One gentleman that stood out of the crowd was wearing the perfect navy blue blazer with medium width lapels, trimmed in gold buttons on the front closure and the sleeves. He had coordinated it with a crisp white button-down shirt, which he kept with an open collar, and a pair of belted khakis. The brown leather loafers were also the perfect compliment to his look. It was a style that I could see coming from the pages of the Ralph Lauren catalogue.

The second man that caught my attention was busy juggling an armful of baby paraphernalia, but he still managed to look put together amidst all the turmoil. He also chose the classic navy sports coat, but instead of a plain white shirt, he popped it with a blue and white check shirt under it. He chose a more monotone look with a grey/blue casual pant and matching tie shoes.

This trend of dressing for travel is kind of reminiscent of the “Pan Am” days when every flight was full of travelers who put on their best outfits to elegantly arrive at their new destinations, but today’s version allows a little extra comfort and more personalized style. It is a nice break from the droopy, oversized style that you sometimes see in the younger generation today.

On our way back from visiting family in San Bernadino, we took a spin through Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. The Hollywood Walk of Fame was sprinkled with tourists, hired characters, and a few unusual individuals. Our teens were particularly interested in a man who had his own fashion trend going on. Wearing your underwear on the outside of your shorts and standing on top of a trash can with a sign, will surely get you noticed, either by the “Fashion Police” or the Law upholding kind. Some of the other guys were a little more subtle, but still managed to stand out in the crowd.

From Hollywood, we moved on to the high fashion district of Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills. It was a toss- up which was more beautiful: the mansions, boutiques, outdoor cafes, sports cars, or clientele. From shops owned by Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, and Stefano Ricci, people strolled the streets with bags full of uniquely tailored fashions and accessories. The boutique windows were “dressed to the nines” with the latest designs and the exquisitely trained staff were there to anticipate your every need.

“LA Style” was as both diverse and eclectic. There is something to be said for experiencing fashion first hand. It’s something that you feel, rather than just see.

I don’t know about these Vans. Well, actually, I do know: These aren’t a good shoe for June or July. Though admirably assembled from recycled materials, all that reused rubber and PET materials spells some unwanted insulation. The many laces holes also ask for some serious tightening and therefore constrictive the passage of moisture-liberating air.

Now, these Converse sneakers are just perfect for the heat and frolicking often accompanying the summer. The canvas here isn’t a thick material so no worries about creating sweat-boxes around your feet. The laces can go tight or stay loose if you’d like to allow the shoes to breath more – but really do enough of that already. Also, I gotta say the emblem on these suckers is pretty damn cool (as underfoot emblems go):

Go forth, enjoy yourself, and  prevent some serious swamp foot.

Footwear

When going for footwear, sandals, open- toe shoes and flip flops should be the preferred choice. These footwear provide you with the necessary comfort and air circulation needed, they are one in varying orders depending on the occasion. For business purposes, scandals and open shoes are the preferred footwear because they provide you with a formal look while providing your feet with good air circulation. Informal activities such as block parties require the use of scandals while a visit to the beach should be done in your flip flops to avoid accumulating sand on your feet.

Pants and Jeans

The popularity of jeans has made it the attire for all seasons, summer jeans should be chosen with care and the details you should focus on are the cut, colour, design and fit of the jeans on your body. The cuts adequate for the warmth of the season are usually three-quarter cut which are jeans that stop at your knees or jean shorts. Making a choice from the two mentioned above depends on your height and how well built your legs are. Light traditional full length jeans can also be one during summer but one should avoid dark colours. The versatility of items that you can be worn with your jeans makes it a valuable clothing item, scandals, shoes and flip flops look perfect when combined with a good pair of jeans. The cut of a jeans also speaks volumes so always pick the right cut for the look you want to project to others, if you want a mature look a slim fit straight-legged jeans would be perfect for you while for a teenage look that signifies street credibility a baggy jeans should be your choice.

Cargo Shorts

An example of cargo shorts are those shorts having numerous pockets that kids wear. The cargo shorts are good items for summer clothing; slim fit cargo shorts with no baggy pockets are also perfect clothing items to be worn during summer. The cut of your shorts should be sligthly above the knee this gives you a sharp look and provides your legs with good air circulation.

Tops

Tops are the various shirts, jerseys and jackets that can be worn with your jeans and shorts. The summer fashion for tops are usually chosen with the comfort level and air circulation the shirt can provide in mind. For formal occasions, shirts with light fabric such as cotton and linen are the standard tops for summer periods because they provide you with air circulation while tee-shirts made from cotton, linen or silk should be used in informal situations. Lightly coloured shirts reflect sunlight therby helping you remain cool even though the weather is hot.

Hats

Male hats protect both your head and eyes from sunrays and should be worn appropriately with the right clothing item.

Hot Summer Accessories

1. Sun Glasses: Shading your eyes from the sun while retaining a cool sophisticated look can only be done with the use of the right designer shades. A designer sun glasses is a must have for the summer.

