2012 Street Fashion Style For Men
Street style for men differs from city to city, country to country. It is the prevalent fashion trends or what men in urban centers actually wear rather than the fashion trends inspired by fashion shows. In most big cities around the world from London to Hongkong, Paris to Tokyo, Helsinki to Seoul you will see men confidently garb in comfortable yet fashionable street wears that suit their climate and yet impart a distinctive style.
Men in most cosmopolitan cities have an overabundance of choices to look fashionable and yet stay comfortable. It is a mix of functionality and fashion. It can be traditional or innovative. But one thing in common to the street style for men in cities all over the world is the element of risk. Anything that you see in the urban streets that you like, you can try adding to your wardrobe and it might just be what you need to liven it up.
Street style is characterized by the industry or activity that dominates the city. In more business oriented cities, the street style is more office oriented. The fundamentals for the street style for men would include a zip-top briefcase or leather messenger bag, which is more chic and modish than a backpack. The suit and tie ensemble is a staple, but stylish men add panache to their look by incorporating exciting touches such as a mix of textures and patterns or shoes made of sumptuous suede materials.
Cities that have an artier habitué, street style for men would include extensively diverse and colorful clothing styles. You’ll meet men in leather jacket, colorful jeans, t-shirt with silk screen prints, button down shirts happily walking elbow-to-elbow in the city streets. Accessories are also de rigueur in these free-spirited cities; hats from berets to panama hats; necklace made of wood, leather or beads; vintage coin bracelets or anything that is creative and original but at the same time sophisticated and refined.
What seems to be more manifest is that men in all urban centers are becoming more confident and open to experimentation when it comes to their personal fashion style. Street style for men proves that men need not follow the dictates of the fashion czars to be fashionable and trendy. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Fashion Tips for Men, Mens Attitude to Shoes
Some men are not very particular with shoes. There are men whose attitude to shoes is, at best, offhand. That’s why you see men walking around in flip-flops in summer or wearing customary work shoes without socks or horrible looking slip-ons with square toes or insipid trainers.
Shoes are the ultimate proof that a man really has style. He can wear the most expensive, trendiest clothes but if his shoes or footwear are nondescript or all wrong for his style, or worn totally off beam, then, the look is totally shattered. The importance of shoes is brought to the forefront of men’s fashion this fall 2011 because of the hot trend for cuff hems that display the shoes without mercy.
A man’s best bet is to change his attitude to shoes and invest in some good quality shoes that do not have to be ultra trendy or very expensive. It should be well-made and hard-wearing, and once they’ve got them, they should care for them. Shoes should be cleaned and polished every time they are worn and immediately repaired when it gets scuffed soles or other damage so that it won’t look shabby and worn.
This season, designers have displayed some very interesting shoe designs. One of the trendiest shoes this season is stacked sandwich shoes highlighting thick soles and looks like a hybrid of an espadrille and a trainer. A more restrained fashion trend is the revival of the classic trainers like New Balance and Nike but the golf-inspired shoes with rhinestone are a bit outré.
But changing a man’s attitude to shoes doe not really mean following these latest trends, mostly seen in the catwalk. Some classic footwear that is clean or well-polished that match the outfit every time they go out will greatly improve his worth. Now he can roll-off his hem and show-off those new trainers or boat shoes and wow them all!
Best Hairstyle Trends for Mens Head and Face Shape 2011
Just because men normally wear short hairstyle does not mean they are not faced with some challenges in the choice of a hairstyle. Getting the perfect hairstyle is as important to men as it is for women. The truth is, short hair does not suit all men. One vital factor that affects the choice of the right hairstyle is a man’s facial shape, head shape as well as facial features. Here are guidelines to help you in your choice taking into consideration the shape of your head and face:
Angular face and square jaw
A guy with an angular face and square jaw can be super attractive, given the right cut that will soften the block shape of the head. The right cut therefore is one that leaves the hair at the top longer than on the sides and putting in added texture. The hair on the sides ought to be at least one inch while the hair up top must be a finger’s length to make the square head looks rounder.
