Here Comes the Groom Sporting One Helluva Stylish Wedding Ring. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Brides shouldn't have all the fun on the big day. A fashion'y fella has just as much right to fabulous fine jewelry, so why not wear a wedding band as cool & individual as you?

Some great wedding band options for men:

Mens_4 Black titanium & 18k white gold - Titanium-Jewelry.com
Websnob_5 Rhodium & sterling silver with black resin Origin ring - Montblanc.com

Mens_6 Tungsten carbide (with the super-manly name of Thor!) - Tungstenworld.com

Mens_11 Hand-sculpted 14k white gold wave band - Clay-Pot.com

 

Mens_7 Recycled 18k gold Mokume Gane  - GreenKarat.com

- Lesley Scott

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Nom de Guerre Shows Fash Fellows how to Rock Shorts for Summer. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Mens_7 Nom de Guerre Spring/Summer 2007

This preppy country club look is perennially chic for good reason - it's comfy, warm weather appropriate, and covers up what really should remain under wraps when not at the beach (or in the bedroom). The key components are fabrics that breathe combined with retro styling - especially the Tretorn-inspired kicks.

Some options for rocking preppy/chic shorts for summer:

Mens_8 Mens_9 Bogosse General FA - Bogosse.com

Mens_10Mens_11 Cotton Pin-dot stripe short - BananaRepublic.com

Mens_12 Comme des garcons print belt - BrownsFashion.com

Mens_13 Marc Jacobs - Zappos.com

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New Arrivals of Sexy Seven for All Mankind Jeans for Guys are in at Kultic Fashion. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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Pick up a pair of the new men's Flynt Slim or a boot style from Seven. Kultic also carries jeans from Citizens of Humanity & True Religion, as well as Ed Hardy hats & Tattooed Steel dogtags.

Get shopping at Kultic.com.

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Military Chic from Burberry Prorsum Menswear for Autumn/Winter 2007-2008. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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During the recent Fall 2007 fashionweek in Milan, the Fall/Winter Burberry Prorsum collection was a highlight. "Our rich Burberry archives were the starting point for this collection," explains Christopher Bailey, Burberry Creative Director, "inspired by Burberry's historic role in aviation, Shackleton's Antarctic expeditions and the strict military tailored uniforms of the British Sandhurst Military Academy."

Silhouettes include strict tailored uniform shapes married with oversized expedition outerwear forms, rendered in a muted palette of military hues: anthracite, grey, nickel, carbon, silver, peat, sepia, airforce blue, naval blue, uniform blue, petrol blue, olive, pale olive, olive drab, khaki, mustard and cognac. Fabric choices were also commensurately manly: flannel, felt, cotton flannel, boiled wool, heavy grain leather, shearling, technical quilted nylon, quilted plongé leather, silk shantung, silk jacquard, pressed wool, cashmere and cotton poplin. And strong accessories completed the picture, with unique alligator and box calf totes and holdalls with strong brass and nickel hardware, and striking Brogue military boots.

British models from the current Spring/Summer Burberry campaign walked the runway, as well as  Otis & Isaac Ferry, sons of British singer/songwriter Bryan Ferry, and  Max Irons (son of British actor Jeremy Irons) to the Beatles' Eleanor Rigby, Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart and the Boom Town Rats' Diamond Smiles.

For more info, visit Burberry.com.

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Work it the 80s Preppy/New Wave Way a la Balenciaga. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Mens_7 Balenciaga Spring 2007

Even if the ascot is a tad fey, the overall feel of the outfit is fresh & fab. The key components of the look are a brightly colored short-sleeved buttondown, a skinny black pant, and a pair of white 80s groovy shoes.

Some options for a Balenciaga look:

Mens_10 Vintage 70s sport shirt - RustyZipper.com

  

Mens_11 Silk ascot - Forzieri.com

Mens_9 Dolce & Gabbana - BrownsFashion.com
Mens_12 Ann Demeulemeester belt - AlohaRag.com

Mens_8 Aldo Valerio - AldoShoes.com

- Lesley Scott

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Schlep Sleekly with a Calvin Klein Mini Messenger Bag. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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Measures 13"x2.5"x13.5". Available at Zappos.com.

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Two Tone Cream & Chocolate Belt from Ermenegildo Zegna is a Perfect Warm Weather Staple. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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A chic blend of suede and leather. Available at BergdorfGoodman.com.

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Kris Van Assche Shows How to Work Sporty Chic "Suit" Look for Spring. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Mens_4 Kris Van Assche Spring 2007

This look is a fun blend of high & low. The jacket and pants convey a smart feel, while the sporty kicks, longsleeve tee & colorful waist pack - yes, it's okay to rock a manbag  - take it out of the realm of trying too hard. A budget-friendly way to get the look without having to buy an entirely new summerweight suit is with mix-and-match a dark grey pant with a jacket in charcoal or black.

What you'll need for a Kris Van Assche look for Spring:

Mens_6 Black track jacket & gray pant combo - ClubMonaco.com

Mens_9 Diesel Tabina tee - UrbanOutfitters.com
Mens_10Stash your wallet & other stuff stylishly in a HIgh Sierra Waist Pack - eBags.com

Mens_8 Dior Homme sneaks - BrownsFashion.com

- Lesley Scott

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Obey Your Inner Pasha! His Most Fashionable Highness NEEDS a Snazzy Cartier Timepiece. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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Of course, the $16,000 pricetag is also fit for a Pasha, so chalk it up to getting what you pay for. Available at Saks.com.

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A Stylish Handcrafted Weekender that Helps Skilled Artisans in Kenya. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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A chic way to schlep your stuff for a quickie trip or vacation. Available at SandstormBags.com.

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Calvin Klein Shows How to do a Snappy Summer Suit Look. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Mens_6 Calvin Klein Spring 2007

Rocking a complimentary but non-matching jacket & pants is a great way to look casually stylish. Here, the gray in the jacket nicely tones down the all-white underneath, but best of all is the combination of grey shoes with white pants - an elegant, under-appreciated pairing that's used here to great effect.

Get the Calvin Klein runway summer suit look:

Mens_7 Marni - BrownsFashion.com

Mens_10 Kenneth Cole Reaction - Endless.com

Mens_9 Short sleeve stretch cotton shirt - ClubMonaco.com

Mens_8 a summery pant - Zara.com

Mens_11 Etro overnight & weekender duffle - eLuxury.com

- Lesley Scott

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Make Your Wrist Smile with a Cheery Blue Watch. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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A fab & fun update on a classic. Available at Saks.com.

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Time to Get Your Spring Wardrobe in Order with the Top 10 Must-Haves. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

With a few of the right pieces, you can go from face in the crowd to fashionable standout.  This spring, some cool tops, a fresh new pair of jeans, and the right jackets are guaranteed to put in overtime, while accessories like sleek aviators, a funky belt, and some cool ankle boots round out the wardrobe picture. And don't say no to prints; they're a huge story this season so at least commit to trying on a shirt with a splashy print...you might like it.

- Lesley Scott

The Top 10 Spring Fashion Must-Haves:

1. AVIATORS
Mens_fashion_50 Badgley Mischka Warren - AlohaRag.com

2. A COOL TEE Mens_fashion_45 Andrew Hanson for Q-Two - ObjectFetish.com

 

3. JEANS Mens_fashion_44 Chip & Pepper Bobby Baby - ArriveMiami.com

4. FUNKY BELT
Mens_fashion_53 Ken Diamond Leather Pistol - ShopKitson.com

 

 

5. ANKLE BOOTS Mens_fashion_49 DSquared2 Nicotine - Zappos.com

6. INTERESTING WHITE SHIRT
Mens_fashion_51 Dior Homme Tuxedo - BrownsFashion.com

7. PRINTS! Mens_fashion_47 Bogosse Mr. Ibiza - Bogosse.com

 

8. MILITARY JACKET Mens_fashion_55 Corpus Whittman jacket - RevolveClothing.com


 

9. ANORAK Mens_fashion_52 Helmut Lang Hooded Trench - ShopJake.com

 
10. SPRING SUIT Mens_fashion_54 JCrew.com

 

Striped Scarves Always Help Warm up a Winter Look! Try this Jaunty Version from Rykiel Homme. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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And on sale! Stripes never go out of fash, so stock up now for next year. Available at BrownsFashion.com.

- Lesley Scott

Collar Stays that Actually Work. What a Concept. Wurkin Stiffs "Power Stays" do the Job. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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Made from high-tech alloy, these come with extra-strong magnets that not only keep your collar at attention, but allow you to adjust your collar's spread - from high & tight to butterfly. Available at WurkinStiffs.com.

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Why Should Chicks Have all the Fun? Cool Rock 'n Roll Jewelry from Chimaera Crew Makes it Groovy to be a Guy. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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Mens_fashion_2_6 Jewelry from Chimaera Crew

Mens_fashion_1_4Buckler Fall 2007

A group of four Japanese designers recently launched Chimaera Crew, a line of edgy silver accessories for men that are interlinked with stories. Their Taujan group of designs symbolize the warmth of the human touch and the elegance of the pulse of life in the flames of silver. Deaf Breed designs are geometric, gothic shapes that symbolize individuality, while Gigor feature jagged, yet easy to wear, images of fangs and claws. Karshr designs, on the other hand, symbolize the human ability to persevere and rise to a challenge during periods of suffering.

