The dramatic shadow of John Galliano though was still evident in the early pieces of layered striped and checked tailoring, jaunty hats with feathers, drop crotch trousers, and military jackets. The rebel touch came in the form of guys wearing suit jackets worn with scarf and waistcoats sans shirt, very Galliano in style.

As the show progressed, Bill Gayten’s flair was very much in evidence with the entry of guys in round faux nerdy glasses wearing very wearable summer preppy outfits with stripe knitted ties, dashing bow ties and a collection of colorful creative tank tops. Hats that complement the outfits were a perfect touch. the rebel touch came in the form of guys wearing suit jackets worn with scarf and waistcoats sans shirt.

Evening wear came in a combination of tailored or tux jackets, over bare chests and sprayed – on tight black pants and the military jackets with black ties and tight black satin pants some with ornate detailing and strategically placed patch work making a plain military jacket super fashionable.

Of course underwear was very much part of the John Galliano spring 2012 collection. Models strut and showed their wares in silk boxer shorts paired with silk pyjama bottoms or topped with flowing silk robes or unstructured and unlined jackets.

The show was called the “Big Splash” and was advertised as inspired by the pulsating London Pop Art Scene of the 60s. It successfully established that the Galliano label lives and will thrive even without its founder.

It is understandable why most men take too lightly the importance of having good posture, even men who consider themselves fashionable and trendy. There are a lot of dynamics in being fashionable that have an enormous effect on a man’s looks that have nothing to do with clothes. Posture is one of these dynamics or factors.

Men don’t realize that with a good posture, they immediately exude self-confidence, even if they really are not the very confident type. It also imparts an air of ease and openness that is a very advantageous characteristic particularly in the work, business and social scene. A good posture, such as standing straight, head high, shoulders back and stomach in, will make a guy look slimmer and taller. Next time you walk around in the correct and proper posture; see if you don’t look as though you are standing taller than most men you meet.

Most men are not endowed with a perfect physique. Some carry extra weight around their middle, but when they stand with back straight and shoulders thrown back the excess heftiness around the middle somehow looks less obvious. Won’t that be reason enough to feel self-confident?
One importance of a good posture is that it also makes clothes fit better. As long as you are wearing the right size for your build, a good posture will do the rest of making your shirts and even your pants fit perfectly. A guy who carries his body with pride and confidence will wear his clothes in the way it should be worn. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

The French Cut/Slim or tailored
The French cut or the slim and tailored dress shirt is the most fitted design for dress shorts. It has a tapered silhouette that follows the natural male form. This dress shirt cut is best for lean men or men with trim torso. Fitted though does not equate to tight. Your dress shirt is too tight when the shirt opens between the buttons when you sit down or move around. The shirt should reach the crotch area so that it won’t become untucked.

The English Cut/Regular Fit
The moderate or conservative cut for a dress shirt is the English cut. It is not as tapered as a French cut but not as loose as the fuller cuts. It is considered a regular fit that is best for men who like their shirt a tad fitter.

The American Cut/Full fit
The fullest cut is the American cut or the full fit. This type of cut is best for men who are not very comfortable wearing tapered shirt or shirts that flaunt their torso. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Dress shoes with white socks

Wearing white socks with dress shoes may have been an eccentric fashion statement in the 90s but in the 21st century this is considered tacky and one of the worst common fashion mistake that men makes. Dress shoes should always be matched with wool or cotton dress socks in dark colors – blue, black, brown or gray. Reserve your white socks for your track suit and tennis shoes.

Incorrect way of buttoning a blazer or suit coat

You may have the most fashionable suit but if the buttons are not fastened right you might look like a trussed sausage. The suit coat will look ill fitting and pulled and stretched in the most gauche direction, so be careful how you fasten the buttons of your coat or jacket. A two-button suit should have only the top button fastened while with a three –button coat, you have the option of fastening the 1st and 2nd buttons from the top or just the middle button. If you’re wearing a double-breasted suit, fasten all the buttons. Regardless of the type of coat you’re wearing, make sure you unfasten the buttons when you sit down.

