5 Stylish Men’s Hair Trends From Spring 2016 Runways

Hair trends from Men’s Spring 2016 collections showcase a collective revival of vintage hairstyles with redefined dimensions and idiosyncratic touches. Fortunately, the array of hair looks,  featured trends that can be reproduced for different hair types. This means there is something for everybody, no matter what your hair type or length is. We take you through the most popularised hairstyletrends from the Spring 2016 runways covering everything from revived pompadours to redefined fringes, that will lend inspiration for newer, distinguished accompaniments for your spring and summer looks.

RELATED: 4 Popular Men’s Hairstyle Trends To Try Now

Fifties Slick

Lanvin, Brioni, Louis Vuitton, Canali, Versace

A distinctive fifties hair reference point was the order of business for design houses like Brioni, Louis Vuitton and Lanvin. What is required to achieve the fifties slick hair trend? A good quality hair gel or a mousse will add shine and sleekness for a worthy tribute to this decade. Keep things simple with a shiny slicked back look or add dimension with fifties partings that will register edgy and voluminous. Comb through hair lightly to add a bit of texture.

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Modernised Side Parts

Polo Ralph Lauren, Kenzo, Oliver Spencer, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry Prorsum

There is no doubt a classic side part will remain timeless, but the newer interpretations of this trend boasts reinvented takes of this traditionalist look. This hair trend can be harnessed for men with all hair types. Ensure you are blow-drying your locks after a good quality matte mousse has been worked in.  Experiment with different hair partings for reinvented version of this hair trend that will keep things more interesting and tailored to your own personal style.

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Revived Pompadours

J.Crew, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger, Gosha Rubchinskiy, Lemaire

Whilst the pompadour is enjoying a revival, newer interpretations of this hair trend take the more textured form. Keep the sides of your hair intensely short and don’t be afraid to keep longer more voluminous dimensions on the top for an edgier look. For men with curlier hair, add dimension with a strategic haircut that will give a better proportion to your length. Men with straighter hair can harness their natural hair type in a side swept pompadour for a different approach to this beloved hair look.

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Redefined Fringes

Margaret Howell, Dior Homme, Berluti, Hermes, Coach

Fringes featured heavily in many spring collections. Dior Homme sustained a refined, sleek blow-dried fringe alluding a nineties aesthetic whilst designers like Berluti and Coach focused on texture and dimension. Fringe hairstyles work more favourably for straighter hair types as well as those with longer locks. A versatile hair mousse or pomade will work wonders for a bit more control when adapting this hair trend.

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Textured Curls

Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Valentino, Kolor, Salvatore Ferragamo

Perfect for those with existing curly or wavy hair, design houses professed a love for textured curls in their spring hair looks. Take inspiration from the volumised versions of this hair trend a la Valentino or wear this look with a baseball cap referencing Salvatore Ferragamo. However you wish to interpret this trend, a great starting point is distinguishing what kind of curls you naturally possess. If your hair is wavy, add a matte hair mousse for extra bounce. For curly hair, utilise a pomade to add more distinction.

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Top 6 Men’s Fashion Trends From Spring Racing Carnival 2015

If ever there was a time for men to shine in sartorial splendour, it’s at this year’s Spring Racing Carnival. There’s scarcely a better example of the evolution of the modern male than these four major race days that captivate a nation and play host to the peacocks and punters alike. As with the many rose beds that frame the fabled walkways of Flemington’s famous racecourse, men’s styling is in a state of full bloom.

It has to be said that the monopoly that women once held over trackside fashion now faces some formidable competition from the opposing gender who now claim their share of the spotlight. This continued growth in confidence now sets the scene for the extravaganza that plays out on the world stage as the spring racing season swings fully into motion.

1. Window Check

This year the quirk of British tailoring was fully embraced by the lads as checks make a big statement. The window check in particular was styled in either the classic two piece suit or mismatched separates.

2. Satorial Mismatch

For those who chose to freestyle with a check or stripe jacket and a plain colour pants, or vice versa, the styling options were limitless.

3. Return of the Waistcoat

The traditional waistcoat has seen a resurgence in popularity this year. This key item was spotted in high buttoned single and low buttoned double-breasted variations.

4. Colour Blocking

Aside from razor sharp tailoring, the standout menswear looks during the carnival also belong to those who dare to splash out on colour. French navy, marine green and sky blue were key foundation colours with highlights in cherry, salmon and pink.

5. Tie Me Up

Ties were generally wider this season with the slim tie and bow tie taking a second row seat. Winning looks included college stripes, jacquard and knitted ties.

6. Panama and Fedora Hats

Panama hats and fedoras enjoyed enduring popularity with the boater hat being the new kid on the block.

VELVET: THE FABRIC OF OUR LIVES FOR FALL 2016

Velvet is hardly a new trend, but this season, designers gave the rich fabric a nice little update (mostly via color) on the New York runways. At Monse, Oscar de la Renta alums Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia sent down a beautifully draped, pink velvet dress, while M. Martin designers Jennifer Noyes and Alex Gilbert gave their velvet a metallic sheen via an olive green jumpsuit. But for those who prefer classic black, Adam Selman, Derek Lam and LaQuan Smith sent down appealing versions of the black velvet dress for fall 2016. 