Chimaera Crew debuted stateside at the recent Buckler Fall 2007 show in New York during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and featured a strong ‘80s rock ‘n roll influence. Each piece is hand-crafted of silver and onyx, and all stones are hand-set upon purchase.

Chimeaera Crew available at ChimaeraCrewNY.com; Buckler is available at AndrewBuckler.com.

- Lesley Scott

Make a Sporty Blue Blazer Go from Ho-Hum to Happening with a Black & White Stripe Club Tie. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Mens_fashion_1_1 Etro Spring 2007

This preppy-meets-nautical Etro look gets its punch from the graphic tie. For a more fashion forward feel, take any two-button blue-to-navy blazer with a notch collar to your tailor - extra style points for a vintage! - & get them to add white trim to the lapel.

Mens_fashion_19 Black & white club stripe tie - TieGuys.com

Mens_fashion_18 Vintage 50s blazer - HookedOnVintage.com

- Lesley Scott

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Casual Chic from Givenchy. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Mens_fashion_6 Givenchy Spring 2007

Being really formal or extremely casual are both easy; what's difficult is doing stylish-casual. Follow the cues from this Givenchy runway look - a light grey pair of trousers, snazzily striped buttondown, and dark vest with matching shoes...et voila, 'allo Monsier Sexy!

Mens_fashion_7 Faconnable Bengal stripe shirt - Nordstrom.com

Mens_fashion_11  Trousers in practical year-round wool - LandsEnd.com

Mens_fashion_14 Lord West 4-button vest - Buy4LessTuxedo.com (or print out this post & have your fave tailor make a version of the Givenchy for you)

Mens_fashion_9 Diesel Biowar belt - UrbanOutfitters.com

Mens_fashion_10 Todd Welsh Gilbert - Zappos.com

Mens_fashion Those Risky Business Ray-Bans are baaaaack!(SunglassWarehouse.com)

- Lesley Scott

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FashionTribes Holiday Gift Guide for Men

Christmas is fast approaching and many people are frantically trying to figure out what to get their loved ones this year. Opt for opulence and set your sights high for luxury. Don't be caught giving the wrong gift to the guy you love this season, get him something he'll love. This Fashiontribes.com gift guide is fit for any man who wants a cool present he can flaunt around.

 

18-Carat solid gold Zippo- $3,500 for one

ZippoWhat better way to start the gift guide than with an 18-karat solid gold Zippo. At the price of $3,500 even the smoke you blow is worth a few bucks. This is the perfect gift for any wealthy men who want to have a little luxury added to their puffs. The windproof Zippo can be used perfectly outside; perfect for when you need a quick light-up between your office and limousine. The Zippo comes in a custom crafted cherry box for safe storage. The solid gold Zippo can be purchased from Zippo's Online Store.

 



Foster_grantFoster Grant Sunglasses- $20 per pair

If you don't want to spend $3,500 to be cool, then try some hot shades by Foster Grant- these have the same effect. Foster Grant, the world's biggest sunglass distributor offers top notch glasses for men and women who want to protect his or her eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays and look trendy at the same time. For an affordable price of about $20 per pair, I personally recommended the aviator glasses. In about seven different styles there is no way to go wrong with this p opular seasonal style. Foster grants can be purchased nationwide in many retail stores.


 

N.O.A. Timepieces- $1,495- $3,200

NoaWhat time is it?” - the most common question asked during the day. Impress everyone with a watch by N.O.A. Founded in 2002, N.O.A is based in Chiasso, Switzerland. Italian designer Nicola Andreatta is the label's designer, so there's a juxtaposition of Italian style and Swiss precision. Prices range from $1,495- $3,200. In addition, the watches straps are made of alligator skin and it's water resistant to 330 feet or 100 meters. N.O.A. timepieces are available nationwide at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Wynn & Co. Watches, Little Switzerland and top-tier independent jewelers. With so much time put into the watches' design, it's well worth the purchase.

 

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet- $3,990  - $21,950 each

Grill_1 What about the guys who prefer utility over adornment? How about combining both of these elements into a package for men who love to cook. The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill does just this. It looks great, and it cooks amazingly. This high-end powerhouse is perfect for outside entertainment during the summer months- this is one gift worth waiting for. The grill comes in three models. The one pictured is the Fully Upgraded Bread Breaker Dual-Fuel Grill Island. This grill island features a Hybrid Gourmet Grilling drawer system for cooking with gas, charcoal and hardwood simultaneously. You can also grill up to 36 chicken breast halves or 24 T-Bone steaks at once. For the price of $21,950 it can be yours. The ultimate gift to give to men who love to cook! The grill can be ordered from www.kalamazoogourmet.com.