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German Fashion: Brachmann Spring/Summer 2016
The label BRACHMANN Menswear reworks the classical male wardrobe by playing with hybrids, silhouettes and details. With a strong signature educated by architecture, the label deconstructs classical menswear staples and recomposes them while looking for inspiration in the Bauhaus-Style, contemporary art and popular culture.
Cotton is considered the dirtiest crop in the world because of the heavy use of pesticides
'Cotton is considered the world's dirtiest crop due to its heavy use of pesticides. Worldwide, cotton covers 2.5% of the cultivated land and cotton growers use 16% of the world's pesticides. Eight of the top 10 pesticides most commonly used on U.S. conventionally produced cotton were classified as moderately to highly hazardous by the World Health Organization.
Emmett London - high quality men's shirts and accessories
Emmett's shirt are produced using the finest fabrics available and manufactured to the very highest standards. Each shirt range is made in a limited edition of 25 and new styles are available each week. The range of accessories offered by Emmett London includes: Ties, Pocket Squares, Cufflinks, Handkerchiefs, Collar stiffeners, Silk knots, Bow ties & dress studs, Scarves and much more.
Michael Andrews - bespoke suits in New York
Michael Andrews' custom suits are handmade in own bespoke workshop by our team of expert tailors. Each of bespoke suits (and other garments for that matter) feature the finest old-world craftsmanship and hallmarks of quality
Arnold Henri fashion photographers
Arnold Henri Photographers is a full-service company producing high quality catalogues for fashion labels. It is based in Beernem, Belgium. Studio's product range includes: Prepress & lay-out, Catalogue, brochure, Billboard, Poster, Leaflet, Flyer, Etc., Proofing ISO, Posters and Displays, Press Kits, Visual material on our ftp server, Web content and advice.
Celebrities' style: David Oyelowo
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo is English actor, producer, director, and writer, born in Oxford, England, in 1976, to Nigerian parents of Yoruba ethnicity. On the Red carpet, David is always elegant and he is definitely not a big fan of the Black tie dress code. The actor usually wears monochromatic attire, often - a well-fitting three-piece suit, combined with a matching tie or bow-tie.
Larusmiani Men's collection for Spring-Summer 2016
This Summer for the Larusmiani man is hot and colourful. He takes on torrid city temperatures in a tasty palette of refreshing fruit colours. Brightening the wardrobe are lime, papaya, and also wild berries and figs. He is ready to leave for an adventurous, poetic journey, always in pursuit of versatile elegance that wonderfully combines bespoke tailoring and luxury sportswear.
Key Menswear Accessories Trends for Spring/Summer 2016
Men’s fashion trends for 2016 in the accessories are characterised with boyish looks and versatile styles. See the top 4 trends.
Gary Franzen - bespoke and made-to-measure-suits from Las Vegas
Gary Franzen Custom Clothing specializes in bespoke suits in Las Vegas. Your suit will be hand cut and bench made by expert tailors, right here in our shop, to your exact measurements. We also offer a full line of custom shirts, sport coats, slacks, tuxedos and accessories. We serve customers in Las Vegas, Reno and the Los Angeles areas. If you are visiting Las Vegas and want a bespoke suit please call for special arrangements.
Chittleborough & Morgan - Savile Row Bespoke Tailors
Roy Chittleborough and Joe Morgan are master tailors and the owners of Chittleborough & Morgan - a traditional bespoke atelier at Savile Row, London - There is no ready-to-wear and there are no anonymous customers. There is only Bespoke.
Huntsman & Sons - Bespoke craftsmanship from the heart of Savile Row
The entire bespoke process takes place on spot - the cutting room and workshops are in the heart of the premises. The front shop presents house's ready-to-wear collections and accessories range as well as their array of cloth bunches, suitings, tweeds and bespoke samples.
