PARIS FASHION: MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS FALL/WINTER 2015

Anything about Paris is extraordinary… Don’t you agree, gentlemen, lovers of supreme good taste? For some reason, maybe a divine one; the City of Lights always gives us ‘everything’ fashion wise... Mmmmm… 

For the sophisticated, the ultra-elegant, for the irreverent, the edgy, the very eclectic or artistic man; there will always, I mean always, be fantastic fashion on the Parisian runways and streets that will satisfy any stylish and aesthetically sensible soul… That’s for sure! 

Here, some delightful trends to let yourself be inspired by…

ARTSY WONDERLAND

Blocks of colors, plenty of geometry, graphic prints, motifs, designs and/or detailing in single pieces or total-looks will make the list of style choices for the next fall/winter seasons an absolute ARTSY WONDERLAND for men. (Images: Krisvanassche, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy & Valentino)

CASUAL & CLASSY

Simple, casual pieces; like knits, tees, easy pants and open jackets seen in cool layering were key elements for looks charged with relaxed good taste. It is about CLASSY sportiveness, gentlemen! (Images: Sandro, Julien David, Hermès & Berluti)

THE BAGGY PANTS 

Not that skinny bottoms did not rule, but I would call it a tie game; since plenty of designers included very comfortable but never less updated, even elegant, BAGGY PANTS. (Images: Dior, Dries Van Noten, Ami Alexandre Mattussi & Yohji Yamamoto)

POPS OF COLOR FOR YOUR PERSONALITY

For the lovers of elegant simplicity, POPS OF COLORS in accessories have to be taken into consideration, please. While for the gents ready to take risks, intensely hued tops, bottoms or both will definitely do! (Images: Hermès, Agnes B., Maison martin Margiela & Ann Demeulemeester)

FABULOUS SHORT JACKETS

In the form of bomber jackets or the classic and forever-hot bikers-like ones; varied versions of SHORT JACKETS added the perfect amount of volume and, most of all, manly magic to plenty of looks; that magic ladies cannot help but to fall for! Ufffff... (Berluti, Valentino, Givenchy &

ANORAK RAIN MEETS RAINCOAT

An inviting fusion of two ultra functional pieces; the ANORAK and the RAINCOAT, stood out with airs of sporty sophistication. On top of easy looks; even better, on elegant ones; these versatile coats injected great nonchalant attractiveness!

THE FOREVER CLASSY GENTLEMEN

I am not going to lie; this timeless trend of looking like ‘every woman dream-boy’ can and should never be left out of the equation when it comes to fashion and to the gentlemen dressing code. Designers know it; and they will never leave the public wanting what it is always so desired: THE FOREVER CLASSY GENTLEMEN in their put-together suits and traditional ensembles… That’s the way to finish for today!   

NEXT STOP... PARIS HAUTE COUTURE!

LIFE IS A RUNWAY!

XO

GABY

MILAN MENSWEAR FASHION FALL/WINTER 2015 TRENDS

I clearly remember my days as a student of fashion in Milan… Mmmm… Walking the streets of this city I adore so much, seeing all those gentlemen in their suits heading to their usual caffè, l’ufficio e il sempre aperitivo alla fine della giornata… Ah…. It was living life on a runway where extraordinary tailoring and pure elegance were the essence of it all… Perfect!

Therefore, when MILANO UOMO fashion week comes, we know great things happen fashionwise… here some TRENDS FALL/WINTER 2015 to take into consideration when your Italian inner passionate boy needs to come out… Do let ‘him’ be, please! 

EASY ELEGANCE

One cannot expect but the best from the genius Italian sartorial know-how... But this time it was about an EASIER ELEGANCE. Collections felt more casual, mostly because of suits with freer cuts, edgier printed fabrics, color-blocking and for pairing tailored jackets and suits with  less formal pieces. (Images: Fendi, Canali & Giorgio Armani)

MILITARY MODERNITY

Great pieces and detailing reflecting an inviting MILITARY MODERNITY will certainly fulfill the expectations of those fearless urban warriors and army-boy spirited. Let us just say that this trend is a ‘must’ when it comes to men’s power-dressing code. (Images: Ports 1961, Diesel Back Gold & Dirk Bikkenberg)

GETTING ARTSY

For the riskier ones; a variety of graphic prints, motifs, color-blocking and details turned looks into ARTSY and  cool compositions; never quitting the innate elegance of these Italian runways. (Images: Gucci, MSGM & Marcelo Burlon)

EDGY VELVET

Edgy VELVET-like fabrics and details concealed that great modern spirit of many men today. Velvety pieces in opulent colors stated somehow an out-of-the-ordinary good taste. (Images: Costume National, MSGM & Roberto Cavalli)

 

LIGHT-HUED SUPREME STYLE

Very elegant and subtle ensembles in exquisite earthy colors such as camel, dust, beige, caramel; stood out; and delightfully added soft touches to many collections. The best part of it is that no matter your lifestyle and taste; you will find so many pieces to love in these hues; many of them ideal to combine with darker ones! (Images: Canali, Brioni & Etro)

NEXT STOP… PARIS! 

LIFE IS A RUNWAY 

XO 

GABY

LONDON FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2015…

I must say it was pretty sensational to see lovely gents walking the British runways mostly looking very put together, updated; and quite ready for this demanding and fast world we are living in. These AUTUMN/FALL 2015 collections are so charming especially for their mix of elegance with sporty vibes.

Besides wonderful colors such as black, greys, burgundy and beautiful multihued blues; here some fabulous trends that might inspired those fantastic gentlemen who are always up for anything that has to do with GOOD-TASTE when it comes to dressing-up…

MODERN TAILORING

This is probably the trend women find the most delightful on the boys. Fabulous tailoring was not only seen in the classic suits, but in the cuts and detailing of many separates, even in very modern cropped jackets. (Images: Hardy Amies, Margaret Howell, Tiger of Sweden & Oliver Spencer)

GREAT LAYERING

There is nothing that reveals more clearly the great style and attitude of a gentleman that the way he layers his pieces of clothing. There were beautiful mixes of tones and textures from scarfs on shorter jackets on longer ones on knitwear on button-ups… Mmmm… Lovely!  (Images: Lou Dalton, Mathew Miller, YMC and Christopher Raeburn)

EARTHY CLASSICS WITH A TWIST  

A superb modern elegance was stated in a mélange of earthy tones passing through browns, greens, beiges, taupe, and camels; that looked especially wonderful when ‘layering’ was the main part of the equation. (Images: Tiger of Sweden, Burberry Prorsum, Pringle of Scotland and Soulland)

ALWAYS KNITWEAR

Gorgeous knitwear had a key role in these collections. Not only for their functionality, but for how great knitwear feels and looks as part of an autumn/winter ensemble. Our dear men might be pretty grateful for their abundance and variety in the British runways. (Images: Pringle of Scotland, Christopher Shannon,JW Anderson and Margaret Howell)

THE BIKER JACKET 

No matter your style and preferences there will definitely be a perfect one for you. The biker jacket was, I must say, ‘the must’ in almost every collection; so full of character, modernity and sporty elegance… Ufff! (Images: Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Raeburn, Lou Dalton and Coach)

NEXT STOP… MILAN! 

LIFE IS A RUNWAY!

XO

GABY