Mens Fashion Magazine - Edition #7 - April 2015

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EDITION #7 APRIL 2015

MFM Style Director DANIEL RHONE answers your style and fashion conundrums.

I’M LOOKING TO INVEST IN A GOOD PAIR OF SHOES, ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON COLOURS AND STYLES? JONATHAN FROM STOCKTON-ON-TEES Now that depends on the budget Jonathan. If your budget is around the £100 - £200 mark I would suggest Poste, Scarosso and Russell & Bromley. For £200 and beyond I would be looking at Grenson, and if you fancy a pair of shoes with a bit of flair, look no further than Mr Hare. In terms of style, you need to think about what you wear already and for what you want them for.

If they are for the office, remember you need at least a couple of other pairs to rotate with your new acquisi-tion as wearing your new ‘ones and twos’ frequently will see your style investment shoot down the drain. For the office you can’t go wrong with a classic oxford in a dark brown so you can wear them with either a navy or grey suit. For occasion you can be a bit more open so maybe consider a tassel loafer or double monkstrap in a suede.

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IM LOOKING TO MIX UP MY WORK WARDROBE GOING INTO SUMMER, MY WORK DRESS CODE IS SMART BUT RELAXED THOUGH OCCASIONALLY I HAVE TO THROW ON A SUIT OR BLAZER FOR CLIENT MEETINGS. ANY SUGGESTIONS? DAVID FROM BRIXTON I would suggest looking into breaking up your formal looks for the summer by wearing separate tailored pieces such as a navy linen blazer with an off white or coloured pair of cotton chinos.

With practicality in mind, I would look out for linen and unstructured cotton blazers, which are perfect for hot weather. Suit Supply, Mango Man and H&M have a great range of separate summer tailoring.

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TRAINERS WITH A SUIT. YAY OR NAY? JAMES FROM LONDON With Summer looming it’s a definite ‘yay’ from me James. If you’re eyeing up rocking this look I would recommend buying into some relaxed, unstructured tailoring that isn’t too fitted. For refer-ence and with no surprise, David Beckham nailed this look recently.

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MY BIGGEST PROBLEM AT BEING 6’2 AND A MAN WHO WORKS OUT A FAIR BIT IS I FIND IT HARD TO PUT OUTFITS TOGETHER THAT COMPLEMENT MY BODY SHAPE. HELP!!

DEL FROM MILTON KEYNES Right Del, the key here is not to over accentuate how in shape you are. You may well find your bulging muscles popping out at every opportunity but try not to go ‘skin tight’ with the fit. Its the balance which isn’t easy but with you putting the groundwork into finding brands that fit you well you can then go about outfit building. I would also say don’t over do the layering, so be quite mini-mal when thinking about piecing together your outfit.

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I AM A 34 YEAR OLD GENTLEMAN WHO IS LOOKING FOR SOME INSPIRATION TO INJECT INTO MY WARDROBE. WHERE DO I START? RHYS FROM SWANSEA Inspiration needs to come from within. Every man whether he chooses to admit it or not has an opinion on what he wears. Now Rhys, you need to have a think about what your style is? And also to look for inspiration that is age appropriate. I don’t expect you to be ‘Googling’ for what the One Direction boys are wearing! Find and save images of stylish looks that inspire you.

Two brands that always produce solid menswear collections with good staple pieces that are age appropriate are Reiss and French label A.P.C. You can always inject a bit of originality with a pair of shoes or a jacket but make sure its built around good, multi-functional menswear staples such as fitted denim or casual trousers and wellmade knitwear.

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F A S H I O N STYLE

Now that The Baftas, Oscars, Grammys and Brit Awards have been and gone it is an apt time to look back at the biggest trends of the season.

As far as the red carpet is concerned, for the last 100 years or so, there is only one real trend. The tuxedo is a classic menswear staple – elegant, sophisticated and as simple as it gets, so we decided to take a look back and find out just how the tuxedo came to dominate the red carpet.

By Tajinder Hayer

Now known as a “tuxedo” (the correct British phrase would be “dinner suit”) the outfit is formal wear comprising of a suit jacket and trousers where the satin lapels of the jacket match the slim stripe on the trouser legs. Whilst there may now be a host of other options, the traditional tuxedo is all black, which is where the term “black tie” comes from. As with all great trends, it came from the UK where it was wore by the upper classes, who needed something new to change into from their many lounge suits for the evening. Originally designed with a tail, that detail disappeared when the then Prince of Wales made away with it, and the new tailored design was born.

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S T Y L E TRENDS

THE LUXE

SNEAKER EDIT The sport shoes prominence in menswear is clear to see and it’s being acknowledged all across the industry.