Colin Firth is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Cinema
Colin Andrew Firth is an English actor, born in Grayshott, Hampshire, England, in 1960. His most memorable role so far has been the 2010 portrayal of King George VI in 'The King's Speech' - a performance that earned him an Oscar and multiple worldwide best actor awards. His style, personality and achievements won him the prize for Most Stylish Men 2015 in Category Cinema!
Q Clothier - quality suits from Texas
One of the USA's leading purveyors of custom menswear, Q Clothier creates luxury suits, slacks, sport coats, shirts, furnishings and more. Q's unique combination of retail stores along with a national team of professional clothiers allows Q to present clients with the ultimate in customer service.
Zinedine Zidane is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Sport
Zinedine Yazid Zidane (a.k.a Zizou) is a retired French footballer and current coach of Real Madrid Castilla. Zidane was named the best European footballer of the past 50 years in the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll for his 'elegance, vision, ball control and technique'. His style, personality and achievements won him the prize for Most Stylish Men 2015 in Category Sport!
Sir Cliff Richard is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Music
Sir Cliff Richard is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. He is the third-top-selling singles artist in UK Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley – he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide and has total sales of over 21 million singles in the UK. His style, personality and achievements won him the prize for Most Stylish Men 2015 in Category Music!
Lawrence Zarian is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Business
Lawrence Zarian is a Celebrated author, TV personality, Lifestyle expert and Red carpet guru. He was born in Glendale, California, USA in 1965 and is best known for his work on The Fashion Team (2006), Entertainment Tonight (1981) and Live with Kelly and Michael (1988). His personal style and taste won him the prize for Most Stylish Men 2015 in Category Business!
David Gandy is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Science and Culture
David James Gandy is an English model, born in Billericay, Essex, England, in 1980. He is currently one of the most famous male models in the world. Having gained a reputation for his personal style, David Gandy won the prize for Most Stylish Men 2015 in Category Science and Culture!
King Felipe VI of Spain is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Politics
King Felipe VI of Spain is a monarch with a style - that's for sure! The monarch is loved and appreciated by the citizens of his country and the results of BGFN readers' voting prove it - he is the winner in Most Stylish Men 2015 - Category Politics.
Richmart Junior presents the first ever children's fashion collection Made in Lapland
Richmart Vintage's team was in Lapland to show the brand's first Made in Lapland collection, which aims to make children happy with high quality presents for this holiday season. Richmart Vintage children's suit jackets are produced in bright colors with interesting linings and Christmas details (bells, mistletoe, booties).
Celebrities' style: Nicolas Cage between the black and blue
Nicolas Kim Coppola known professionally as Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and producer. He has performed in leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films.
Culwell&Son - quality suits from Dallas
It all started in 1920 when Mike Culwell’s grandfather, W.E. Culwell, founded Culwell & Son as a shop that pressed men’s suits. Dallas was a different place back then — the streets weren’t always paved and a good suit from Sears cost some $28. As the city grew, Dallas businessman began demanding better clothing. W.E. responded and the Varsity Shop was born. Here, the businessman of Dallas could find outstanding suits for the then unheard of price of $45.
The pop band Human Nature and their suits
Human Nature are Australia’s leading pop vocal group, having released nine albums (many containing their own, self-penned original material), five of which went to #1 in their native continent, selling millions of records world-wide and garnering 24 platinum awards, 18 Top 40 hits and five Top 10 hits.
Top Designer Suits from Texas at the Most Affordable Prices
ISW Menswear makes shopping for men quick and easy. They offer package pricing on designer suits and tuxedos to fit any budget. Their style consultants are up to date on current trends and are always on-hand to assist and educate shoppers as they procure their men's wardrobe.
Just Like a Man - the Pitti Uomo exhibition project
Interest in the most exclusive spirit of classic menswear led to the creation of Just Like A Man, the Pitti Uomo exhibition project on the Upper Level of the Main Pavilion with a layout by Patricia Urquiola. It is a project dedicated to a new way of interpreting high-end clothing for today's man that is extremely refined and composite.
Celebrities' style: Justin Theroux
Justin Paul Theroux is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work with film director David Lynch, appearing in Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006). He is also known as a screenwriter for films such as Tropic Thunder, Iron Man 2, Rock of Ages, and the upcoming Zoolander 2. Since 2014, he has starred in the HBO series The Leftovers. He is married to actress Jennifer Aniston.
How to choose the best fabric for men's suit or coat
A men's suit has the same effect on women as ladies' lacy lingerie has on men. But the important part is that the suit must be well-fitting and made of natural materials. Natural fabrics are made of wool, cashmere, silk, cotton, linen, etc and the leading manufacturers are from Italy, England and France.
How to make the Milanese buttonhole
The Milanese buttonhole is a very iconic type of buttonhole and a sign of a bespoke suit. The Asolsa Lucida glossy buttonhole, which most likely originated in the Abruzzi region of Italy, is also preferred in Paris, whose tailors refer to this style of buttonhole as the Milanese buttonhole. The silk gimp, key to the overall look, is usually from Guterman and is known as Agreman.
Cifonelli Spring-Summer 2016 collection
Cifonelli Spring-Summer 2016 collection offers a variety of ensembles: cream suits with white shirts; all black outfits; crisp linen suits; big dots paired with stripes; cobalt-black; printed or colorful jackets - and of course the Cifonelli shoulder - a natural one with only a hint of padding and a lightly formed sleeve-head pitched towards the chest.
PREMIÈRE VISION NEW YORK: a significant increase and diversification of the offer
For its 32nd edition taking place this January 19th and 20th, Première Vision New York marks a new stage in its evolution. Already known for its premium offer of fabrics, accessories and textile designs, the show now broadens to include leather and manufacturing. The event, already the North American market leader, thus becomes a unique destination for buyers to develop collections, now bringing five activity sectors together under one roof.
Fall-Winter 2015/2016 Fashion trends: Menswear accessories
Roberto Cavalli, Hermès and other world famous fashion houses have presented the key trends in menswear accessories. Aesthetics in the details - this is the key characteristic of the season.
Gentleman's dress - Apotheosis of tailors
The gentleman unthinkably loves the fine fabrics of Loro Piana, delicately dramatic folds of Napolisu Мisura, smartly nervous, yet perfect naturalness of hand stitching, more than sensual, thoughtful proportions almost in the sense of the canon of Polykleitos, museum memory of labels with a monogram and a date of sewing, flirting authenticity of buttonholes, semi-closeness of the garment above the most expressive part of the human body - arm.
Gentleman's dress - Evening Party and Official Meetings
For an official meeting of business nature a dark blue suit faintly striped or discretely checked is suitable. Blue ink, leaden, anthracite, mouse grey-brown, chocolate-brown are also suitable. Once again a white shirt with double cuffs with a monogram and cufflinks and a tie in black, in pastel colors, dotted, English or American stripes and in no case other figurines, flowers and Mickey Mouse.
Gentleman's dress - White Tie
In the presence of great persons, dignitaries and officials in the evening men wear full evening wear, particularly - a tailcoat made of worsted yarn fabric, a white pique vest, a white shirt with a broker collar, again made of pique, with double cuffs and cufflinks, a white tie - a pique bow tie, white batiste pochette, black trousers with double satin edging...
Celebrities' style: Idris Elba
Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elbais a British actor, musician and DJ. Elba is best known for his portrayal of drug lord and aspiring businessman Russell "Stringer" Bell in the HBO series The Wire, Detective John Luther in the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the 2013 biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Elba has been nominated five times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film, winning one, as well being nom inated four times for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Gentleman's dress - Black Tie
If Black Tie is written on the invitation, it means formal evening dress or tuxedo. It is worn only after 6 PA. Initially it appeared in the English aristocratic society as a garment suitable for smoking rooms, where gentlemen seclude, from where its name comes - a smoking jacket.
