The Trench.

I know in Los Angeles, one does not find it necessary to wear a trench coat for function.

However, for fashion...

Why not?

By all means... please do.

-Jessica-

Casual cool.

It's all in the details.

Shoes.

I love it when men can keep it simple and cool

I like it a lot.

It's been a while.

And things have been looking up for men's fashion as of lately...

As is always the case with the men in my life, the "real men wear pink" debate has yet to come to any sort of conclusion. 

So I'll let you be the judge of whether this look should stay or go.

Whatever your opinion may be, as we are all entitled to one, I believe when worth right...

It can never go wrong.

-Jessica-

Details.

Details make all the difference.

Sharp.

And that's how you do it ladies and gentlemen.

 

Look.

Gray Plaid Suit.

{Sartorialist}

Knitted.



Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011.

Men's Fall/Winter fashion has taken off in Milan.

One of my favorite shows and collections of the season is Dolce & Gabbana's eclectic array of men's fashion that rivals the thought that men's fashion could be rather humdrum. 

With styles, colors and textures galore, Dolce & Gabbana did an excellent job infusing energy into the world of men's fashion again:

The classic black suit

Red & Grey [note the vests]

Striped Sweaters & Fedoras

More stripes

Gray & White combinations with skinny ties & suspenders.

Yes.

Jackets & Trousers

Fur & Graphic T's

A little glam

Brad Kroenig & Son.

Chanel's model/dad:



Gucci Spring 2011



The Plaid Blazer

In men's fashion, nothing says Fall better than a tailored plaid blazer over a cardigan, sweater or shirt.

Try wearing a plaid blazer with a pair of trousers or even jeans to create a casual look that's fashionable and easy to wear:

Adding pattern to your otherwise solid blocks of color, will break up your look and create a more vivid European feel.

Sweaters.

For the holidays, try something comfortable and fashionable by wearing a soft sweater with your casual look:

The sweater & jeans:

Underneath a wool blazer: 


But for the fashion forward man, the sweater works over the collared shirt and underneath the blazer for a classy casual getup.

{Photos: J.Crew, GQ, Street Style Aesthetic}

Shirt + Tie Rules.

With all the hussle and bussle of these next couple of months, give your mind a break from having to worry about one more thing and follow our tips on how to pair your shirts and ties (continued).

Try mixing your plaid shirts with your solid ties to create a nice balance for the eyes.

Spice up your white dress shirt by adding your plaid tie to your combo making your look a bit more festive!



And an unlikely pairing will be your plaid shirts and polka dot ties.
It's fun and playful and just right for the holiday spirit.

The Bowtie.

For many men, the tie has become the quintessential signature of formal menswear.

But the bowtie has made its way to the forefront of fashion, and seeing its perch on the collars of men's shirts all over the world, its vintage charm is becoming contagious:

Street Style Aesthetic

Street Style Aesthetic

GQ

GQ

For a less common but more dapper look, set aside your favorite tie, and wrap around the idea of the bowtie.

Classic Watches.

The next time you decide to go watch shopping, try keeping it simple with the classic designers' statement watches:

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

$15,700

Movado Museum
$995

IWC Portugese

$19,400

Montblanc TimeWalker

$2,350

Shirt + Tie Rules.

Ever wish your shirts and ties could combine themselves into fashionably accepted duos?

Here are some ideas to expand your horizons:

Checkered shirt + darker tie.

Vertical striped shirt + diagonal striped tie.

Casual dress shirt + wool tie.

Pencil striped shirt + horizontal striped tie.

Don't be afraid to combine your stripes, textures and patterns in fun mixtures.

[Photos: GQ]