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Welcome to another edition of clothing picks from around the web. As you probably know by now these are items I have had my eye on, bought recently or I just think are great examples for their type and style of garment. I will normally pick 4 or 5 retailers which are my favourite and then throw together some of their best buys. I try to show items that have good stock levels, are quite new and are well priced for what they offer.
This week I am mixing it up a bit because I only just realised we get quite a few professionals on here looking for fashion and it is a market (high end) that I have neglected a little bit in the past. Obviously for me I only need a few suits for formal events, launch parties etc. whereas otherwise I will just rock my favourite looks throughout the day dependant on what my mood is!
With the Clothing SALES still going strong it means I have tried to stay away from them a little bit now as I think most of the really great stuff has already been snapped up, plus a lot of retailers are bringing out some amazing new stuff in small amounts. Major shipments of Autumn/Winter items will be stocked at the end of this month which means it is going to be a great time for men’s fashion again, as a new season brings new possibilities and different looks.
Men’s Clothing Picks for This Week
All Saints
Obviously we have the standard All Saints picks. I love this shop for edgier stuff at a great price. They are always on trend even if they are a little bit “dark” for a lot of people. By the way that shirt below is AMAZING, I actually have it and it’s great for summer. You might wonder why I threw in a pair of white skinny jeans but team that with the shirt to the left and it is a LOOK. Plus they work with pastel colours for that St.Tropez look. New lighter knitwear is also filtering through at the moment in the transition period from summer to winter.
My Wardrobe
Higher end stuff normally but they have great investment pieces. Perfect for fashion formal or work wear and have had an amazing new shipment of trainers and shoes recently. Paul Smith makes an appearance and they definitely make some of the best shoes and shirts on the market. Also threw in a nice summer knit and the amazing new Burberry mac which I really want over the next few weeks. Pink is a great look for formal shirts by the way… check out the Pharrell Style Icon Post to really ram my point home! :)
Bagga Menswear
These do some great brands and some great items that are limited editions normally. I love these new jeans and denim shorts that I found there. Perfect styles for summer and the washes are great. I absolutely LOVE the chambray (light denim) shirt by G-Star below and think it’s one of the best examples I have found. The button up sleeves is for me what makes it so different to every other one I have seen.
Ted Baker
Again for the professionals, I love Ted Baker for formal wear at a great price. Try to mix in some browns with your formal wear, I LOVE the colour and here is a little tip: if you build a wardrobe full of blacks, browns, whites and greys you will always co-ordinate. Browns will definitely make you stand out within the working environment whilst still looking very smart and professional. They always sell out really quickly online because they are so popular, so if you want something, get their quick.
By the way, that waxed leather briefcase below is an absolute bargain. Would look so much better than your typical hand briefcase that the “stiffs” carry round everywhere. Also remember that ALL formal wear is an investment that you will wear over and over again so please (finances willing) don’t skimp on it. You will definitely notice the difference between a suit from someone like Ted Baker and Paul Smith compared to the budget high street chains.
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hey man. whats “new” about the burberry mac… isnt it the classic mac burberry is famous for?! And if not plz explain to me where the exact differences are :)
im a fan of trenchcoats and think about buyin “the best” of all trenchcoast aswell!
Ah ye.. and do you really recommend buying a suit online !?
The All-Saints stuff – goes without saying :-) What footwear would you recommend with those white jeans Ben? Also really like the G-Star shirt.
I work in the city in a professional type job, fortunately though I can wear what I want at work…I rarely need a suit but, as I said the other day, I quite like the idea of different looks on different days – so can see myself wearing a gorgeous suit to work just because (and hey, some chicks dig the alt look, some dig the suit lol).
@Benedikt – Ah, I didn’t read the article as saying “this is a totally new kind of burberry mac”…more as “burberry includes these macs in their a/w 09 collection”…which, looking at their site, they do.
Witness01
In short: Literally anything
Otherwise you can wear them formal with shoes: Formal get-up
Or proper St.Tropez with a white shoe: White Shoe
I personally just like to rock them with low canvas or old school trainers like Onisuka Tiger: Smart Casual
Obviously in the summer you can wear them flip flops as well. Depends really what your rocking them with.
I think it is good for a man to have multiple looks. If you have a professional job then you have to look professional, it doesn’t stop your suit from looking perfect and mixing great colour combinations.
You personal style is completely different – it is about expressing “you”. If that is alternative then so be it. You will come across much better and put together great outfits in clothes you feel comfortable in rather than trying to fake a different style. That is when it becomes totally contrived and “try hard”.
Benedikt
Yeah I was saying this is the “new release” by Burberry. Basically it is from their A/W09 range and I don’t think I saw them in S/S.
Your totally right about the fact that are known for producing high quality jackets/coats/macs/trenchs. What I was getting across is they have come in for a lot of stigma in the UK over the past 5-10 years associated with the wrong crowd by the media.
This is why when I saw new images of this collection it hit me in the face again about how good they actually are with this kind of stuff.
On a different note, where abouts are you living? From your comment times and your posts I would say either Europe or US. You seem to be a man who likes his premium designer brands and the whole high fashion / high roller scene? Over here Burberry went through a really rough patch so I am hoping to re-introduce people back to this great British brand. I know in America they still are very strong and even have “Burberry Day” in New York now!
As for buying a suit, yeah sure why not? If you have been professionally measured before, you know your EXACT sizes and can easily get what you need. They are normally cheaper online due to price wars and with high end brands like Ted Baker, Paul Smith, Marc Jacobs etc. you know you are getting quality before it even lands on your door step.
Plus if suit you buy seems a little out in sizing then it is easily fixed by taking it to a tailor and getting custom alterations for a small cost. Overall it still ends up cheaper than if you had gone into a store and got one. Obviously nothing with ever beat a custom tailored suit, but then not everyone has the money for that sort of thing. :)
Hi Ben, respect from the Hong Kong friends. I like your website as it help me a LOT!!!I m actually looking for briefcase, anymore suggestions on that?
this was a really fun selection of clothes. although I am typically not fond of a black/orange blend, the Ted Baker suit was done well with the subtly cheeky orange lining of the black suit. I also would not recommend mixing black and brown, but yet again, Ted Baker has impressed me! I would not likely have thought about a brown suit with a black shirt. Genius!