Star Style - Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer looks dapper in a suit as he walks to the set of his TV show, White Collar, on Monday (May 23) in New York City.
The 33-year-old actor filmed scenes with his co-star, Willie Garson, during the day.

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Look of the day - Part 81

Taras Koltun by KT Auleta for GQ Style China Spring/Summer 20111

Red
Ph: KT Auleta
St: Shun Watanabe
Model: Taras Koltun

Star Style - Brad Goreski

Brad Goreski attends the celebration of IWC Schaffhausen and Peter Lindbergh's "A Night in Portofino" at Culver Studios on April 28, 2011 in Culver City, California.

Bottega Veneta Carmine Chene Vintage Calf Flag Mens Bag

Bottega Veneta’s Carmine Chene Nero Vintage Flag bag ($2,520) is a large bucket shaped tote in red and brown for men. It’s made from textured calf leather, and features intrecciato woven handles and a peace sign with black leather trim. 

Obsession of the day - Barbara Martelo

Style icon Barbara Martelo in this season’s must-have Balmain studded 'Safety Pins' biker jacket, spotted in the streets of Paris.

Stunning!!!

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Spring/Summer 2011 men's fashion trends - Coloured Trousers

Nick Wooster in coloured trousers

Chinos and trousers are nothing new and the exclusivity of jeans as men’s staple casual legwear finished many seasons ago.
I’m not endorsing a full throttle leap into the effort. If you’re a bit of a ‘colour novice’ most definitely do not attempt to fish out a pair of old luminous chartreuse trousers reminiscent of the disco era.
If you’re a bit apprehensive of donning a colour a bit more ‘out there’ so to speak, but would like to be a bit more adventurous with your wardrobe choices this summer, start out by changing a familiar colour through shades. Alternate hues of red and purple are becoming more and more common on the high street. Once confident with your berry or plum legwear, electric blue or even pink chinos will seem far from intimidating.


 Celebrity Coloured Trousers Look Book

How to Wear

There are 3 key tips to pulling off these more vibrant and adventurous of garments:

1. Compliment the colour – Pair the chinos with a shirt, polo or tee that compliments the colour of the trousers. That does not limit you to picking a shirt of a different tone, try paring greens with blues and violet/purple with yellow – it’s all about experimenting with unique palettes. Just as camel married navy in the winter months, look out for colour combinations to take you in to spring & summer. To tone down a colour-fronted look, pair your coloured chinos with a simple white or grey tee.
2. Confidence – Let yourself and your outfit do the talking. Standing out is not an arrogant trait; in fact many people warm to those with the confidence to be at the centre of it all. Confidence is key to any outfit but when using bright colours don’t let your mannerisms contrast the image your outfit is purveying.
3. Choose Wisely – This covers both buying the trousers and wearing them. When buying a pair of coloured chinos, ensure they are transferable with the rest of your wardrobe. Investment is essential – especially if you’re working on a budget. For example buying a set of candy pink chinos may not be too wise if your wardrobe is built on earthy tones – instead, move to a lighter palette gradually. When it comes to actually wearing the trousers, situation is hugely significant. If you’re going to be wearing them in a more formal atmosphere, bright yellow trousers may not go down too well. On the other hand, you may very well be able to pull off a red pair if coupled appropriately, allow your look to tie in with the modern interpretation of breaking the suit.

The ‘Colour Pop’ Trend

The prestigious tag of ‘essential’ can effortlessly be applied to these garments without garnering too much resistance due to their sheer versatility.
Coloured trousers will lend themselves to all occasions and are easily incorporated when getting on par for almost all the spring/summer trends we anticipate. The most obvious trend that these trousers will be associated with this season is the colour pop trend.
Extravagantly bright colours are set to soon be a staple of many-a-outfit (like the colour blocking trend women are going through) and wardrobes are on their way to resembling a packet of skittles. In a nutshell it’s not just trousers that will be getting a makeover but socks, tees, jumpers and even underwear is going to get a taste of this rainbow.
Don’t be misled, yes colour will be vital but pairing complimenting colours is still very much the number one priority. Toning down with monochrome anchor pieces can also help shake off that ‘try hard’ label that may rear its ugly head.
Use bright coloured accessories to own this look and break up a sea of bore.


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Spring Outfit

Kanye West in Oliver Peoples Sunglasses and Balmain Biker Jacket for Paris Fashion Week

 Kanye West seems to always be on the move. The fashion forward rapper was spotted in Paris for Fashion Week wearing a pair of Oliver Peoples “Daddy B” sunglasses ($325), his new favorite red Balmain biker jacket, black shiny trousers, and boots.

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Star Style - Kanye West

 

Kanye West was recently seen wearing during the Fall 2011 NY Fashion Week this outfit from the Balmain Collection. The jacket features a double zip closure at front, buttoned lapels, zip pockets with a chain attached, two zippers on the sleeve, and epaluettes. Kanye is also wearing a Balmain leather belt, a green Balmain sleeveless zip-up hoodie, and a pair of Ann Demeulemeester high-top sneakers.

















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Baptiste Giabiconi for H&M Spring 2011 Sustainable Style Campaign

Focused in on red, blue and white, H&M goes sustainable with a spring lineup of organic cotton, modeled by none other than Baptiste Giabiconi.

Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2011-2012

Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Menswear

A master of progression, Raf Simons takes the Jil Sander man on a journey from spring’s colorful bursts of color and narrow proportions to boxy shapes and darkness. Throwing in a subtle shift of texture and oversize pocket details, Simons’ knack for refined but simple tailoring gets a powerful kick of subdued quirk for a collection that is undeniably Jil Sander.

 Tim Blanks review

Raf Simons claimed he wanted to go back to the roots of Jil Sander's menswear for Fall. He was thinking about the reduction, the purity, the very specific fabrics, and even the Amish influence on those early days. But ultimately, it was his own take on the elements that constitute "Jil Sander" that determined the nature of the collection.

Intriguingly, Simons designed without a single piece of clothing from the archive in his studio, which is probably why the most immediate cross-reference was his own Spring womenswear for Jil. For his women's show, he talked about "a mille-feuille of color." Here, it was subtly adapted, particularly in the doubled turtlenecks. Pink lined a parka hood, yellow shone from under a swirling charcoal coat. The experimental volumes of the women's clothes were toned down but still implied, for instance, in the caped back of a blouson. And the chunky parkas that cut such a dash last season made a welcome reappearance. So that was the Raf-ness of the show.

The Jil-ness came through in the plain, felted square-cut suits—three buttons, high closing. They were paired with similarly shaded tops and, even when colored broom yellow or cyclamen, they had a distinctly sober air. Simons elaborated on the sobriety by using the quilting of the Amish as the signature detail for jackets, pants, and tops. On the other hand, he injected an ironic note by duplicating the nobility of the handcrafted Amish tradition with the most advanced fabric technology. That's where Raf-ness and Jil-ness reunited—and it felt so good.

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