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FW 2016 Collections bought back the traditional colors, modern shapes and a range of unexpected accessories for the upcoming months. This guide will help with navigating the latest menswear trends for your new Fall/Winter 2016 wardrobe. COLOR Pantone has released its top colors that we’ll be seeing (and wearing) come next season. These are the color you will want to wear. The spring 2016 mix includes colors that are calming and peaceful combined with hues that are bold and playful.                                          STYLE There are plenty of suave styles available thanks to cutting edge designers like Junaid Jamshed, Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal. Here are the curated trends of Spring Summer 16’. 1. Layer it UP! -   We see a lot of layers this season. Kurta, pyjama or dhoti layered with Sherwani’s, Bandhgala’s and Bandi’s. ...

The modern suit is the result of a series of developments that the classic 19th century men’s suit went through.  The suits we find today are a combination of technique, cultural aspects and different aesthetic matters that make them a very advanced form of dressing. Suits have undergone some rapid development specially over the last decade, leaving many a perplexed men unaware of the different types of fits out there for the everyday suit, and we are here to help. The fit of a suit is of supreme importance, and its not too hard to figure out that different body types demand different fits.  We've put together the three basic fits for a suit and the body types it flatters to make things much easier for every gentleman out there. THE AMERICAN CUT: A style that rose to popularity in 1920’s by Ivy Leaguers, the american suit cut has evolved from being baggy to being cut to the shape of the body. If your the kind of man that ...

When it comes to shoes, there are numerous options out there for men- more so than you think! T he subtle differences between the various styles decide what suits certain outfits and occasions, which makes it increasingly important to understand these differences and know your shoes so you can take your call on what to wear and when to wear it. Oxford / Balmorals The most formal and arguably the most popular shoes among men are oxfords, also referred to as balmorals. Oxfords have closed laces which is what creates a sleeker, more dressy look and makes it well suited for formal occasions like weddings, business meetings and funerals.  The toe styles also play a part in the level of formality, the most formal being a cap toe with the wing tip and plain toe following close behind.  Brogues Brogues can be a category of either oxfords or derbys that have decorative perforations on the leather called broguing. Brogues are either wing tips or long tips and semi br...