Z Zegna Spring 2010 Collection

Body conscious strokes on old school cuts turn up in Z Zegna, Alessandro Sartori of Z Zegna mixes dandy-ism with street cred, pairing svelte blazers and waistcoats that are nipped at the waist and worn with sheer T-shirts, as well as single- and double-breasted suits snug, nearly as tight as his head-to-toe ensembles in oxblood-colored leather. Launched in 2004 as Ermenegildo Zegna's younger, more fashion-forward collection, the Z Zegna line now accounts for about 15 percent of its parent company's bottom line. Design head Alessandro Sartori grew up in a small mountain town renowned for the wool it produced for Zegna, and Sartori—his surname is Italian for "tailor"—has spent virtually his entire career with the company. ...

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PERFUME| Paul Smith Sunshine Edition 2010

Paul Smith Presents   Sunshine Edition 2010   Those first rays of sunshine signaling the long-awaited arrival of Spring... Paul Smith brings them to us in the form of two limited-edition fragrances for 2010: one for men, one for women, both stemming from the designer's original perfumes, Paul Smith Men and Paul Smith Women.   In perfect step with the off-beat classical approach of the inimitable British designer, these fragrances' names alone are appealing to the senses: Paul Smith Sunshine..   Paul Smith Sunshine EDT for Men Luminous and sparkling, Paul Smith Sunshine for Men is literally bursting with intense energy and vitality. Coriander Leaves, Grapefruit and Black Pepper form a fresh and fleeting...

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HOMME|FASHION| Man Fashion: Dressing vs. Body Type

Everyone want to look smart, and they ended with continuous searching for their own fashion style. But most of us have forgot the primary important element in fashion, ie. your body outfit. So if you want look smart then you need to know which type of outfit suits your frame the best and pick clothes that give your shape the perfect, well dressed look. So you can achieve this fashion goal of looking great and thus, feeling good at all times by learning about men body type. In this article, we will give you some trendy tips about dressing right for your body type. If you will follow our tips, you have a whole new world of haute-couture men's fashion awaiting you – not to mention the ladies lining up to be escorted by you (just kidding, but...

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HOMME|WATCH| The distinctive collaboration of two talents – r5.5 jointly created by Rado

The distinctive collaboration of two talents – r5.5 jointly created by Rado and world renowned designer Jasper Morrison manifests the true definition of "visionary, innovative and iconic" design.   Renowned as the leading technologically-innovative watch brand focused on design, Swiss watch brand Rado joins hands with world renowned designer Jasper Morrison to create r5.5, an exceptional timepiece made in High-Tech Ceramics that manifests the synthesis of two talents by demonstrating the beauty...

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HOMME|FASHION| Cutting it Close

Men have been shaving for thousands of years, using everything from seashells, to sharpened rocks, and eventually metal tools. These metal tools changed many times over, but the modern Double Edge (DE or Safety) Razor was developed and introduced to the market by King Camp Gillette in 1901. Before this, there had been various attempts at alternatives to the straight razor, but they were largely unsuccessful. Until the cartridge razors of the 1970s, Gillette's razor was the gold standard, and while most men now use either a cartridge razor (Mach 3, Fusion, etc.) or dare I say it…an electric shaver, a man by the name of Charles Roberts is trying to take us back to a golden age of shaving, but with quite a few improvements. Over the last...

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HOMME|FASHION| A Question Of Taste

Last week on my post about Carreducker shoes someone left a comment asking if I actually liked the half-cuts I'd pictured. One of the interesting things about writing articles for Mensflair is how it forces you to bet on your own head, by putting your own sartorial assumptions on the line. Often you're only ever able to offer a part explanation. With regards to the question posed, my answer was an unequivocal yes. While grounded in British shoe making tradition, Carreducker's half-cuts have a quality I often look for, namely a touch of the individual. I am by nature a conservative 'rules' dresser but I seek out flashes of difference to distinguish myself and my look. This need for individuality is especially important given that I can't...

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HOMME|FOOTWEAR| Man of the Cloth – Guys put your best foot forward

Any woman will tell you that you can never have enough shoes. Call me evolved but I agree. In drawings as far back at 5000 years, the Egyptians were seen wearing shoes. While its purpose and design has evolved over the centuries since then, somehow men still manage to get it wrong. The truth is a man needs at least four pairs of shoes on a basic level. After that it's a simple matter of building a collection, or as some would call it an investment. WORK BOOTS: Comfortable, manly and sturdy boots are incredibly versatile and will serve you both in-doors and out. Pairing fitted jeans, a waistcoat/shirt/blazer combo gives the term "semi-formal" a great lift with your boots. DRESS SHOES: Ideally black, brown and tan shoes will cover you...

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HOMME|BODYCARE| They don’t call it MANicure for nothin’!

Ah, to be a man. We're all chest hair and brow-sweat. The ruggedly goodness that makes women keep us around. We get things off the top shelf, fix leaky pipes and although we dread it, we stay close enough to you when the guy from 300 dies in P.S I Love you. Patrick Dempsey (AKA Dr McDreamy) is the international spokesperson for L'Oreal's new Expert Hydra-Sensitive Skincare line. Proving that real men groom too! We like that you need us – it makes us feel manly. It goes without saying that we men will do what it takes to protect or please our woman… However those tweezers and clippers are just one step away from a slumber party. Men don't partake in 'beauty treatments'. No, that's absurd. What would the guys think? Yet if we can...

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HOMME|FASHION| Combating men’s fashion hang-ups

Choosing clothes for a man is never an easy task. Perhaps the fashion world has found a solution in the rise of the military trend? Casual and comfortable, yet sexy and stylish, the look is a great way for your man to dress. I was recently able to preview the Autumn/Winter collection by Black Hawk in a stylish fashion show at Max and  in this week's edition of Hot-Spotting we see their military influence is around in full force… Though men's fashion trends often change at a slow pace, and suits being slowest of all, the upcoming Autumn/Winter season will see a major move away from the monochromatic skinny-boy suit to something a lot more masculine and chic. The military trend. The military style always has been a fashion driven trend...

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HOMME|FASHION| Man of the Cloth’s Top 10 in 2010

Style, once you've acquired it, is a marvelous thing. If there is anything that a stylish man has learned, it's that money cannot make the man stylish. Style is about attitude and confidence. Being able to successfully decorate ones life with the frills that accompany his lifestyle, well now that just makes him talented. In 2010 there are many things to be excited about, especially with the World Cup around the corner. For those savvy men about town, I have compiled a list of the top 10 must-haves for 2010: #10 –  La Nuit de L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent After Shave Lotion Image via www.ysl-parfums.com A combination of freshness, tone and comfort. The after-shave lotion subtly scents the skin and leaves a protective film for a soothing,...

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HOMME|FASHION| Francisco Van Benthum Men Fall 2010: Worth Waiting For

PARIS, Jan 23, 2010 / FW/ — Francisco Van Benthum, who showed in Paris fourth time in a row this season, was inspired by pre-revolutionary Russia, translating the opulence of the Imperial Court and the romance of the Slavic traditional clothes into a contemporary collection. Aptly entitled TSAR, the collection exudes a folkloristic feel. Proposing suits, coats, jackets, knitwear, pants, shirts and tops, van Benthum used luxe fabris – cashmere loden wools, flannels, fine cotton poplins, silks, waxed cotton, soft lurex shirtings and silk and cashmere for light knits. Continuing his experimentation with shape and constructions, van Benthum emphasized volume and proportion this season, opting for oversized, round silhouettes and a...

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