It’s not only the ladies who would like a new wardrobe for 2009. Men are getting in and getting on in the fashion stakes so here are our top buys for the guys in your life.
Matalan has come up with a great, affordable range so your man can stay looking good on a budget. This linen shirt comes in at £12 and the cargo shorts at £12. Lemon is a brillaint colour for boys and you’ll see all the younger lads wearing it. Cargo pants are good for the guy on the go, although he will have to wait for the weather to hot up before braving these.
Matalan has also mixed trends and fabrics with these belted check cargo shorts at £15. A break from the normal neutrals you usually see. Whack on a coloured top like this polo shirt for £6 and you’re sorted for summer.
If your man like to wazz in and out pf the shops then why not just send him to one, a department store. Try House of Fraser for all his fashion needs. The store is featuring a wide range of trend-led collections from a variety of top fashion brands. New and exclusive labels such as New & Lingwood and Criminal join existing favourites Linea, Howick and Kenneth Cole. Plus a whole host of collections from the likes of Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Paul Smith, and new this season, Vivienne Westwood. Whatever the occasion demands, summer collections look set to sizzle.
Their key trends have been divided into two categories, to help your man even further.
Terrace Casuals: This takes inspiration from the 1980s, Terrace Casuals signifies the return of sportswear, styled with more traditionally classic separates for a modern twist. Nylon bombers in primary colours or printed checks and retro denim jackets help to keep it casual. Photo-print t-shirts, fine gauge knits with dip-dyed effects, vibrant coloured shell tops and checked shirts with button down collars add a youthful feel. Accessories are slouchy and oversized with bowling bags in unusual colour combinations and brightly coloured belts.
Miami Geek: Heavily influenced by the candy colours of Miami’s famous beach fronts, Miami Geek epitomises a ‘geek-chic’ style with classic wardrobe staples updated in an array of sun-bleached brights. Tan chinos and slim tailored shorts are paired with structured jackets, checked shirts in classic blue, lightly laundered to update the look. Pack-a-Macs and fashion cagoules make a come back while snazzy bow ties and unstructured bags in soft toffee tones accessorise the look.
This beach look will look great in the summer. Grab the turquoise blousson for £110 at Diesel, the pink dip dyed v neck jumper for £145 at Lacoste, the denim shorts for £55 at Duck and Cover and the red leather skinny belt for £16 at Linea.
If you fancy going a bit tropical then go for these Billabong Shorts, pricey at £60, but classics you’ll keep year after year.
If you’d like a man bag for all your, err man bits, then go for this one from Diesel, extremely pricey at £270 but super stylish. Go on, treat yourself.
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