Can someone tell me when lumber jack beards became a trend? Billy Reid (who won menswear designer of the year), J. Crew and Urban Outfitters have some major facial hair going on in their catalogs.
I don't mind some decent scruff, but some of these beards are out of control. Maybe I've just missed the boat on this. Do anyone of you guys or gals find lumber jack beards fashion forward?
When I graduated from college, I joked that I was able to make the leap from Old Navy and Gap to Banana Republic. Having a real job meant more grown up clothes, and BR seemed like the easiest route. I don't think I'm alone in this progression; after all, the reason that I started shopping at Banana was that most of my co-workers and friends did, too.
Read MoreFor men, accessories are often a bit of a conundrum. Anything that looks or feels like women’s jewelry can be suspect, and sometimes is tacky besides. But most guys already wear a watch, and now there’s a good way to bring some pop and life to your wrist without spending a fortune.
Read MoreSo, you have bought your timeless navy suit, found those magic jeans that make you actually have a butt and snagged your favorite wrinkle-free white and blue button-down shirts....Congratulations! You now look like every other guy on the street, but hopefully with good quality clothes. So, now the question is, "What sets you apart?"
Well, you could always grow a sweet handlebar mustache...But seriously, if you're a working professional that is confined to a dress code of slacks, dress shirts and suits you're kind of limited. I mean, you can only keep your awesome Ray Bans on for so long until people start asking you if you're a Bono wannabe.
Think details! From your jacket lining to your belt, it's the details that help make you different from the guy in the cube next to you.
No one really blinks at the idea that jeans can be (and are) a luxury item. An entire industry has grown around this concept, from the founding fathers like Seven For All Mankind and Diesel to young upstarts like Naked And Famous. What constitutes a premium jean is a question with a multitude of answers. But for some designers, the best way forward is to look back.
Read MoreInspiration and ideas by stylist Alexandra on fashion, jewelry, beauty, lifestyle, home décor and more…
