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

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:

Bogosse General FA - Bogosse.com

Cotton Pin-dot stripe short - BananaRepublic.com

Comme des garcons print belt - BrownsFashion.com

Marc Jacobs - Zappos.com

- Lesley Scott

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

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:

Vintage 70s sport shirt - RustyZipper.com

  

Silk ascot - Forzieri.com

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

Aldo Valerio - AldoShoes.com

- Lesley Scott

(runway photo: style.com)

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

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:

Black track jacket & gray pant combo - ClubMonaco.com

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

Dior Homme sneaks - BrownsFashion.com

- Lesley Scott

(runway photo: style.com)

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

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:

Marni - BrownsFashion.com

Kenneth Cole Reaction - Endless.com

Short sleeve stretch cotton shirt - ClubMonaco.com

a summery pant - Zara.com

Etro overnight & weekender duffle - eLuxury.com

- Lesley Scott

(runway photo: style.com)

The Seasonless Shoe Fave of Fashion Insiders: Low Boots. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

An ankle boot is a fab chameleon - it's easily dressed up and paraded around at swanky gatherings, or rended more caszh with a jean. Sergio Rossi Julian Liscia boot - Zappos.com.

- Lesley Scott

Travel is No Excuse to be Unstylish. Your Pals at Lanvin, Aquascutum, Rykiel Homme & Marni can Help. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Yes, the mandals with pants are dubious, but the rest of these suggestions from Browns rock. The key: darker tones & multitasking, ie. clothes that are casual enough to be comfortable while you sightsee, but spiffy enough for a night out. 

- Lesley Scott

A Fun Fall Runway Trend for Guys from Raf Simons: Leather Pants! FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

Raf Simons Fall 2007

There's a reason rock stars live in leather pants: they look cool and they're sexy as hell. While the painted on version should be reserved exclusively for the 20-something rock god, normal guys can rock the trend by going for a slightly looser-in-all-the-right-places fit; if need be, bring in your local tailor on the case so they fit like your fave bootcut jeans...which is the way you should wear them: with throwaway cool.

Get the Raf Simons leather pant look:

Rykiel Homme - BrownsFashion.com

Lightweight leather pants for $70! at JaminLeather.net.

Costume National T. Moro boot - Zappos.com

Black biker gloves - LeatherUp.com

- Lesley Scott

(runway photo: style.com)

 

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 Badgley Mischka Warren - AlohaRag.com

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

 

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

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

 

 

5. ANKLE BOOTS DSquared2 Nicotine - Zappos.com

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

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

 

8. MILITARY JACKET Corpus Whittman jacket - RevolveClothing.com

 

9. ANORAK Helmut Lang Hooded Trench - ShopJake.com

 
10. SPRING SUIT JCrew.com

 

Top 5 Shoes for Work & Play. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

As any female fashionista will attest, it's highly important to have the the right footwear for any occasion. So whether it's work or play, it's an excuse for a fine fashion moment!

Marc Jacobs

Tod's

Dior Homme

Teva Sampago

Classic Havaianas

- Lesley Scott

Use Casual Days to Show off Your Style Prowess in an Affordably Chic Ensemble from Club Monaco. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

I agree about the sneakers, so instead, pair this outfit with something snazzier - like these sporty boots from Puma. Clothes from ClubMonaco.com; boots available at Zappos.com.

- Lesley Scott

Casual Chic from Givenchy. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

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!

Faconnable Bengal stripe shirt - Nordstrom.com

  Trousers in practical year-round wool - LandsEnd.com

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

Diesel Biowar belt - UrbanOutfitters.com

Todd Welsh Gilbert - Zappos.com

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

- Lesley Scott

(runway photo: style.com)

Feel More Hip Instantly in a Pair of Todd Welsh Kicks. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG

The first thing people (ie. whomever you're trying to impress) tend to look at are your shoes. It's just as easy to slip on something stylish & send the right message. Available at Zappos.com.

- Lesley Scott