Men's Fashion and Designer Clothing Ideas for Fall-Winter 2010

As the Fall/Winter 2010 season approaches, along with it comes a lot of new and exciting trends and fashions. It can be quite confusing to know which designer clothing brands work best with others, and which styles are going to be the more popular ones. While wearing famous designer clothing brands is not essential in order to be fashionable, it can really help especially if you are not sure which particular fashions work for you or if you are looking to emulate a celebrity's style.
For those that do not know, designer clothing styles are released twice a year in time for the upcoming season. In January or February, the Spring / Summer collections are released. In August or September, it is time for the Fall / Winter collections. Each season has its own overriding individual styles that run year-to-year. For example, Spring / Summer clothing will likely be of light or bright colours, whereas Fall / Winter collections will usually bit a lot thicker than the Spring / Summer clothes to keep the wearer warm on the cold winter days.
Each season has its own set of traits and trends that run throughout all brands and is based upon how people and celebrities have been wearing the clothes in previous seasons. A popular misconception that its detractors spread about the fashion world is that fashion imposes rules and laws on what people that follow fashion have to do. This is a nonsensical statement as 'fashion' is simply the manifestation of popular trends as worn by people. Contrary to what the naysayers say, fashion is created by people, it is not the people's captor.
For the upcoming Fall / Winter 2010 season, there are already some trends that will be making appearances. Designer denim, such as Edwin jeans, Pepe and Prps will be very popular. If you're new to fashion, denim is always a safe bet. Try to get jeans that are 'raw', this means that there is no wash, abrasions or stresses on the jean. It is just the basic cut and stitching and nothing more. The great thing about raw jeans is that they look incredible when you first get them, and then over time the colours gradually fade as the jeans get worn out. This is really good, as jeans wear out according to how they are worn - they are a record of all the time that you have spent with them, telling your story back to you whenever you look at them. However, it is really important that you do not wash raw denim - certainly at least not for six to nine months after you get them. If they get dirty or smelly, try to dab stains away with damp cloth and try to neutralise odors with a product such as Febreeze.
Other fashions for the new season include a special tribute to the street fashion of 1980s Great Britain. This particular style of fashion is often referred to as British Terrace-Wear, a homage to how the houses in inner-cities and strong working-class areas were constructed. If you like the sounds of this, you would do well to check out designer clothing brands such as Gabicci Vintage, Farah Vintage and Fred Perry. A good combination would be a pair of Fred Perry plimsoll sneakers, a pair of Farah Vintage bottoms and a Gabicci Vintage Polo Shirt. For the sportier gentleman, you might want to mix this up with trainers and tracksuit bottoms from the likes of Fila Gold or Adidas Originals.
More contemporary men would probably prefer something less confrontational. In this case, they might like to grab a pair of raw Edwin ED-45s (Levi's 501s would also work a treat), throw on a white Diesel or Junk de Luxe T-Shirt and finish off with a black or navy blue cardigan from a designer such as Full Circle or Vivienne Westwood. If you are venturing outside into the cold, you might like to max your look­­­­ out with a navy or black denim jacket from Wrangler, Levi's or Lee.
Whatever styles you go for in Fall / Winter 2010, it's important that you feel comfortable and confident. Experiment with different clothing combinations to get a look that makes you look and feel great. Do not follow fashion trends if they make you feel uncomfortable. If you are in any doubt or are unsure about what you think would work best for you, contact your local designer clothing boutique for more advice, it's what they are there for.

Is 36 "The New 40"?

