Military boots

Military boots, the perennial favorite footwear, are great choices for the 2012 summer shoe trend for men in keeping with the 2012 military fashion trend. These ranger type dependable and rugged footwear come with a zip, laces and heavy soles are usually worn with shorts or skinny jeans and where vital elements of the 2012 spring/summer collection of Dior.

Fringed loafers

For guys who are not very comfortable with wing-tip shoes, a fringed loafer is the best alternative. This 2012 summer shoe trend for men is as stylish and elegant. For 2012 it comes in either suede or leather with laces or tassels, sole made of rubber or cork in a color that match the outfit.

Sandals

For guys that are more into the causal way of life, sandals even in the city are their preference. But for city wear, leather sandals are a must while rubber or plastic are great for the beach or while on vacation.

Teddy boys or neo – creeper shoes

Creeper shoes made famous by the “bad boys” of British rock-n-roll in the 50s returns this summer of 2012 as a 2012 summer shoe trend for men. Punk sneakers, rock boots or leather platform shoes designed to cater not only to the non-conformist and defiant come in more fanciful colors, prints and details such as sequins and check boards. This trend looks great paired with straight or drainpipe trousers to achieve a total rockabilly vibe.

The right look
A denim jacket is supposed to give a guy a rugged masculine look. Integrate it properly with the rest of the outfit to ensure that you exude a machismo vibe. A denim jacket should give an indubitable casual look that you should be able to carry off with aplomb

The classic denim look
The classic denim look is either a dark raw denim reminiscent of the original Levi that is tough-looking and workman -like or the faded denim look of the 90s paired with a flannel shirt. Both look channel the down-to-earth tough-looking macho style.

Lined or unlined denim
The denim jacket for 2012 can be unlined or lined depending on how it appeals to you. Lining could be a flannel liner or a lambskin liner. An unlined denim jacket imparts a slimmer look and is a great piece of clothing for layering. A flannel liner imparts a country and rustic flair to a wardrobe and will keep you warm but is a bit bulky. On the other hand, a lambskin liner that provides warmth for the rugged outdoor guy makes a denim jacket a great wear for the guy who wants to rock manliness.

The denim jacket cut
Lined or unlined, darkly raw or faded, whatever your choice is, the important thing about how to wear a denim jacket is to find the perfect fit for the look that you want to achieve. if it’s the country look that you want to convey, opt for the slim well fit cut. If it is for layering or pairing with a flannel shirt then get one that is a bit loose or roomy.

Plaid is a pattern made of horizontal and vertical lines of different colors interweaved or interlaced with each other. This pattern called a tartan was originally used by Scottish clans as an identifying feature of each clan. The modern day take of the plaid pattern, however, takes advantage of a multitude of designs and colors. It is a very versatile pattern that can be as traditional or bold as you want. Here are some ideas on how to fit in plaid in your wardrobe:

Plaid pants
Yes, plaids are also great patterns for pants, but usually plaid patterns on pants are more conservative with lighter lines interweaved closer and in lighter colors. But there are instances when you can wear bold colored and patterned plaids. For business casuals, an ideal plaid pattern can be in blue or gray but for sportswear you can rock a bolder plaid pattern and color. A plaid golf pants can get you a lot of attention in the greens and plaid snowboard pants will brighten the pristine white slopes.

Plaid jackets and shirts
For the ubër casual look, a plaid jacket is the ultimate for an after work night out or a weekend trip to the country. Plaid jackets pair well with denims or casual pants worn with either sneakers or even dressier shoes. It is also a fabulous layering item for fall. Wear a plaid blazer over a thin hoodie for that edgy look plaids are known for, a very trendy look.

The most common plaid shirt is of course a long sleeved button-down plaid shirt, but you should not be limited to it for your plaid shirt collections. Plaid shirts are so versatile that they can be paired with jeans, slacks, shorts, chinos and khakis. Of course for the cooler months of Fall, a long sleeved plaid shirt is de rigueur, and it is best in a fitted cut. Wear them under a sports coat or even a cardigan and to keep you warm and yet very stylish this season. When spring comes around you can get the more casual short-sleeved plaid shirts in bolder color and patterns or simply roll up the sleeves of your long sleeved plaid shirt. A perfect year –round shirts, these plaid shirts. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

• A perfect fit

For big men, fit is very fundamental and vital. Unfortunately, finding what fits perfect is not only a problem of big men, but by most men. Either men wear too tight clothes or too loose. For a big man like you, tight clothes will draw attention to those areas that you want to hide and in addition, make you feel uncomfortable.