Extra-large clothes

Extra-large clothes or clothes that are too big for you will make you look like you are in borrowed togs and another common fashion mistake men make. Oversize clothes will not hide an large bulk nor will it hide a thin frame. Clothes look best when they are more fitted or the body-skimming type that will show your body to its best advantage. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Head and Shoulders for Men

This very affordable, easily obtainable and well-trusted shampoo for men is still the number one choice for male shampoo. This could be because it is as straightforward as it comes. It cleans the hair, bulldozes dandruff and smells good in the process.

Nivea For Men

The Nivea for Men skin care range that includes Q 10 Revitalising Moisturiser, Q I0 Revitalising Eye Roll On and Q10 Revitalising Face Wash were all voted as the best in skin care. These are very affordable products that contain Q10 formula that helps refresh wilting and sagging skin in the mornings. It is also a great antioxidant in addition to advancing vigor and vitality. At the same time these range of products are also very affordable and available everywhere.

VO5 Extreme Style

The range of VO5 Extreme Style was voted as the best styling range. The range has a product to suit every hair type and keep it tamed. The beauty of VO5 Extreme is that it gets the job done without being obvious. It sets quickly and is easy to apply. It also has a long-lasting characteristics making it last the whole day and until the wee hours of the morning.

Lacoste Eau De Lacoste trio

The Lacoste Eau De Lacoste trio of fragrances has a great mannish scent that girls love. There is a scent that suits every mood, from strongly masculine, pure and timeless or laid-back and natural. Every fragrance is the essence of classic, male sophistication whether it is worn at the office or outdoors, during the day or at night. It is a great sporting brand that is also reasonably priced.

• The most important tip is to try on the suit at the shop. Measurements vary from brand to brand so you cannot really rely on it. Trying on the suit will give you an idea on how the suit will look on you. Now, here is what to look for in:

Waistline of Trousers

Your trousers should fit comfortably on the waist, meaning you can insert two fingers on the waistline of your trousers while you are wearing them. If you are carrying a heavy tummy, choose trousers with pleats to conceal the heaviness. A flat front trouser will highlight your bulkier tummy. If you are on the thin side, avoid pleats since it will make you look thinner.

Hem of the trousers

The hem of your trouser should reach your shoes with a slight break whether it is cuffed or uncuffed. An uncuffed hem will make a short guy look taller while a cuffed hem will look better on a guy with long legs.

Waist of the jacket

A jacket should skim effortlessly across your stomach. It does not matter whether your suit jacket is a two-button jacket or the more modern and more fitted jacket with three or four buttons. You should choose a jacket style that flatters your body and having a fitted waistline on your suit jacket is super sexy.

Length of a jacket sleeve

Your jacket sleeve should reach only just about the base of your thumb . this should show an inch or half an inch of a shirt cuff.
Overall, your suit should be something that you feel comfortable in and can give you freedom of movement,

Sartorial Eau de Toilette by Penhaligons
This is the perfect fragrance for a discriminating guy. The combination of jasmine and bergamot produces an urbane and classy scent evocative of woodlands, expensive leather and beeswax that is very manly. Sartorial is the modern version of the unforgettable Fougère fragrance. The inspiration for this sophisticated scent is the tang and spicy aroma of the traditional men’s world of Norton & Sons.

Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette by Diptyque
This is a unisex fragrance by Diptyque that is fresh yet spicy. It is an incredible mix of the sweet scent of vanilla, the dark mystery of frankincense and the tangy smell of spices such as juniper, saffron, black tea, cardamom, calamus, elemi and amber. It is an exclusive fragrance that will appeal to both a sophisticated man or woman.

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette
A very fresh, ultra masculine leathery fragrance that is redolent of the smell of fast and expensive car leather interiors that is flamboyantly decadent and so irresistible.

