo shirts & T-shirts are the norm this season as well .
Etro ,this season featured a lot of very stylish preppy semi casual and casual attire . We applaud them for their use of colour ; maroon,dark green, brown and lets not forget there very trendy range of slim fit ,ankle pants and jodhpur trousers , in an array of checks and plaid fabric.



Looks from the last F/W season that have made a comeback ; the army look with its over sized trenches, leather jackets and army boots ; the loose fitting cable knit sweaters and close knit jersey vests over slim shirts.
This brings us to the end of this post. Now that you have been educated in the ways of the fashion world, you should have no trouble maneuvering yourself through the myriad of designer stores. Remember gentlemen , always try on a look before you buy it . Check the fit and cut to see if it suits your body type. Be confident about being able to carry a look ! Its good to try something different once in a while or even change your style. Whatever the style; panache ,class & personality are key to any ensemble.

Till next time ....keep up the FASHION FABULOUSNESS !!!! :)






1 comment:

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