Most big men think that loose and baggy clothes will hide their big bulk. That is an erroneous belief and you know that. Your loose and baggy clothes do not make you less bulky, all it does is make you look like a balloon.

The perfect fit for you are clothes that skim over your frame to create that illusion of a leaner and trimmer stature.

• Open your neckline

The shirts or sweaters that you should look for are those with a v-neck or open neckline. Clothes that are too tight around the neck or with a round or close neckline will make you look like you’re choking and emphasize your big neck. V- neck or an open neckline will make your neck look longer and leaner and will call attention to your face rather than your hefty built.

• Right colors and patterns

Big boys should stay away from bright and bold colors; it has a tendency to make you look bigger. You should choose clothes in dark and muted colors. Black has a very slimming effect and very elegant as well.
If you have to wear patterns, avoid loud and busy patterns. Stick to simple and subtle patterns such as thin stripes.

Lanvin
You are vain, a scion of a rich family but not very accomplished like your siblings so you have to dress up like a fashion plate to attract attention. You are not good at anything except being a social butterfly and a spendthrift. You attend the entire high society social calendar to show off your lavish wardrobe. Of course you drink wine, beer is too proletarian for you. You live the life of a dilettante without any thought of the future. To you nothing is as sacred as the NCAA basketball tournament and anyone who will not honor this

Nike
You are a sports fanatic maybe because you really are a known athlete, or a weekend combatant or a middle management executive with a severe golf mania. You consider yourself the salt of the earth and have no qualms about creating a ruckus in your son’s soccer game by heckling the referee for making a bad call. You prefer beer to wine. To you nothing is as sacred as the NCAA basketball tournament and anyone who will not honor this will get the brunt of your ire.

Kenneth Cole
You are an urbanite, or wish you were, a very trendy “urbanite” who follows all the current trends. You use moisturizer, attend Pilate’s classes and will never be caught dead in an old and baggy sweat. You are considered an expert in fashion and all the latest style by your friends what they don’t know is how much effort you put into it. You are a man totally engrossed in how he looks and go to all lengths to appear mod and stylish.

Colors
Colors appropriate for a Mediterranean summer dominated the catwalks. In addition to blues that reflect the blue waters of the Mediterranean, from indigo, navy, lapis lazuli and azure , sand – hues on cotton and linen separates were everywhere. The blues paired with yellow or orange really made a splash, while blue and white made the marina look truly chic.

Other summery colors such as parrot green, yellow and orange brought a warm contrast to luscious berry hues. This 2012 trend is uncomplicated and very easy to wear. At the catwalks these colors were worn on knitwear and teamed with leather. A more daring approach to color is a fluorescent pink tailored suit.

Patterns or prints
Another Men’s Fashion Trend 2012 is check or summer tartan, a welcome alternative to the flashy and loud tropical prints. It comes in dazzling vivid colors, delicate neutral shades or in a monochromatic spectrum. It was seen on shirts, overcoats and in an abundance of suits.

Soft tailoring
The relax mood of summer and spring was best expressed in the soft tailoring trend for 2011. Jackets were unlined, shoulders were seamless, blazers were shorter, and trousers had dropped crotches. It comes in soft denims, washed cotton and hybrid linen, and the crumpled look was dominant. Low –rise trousers also prevailed. This look is just perfect to keep one’s cool in the warm summer months.

Robert Pattinson Fashion Style

To help you look your best because of and not in spite of your height, here are some tips on how to dress if you’re tall:
Shirts with a perfect fit A tall guy, especially if he is in the slim side should always choose shirts with a perfect fit. Too tight shirts will emphasize your slight body build and make you look too lanky while shirts that are too loose will also make you like a scarecrow.

Pants
Straight leg pants are your best option for pants. Stay away from tapered pants as well as from baggy pants. Add pleats on your straight leg pants to add volume to your middle. Also choose high-rise rather than low-rise pants. Straight boot-cut jeans will look good on a you.

Patterns
Go for horizontal stripes and plaid patterns rather than vertical stripes. Plaids and check patterns as well as horizontal stripes give an illusion of width while vertical stripes will give an illusion of a longer more elongated body. This rule applies to shirt, pants and even ties.

