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Fashion
Info - Mens Autumn/Winter 2002
OK
boys here it is. The definitive guide to what's hot this Autumn/Winter.
Question is, where to begin...
Let's start with something familiar - cyber chic. This is an ongoing trend
that has been further developed and modified this season. The hybrid trainer
introduced by Prada two years ago influences styles once again, featuring
moulded soles - more refined than last year - and elongated or rounded
toe details, incorporating styling which hovers around orthopedic footwear,
classic trainers and bowling shoes.
The shape is comfortable, with linear planes defined by stitching, laces
and contrasting colours that are very European in flavour. Although space
suit gear may still be light years away, as Moloko would say, The Time
is Now for a wave of futuristic looks that borrow from the best of athletic
and casual footwear. Ideal for a relaxed office environment or messy night
on the town, this trend coordinates perfectly with today's technically
inspired active clothing such as logo T-shirts and drawstring cargo pants.
Sorted.
Suits you, Sir! Getting sauved up has never been so simple this Winter.
Mens dress shoes effortlessly combine with this season's coolest suits
and separates: the diversity of styles is again mind-blowing. Each shoe
seems to have a personality of its own, however the general look is sleek
but business-like, with sturdy soles made from leather or rubber. These
shoes ooze craftsmanship, quality and contemporary design.
Details and embellishments are minimal to offset sophisticated shapes
that are just too clever to be ignored. From broad platypus toes, to fronts
that seem almost abruptly blunt-ended, shape is more important than ever
before this season.
Wild thing
... I think I love you. It's a fantastic and ironic mix of the most traditional
styles with the most outrageous skins that are making the footwear statements
this Autumn/Winter. Creatures great and small are adding a textured touch
to mens luxury footwear.
Reptile skins
such as snake, alligator, lizard and crocodile are slithering onto a variety
of quirky styles; ostrich and leopard-print pony skin are also prevalent
on everything from jodhpur boots to architectural oxfords or typical cowboy
boots. It takes a certain kind of confidence for these shoes to be carried
off successfully: the trick is not to take them too seriously. The best
looks will be achieved by fellas that mix a combination of styles rather
than too much of any one trend. Men can fall prey to being fashion victims
too, you know...
Now that you're inspired, check out the mens
online shopping directory and find your Autumn/Winter footwear
from the international collections featured online from the world's best
footwear websites. What are you waiting for?
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