Woods of Windsor Eau de Toilette for Men
A classic spicy and warm scent with a trace of fresh citrus, a hint of clove and nutmeg in a patchouli and oak moss base that gives off a tangy long-lasting masculine fragrance

Choosing a scent or fragrance is a very personal and rewarding undertaking. The right fragrance on a man is truly tempting and appealing.

Form the multitude of fall and winter fashion 2011/2012 trends for men, one sartorial style that caught the attention and interest of the public is the workwear style trend. It is a departure from the suited male look and a more relaxed and casual fall style that is evocative of the All – American legendary figures – railroad engineers, miners, construction workers, farmers and even cowboys. This trend has motivated all the big names in men’s fashion to come up with coveralls, overalls, boiler suits and dungarees that may at first glance look like their original counterpart but in reality more stylish and classy with added details such as toggles, outside pockets and zips.

The workwear trend is the best way to keep warm and dry this season in a most casual and relaxed way. They can come in a wide range of materials from denims to thick cottons, with sleeves or without sleeves and can be worn by “small men” (kids) to more mature men and men of all ages in between. This trend can be worn with or without a jacket and great for a casual look this fall.

Another advantage of the workwear trend is its durability, having been made from hard-wearing and long-lasting materials. Your dungarees and overalls will carry you through fall and winter all the way to spring of next year. It is also a great layering clothing item that could be paired with a simple tee, a plaid or checked shirt a cable knit sweater. It is a far departure from the more polished look of suits and signals a man’s willingness to get tough, roll up his sleeves and have his hands dirtied.

Cardigan
The light cardigan that you wore to ward off a chilly summer evening can serve you well this Fall season. Wear it under a jacket and over a dress shirt and you’re all set to wow ’em at the office with your fashion flair. This layered look can very well carry you all the way to a hot date or a fun evening out with the boys.

Sports jacket or blazer
This is another wardrobe essential that is definitely a must-have for all fashion – forward guys. The retro-type blazers with patch elbows and pockets will make you look like a true gentleman. There are several styles of blazers, choose one that could be paired with jeans or dress trousers depending on where or when you will wear them. Tweed, corduroy, moleskin or light wool are great fabric options for blazers or sports jackets. Don’t forget to use it to layer with your cardigan.

Jeans
The ubiquitous blue jeans are another men’s fall fashion trend, believe it or not. This is one clothing item that will be on trend any season of the year. The jeans of the past summer will very well be the jeans you will be wearing this Fall. The beauty of jeans is that it can be worn paired with almost anything – your cashmere cardigan, moleskin blazer or plaid dress shirt. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

• Very basic in choosing a dress shirt is the size. You should know your exact measurement and size before you even go shopping for a dress shirt.

• Next consideration would be the style. Dress shirts come in three major styles; full, regular and fitted or slim fit. A full dress shirt is rather loose, regular would be normal- not too loose and not too fitting, while the fitted or slim fit is form fitting with barely an extra inch or two on each side of the waist. Decide which style would suit your body built best and make sure that you try them on in the shop before buying them.

• Colors and patterns should be the next factors to consider. White is the most classic dress shirt that works well with almost anything from denims, dark colored pants and sports coat such as black, navy or gray and can be worn casual or formal. A guy needs to have at least one white dress shirt. Other pastel colors such as light blue and even pink are also good choices but so are darker colored dress shirts such as maroon. The key to choosing the right color for a dress shirt is matching it with your skin tone. Patterns or prints such as stripes are also available for dress shirts. In choosing a stripe dress shirt, make sure that it matches with the prints or patterns of a coat you will wear it with.

Other things to consider in choosing a dress shirt besides size, style and color/pattern would be the detailing of dress shirts such as the collar, the cuffs and pockets. Make sure that the details of the dress shirt you are buying are exactly what you prefer. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS