Oliver Spencer is introducing its Autumn/Winter 2009 collection. You’ll find a combination of tailored basics and detailed classics.

Oliver Spencer features a style for the modern man. The red leather boots is enhanced with white rubber soles. A jacket has love pockets will keep your love one’s hands warm and cozy. Hence the “love” pockets.

The comfort feel comes from the mix of relaxed fabrics and old-school tailoring for a popular street wear. All these combination promises a really successeful Men’s Wear for Autumn and Winter season.

(Images : Oliver Spencer Press)

I have never seen any of the Jonas Brothers actually alone. I mean not completely alone, but rather, not together as a trio. Seeing Joe Jonas by himself without Nick and Kevin is kind of weird yet refreshing at the same time.

Joe Jonas

I love the whole “rock star” look, if you don’t count the pink frames on the sunnies of course. I guess I should count my blessing that it’s only the “hands” and not the entire sunglasses. I love the jacket over his blue shirt. It might be lambskin. Joe Jonas look disheveled thanks to how he is wearing his jeans and boots. Even though he’s got a traveling bag on his shoulder, Joe Jonas still look like the young rock star that he is.

Wow, I think I could actually get used to seeing Joe Jonas alone. Ooohhhhhh

(Image : Bauer-Griffin)

It might not be the right weather to wear velvet jackets right now but it’s always good to take advantage of a great sale to save the stuff for when the weather is appropriate, right?

Robert Graham Bowie Velvet Jacket

This black with tonal pressed velvet is a Robert Graham Bowie Velvet Jacket. Details include : grosgrain trim. Notched collar; button front. Long sleeves. Besom pocket on left chest; front flap pockets. Cotton/spandex; lining, viscose. This used to be $898 but is currently on sale for $404. That’s a huge markdown if you ask me.

Etro Velvet Blazer

Here’s an Etro Velvet Blazer that used to be $1355 but is now on sale for $610. NICE! Details include : Brown. Notched collar; one-button front. Long sleeves. Side flap pockets. Cotton/viscose/spandex.

Dirty English by Juicy Couture Velvet Blazer

If the first two velvet jackets are still a little out of your price range, here’s a Dirty English by Juicy Couture velvet jacket that is on sale for $134. It used to be $298. Details include : Black with tonal stripes. Notched collar; one-button front. Welt pocket on left chest; flap pockets at hip. Long sleeves with button cuffs. Cotton.

Like I said, you might not want to wear them this current season but they would be perfect for the Fall season.

(Images : Neiman Marcus)

Here’s a preview of what Cohesive has in store for Fall 2009. You’ll find serious detailing that involves skull embossed buttons, detachable hoods and polka dot satin trimmings as well as the subtle approach in graphic prints.

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A brave yet very stylish She Knows Best reader took my Stylish Man Project challenge and has given me permission to feature him today. Before I show you Godfried’s stylish looks, let me reintroduce you to the Stylish Man Project.

It is an open invitation to all Men who would like to be featured here at She Knows Best showcasing their stylish looks. Send me (dexie.wharton@b5media.com) a picture of yourself and a brief description of what you are wearing and what occasion you wore it to. Read more all about this project that I started back in 2007 here.

Now, let’s see what Godfried is weearing.

This first look, Godfried went to a Fashion pre party and here’s the breakdown of what he’s wearing :

Shoes - Steve Madden
Jeans - Rock and Republic
White shirt - Express Men
Buttoned vest - Express Men
Blazer - Express Men
Pocket Square - Nordstroms
Glasses - Dolce and Gabanna

My first impression? Godfried is wearing a blue pocket square. I love it. I’ve noticed that only a few Men are rocking that accessory. When they do, it’s mostly on formal days. Godfried is sporting a casual event wear and I give him props for incorporating that pocket square into it. Great job!

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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 the trends that’s plastered in our faces everyday. I’m sure at this point of your life, you have established your style that speaks volume to who you are. You know what looks good on you and what fits your body frame. The trick lies on how you would incorporate the trends without looking like you are trying too hard to look like a model in a runway show or the magazines. Be trendy this 2009, or any year for that matter, but ALWAYS be true to yourself at the same time.

Now, let’s talk about what fashion has to offer to help you guys look  good this 2009.

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Well, it’s not Hugh Jackman per se who is wearing the “Canadian Tuxedo”. It’s more of his Wolverine character. What the hell is a “Canadian Tuxedo“? Well, let me show you.

“Canadian Tuxedo” is the denim on denim ensemble. It’s called a fashion faux pas in some parts of the world but whatever right? Now that I’ve stopped grinning from ear to ear after seeing these pictures of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in all his denim glory I can honestly say that my family is looking forward to watching the movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine’, in the theaters as soon as it comes out. How about you?

BTW, Wolverine was born in Canada. A little X-Men trivia for you .

FYI : Dexie works for a Canadian-based company so she’s going to hide now. (Please don’t fire me)

(Images : Bauer-Griffin)

Five Four will unveil their Spring/Summer 2009 line soon, but here’s a few pieces you could preview until then.

Five Four designer Andres Izquieta drew inspiration from the streets of New York City. The Five Four spring/summer 2009 collection features modern sophistication infused with the bold detailing such as navy and purple accents combined with the crisp colors of black, grey and white. A great mixture for a modern twist to the classics.

A taste of the raw NYC experience while maintaining the clean and refined that makes Five Four versatile’s palette.

(Images : Five Four)

Ed Westwick, aka the most stylish, fashionable, troubled, and richest high school student in the history of high school show genres Chuck Bass sported a grey double-breasted coat while on the set of Gossip Girl in NYC.

If you like Ed Westwick’s look, here are few grey double-breasted coats that I found for you.

Tasso Elba Collezioni double breasted coat, $149.99

Kenneth Cole “wakely” double-breasted coat, $299.98

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I quite like the D&G Dolce and Gabbana 2009 Resort Collection. You’ll find a combination of classic and casual wear compare to Armani Collezioni’s very tailored look.

Now that’s what I call Spring Fashion. There are colors involved, a sign of outdoors. Know what I mean? Khaki suit never hurts anyone. Pairing a leather jacket with cargo pants sure gives it a bit of playfulness. Spring is like the time of the year to air out your wardrobe. So seeing D&G 2009 resort collection is definitely very refreshing.

The entire D&G Dolce and Gabbana 2009 Resort Collection is at Neiman Marcus.

(Images : Neiman Marcus)