G Star and Lyle and Scott Causing a Stir

Men’s casual clothing is generally such a challenging area to find attractive clothing. Men either wind up looking like they grabbed something from Grandpa’s golfing wardrobe, or as if they are ready to clean out the garage. The man who can look perfectly dressed in a suit and tie simply looks like a mess on the weekends. Casual clothing certainly appears to be a real sticky wicket for the average guy.

G. Star Jeans are both casual but also quite contemporary. Very popular this season are jeans that come in dark colored denim. Long gone are the days of the stonewashed jeans. Very popular for Autumn 2008 include the New Ruger Straight, Brooklyn Denim and also the Dark Vintage. These jeans are comfortable and stylish. The look for jeans is quite dark denim.

These are the perfect jeans for a weekend with the guys or your weekend plans with a special lady friend. These classically styled jeans fit comfortably and go well with your modern classic clothing. Your G. Star Jeans will look great with a classic polo top and your favorite hi-top sneakers. You’ll be ready for any fun plans that you might have! Wear these jeans with boots or loafers for a more dressy look.

Lyle & Scott’s shirts have become more popular as the seasons have gone on. Their classic styles are quite sporty, giving the man who wears them a very athletic and fit look. The look for Autumn 2008 is vintage and from the 1980’s, just as women’s fashions this season are taking the same type of inspirational look back to the 1980’s. You can tell the 1980’s are back when you see that certain shade of burnt avocado green. That shade is quite reminiscent of that decade. Shirts are slightly tapered at the waist, giving you a great tucked in look easily. These are shirts that will look great on the blokes that are long and lean. Those that have not kept up on their gym membership will have trouble carrying off the attractive look of the Lyle & Scott shirt properly.

The pique polos and v-neck sweaters are perfect for fall. These classic looks are modernized with tapered waists and feature the attractive Lyle & Scott logo. You can easily see these shirts or sweaters fitting in at the neighborhood football game or any other social event.

Any man can expect to stand out in the Autumn 2008 collections available this year from G Star Jeansand Lyle & Scott polo shirts. These contemporary designers are creating fashions ideal for the man of today and their clothes will take you from your daytime activities well into the evening quite easily.

Written by: Darrell Freeman

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Men’s Shirts

For many, the average men’s shirt is simply a garment of utility – one that is worn by men across the world for reasons of function and not necessarily fashion. But this attitude belies the hundreds of years of trends in men’s shirts. From the typical collarless shirts with billowing sleeves worn by classical painters to the modern formal button-down shirt, men’s shirts have captured the imaginations of both designers and ordinary men for generations. In the twentieth century in particular, a range of different shirt styles have proved popular with men of all ages.

One of the most important developments in men’s shirts over the last hundred years, for example, has been the invention of the polo shirt. The polo shirt, or ‘tennis shirt’, was created by legendary French tennis player Rene Lacoste in 1929 as an alternative to the stiff dress shirts and ties typical of tennis attire at the time. In the 1960s, Ralph Lauren propelled the polo shirt to new heights as a prominent item in his ‘Polo’ collection; and since this time the polo shirt has become so popular that it is now a standard category of clothing – although it has fallen out of favour with most tennis players.

The grandad shirt has also been a long lasting trend in men’s shirts in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. These collarless shirts have been popular with men in warm countries for decades and have seen a variety of incarnations throughout the years. The Nehru Jacket, for instance, is a South Asian version of the modern granddad shirt that was popularised by the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1950s and early 1960s, and has since been prominently worn by a number of celebrities, from the likes of Sammy Davis Jr to Steven Segal. Today’s granddad shirt preys on bright colours and an ethno-bohemian vibe that appeals to a variety of men’s fashion trends – from festival clothing to smart casual summer wear.

The button-down shirt has also been one of the most influential men’s shirts in fashion history but memories of how it was created tend to be somewhat hazy. Some fashion experts claim that the button-down collar shirt was invented by an American shirt manufacturer who was inspired by an English polo match, in which players had their collars clipped down to avoid flapping in the wind. Others say that button-down shirts were created in New York, when their inventor (as yet anonymous) attached his collar to his shirt with buttons in a fit of annoyance at the oncoming wind.

But whatever the origin of the button-down shirt, its impact on the men’s shirt industry has been historic, as button down shirts are now worn in both formal and casual contexts. Today, short-sleeved men’s shirts are often worn with skinny jeans, large belts and tailored waistcoats for a fresh and informal look that still exudes smart chic. And with men’s shirts available in a variety of colours – from grey to raspberry – and in a variety of floral and striped patterns, it’s clear that evolving trends in men’s fashion are far from over.

Post Men’s Shirts written by Adam Singleton
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Who are the most INFLUENTIAL MEN?

Just who are the most Influential men? uk.askmen.com are holding a vote for the top 49 most influential men.

The structure of their voting I think is excellent, though it does take 5-10 minutes to complete.

The voting is split initially into 6 Categories: – Actors, Musicians, Athletes, Cultural icons and Designers

Within these categories you are asked how these people have influenced you, by giving a rating out of 100 for how these men have influenced your BEHAVIOUR, BUYING HABBITS & THOUGHTS.

Turns out that Jamie Oliver is my most influential man with an overall score of 75 which I would say is spot on!

Last years top 3 in 2007 edition were David Beckham, followed by Matt Damon and Timbaland in third place. Impressive!

If you have 5-10 minutes to spare, go and check in out, here is the link: TOP 49 INFLUENTIAL MEN

Come back and leave a comment on who are your most influential men and if you enjoyed the survey as much as I did. Or if you find a better one, please post a comment with the info..

The top 49 most influential men will be reveled 21st of October, so don’t wait, get submitting..
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