Tag Archives: fall 2015

Sweater Weather Time!

For wedding attire.

Posted on 2015-10-07 by JS

It’s officially fall, which means no more swimsuits and pumpkin-spiced everything! It’s also a great time to invest in a cozy knit to take you into the winter months.

Wear Something Chunky

For days spent pumpkin picking and nights curling up by the fire, nothing tops a cable knit sweater. Keep yourself toasty warm in Lauren Ralph Lauren’s Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater. With a cotton linen blend, this sweater will keep you snug and stylish.

Add Some Fringe

Vintage Havana Aztec Fringe Trim Poncho is perfect as the temperature begins to drop. With short sleeves and a hood, this poncho might not be ideal for February but is great for a slight chill in the air. The stylish piece looks great over leggings and jeans and is a top pick for fall!

Vintage Havana Aztec Fringe Trim Poncho-min

Split it Up

A side split is a great way to add something unique to your bundled up look. We adore Aqua’s Split-Side Ribbed Sweater in Pavement Twist. The design is longer in the back covering your derrière (Perfect if you love leggings and are guilty of wearing them as pants; you know who you are!) It features a rounded neckline with contrasting ribbed detail and a slim fit for a modern take on knitwear!

Goodbye summer- It’s time for sweaters!

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Early Fall 2015 Fashion Trends for Men

For menswear.

Posted on 2015-09-01 by CEFashion

It is hard to think about summer ending, but one of the things that is always something that people look forward to is fall fashions. It is a time when the fabrics are more substantial, the colors are saturated, and texture is taken to the next level. When you are looking to see what is trending in men’s fashion, you only have to look at the runway shows for the current year.

One perfect example of color saturation for the fall is a London runway look that is created by Richard James. The peacock teal suit jacket, dress shirt, tie and matching shoes is a rich, deep tone that goes well with the dark black trousers. Richard James also added the flecks of orange/red to the jacket, shoes, and tie to keep the teal color from looking too flat and being too overwhelming.

A trend that never seems to go out of style is the baseball jacket. Designers just keep reinventing it with different colors, fabrics, and details. For example, on the streets of Paris for this fall are looks like this satiny fabric baseball jacket that is done a great olive green, which is considered the black of the season. The jacket is detailed with a ribbed collar, sleeves, and waistband, as well as some strategically placed zippers. Another thing that is really fresh about this look is how it is paired with a classic tunic length, black top, skinny leg trousers, and a snazzy pair of black and white oxfords.

Lastly, who can discuss Fall trends without talking about accessories. The design house of Calvin Klein is right on top of things with these metallic blue looking sunglasses to shade your eyes from the sun, as well as be the perfect accompaniment to any outfit. Also, they kick up the work boot a notch by using a textured ankle piece and ski boot-like, striped piece in addition to the laced leather upper and lug sole, which gives them added interest. Lastly, Calvin Klein shows us a car length coat that has the luxuriousness of black patent leather, seaming details, and the usefulness of large flap pockets.

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maharishi Displays Militaristic Fall/Winter 2015 collection

For fashion industry buffs, menswear.

Posted on 2015-08-31 by Kevin Li

Recently, British label maharishi displayed its Fall/Winter 2015 collection. The brand, founded in 1994, is unlike most because of its ideals, as well as the stories and unique processes behind the materials it uses. In Sanskrit, “maharishi” means great spiritual leader or Hindu sage. Founder Hardy Blechman started the label with the goal to create environmentally-friendly and reusable clothing, as well as to integrate pacifist Hindu ideals in the way his clothes were made.

Much of the materials used in these autumnal maharishi pieces come from disposed military garments, which are sent to India to be washed in saffron water, smudged in herb, and blessed to remove military association. This gives a sense of purity to the wearer, knowing the clothing was made with the environment in mind and with the idea of peace in mind.

The collection itself is rugged, dark, and earthy due to the nature of the former military garments primarily featured. Despite the pacifist ethos, the styling and utilitarian clothing sends off a very intimidating and militant feel. A heavy utilization of facial coverings and ski masks give an insurgent or covert operations vibe on top. Technical fleece, camouflage, black combat boots, and gleaming black leathers, matched with intimidating stares from the models did good to conceal the peaceful ideals behind the collection.

