Fall/Winter 2007/2008 Men’s Fashion Trends

Dressing Up

Men this fall/winter are (finally) dressing up. Elegance and sophistication in combination with nonchalance are key words this fall/winter in men’s fashion world. For years, men, particularily youngsters, have been striked with loud streetwear. Ultra low-cuts, screaming jeans and tracksuits are changed this season with blazers, neck-ties and tailoring. Even the younger men that aspire to be fashionable, as well as regular guys will adopt smart blazers, shirts and start favouring formalwear and tailoring instead of street-influenced casualwear. The polished look will mix more and more into everyday clothes this winter and following seasons as well.

Glamour

Men finally care what they wear and how they look. Men’s fashion goes mainstream – into the closets of regular guys. It doesn’t mean that all guys will be suddenly well dressed, but lot of them will try to be. As a result, glamour will take its place this winter. Lot of guys will want to look glamorous. Decorative and excessive new details in fabric mixture, colorful and unexpected accessories or color variation will be present on this winter’s fashion setting. We’ve seen at catewalks a lot of interesting mixes of chalk stripes and pin stripes, sound colours and matching ties, creative knits in exquisite coloring and patterns. This glamorous look is far from being showy and loud. This fall/winter trend is glamorous in a more sophisticated approach, with classic styles serving as the foundation.

The New Rules of Silicon Valley Style

A current BusinessWeek.com article that I came across features the tech industry’s brightest leaders under 30 years old who are most likely to shape the digital future. Of the 16 men featured – who are the faces representing 13 businesses – 7 of them were wearing sport jackets or suits. Until recently, you’d be hard pressed to find men in tech dressed this way. Of course, their stories caught my intrigue. But their charisma, as captured by the article’s photographs, is absolutely captivating. This is not the same sloppy Silicon Valley style that has been the fodder of fashion snobs. Sure, not everyone was suited up, and no one was wearing a tie, but the idea of dressing for success is alive and well, in new ways.

Clearly these Next Gen Mavericks are on an aggressive campaign for the public’s attention and for the coin of venture capitalists. And, they look the part they are playing.

Dressing down at the workplace got its start right here in Silicon Valley and it soon became the norm in almost every other industry throughout the world. But now it seems that dressing down has resulted in everyone dressing pretty much the same: women wearing dark and tight trousers with nondescript pastel blouses and of men dressed in baggy chinos with boring blue button-downs. Most office workers have developed an identity based on anonymity. Looking the same as your cube neighbor is not a good formula for advancing a career! Life may seem unfair at a moment such as this, but the business world appears resolute that looks convey credibility. Your boss may want to promote someone who appears to have it all.

The fact is that dressing down has made us all feel down about our work and about ourselves. It’s time to take a new path when it comes to dynamically dressing to reflect a more positive and focused approach to your job and how you feel about life in general. I like to call it personal power dressing.

But until you develop your own personal style and show it, you’d be hard pressed to get anyone to see you for who you truly, deeply are.

The New Rules of Silicon Valley Style

• Dressing down means you’re looking like everyone else who dresses down, and how cool is that?
• Start to power dress for yourself. You’ll be amazed about the positive effect on yourself, your career and others.
• Look like you’re ready for the position you want versus the position you have.
• Update your wardrobe with new styles that are classic to your industry.
• Style your hair so that it doesn’t look like you just crawled out of bed.
• Men, keep your facial hair neatly groomed; women, don’t overdo the makeup.
• In the corporate world, accessories and color give you a chance to rise above your suit.
• Don’t compromise your competence by dressing down to meet with casual clients.

What you need to know about men’s fashion

GQ Magazine offers several style tips that will help you earn the “best dressed” status symbol. There are some of the “commandments” they list for men's fashion to achieve this look:

1. Honor thy tailor. According to GQ, even the best suits need altering. In men's fashion this is probably the most important detail that is not always adhered to. Pants need to be shortened, jackets need to be brought in, sleeves need to be narrowed (yes, you can ask your tailor to slim down your sleeves), and buttons need to be realigned with buttonholes (most guys’ shoulders aren’t entirely even, meaning your jacket often sits a bit askew).

If you're going to buy off the rack, you should always buy your correct size, then have a tailor customize it to your body. GQ says that the chances are you’re wearing your suit a size too large. Its shoulders should hug your shoulders (not jut out past them). Also, have your tailor size the sleeves so they stop at the hinge of your wrist (not halfway down your thumb) and to size the pants so they break once (not gather in a baggy mess at your heels). Having your tailor properly fit your suit is the difference between being appropriately dressed and being stylishly dressed.

Dress up by the ways of world

“Dress up by the ways of world and eat what you please”

When getting ready for new day it’s all about
looking fresh and feeling energetic. Dressing up in
a fine manner and carrying it all with grace is what actually recites the personality and the real “you”. Styles change every season so there is no point in limiting and sticking to one style but it’s always better to experiment wisely.

The dressing style of Men:

The clothing styles change every season but there is one constant touch that unleashes the kind of taste you have. When it comes to men’s clothing its important that the colors are right and same goes for the cuts. There are a few basic colors that actually suit men these include blue, black, white, grey, cream etc. Another vital tip for dressing will be to iron your clothes every time you wear them.

When dressing up it’s not just about clothes but accessories as well. For that “ideal look” it’s important to always have a few things like watch, tie, pen, cuff link and tie pin.

Once equipped with all above and a positive attitude you are all set to rule the world.

Successful Dressing For Men

HAIR
Men's hair should be short and neat. This goes for most facial hair, especially goatees. Most men have done the goatee thing. Now it is time to move on.

COLOGNE
If you feel the need to wear cologne, maybe you want to re-think for a few minutes and remember back to any elevators you've shared with men who've bought stock in Polo Cologne. If you must use it...use only a small amount and avoid wearing a heavy scent.

SUIT
You should wear a conservative suit, that is well fitted. A single-breasted suit, in a traditional cut is safest in a pinstripe, solid, or subtle pattern, navy or dark gray wool. Avoid brown, green, or light colors, unless your girlfriend or most trusted female friends have seen the outfit and gives the green light. Avoid sport coats.

SHIRT
Your shirt should be well pressed and have a tab or spread collar. While white and light blue shirts are safe for most industries, other solid, high quality cotton shirts can also be worn. Polo ponies belong on Argentine playing fields, not on your chest. Consulting firms typically expect white shirts, while banking does not.

TIE
Compliment your suit with a conservative tie with stripes or a small pattern (red/maroon is traditionally the most conservative).

HANDKERCHIEF
Avoid an elaborate handkerchief displayed from your breast pocket unless you have the confidence to pull it off. If you wear suspenders make sure your pants are designed for them "clip-on's" are the kiss of death. Best if you avoid suspenders altogether, unless you're English and can use the cool accent to get away with it.

SOCKS
Basic black or navy socks are best. Avoid getting dressed in the dark, because people do notice when a person wears socks that are different colors (and they don't think that it's a charming quirk of the obviously brilliant mind). Socks should be mid-calf length to avoid accidentally exposing your 'winter white' legs.

SHOES
Shoes should be well polished black or cordovan leather. Depending on the industry, they can be slip-on or lace-up (a must for banking), but heels and soles should not be worn down. This may come as a surprise to a few of you, but your belt should match your shoe color. Avoid large or conspicuous belt buckles, especially if your name is on it.

JEWELRY
Jewelry should be minimized anything beyond a wristwatch and a wedding ring is questionable. Rings with club or religious affiliation can be risky. Earrings are not an option, unless you're trying creative director of an agency that only exists on TV.

BRIEFCASE
Bring a briefcase if you must, but only if it's good leather. Those silver Porsche cases are very 1984. "Padfolios" are good for carrying papers, and won't get in the way.

DON'T
A few other NoNo's include:

• backpacks

• the patent leather

• light colored shoes

• light colored socks

• short sleeves

• dirty fingernails

• wrinkled, worn or poorly fitting clothes

• ragged trouser cuffs, missing buttons, or cuffs that do not reach the top of your shoes.
  