Have you noticed a difference in the pant sizes you wear lately? For years people have depended upon the size of the clothes they buy to determine the actual size they are and if they have put on or lost weight. But, it turns out that going by the size of the jeans you wear is not necessarily the best way to determine if you've gained or lost pounds or inches. With the advent of "vanity sizing" if you've gained inches in your waist, you may still wear a 36" pant. On the other hand, if you've lost a few pounds, you may drop your waist size to 34" or lower!
Good Morning America recently did a piece that had one of their male producers visiting shops to compare what the difference was in jean sizes. After purchasing a 36" waist size in Levis, Gap, Zara and Banana Republic, one of the best tailors in New York City was enlisted to verify the actual waist measurements. Levis came in at 36.5", Zara's at 37", Gap at 38" and Banana Republic was 38.5".
During the course of this investigation, GMA also looked at Esquire's findings. They were one of the first to investigate the so-called "vanity" waistline. Esquire found that 36" Dockers were actually 39.5" and that Old Navy allowed a full 5" additional width in their 36" pants. I'm shopping at Old Navy!
The reasoning is that men will be more likely to buy the supposedly "smaller" pant size, which makes absolutely perfect sense. Women would do that in a heart-beat and probably do. Even if it is not a name brand, if a woman goes to the store and tries on two different outfits, she is probably more likely to buy the one that is the smaller size, as long as it fits. Who doesn't want to say they can wear an 8/10 instead of a 12/14, or a medium instead of a large?
Some of the companies justify the difference in sizes by denying the "vanity" theory. Banana Republic claims, for example, that their pants are meant to sit on the high hip, rather than on the natural waist; therefore the reason for the difference in inches. Gap goes on record as saying that it's impossible to compare sizing because each retailer is designing for a different target customer. Does that mean that Levis changes their sizing according to their target customer for a specific area? I don't think so.
The truth is that people wear their pants differently, some wearing them lower and some having to have their belly-button covered at all times, but that shouldn't make a difference in the waist size. Shouldn't everyone be able to go out and buy their pants "off the rack" and know that a standardized size should fit them? Shouldn't manufacturers be required to call a waist a waist and a hip a hip? Wouldn't it also follow that if someone has to buy a bigger pant size that they may be more likely to do what needs to be done in order to lose the weight? In some cases, you can gain a full 5" and still think you are wearing a 36" waist. Of course, you must not look in the mirror or get on the scale much, but it can be ultimately deceiving and should not be allowed.
This practice and the lack of standardization makes things more difficult for all of us. How can you order online if you can't be sure of the size you should be ordering? Does that mean you need to try on the clothes each time that you buy a different brand? Men questioned during the taping of this segment felt duped and disappointed that manufacturers were catering to their vanity, rather than "keeping it real".

Joseph enjoys writing online articles, he also trys on all of his clothes before he buys them which makes buying online very difficult. One item he buys online without trying (because of the money back guarantee) is his mouse zapper. There are two models, the rat zapper ultra and the rat zapper 2000. These are electronic traps which make quick work of any rodents you may have around the home.

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Full Circle Clothing - Savior Of 90s Fashion

By Dave Kerr

Full Circle Clothing is a British fashion brand which was founded in 1996 as a welcome breath of fresh air from the fashions and trends of the time. The mid-nineties was, in general, a celebration of bright colour clashes, ripped tops and acid-wash denim. Full Circle Clothing set out to fix this.

Full Circle Clothing is a British fashion brand which was founded in 1996 as a welcome breath of fresh air from the fashions and trends of the time. The mid-nineties was, in general, a celebration of bright colour clashes, ripped tops and acid-wash denim. This was also the decade that saw the peak of the Global Hypercolor craze (t-shirts that temporarily changed color in higher temperatures); an almost return of the platform shoe and the Spice Girls.
Essentially, the 90s were a bad decade for fashion - one that we should look back on with shame and embarrassment, lest we should forget and give history a chance to repeat itself. Fortunately, even during these fashion dark ages there were a stronghold of designers that knew what true style meant and how important is was to work towards - even if it meant going against the current trends and crazes. This is where Full Circle Clothing came in. They felt it to be their purpose, perhaps even their duty, to rescue Britain from these lows.
Although the styles of individual collections vary over time, the main theme of Full Circle Clothing (and the fundamental idea that they started out with) is to create clothing that is inspired by the natural beauty of our otherwise man-made life. Full Circle's influences come from many forms including architectural and building designs, classic vintage clothing (taken from a utilitarian, rather than fashion, perspective) and British pop-culture and history. Being British, there's also the expected element of quirkiness and a sense that while what they do is incredibly important to them, that's no reason not to be able to smile about it. The combination of influences, inspirations and endless talent ensures that Full Circle Clothing pulls off a look that wakes up the young and tough attitude and personality of the wearer, bringing with it a fresh approach to the ordinary.
Full Circle men's clothing line started with their founding in 1996 and was followed up in 2001 with the launch of their women's range. The entire range also covers more ground than the initial offerings, having mountains of denim jeans and cut-to-fit tailored clothing available. There is also a full, dedicated range of complimentary accessories such as belts, bags, hats, and socks.
Over time, like with all good fashion designers, the themes and styles of Full Circle clothing have gracefully changed over time. There is much more variety in what they offer now compared to their noble beginnings, and having gradually expanded their team of designers there are also a lot of fresh minds and ideas floating around looking for every opportunity to jump out and take their rightful place in the designs.
While Full Circle is primarily a British brand, it is also available across a lot of the world. While not an exhaustive list, countries where the brand can be found include Russia, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the majority of European countries. The clothing can be found in most cities, usually within independent boutiques but sometimes also in larger department stores.