Colors
A trick to break the long silhouette of your body is to mix your colors. Wearing pants and shirt in contrasting colors will break-up the long shape. So would shoes in a color different from your pants. And stay away from dark colors, especially an all black outfit.

Accessories
In general, tall men will look better with wide or hefty accessories. Thick belts and wide ties are your best friend. So are shoes with round or square toe and please, without heels. Hats are also great accessories even for tall men, it adds a style to an outfit. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Choose wool
Black suit, sweaters and trousers are best when made of wool. Wool has a deeper black that other fabric and holds dye better. Fading is also not a problem with wool.

Mix fabrics and textures
If you’re one of those who just love to flaunt an all-black ensemble then make sure that you mix fabrics and textures to avoid looking like you’re wearing a uniform. Pair a heavily textured black wool sweater with plain pants or a soft plain merino wool sweater with striped pants for a dashing business casual look. A black crew neck sweater in yak wool paired with black denims is stylishly trendy.

Match the hues
Not all blacks have the same hue or tinge. In addition to mixing fabrics and textures, matching the hues of your outfit is equally important. There might be a subtle difference between black with a purple cast and one with a brown cast, but when paired together, it will definitely show.

Take care with cotton
Cotton fades faster than wool, if you want a cotton shirt for the warmer weather, choose one with some Lycra or synthetic fibers in them. Cotton mixed with some synthetic fibers will tend to hold the dye better. For a richer and deeper black, try mercerized wool.

Care for black
It is better to dry clean black fabric than have it laundered. Dry cleaning will keep the color from fading quickly. For black cotton shirts, add a cup of vinegar to the water when you wash it the first time to keep the intensity of the color and prevent or minimize fading. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Hang it properly
The first rule in the proper care of your suit is to hang it properly. But no ordinary hanger would do. With the passage of time, cheap and ordinary hangers will from permanent wrinkle in the suit coat’s shoulders. There are hangers made especially for suits, such as padded or wooden hangers use them to hang your suits.

Keep your suit moth damage free
Wool suits are susceptible to moth damage, so the next tip on how to care for your suit is hang it in a cedar closer. To most of us, this is one tip that might be difficult to do since a cedar lined closet is something that most of us do not have. Another alternative to keep your suit moth damage free is to use mothballs. Yuck! Not acceptable either. Mothballs have a very strong smell that is rather offensive. Your best option then is to store your suit in an airtight storage bag that will keep moths out.

Keep your suit pocket empty
Don’t use your suit pocket in lieu of a clutch bag where you store keys, money clips, change and other doodads. The weight of these items will deform your suit pocket and strain the seams.

Use a clothes brush
Always brush your suit with a clothes brush every time you take it off and before hanging or keeping it. Brushing your suit with a clothes brush is the best way to clean it and keep it looking great.

Dry clean suits once per season
Dry cleaning your suit very often is not advisable. The ideal would be once per season unless there is a need for it. Have it steamed, spot clean or pressed in between dry cleaning to keep it clean. Care for your suit properly and it will serve you well for a long time.

• Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe is probably the most prestigious watch manufacturer in the world. It was established in 1839 in Geneva and since then Patek Philippe watches have obtained spontaneous and wholehearted praise and approval among watch aficionados and lovers of the art of horology.

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A Patek Philippe watch is considered a good investment by its owners because of its reliability and longevity. Patek Philippe has made watches for the royalty, Popes and other notable personalities all over the world. In 1933 it created the watch called “Supercomplication”, the most complex watch ever made that fetch a whopping $11million in a Sotheby’s auction in 1999.

• Girard Perregaux
Girard Perregaux is one of the oldest and high-end watch manufacturers of Switzerland. It prides itself for being a manufacturer of watches and movement as well as bands and cases. It has in its employ the best engineers, watchmakers, polishers, movement decorators and a hundred more specialists to create high-quality watches from assembly to final encasement.

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Girard Perregaux designs and manufactures watches and develops its very own movement. It has manufactured a huge collection of exclusive and upmarket watch making movements with Tourbillion and its 3 gold bridges as the exemplary product.

• Vacheron Constantin
Watch buffs consider Vacheron Constantin as one of the finest and best long –established watch maker in the world in the same rank as Patek Philippe. It is the oldest watch manufacturer in the world having been established in 1755.

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It has continued to excel as the years passed and has never failed to deliver the highest standards of style and quality. Vacheron Constantin has been instrumental in offering technology and innovation to the watch industry.