For the upcoming issue of VMAN Magazine set to be released on November 17th on newsstands near you, you’ll find a 10-page spreadsheet of Spring 2010 looks titled “Gentlemen of Leisure.” The concept was shot by CHANEL designer and fashion legend KARL LAGERFELD. Here are previews of the fabulous spreadsheet.

After perusing Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 RTW collection which features a trim and military-inspired looks, I am not surprised at all that trim silhouette is part of the top trends for Fall 2009. The streamlined, and structured look which exudes sexiness, clean, and “eye-on-the ball” kind of focus.

You can never go wrong with a classic cut of black blazer over a striped sweater from Armani Collezioni. The large chevron blazer has notched lapels with 2 front buttons.

You can personalize your cellphone, cars, iPods, shirts, etc. How about personalizing your suits?
Indochino will provide you with 40-characters suit monogramming.

“Monogramming and custom clothing go hand in hand” Says Indochino Co-Founder and CEO, Kyle Vucko. “What I love about our version of monogramming . . . it is more like phrasing, it opens up a whole new way to have fun and personalize your suit.’
Since it’s inception, costumers have been very creative with their monograms. Some of the examples are :
“Mike Gibson : The Keg Steak House” (restaurants)
“John Markoff : The Marriott Hotel” (hotel staff)
“This …read more

Have you guys been paying attention to all the Suits Guides that I’ve been compiling from Esquire’s The Handbook Of Style? You never know, you might get quizzed about them later . Next up, let me introduce you to the 3 Summer Suits you should familiarize yourself with.
White Suit — match it with a patterned shirt and a modern necktie. Buy this white suit at Men’s USA for $149.

In continuing with my efforts in sharing with you all the tips and tricks from Esquire’s The Handbook of Style, here’s another installment dealing with the 9 Patterns You Should Know.
. WINDOWPANE — This is like a 2-in-1 pattern because while it’s good for business suits, it could transition to a party suit as well.
2. HOUNDSTOOTH — This is good for bold jackets and special occasion suits.
3. CHALK-STRIPE FLANNEL — Perfect for cold-weather suits that mean business.
4. PINSTRIPE-WORSTED — This is for any kind of business.
5. BIRD’S EYE — For when you want the Women to …read more

According to Esquire’s The Handbook Of Style, there are 4 essential suits that a Man should have in his wardrobe. These are : The Staple, The Spare, The Pinstripe, and The Bolder Check.
The Staple = Navy Blue Suit. It’s considered to be a classier suit than a black one. A navy blue suit has the qualities of a suit preferred for a formal buttoned-down business situations. $79 from Men’s Italy.
The Spare = Light Gray Suit. For some variety, pick a light gray suit instead of the wintry flannel. $99 from Men’s Italy.

The consensus for Men’s Fashion in 2009 is to be bold, masculine and adventurous. There are a lot of different ways in achieving these 2009 trends which I would go through with you in this post and throughout the year with articles in the coming days by featuring the celebrities, shopping finds, designers’ collections and so much more. I hope you will find ways to implement them in your wardrobe without losing your own fashion identity. If we really think about it, the best fashion trend that will always be right every year is to not go overboard with …read more

In the first chapter of Esquire’s The Handbook Of Style, the book delved on Suits. Before I share with you the details on The Perfect Suit, I would like to share the 6 Suit Terms That You Need To Know.
1. The Drop : This means the suit’s shape. If you hear the term “drop six” from a tailor that doesn’t mean he wants you to drop on the floor and give him 6 push ups. He is actually referring to the trouser waist size that’s 6  inches smaller than the chest. 
2. The Jigger : It’s the 1 …read more

Well I don’t really now if The Hoff is saying that but looks like it if you study his hand gestures. Except that mouth doesn’t really show it. My point? Ummm nothing. I saw this picture of David Hasselhoff and I thought yah know, he’s not looking that bad. Except for that drunkard video of him downing a hamburger (not THAT was bad), The Hasselhoff seems to have bounced back and doing well. I hope so anyway. At least this time he’s wearing a nice pinstripes suit. Maybe he needs to upgrade his hair? What do you think?

Indochino is new up and coming online custom suit retailer. It specializes in custom tailored suits for a fraction of a cost. Order your fabric, pick a style then take 10 to 12 minutes to measure your fit. Within 2 weeks you get your custom tailored suits at your doorstep.
Visit Indochino for your custom tailored suit.
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