2. Deodorants and Perfumes: The heat associated with summer increases the possibilities of individuals sweating, therefore a good perfume or deodorant to keep your armpits dry is required.

3. Handkerchiefs: It is considered rude and unethical to wipe your face with either your bare hands or with your clothe. A handkerchief always comes in handy in hot weather and if stylishly designed, it can also add to the beauty of your attire.

Purchasing quality designer summer clothes can be done at your favourite shops and online. Lee clothing also provides consumers with quality clothes and jeans that will keep them ahead of the game during the approaching summer.

This is a guest post by Carlos Rubio, a love of all things fashion.  Carlos is currently working for Purple Oval, a great online shopping site with everything from Lee Jeans to Pointer Crago shoes.  Take a look, you just might like it!

The swimwear is designed with a fly front closure, a rear pocket with a Velcro closure, and fabricated out of 100% polyester with no inner lining that will be smooth against the skin and dry quickly. These particular swim trunks are a longer length, board-short style, but Ed Hardy also makes a line of slimmer fitting spandex swimwear with the same great graphic designs. It’s just a matter of taste.

One of the newest designs is the Ed Hardy Gansta Bully Blue Swim trunk. It is characterized by its large, colored chain links and the iconic bulldog tattoo pattern that is set on an electric blue background for $47.99. The second pair of swim trunks that mixes lively color with some bling is the Ed Hardy Panther Rhinestone Skull Yellow Swim Trunks. This knee length swimwear starts with a yellow background then explodes with patterns in red, green, blue, black, pink, and orange. The panther head with its gaping mouth on one leg has as much punch as the rhinestone skull on the opposite hip. For only $52.85, you get much more design than you could ask for. Need a good pair of sunglasses to go with the wacky design? Try out a pair of the brighter offerings from Ray-Ban or Oakley.

Ed Hardy certainly has not forgotten about the ladies either with a full selection of one and two piece swimsuits that come in the same gorgeous graphic designs. So, if you are a man or a woman who is looking to wow them at the shore, then take a look at this collection.

From a practicality standpoint, both items serve you a great deal – shading your eyes, containing a wild hair day, and keeping time (or letting time get away, whichever you can manage). But each piece adds a bit of mystery and indicates there’s more to the man than what’s seen at first glance. Besides hiding your eyes from sun, hats like fedoras add mystery with a downward tilt or a relaxed tone when in an upward direction like Frank Sinatra. When your face is the focal point of your personality, make sure it receives the attention it deserves by accentuating it with a hat. No need to be bright, but a speck of color, such as a pin or feather, can do wonders in turning glances from casual to desirable.

On one hand, watches tell time. On the other hand, they speak of their wearer’s punctuality with a tight schedule. Where does this man need to be? What events are so important? Again, mystery and inquisitiveness will surely earn you your share of the conversation. Three hat styles for three different men, and the watch to match. The details are too many for one article alone, but modern watch faces, leather bands, organic accents and the like all contribute and align with the proper hat and according lifestyle. From relaxed to casual to formal, there’s a set for every occasion – never boring, always captivating in the most emphatic manner.

Leave your mark!

Newsboy hats & driver caps, perfect for navigating the urban bustle

1. Relaxed – Cov-ver Plaid Drivers Cap & Fossil CH2565 Cuff

2. Casual – Stetson Silk Hatteras & Jacques Lemans Liverpool GMT

3. Formal – Bailey of Hollywood Leather Ivy Cap & Red Line Range Watch

Fedora hats for under the city lights

1. Relaxed – Bailey of Hollywood Brooks Panama & Tommy Bahama ‘Islander’ watch

2. Casual – Stetson Linen Boston Fedora & Skagen Casual Strap 433LSLB

3. Formal – Stetson Cashmere Pisa Fedora & Gucci Men’s G Timeless

Western hats for reposing in saloons…

1. Relaxed – Bullhide Twister Raffia & Chronicle by Nixon

2. Casual – Bailey Corral Outback hat & Michael Kors MK8115

3. Formal – Bailey 100x Sunset Straw & TAG Heuer Grand Carrera watch

Bogner Golf is a clothing line that combines performance and style with an updated fashion. They use luxury fabrications that manage to give you all the movement that you need, while looking your absolute best. For example, the “Polo Shirt Pascal” for $219 uses the elements in color blocking in grey, white and bright blue in sewn panels that makes the golf shirt style more sporty looking. The fabrication is a cotton/spandex blend that is finished with “3XDRY”, which will wick away moisture, while having the innate ability to repel water and dirt.

One of my favorite pieces is the “Golf Vest Logan”. It is made of a 100% polyester material that will give you the extra warmth that you need on the green, but remain light weight enough for all your activity. Its zippered accents and simple styling will work on and off the course for you. For $469, you will have a very versatile addition to your wardrobe.

To top it all off, Bogner has a baseball style cap in navy plaid and solid black that will keep the sun off your face and your eye on the ball. They offer a great selection of sportswear items in order to dress you from head to toe, golf hats to golf pants.