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Chembra Peak: The hills, rocks and valleys which contribute to the very unique character of Wayanad provide a lot for adventure tourism. Trekking to the Chembra peak is a risky mountaineering endeavour. Chembra peak, the highest hill in Wayanad, is near Meppady town. Trekking to the top of this peak takes almost a day. Tourists can also stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire. The scenic beauty of Wayanad, which is visible from the top of Chambra, is very exhilerating.
Edakkal Cave: This location of breathtaking beauty is three kilometres from Ambalavayal which is 25 kilometres from Kalpetta. The Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain, is not a cave in the real sense. As stated in the India Antiquary (Vol.XXX, page - 410) and quoted in the District Gazette, Kozhikode, it is only'a cleft about 96ft. long and 22ft wide in the rock'. It is a fissure made by a corner of rock splitting off from the main body due to some natural causes. The depth of both the cleft and the fissure is 30 ft. What makes it a cave to the ordinary observer is the fact that in the other portion of the large cleft, an enormous rock, weighing several tonnes, has fallen forming a roof over a large part of it. The rock wall contains some interesting carvings, which represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age and inspires the archaeologists and historians to rewrite the history of Wayanad and Kerala as a whole.
Kuruva Island: The Kuruva island, 950 acres of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 Kms. east of Mananthavady and 40 kms. north west of Sulthan Bathery.
Lakkidi: One of the highest locations in Wayanad, Lakkidi also commands a picturesque scenery. It is about 58 kms. north east of Kozhikode and five kms. south of Vythiri. Lakkidi, the gate way of Wayanad, lies atop Thamarassery, a ghat pass at an elevation of 700 m. above mean sea level.The lofty mountain peaks, the gurging stream, luxuriant vegetation and the bird's eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its winding roads, are breath taking. The 12 kms.long journey from Adivaram to Lakkidi through ghat road with nine hairpin bends amidst thick forests, is a fascinating experience.
Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary: Muthanga, Which is 16 kms. east of Sulthan Bathery, is located very near to the Karnadaka border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.kms form the Muthanga wild life sanctuary; the biggest abode of wild animals in Malabar. Elephant, spotted deer, bison, tiger, cheeta, wild bear, etc. are found in this sanctuary. The forest Department has facilities for providing elephant rides to tourists, here.
Pakshipathalam: Pakshipathalam in the Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli, is a challenging tourist spot for any adventure seeking tourist. To reach Pakshipathalam seventeen kilometres have to be covered through wild forest. The deep rock caves, formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri, are the abode of various birds and wild beasts. Special permission has to be obtained from Forest Department to go to Pakshipathalam. District Tourism Promotion Council arranges vehicle, guides, camping equipments, etc. to the tourists, on hire.
Pazhassi Raja Tomb: Pazhassi Tourist Resort at Mananthavady is a good picnic centre in north Wayanad. There is a good aquarium here. Coin-operated toys for children and boating facilities for tourists are available here. Pazhassi Raja, the Lion of Kerala, who organised guerilla type warfare against British East India Company, was cremated here in 1805.
Pookot Lake: It is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains. The weather here is salacious; the scenic beauty, hypnotising and the nature, unspoiled. Pookot lake tourist resort in Vythiri is the most sought after tourist spot of Wayanad. There is an aquarium and a green house here. Boating facilities are also available. Spices and handicraft items are also arranged for sale at Pookot. The lake has an area of 8.5ha. and the maximum water depth is 6.5mtrs. This lake is three kms.south of Vythiri.
Sentinel Rock Waterfalls: This waterfall is at Vellarimala village near Chooralmala in Meppadi panchayat. It is a picnic spot as well as a trekking centre. The sentinel rock, a rock of more than 200 m.in height, is ideal for rock climbing.
Kanthanpara Waterfalls: Relatively smaller than Sentinal Rock Waterfall and rather less frequented, Kanthanpara and its surroundings are nonetheless very pleasant. An easy hike away from the main road, it is perfect for picnic
Soochippara Waterfalls: The waterfalls at Soochippara near Meppadi is really a treasure of nature, yet to be discovered. The stretches of waterfalls ranging at places from 100 to 300 feet height is a treat to the eyes. The pool below, provides for water rafting, swimming, bathing,etc. The tree top huts at Soochippara give an unique view of the valleys of the Western Ghats and the glimmering shallow waters of the surrounding springs.
Banasura sagar Dam: This is the largest earth dam in India. The topography here is such that many islands will be formed in the upstream of the dam when the dam is full. These islands with the background of the Banasura hill will provide a hypnotising sight to tourists. check this space for more news about wayanad www.amnusik.com

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