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SWEATER WEATHER by Muriuki kagiri

My biggest pet peeve when I comes to how us guys dress has got to be the staple jeans and t-shirt look. Yes, there are the chosen few who actually pull it off, but as for the rest of us, we look so bland and mundane. No one would bother stealing a second glance.

So on this post, I’ll show you guys two alternatives to the jeans and t-shirt look.

For the first look, I went for a more polished outfit. Something you’d wear on a first date. I wore fitted black jeans a knitted sweater and beige high tops. I’m really into knits this time of the year. This particular piece is  both warm and airy, which is a good thing given how El-niño has trolled us a good one and we can’t really tell what to expect.

BUYING INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS ONLINE

Let me preface this post by saying that this is not directed at any one individual (nor at a group of them) and is not in defense to my own company’s practices. This is rather an attempt at educating those that are not fully aware of what to expect when purchasing international products online. This attempt is not only to help the consumer know what they are committing to before they do so as well as the attempt to spare many companies that deal with unruly consumers that expect the world but don’t understand that some rules cannot be bent and that many things are out of the supplying company’s hands. Let me reiterate that this is not pointed at anyone (not any of my customers at least) but rather sparked from the amount of things that I have read online directed towards other companies. As someone who owns a retail company selling products online and sees how things work from the other side of the table, I thought that I would share my point of view….. 

I hate unnecessary taxation as much as the next person does. I hate unexpected invoices with ‘money due’ as well. We all do. It’s only natural to not want to have surprise costs, to know exactly what you are paying while you are paying for it. That is the beauty of shopping in-store. There are no hidden costs. There is just what your receipt tells you. But this is not the case when purchasing online, especially when doing so internationally. The rules change as you are crossing international borders/laws/regulations etc. and this is where things start to get tricky as there is no black and white, but mainly a lot of grey. And we have international customs agents to thank for this as they are the ones creating that grey.

Shined up shoes at Zimmermann & Kim

Considering that most of what I read in response to getting hit with custom’s fees comes from the US/Canada, I will write this post in reference to being a consumer there purchasing products sold from the EU. So, when you are on a site like my own, you should realize that most of us will list the European price. What that means is that within the EU, there is a 20% taxation on all products sold, known as VAT (Value Added Tax aka Sales Tax). This VAT will more likely than not, be built into the price shown and is the price that Europeans pay. A nice company, as not to confuse their international purchasers, will show a “NON EU PRICE” which will be the price that all of those purchasing and thus shipping outside of the EU, will have to pay. It will always be lower than the regular retail price (and should be by 20%).

So when you purchase that product at less than the EU Taxation price, this means that when the product enters your country, it will then become liable for taxation (as you cannot escape it) and thus subject to the rates of your country. This is where the you either get lucky and sneak by squeaky clean or get hit with a load of duties to pay. BUT THIS STEP IS COMPLETELY UP TO THE CUSTOM’S AGENT AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE COMPANY SELLING YOU THE PRODUCTS. We don’t want you to get taxed loads of money and then be unhappy about it. That doesn’t help us, does it? So please realize that if and when you get hit with custom duties to pay it has nothing to do with the company sending the products to you but rather your countries custom’s officials.

ALLAN BAUDOIN MAKES A MEAN CHEALSEA BOOT!

I am normally not a fan of the chelsea boot but the older and more lazy I get (and the more that I see them) the more that I am starting to like them. I have seen Allan Baudoin’s version a few times on Instagram and every time I do, I think that I like them more and more. That being, I thought that for those of you who are big fans of this particular boot model, I would share with you what I have come to appreciate which you just might love! Enjoy!

Sorry that I am not writing more but I am up to my eyeballs in sales shoes and getting them sent out. Will try and follow with more posts and the great things to come, as show at Pitti Uomo!

SHOE TRENDS TO SHOP FOR SPRING SUMMER 2016 – FLATFORMS

It may feel like winter outside, but many stores are showing styles for spring 2015. Here are some tips and trends alert to help your wardrobe look clean and fresh for the new spring right around the corner.
What’s the best way to kick off your closet when temperature it’s getting warmer this spring? You might want to trade a pair of Chelsea boots for some flatform sandals or sneakers.
Look for flats and platform combined “flatforms” including sports influenced flats in fun colors. The perfect example: a pair from Roberto Cavalli:

Roberto-Cavalli-Spring-2015

Flats remain “a big thing” on the runway of spring summer 2015 and flatforms are emerging to be one of the main trends for spring summer 2015. Thick soles were featured on everything from sandals to sneakers.
Back from the ’90s with a cool style refresh, the retro-looking clunky flatform shoes have been quite popular among the young audience and repeatedly spotted on celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Willow Smith. They make you look taller but without the discomfort of high heels.
The ultra-high towering flatforms are listed as the most dangerous shoes because the stiff sole structure makes them tricky and dangerous to walk especially on the uneven ground. You may want to break them in before wearing them out on the town for a long night. Choose low flatforms like Fendi’s if you are inexperienced.
Scroll down to see some of the best flatforms from fashion week spring summer 2015 catwalk.