Article by: Dave Kerr
Dave Kerr is a mens' fashion connoisseur from the United Kingdom, currently part of the award-winning Sa-kis team.
Sa-kis is well known for the enviable brands and labels that they stock. Such labels include Diesel, Elvis Jesus, Full Circle Clothing, Edwin jeans, Edwin Jeans, Levi's, Vivienne Westwood, Luke 1977, Pretty Green and over 50 others.
Sa-kis.co.uk is based in Sheffield, UK and ships orders internationally.

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Gabicci Vintage - A History of the Historic Brand

By Dave Kerr

The style-conscious modern male would do well to look at the 'Vintage' range from the Gabicci clothing company. This range offers a classic mix of vintage styles and designs from the past, including classic 1970's cuts, combined with a modern updated look and freshness that characterises the overall quality that you would expect from such an upcoming designer brand.

The style-conscious modern male would do well to look at the 'Vintage' range from the Gabicci clothing company.
This range offers a classic mix of vintage styles and designs from the past, including classic 1970's cuts, combined with a modern updated look and freshness that characterises the overall quality that you would expect from such an upcoming designer brand.
The Gabicci Vintage range offers a wide selection of male clothing and varieties that will suit even the most style-conscious ranging from classic v-necks to polo's, jumpers, classic cut and sew jackets and cardigans. It is easy to see why the Gabicci range is becoming so popular with people of all ages as the retro styles suit the older generations while the sleek yet modern looks, quality designs and colours from the range attract younger age groups such as clubbers as well as those into more niche and popular cultures.
The Gabicci brand is fast becoming synonymous with quality as all of their clothing apparel is made from the finest quality material which bodes well not only for comfort but also long lasting wear. In addition the Gabicci Vintage range has its own distinct look to it and is immediately recognisable to those in the know. While some say Gabicci borrows popular characteristics from many other well known brands, the clothing range does so in a way that makes it its own and unique in doing so.
The Vintage range gives a great example of how to achieve casual styles while at the same time offers a serious look and Gabicci has the knack of being equally smart and unique. Many of the Gabicci Vintage range have taken its inspiration from 1970's designs and they acknowledge this with their '1973' labelling. Popular items from the range in particular include the 'Gabicci Vintage 1973 GVGO3 White B' T-shirt, the 'Gabicci Vintage 1973' leather jacket and the 'Gabicci Vintage 1973 Summerbee Colbat' T-shirt among many others.
The entire Gabicci Vintage range offers designs that attract both the modern male and the retro stylish. With the range offering so much variety and consistent innovation, you can only expect to hear increasingly more from this upcoming brand in the future as it is already proving itself a favourite among those that have discovered it.
Gabicci produce a wide range of clothing for males and females. This Vintage range is only one part of their extensive collection.

Article by: Dave Kerr
Dave Kerr is a mens' fashion connoisseur from the United Kingdom, currently a part of the award-winning Sa-kis team. Sa-kis.co.uk is the online retail branch of independent designer clothing store Sa-kis.
Sa-kis is well known for the enviable brands and labels that they stock. Such labels include Diesel, Elvis Jesus, Gabicci, Edwin jeans, Fred Perry clothing, Levi's, Vivienne Westwood, Luke 1977, Pretty Green Black Label and over 50 others.
Sa-kis.co.uk is based in Sheffield, UK and ships orders internationally.

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