Gentleman's dress - Formal or Semi-formal
According to the Formal dress code, men wear classic suits, preferably black or evening blue. In some social circles Semi-formal can also mean Black Tie. But in the general case this is a term for the most informal of formal dress standards. Instead of belt, a vest and a bow tie in another color can be added to the tuxedo.
Gentleman's dress - Wedding Celebrations
The wedding, which is a church sacrament and sentimental moment in the life of everyone, requires you making extraordinary effort for your dress style. The above standards are valid: tailcoat - in the evening and morning jacket - by day.
Elements of Modern Classic Dress. Missurasu Napoli, Sprezzatura
When we say 'Neapolitan cut', we inevitably come to the most famous feature of the Neapolitan jacket - soft shoulder. This atlas, which holds on its shoulders, as the Italians say sullespalle, the secret of Italian male elegance, a great lightness achieved in a difficult way, the core of the concept of sprezzatura.
Dandyism as a Style
The creator of this style is the previously mentioned Beau Brummell, who defines dandyism as the last burst of heroism in decadent ages and compares it with poetic creativity, with the most severe monastic discipline of keeping such a brilliant self-control, which surprises everyone, except a dandy.
How to choose the right suit?
Every man - no matter of his body shape - looks good in an elegant custom-made suit. Most men go to weddings, job interviews or at work with really ill-fitting (too wide or too slim) suits, i.e. works against his own image. Now, thanks to the new made-to-measure system, each gentlemen can receive his individuality on a proper price.
Celebrities' style: Hugh Grant
Hugh John Mungo Grant is an English actor and film producer. He has received a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Honorary César. His films have earned more than US$2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide. Grant achieved international success after appearing in the Richard Curtis-scripted "Four Weddings and a Funeral". Some of his best roles were in "Notting Hill", "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" and " The Man from U.N.C.L.E.".
Brad Pitt's suiting style
Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood's most beautiful men and one of the biggest style icons. Let’s take a closer look at how to score his style.
Italian Fashion: Stella Jean
Stella Jean was born and works in Rome, where she also lives with her two children. In July 2011 she was distinguished as one of the winners of the prestigious “Who Is On Next?” competition in Rome, organised by Altaroma in collaboration with Vogue Italy. In June 2013 she debuted her first menswear collection at Pitti Uomo, as part of the Pitti Italics project.
Alasdhair Willis - as stylish as his wife Stella McCartney
Alasdhair Willis, 43, is the creative director of Hunter - a British heritage brand, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, and renowned for its iconic Original boot. He is married to fashion designer Stella McCartney and they have four children. The couple always look great, not only on the Red Carpet, but also in everyday life, when day choose perfectly matching smart casual outfits.
Celebrities' style: Colin Farrell
Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. Some of his most famous roles were in the movies: "Alexander", "Miami Vice", "Daredevil" and "S.W.A.T.".
Celebrities' style: Jeff Goldblum
Jeffrey Lynn 'Jeff' Goldblum is an American actor, born in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, in 1952. His acting career began in the mid-1970s. In summer 2014, he became engaged to Olympic gymnast Emilie Livingston and they got married in November the same year. The couple always looks pretty well on the Red Carpet - not too pretentiously, but always felicitous.
Proper care for the men's suit
The suit is an important part of every man's wardrobe. The care for it is a care for your image and it should not be underestimated. As much careful we are with it, as long life it will 'live'. There are a few simple rules, which it is well to have in mind...
The dandy style
Dandy (a.k.a beau or gallant) - a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.
The modern dandy
The dandy style has fan and followers all over the world. And we're going to present you some of them, starting with Ljubomir Milchev – Dandy.
Test yourself - How Dandy Are You?
If you have read our article The dandy style and you found in yourself some of the described characteristics, but you are not completely sure if you can call yourself a Dandy, here is a test to help you.