Man Fashion Show: Gucci SS 09 Review

Typical summer shades seemed far from the minds of numerous designers at the beginning of fashion week.

That was, of course, until Frida Giannini injected some unbridled life into the proceedings.


At Gucci, bold stripes and elaborate florals were found on ultra-slim pants and variegated styles of that true Gucci-jacket which now seems ubiquitous.



Giannini aimed to convey 'youth and luxury' – which also meant soundtracking the show with indie-favorite 'Time to Pretend' by MGMT.

Not only is Giannini reminding us of the archetypal Gucci aesthetic, she is also making clear her distinct lack of vision for the development of this line.

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Tags: Man Fashion, Fashion Show, Milan Fashion, Designer Fashion, Latest Fashion Trends, Gucci

Man Fashion Show: Raf Simon's Fall/Winter 2008 Collection

If you think is too early to talk about men's fashion wear for this coming Fall/Winter, then probably you might want to re-consider it again. More and more Men Fashion Designers have launched their Fall/Winter 2008 Collection in Paris Fashion Week lately. So here are some of the production from Raf Simon Fall/Winter 2008 Collection.

Jackets will always be one of the main fashion trend in Men's Fashion World.

Smart casual with sweaters collection

Apparently, metallic gold is still one of the main color for the rest of the year

Sweater collection couple with Orange inner shirts

Traditional Black and White is still the core theme in Raf Simon's design.

Tags: Man Fashion, Men Fashion Designers, Raf Simon, Paris Fashion Week

Man Fashion: Men's Bermuda vs. Men's Capri Pants

Some of the men fashion designers have launched their 2008 Spring Collection and for some of leading men fashion designers' brands like DKNY and Ralph Lauren have focus on Men's Bermuda and Men's Capri Pants.



So here is some simple explanation on how to differentiate between Men's Bermuda and Men's Capri Pants.

Ralph Lauren's 2008 Spring Collection

Men's Bermuda Shorts



Men Bermuda Shorts are a particular type of short trousers, now widely worn as casual attire by both men. The hem can be cuffed or un-cuffed, around one inch above the knee.



They are so-named because this men fashion style has been made populated in Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, where they are considered appropriate men business attire when made of suit-like material and worn with knee-length socks, a dress shirt, tie, and blazer. They are available in a variety of colors, including many pastel shades as well as darker shades.

DKNY's 2008 Spring Collection

True Men's Bermuda shorts are not to be confused with "clam diggers" or "capri pants" extending below the knee. Cargo shorts may be a similar length, but are typically baggy or less "tailored" than Bermuda shorts.



Men's Capri Pants



Men Capri Pants are a style of pants usually worn in hot weather. They are designed to end mid-calf or just below the calf. More recently, the length of the pants has been shortened to just below the knee in some designs. Though capri pants are most popular with women, they have become popular among men fashion world in many tropical countries and Europe.



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Resources: 12 Men Fashion Magazines

Beside normal TV, newspaper, magazine is my main source of man fashion style. Most often or not, we only manage to browse through few, say 4 to 6 magazines unless you are working in this industry. Today, I would like to share with you the most prominent and prestige men magazines in the market, either be in fashion, health, fitness, love, career and many more.

1. Details - Though primarily a magazine devoted to fashion and lifestyle, Details has also featured reports on relevant social and political views.
2. Esquire - is a men's magazine by the Hearst Corporation.
3. FHM(For Him Magazine) - a magazine that predominantly fashion-based publication distributed through high street men's fashion outlets.
4. GQ - is a monthly men's magazine focusing upon fashion, style and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology and books.
5. Maxim - is an international English language lad mag (men's magazine) based in the United Kingdom and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models.
6. Men of integrity - Daily devotional for the challenges men face.
7. Men's fitness - Popular men's magazine. Features include fitness advice, lifestyle articles, and sex tips
8. Men's health - Provide information and tips on fitness, health, career, relationships, nutrition, recipes, weight-loss and muscle building
9. Men's Journal - is a general interest, active lifestyle magazine with a focus on adventure, travel, equipment, sports, fitness, health, style, ideas.
10. New Man - National magazine for single man
11. Stuff - From the publishers of Maxim, Stuff is aimed at male readers 18-25 years old, and each monthly issue is chock full of irreverent humor about the subjects they love most: beautiful women, sports, and the latest gadgets
12. Playboy - You should know by now.
    

If you think I have missed out any of the important men magazine, do drop me a note so that I will update the list accordingly.