Conehead
For men with cone- shaped or egg-shaped heads the secret is to give the top length with extra length at the widest area of the head known as the parietal ridge. The best haircut for men with this head shape is a squared off cut that flattens the top and makes it at level with the sides like a pompadour will make the face look more oval or heart shape. A Mohawk or fauxhawk and a shaved head are definitely not for eggheads.
Round face
The best haircut for men with round faces is one that should make the face look narrower. A flattop that is tight on the sides and fades around the temple to create a square shape, more like a classic flattop, is best.
Triangular face
You have a triangular face if you have a wide forehead and a pointy chin. For you, a classic schoolboy cut, full on the side with bangs combed forward sweeping across the forehead will look great. It should have the same length from the parietal ridge up to the ears and given some texture.
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Latest Fashion Rules for Men in 2011, Belts, Socks, Watches, Sunglasses
Accessories are a “fashionable” man’s best friend. They pull-together a look and could even make or break an outfit. In wearing accessories such as belts, socks, sun glasses and watches, there are certain “rules” or guidelines that need to be followed to ensure that they are worn properly. Although these rules are not written in stone, you will find out that there is certain logic to it. Here is how to wear them:
Belts
Belts should always match the shoes in color and texture. Black shiny shoes require black shiny belts, brown shoes with brown belt and so on. It is ideal to have black, brown and tan belts in your wardrobe so you have something to wear at any given time. For sneakers, a casual belt maybe made out of fabric is advisable but never dress belts. Another no-no is wearing belts with suspenders.
Socks
Match your socks with the color of your pants, but not necessarily in the same shade. White sports socks are strictly for sports and the gym and should therefore be worn with sports shoes. Sports socks, even black ones should not be worn with dress shoes. Colored socks are tacky except when they are argyle socks.
Watches
Investing in a quality watch that matches your lifestyle is a good idea. But if you own several watches it is important to match your watch with your outfit. Watch with a silver band can be worn with any outfit color, black leather straps with black shoes and brown straps with brown shoes.
Sunglasses
This summer sunglasses are a must-haves as protection from the glare of the sun. But other than its functional use, sunglasses can also enhance your looks. Choose sunglasses that compliment the shape of your face as well as articulate your lifestyle and personality. Sunglasses, big sunglasses also have another function, to hide the sign of dissipation after a night of carousing and drinking.
Pink Fashion Color for Men
If women think that pink is only for them then they’re wrong. Pink is a great color for men. It flatters most skin tones and easy to coordinate with any wardrobe colors; from tan, grey, black, navy and other shades of blue. Pink on men is also a sign of sensitivity coupled with super self confidence. Surely, a man in pink will catch any woman’s attention. It is hot, it is sexy and even if you’re not too god looking, when you wear pink, you carry that glow that screams “look at me; I’ve got what it takes.”
A truly masculine male is not afraid to wear pink. He does not need to impress others with his masculinity by wearing colors that are “labeled “as manly. Look at the likes of David Beckham, he rocks a pink scarf to soften the look of an uber masculine leather biker’s jacket. Brad Pitt even wore a baby pink suit at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and a pink coral necklace with a leather jacket. Tyson Ritter front man of the band All – American Reject is hot in a bright pink suit. Who says these males are not super macho guys.
Another guy who loves pink is Peter Spencer. He is the Sky News Political Correspondent since 1991 and is known for his glitzy and colorful personality and equally recognizable love for his penchant for pink – pink shirts and ties, pink accessories, even a classic pink Mercedes Benz and two pink houses. No one can question this white haired grandfather’s masculinity either.
A guy in garish pink accessories is the epitome of the devil-may -care dandy look of the likes of Prince Philip, Errol Flynn, Rex Harrison and the King, Elvis Presley. A pale pink dress shirt is the perfect pick-me-up for a black suit to brighten any occasion. It is also one of the easiest color for a dress shirt to coordinate outfits with; a suit, a sweater, or on their own with jeans or slacks. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