So, if you are interested in finding a line of golf wear that is not a “cookie cutter” style, then Bogner is the brand to know. And, ladies, there’s also plenty of noteworthy women’s golf clothing in their stock too!

Each Sette necktie is a limited edition and is handmade. The Pure Collection has only seven of its kind made and the Classic Collection allows only twenty-one of the same necktie to be created. Sette has access to the finest silk weavers in the world and each tie is hand crafted in Como Italy, each with individual numbering.

This particular luxury, silk necktie is done in a true navy silk. The fabric is natural will hold the rich color well. It has a hand crocheted slip stitch and bar track on the underside of the tie and the “seven fold” design provides the perfect width and weight. It is also weighted perfectly. The use of micro-patterns and stripes here blends nicely with any dress shirt or suit and still give the tie a luxurious, iridescent sheen.

At $265, it is an investment, but it is a unique accessory that will last a lifetime. This gorgeous, silk necktie has the ability to set you apart from the rest. It is definitely for men who strive for the absolute best. To quote the company, “Sette is confident and bold, not flashy or trendy. A Sette and its wearer embody a classic, powerful elegance that is noticed for the right reasons.” Two thumbs up!

Wearing Boss polo shirts for men instantly makes the wearer stand out from the crowd. These shirts are constructed from high quality materials with a level of craftsmanship that is unsurpassed in the industry. A Hugo Boss polo shirt can be worn for years due to the excellent construction, which means that they are a good bargain for the amount of money paid. They come in a variety of styles and colors so that every man can find exactly what he is looking for.

Hugo Boss also offers many options for the workplace. Suits, button down shirts and ties round out the collection to complete an elegant wardrobe for the working man. Men who enjoy looking their best choose Hugo Boss because the quality and style are immediately recognizable. A man wearing this collection will look powerful and able to complete life’s tasks with ease. Hugo Boss is considered a classic in the fashion world because the company has stood the test of time by creating collections that please the most discriminating men.

Generally the traditional designs of men’s suit do not change or go out of fashion quickly, so the summer fashion designs are usually similar to the different categories of suit designs worn by men. The major difference between summer fashioned suits and the average suit is the colour and type of fabric used to make the suit.

Cuts of Designer Suits for Summer

The suit cuts and designs fashioned for this year’s summer are the traditional single breasted suit and double breasted suits. Explanation on the designs and their respective suitability for sunny weather are given below:

1. The Single Breasted Suit: This suit is designed with a single row of buttons at its right side so both sides of the suit meet neatly at the front down the single row of buttons provided. The suit can be put on with all its buttons pinned down or open in warm weather with a few buttons pinned down, this reduces body heat while retaining the class and beauty of the suit.
2. The Double Breasted Suit: The design of the double breasted suit has had little changes since its inception. It consist of two vertical rows of buttons that when buttoned creates an overlap between the right and left sides of the suit. This cut is mainly used by conservative people and when used during summer, the fabric and colour of the suit must be taken into consideration to provide the necessary comfort against the heat for the user.

The trousers of a suit are generally designed with the same fabric the jacket is made off although in some cases the colouring and material used may differ.

Tips for Picking The Right Fabric

Suits designed for summer use are done with emphasis placed on the type of fabric to be used. Light natural fabric such as cotton and linen should be preferred because of their unique ways of dealing with heat which allows for air circulation and helping the body retain a low temperature. A tropical weave of the fabric allows for the circulation of air and is the preferred choice for a suit. The colour of the fabric used should also be taken into account for a light colour reflects rays from the sun.

The styles of tailored suits for the summer differs from one fashion house to another with  each having their own unique inspiration for their designs, celebrities also help set the trends to be followed. A suit should always be accessorized to give you the cool look and every climate has its unique accessories, the accessories to be used with your summer suits are:

1. Sunglasses: The right sun shades is always the perfect accessory to go with your suit, it can help you alternate your looks from the classic business man to a secret agent depending on your choice.

2. Hats: Men’s hats are once again in fashion and this summer exploring beauty of hats with your tailored suit is encouraged. Hats also have a more practical use which is protecting your head from the sun and depending on the style chosen. It also shades your eyes from sunlight.

3. Neck Tie: A formally suited man must spot a tie with his suit therefore picking the right tie helps you bring out the maximum beauty of your outfit. Neck Ties come in different categories which are; slim, average or the traditional tie.

4. Cuff Links: These decorative fasteners for the cuffs come in different shapes, materials and designs. The popularity of cuffs have not waned making it a must have accessory for you.

You can purchase your summer suit from designer houses, tailor shops at Savoille row or online. Those who prefer their suits designed perfectly to their taste, the bespoke and made to measure suits are recommended for you an example is the Richard James shop which also provides shipping services to the destination of your choice.

This is a guest post from Daniel Corry, occasional blogger and full time fashionista.  Danny is currently working for Richard James, a mens designer suits and savile row suits company.  Check out their stuff, its worth your while!