The show did follow the current trend of flowing and looseness in its sweaters, jackets, and parkas, which were often open and left to billow behind. A huge, long, flowing, knit vest that looked almost like a blanket and a high-collar reflective windbreaker were the largest standout pieces of the collection, with a fur-lined parka carrying a generous amount of fur following close behind. Although the collection was cleansed of all combat-ready association, it still showed heavy military influence in its presentation on the runway, utilizing the “upcycled” former military garments to do what they do best.

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Smart/ Casual Style for the Autumn Season

For menswear.

Posted on 2015-08-20 by CEFashion

The smart/casual look is tricky to master, but essential for every fashionable man. We have come up with the best ways to nail an outfit that is the perfect combination of smart and casual, and have picked our favourite pieces this season to create the perfect look.

Layers are a great way to create an on trend smart/casual look, layering a classic smart shirt with a jumper adds casual style and is also perfect to keep you warm during the autumn season. One of our favourite knitwear pieces this season is the Kirtley Cable Knit from vintage inspired brand Farah. This chunky winter knit is created from a mix of Alpaca and Merino wool giving it a luxurious feel, and is embroidered with the brands subtle logo.

Pair this with a classic shirt from Levis for a great smart casual look, the stylish Levis Classic 1 Pocket Shirt in Indigo is the perfect combination of smart and casual with a full length sleeve and marled finish. Shirts are an essential smart/casual option they can be dressed up or dressed down. This season we are also loving the Barbour Malcolm Shirt in Tartan, checked shirts are in this season and this statement shirt is clean cut with classic styling perfect for a smart casual look when paired with the right jacket, shoes and jeans.
A smart casual outfit would not be complete without the right pair of jeans. Black jeans are a great option to pair with shirts and jumpers to for a well dressed style. This season Cheap Monday have a great selection of jeans on offer including some fantastic black styles - we love their Tight Slim Fit Jeans in New Black perfect paired with a smart pair of shoes.

You cannot have a great autumn outfit without a jacket and layering is a great way to be on trend this season. The classic Ben Sherman Harrington Jacket is the epitome of smart/casual, with the brands signature checked lining and full collar it is perfect when paired a smart shirt or polo shirt.

A key piece of advice when creating a smart/casual look is to keep your colours neutral; grey, black, blue and navy are the perfect combinations to guarantee a stylish smart/casual look suitable for every occasion. Shop designer menswear online from Northern Threads to get your fantastic smart/casual look, shop now and get 10% off your first order of over £75.

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Sweaters for Fall 2015

For menswear.

Posted on 2015-08-05 by CEFashion

As soon as the air turns a little crisp and the days of hot steamy of summer have passed, our thoughts turn to the coziness of knit sweaters. They are a wardrobe essential and can transform an ordinary outfit, into something more interesting. Every season, there are some new sweater looks, but there are also some classic ones that never go out of style.

One popular knit this year that has almost a vintage appeal is the intarsia alpine design like in this black and white cashmere cardigan with black rib trim, bold buttons, and red accents. The pattern gives his blue jeans and white t-shirt new life and the cashmere yarn is luxury at its best. Instead of an outfit that you may not notice at all, this cardigan sweater makes it an eye-catching look.

A sweater look that is new for 2015 is a European style jacquard men’s sweater. This particular one has an asymmetrical design within the blue long-sleeve sweater that is knit right into it, which not only provides some interest, but also adds an intrinsic texture. It can be a sweater that is dressed up more than more casual ones.

One of my favorite sweaters for 2015 is by Ralph Lauren. It is a chunky cable knit men’s sweater that has tons of texture with all of the twists and turns of the cables, as well as an almost military-looking style with the double breasted front, chubby brown leather buttons, and just the perfect olive color for Fall dressing. It is definitely has a classic appeal.

Last, but not least, a great alternative to an athletic jacket is this knit version in a heathered grey yarn with embroidery and patchwork accents, striped trim, and a hidden zippered placket. It is a preppy, casual look that will be in style for years to come.