The ‘luxe’ sneaker has been a key item amongst the top menswear designer’s collections over the past few seasons, alongside the likes of Tom Ford and Sir Paul Smith including a sneaker in their seasonal menswear showcase. Here is a collection of the hottest styles and designer luxe sneakers you should be wearing this season.

TIGER OF SWEEDEN YNGVE GREY HIGH TOP SNEAKER: £179.00

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VALENTINO MULTICOLOUR CAMOUFLAGE ROCKRUNNER TRAINERS: £440.00 LANVIN TAUPE SUEDE SNEAKER: £310.00

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Rules To Follow When Wearing A Suit The suit really is the be-all and end-all of style. It’s something every man should own, and it’s something that instantly makes you look and feel better. Even if you’re the definition of ‘I’m not really a suit guy’, there will be occasions (weddings, job interviews, events and more) where you’ll be required to wear a suit.

Therefore this article is here to help, as we highlight 7 rules to follow when wearing a suit.

Before we start it’s important to note that we’re firm believers that ‘style rules’ are there to be broken, but when it comes to suiting these 7 tips here you really should abide by. Ready?

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F A S H I O N A DV IC E

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Unfasten The Bottom Button On Your Blazer

When wearing a two-button blazer, you should always unfasten the bottom button on the jacket. This offers a better silhouette and doesn’t restrict your movement. On a threebutton suit either button just the middle button or the top two.

Sounds simple enough, but a lot of guys make the mistake of buttoning up the wrong way.

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2 Don’t Let The Fit Let YouDown

Fit again really is key to pulling off a suit. Remember, if you buy an ‘off the rack’ suit you can get it altered to fit as it should. Here are some things to consider…

SHOULDERS – The blazer should sit flat on your shoulder and the top of the shoulder on the jacket should be the same length as the bone underneath it.

THE TROUSER BREAK – This is up to personal preference but a general rule is the trouser cuff should fall neatly at the top of your shoe. The trouser will often fall a little bit longer at the back then at the front, and there shouldn’t be any loose fabric bunching up at the bottom.

THE MID SECTION – The jacket should be brought in slightly roughly at the waist to better complement your shape, and this isn’t a difficult adjustment. When buttoning the blazer it should close without creating strain, and again there shouldn’t be any loose or scrunching of fabric around your midline.

THE SLEEVE LENGTH – More on this in a minute, but the jacket sleeves should show half an inch of shirt cuff. They’re too long if the pass your shirt, and they’re too short if the show more than an inch of cuff.

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Match Your Leathers

A simple rule but one a lot of guys forget to apply. If you’re opting for a brown pair of shoes, go for a brown belt to match. The colour grade doesn’t have to match perfectly, but avoid the black belt and brown shoes combination.

Opt for a thin belt over a large one, and make sure the buckle is understated but classy.

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4 Unbutton Your Suit Before Sitting Down When sitting, unfasten the buttons on your blazer. When standing up again, fasten them as you should.

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G R O O M I N G A DV IC E

How To Perfect Your Hairstyle We asked Ben Cornwall (Owner of Strop and Blade Barbers in Hackney, London) how to achieve barber fresh hair every time you leave the house. Here are his top tips:

The Benefits Of Blow Drying Hair Clients are always asking me why their hair never looks the same as it does as soon as they leave the barbershop. Although many people blame the wrong product it’s often the process that’s at fault.As important as it may be to use the correct product for your hair type and desired style, the groundwork has to be laid first with the hairdryer (with the exception of curly hair). In blow-drying your hair properly you should be able to create perfect hair with minimal product for great lasting results.

Here is my guide on how to get the best out of your haircut with a blow dryer and a bit of the right product.

STEP 1 Wash and condition hair to remove any built up product, rinse and lightly towel dry hair to stop dripping and remove excess water.

STEP 2 Gently rustle hair to work out how your hair sits naturally.

This is determined by your hair growth pattern. Most people have one crown at the top of the head but some people have double crowns and cows licks which will effect how the hair wants to sit.Try and work out a style that works with your hairpattern as it will ultimately be stronger than any amount of blow-drying and product if you try to work against it.

STEP 3 Working in sections, hold the dryer 6 inches away from the hair and blow dry on a warm (not hot!) setting working from root to tip.

STEP 4 Once the hair is nearly dry change thesetting on your dryer to cold.

Blow dry the cold air in to the position you want the hair to sit.

This is known as setting in which the cold air closes the cuticle of the hair leaving it looking healthier and more vibrant.

Finally you should pick a product that best suits your hair type and style.

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