When can someone be called a style icon? We are going to discuss this question.

A timeless style icon has to be someone who is recognised worldwide. The next important thing is that this icon has a high sense of fashion that inspires other people. Besides this it is also considerable to be good looking and to present this style to the audience, as they can be inspired.

Johnny Depp can be seen as the main style icon, not only as a handsome actor and artist but most of all because of his distinctive fashion style. Depp’s style can be characterised as a person who is extremely good looking, wears his outfit with a lot of confidence, never overdressed but still original. The fact that he always creates an own original style makes him a style icon. To describe one of these original Depp looks: long hair and grungy style with layering in his clothes and most important a lot of accessories. The more necklaces, leather mens bracelets and rings the better he feels. Glasses and scarfs are also his favourite accessories. He dresses for example with baggy faded jeans, vintage t-shirt and heat or bandana and creates a simple dress code. Besides this grungy look, Johnny Depp is also fabulous in creating a formal look with a black tuxedo. He tries to use distinctive elements as showy glasses. His fashion look is a mix of rock, urban, bohemian, French styles. Another important fact why he can be seen as a style icon is because he does not represent himself as an actor, celebrity but as a distinctive artist with an exclusive personal style.

What are the rules to dress as this style icon?

It is important to first consider what way you want to present yourself and mix this feeling with fashion items in your wardrobe, where you especially pay attention to detail and accessories. A Depp look often has a leather jacket and leather mens bracelets combined with sporty, urban items as t-shirts, jeans and boots. You always have to keep in mind to distinct yourself with this casual cool look.  And the audience has to see you as a personality first and then your clothes. To finish your look it is a must to wear more bracelets than one. They will give you the artist cool touch. If you follow the above rules and wear your style cool and confident with the right mens bracelets, you will complete your Johnny Depp look!!!

-Photo Georges Biard [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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In the divers world of fashion it is very important to create a personal sense of style and this individuality should be reflected in your wardrobe.  If we look at stylish men then we can see that they distinguish themselves with a refine touch of fashion. The basics for this individual style are shoes and we will discuss this element to see what it does to a men’s fashion look.  Shoes are there in countless models, colours and styles and they can be worn in various looks and occasions.  They can perfectly be combined with other accessories as belts, mens bracelets or bags. Shoes can be classical, sporty, hip and cool, but the most important thing is that the style you choose reflects your personality.

The basic element in the process of choosing your style, are shoes, they can make or break a men’s outfit, because if you choose well you are definitely complete your fashionable look with them. Lets discuss a few shoe options:

• Classical dress shoes
  Every men needs to have at least one pair of classical dress shoes which can be worn in combination with a business look but also a classic men’s look. These can be various models as loafers or oxfords in the colour black, brown, grey or blue. Wear them in combination with a suit, leather bag and scarf.

• Stylish sneakers
  This footwear is most famous for men and it is important to choose your pairs that are sporty and fashionable. Wear them in combination with the perfect pair of jeans, t-shirt and a leather mens bracelet. Men should buy at least two pairs of sneakers, one a more sports style and the other more casual.

• Boots
  Boots are made for the rougher look.  There are different styles for different looks. You can buy winter hiking boots or fashionable ones. The fact is that this kind of footwear creates your look more rough than with sneakers or casual shoes.

• Casual Shoes
  These casual pairs of shoes can be worn with each outfit and look. We are talking about basic low cut timeless shoes. Most of the time they come in simple colours and materials and can be worn perfectly with jeans or casual trousers with a blazer.

When you are shopping for new shoes, try to keep these characteristics in mind: design, comfort and colour. The first thing is that you choose a pair and style you like and the design is very important, because it has to complete your outfit. The second important factor is that the shoes you choose are comfortable when you put them on. If they don’t feel good, that reflects the way you present yourself. The difficult thing is to find the perfect combination of comfort and style!

Keep this in mind and go to a shoe shop and choose your Fab Shoes!!!

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Each one of us has a few pairs of denims in his or her wardrobe. What is the secret of this clothing item that makes it so popular and the most important item in fashion? This piece of clothing has a lot of characteristics that makes it a precious item in our wardrobe. You can wear denim with every outfit and it can be combined with every look and style. Jeans can be worn the whole year around and at every occasion. It can be worn around the house, at work, casual or formal. It seems easy to choose this item for a look you want to create, but it is very difficult to choose the perfect pair men’s jeans.

How can you choose a perfect pair of jeans and in what combination can you create a stylish and cool look? First of all it is important to know when you will be wearing the jeans and the denim has to be comfortable. Some people wear jeans every day, but also in this case you have to choose the comfortable pair because this looks the best. With the jeans it is also important that it is combined with other wardrobe items, shoes and accessories as mens bracelets. If you are looking for a perfect pair of jeans, the best pick is to go for timeless washing models and classic fit. These jeans models are very stylish and create a classic men’s fashion look. Timeless jeans can be found in dark denim or original blue and these classic models can be worn with for example black blazer, blue leather jacket or cool sneakers. This look can be finished with a street style mens bracelet and scarf.

It is important to choose a matching belt and your favorite shoes with your pick of denim. When you feel comfortable with these wardrobe items, this will be visible in your style.

When the moment comes that you have found your perfect fit, try to take good care of them. This means make them pre shrunk, wash before edging them, wash inside out and do not put them in the dryer.!

The process of finding the right pair of jeans is a very difficult assignment, but follow our tips and most of all your own style!

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What is the men’s fashion look for spring summer 2012? What are the trends and what can we expect to see in the stores and streets? If we go by the fashion trends of the big designers as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Missoni, we can conclude that it is going to be interesting and divers. In one word we can characterize the men’s look for this season as ‘masculine’ and minimalistic. We will discuss a few key trends for men’s fashion spring/summer 2012.

It is a fact that men nowadays have accepted color in their wardrobe and you can notice that color has a key factor in this season and in men’s wardrobe. There is one color that splashes out in 2012 and that is blue. In every big fashion show, the designers used the color blue in their men’s wardrobe. We can define the color blue as multidimensional and above all ‘cool’. It can refer as a statement but this color can also be integrated in all fashion types and looks. For example we see blue suits in different shades of blue. The multidimensional aspect of this color means also that it is easy to combine with other colors: pastel, red, yellow, black and natural tones. Not only can the color blue be used in wardrobe, but men can also make a statement with an accessory. For example you can use a blue scarf or a blue mens bracelet. This can be presented as an color accent in your wardrobe or it  can bring out the other blue lines in your look.

The best conclusion we can make for the color blue is that this color can offer ‘something’ to ‘everyone’. If you want to make a statement with a color or just want to use color but in a toned way.

The trends in accessory for men in spring/summer 2012 are the following:

• A good watch
• Colorful or monotone scarf
• Urban and cool sunglasses
• Leather or stainless steel mens bracelets
• The purse!!

When we discuss the trends that were visible in the big designer fashion shows, we can say that it was overall clear that minimalistic but colorful look dominated. These looks were still shown in fabulous various styles, exquisite tailoring, funky summer accessories and mixing and matching with different items and luxurious fabric.

I bet men cannot wait for the sunny days to get their hands on the spring/summer outfits!!

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