50 Stylish Men over 50 years

GQ has announced its Top 50 stylish men over the last 50 years. Stars such as George Clooney, Michael Cane and Woody Allen are in the listing as well as the Kennedy Brothers, David Bailey and Yves Saint-Laurent. Mens fashion has modernised over the last half a century but still the classic shape and tailoring is still used today. With Stars such as these leading the way, I wonder what stylish men QC will have in their next Poll, 50 Years on.


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Walking in a Man’s Shoes

Brogues have dominated 2009 as the new chic and lady-man shoes of the moment but unpredictable they are back and more experimental then ever. Brown Two tone with Check and Rubber soled in contrasting colour are bringing the traditional Men’s shoe up to date.

The highstreet are the culprit’s behinds Brogues being a hot this season as the style was so popular last year they have repeated it. Topshop, Aldo, Clarks and Urban outfitters have repeated all their best sellers from last year with new colours and twists.

At least we can still wear comfortable flat shoes knowing we are still fashionably short without our heels.

Avatar Warrior or Tribal Fashion Princess?

Since there has been so much exposure about the film Avatar, it’s only fitting that the Warrior Trend has progressed on to the Catwalks for SS10. Weirdly enough such designers like Rodarte and Alexander McQueen has taken the trend to an extra level and experimented with electric colours, shapes and textures to express their
creativity on such a vibrant look.

Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga on the other hand have taken the bright colours but introduced them to everyday clothing that anybody can step out in.

latest show. McQueen does the same in amazing form with his boxed Rodarte’s use of twisted and plated material really gives off an energy style and character to each of the models from his shoes and snake effect tent dresses.

The Tribal trend is defiantly something to have fun projecting and with such main-stream designers doing just that, there’s no reason not to join the Tribe.

Holland for footwear

As a trend I thought had come and disappeared, it appears that clogs are now hot for SS10. With big designers paving the way with this traditional footway, it may not be long before the highstreet do the same.

Marc Jacobs has revamped the original clog for Louis Vuitton by adding extra detailing such as tassels and fur charms. It funnily enough works extremely well and when worn with a simple teadress similar to what Ralph Lauren has produced or even the dungarees from his latest collection will be an effective companion.

Chanel, an unlikely source for clogs has also produced their own
alternative and added height to the heel, teamed with their patterned Hosiery for a more modern, feminine look. Their trade-mark flower has been added and the famous emblem made from metal gives that exclusive feel that Chanel strives itself on.

Zorro the fashion Horse Junkie

The New and very experimental trend for SS10 is the new Horse riding influence. With Silk Jodhpurs from D&G and Check Plaid shirts of Ralph Lauren, it’s defiantly all change for the next season. Hermes have always traditionally used it’s heritage as it’s fashion fore front but now other designers are clocking on and changing this fashionable sports look.

D&G have taken the traditional look and mixed it with movie inspiration, Zorro and the look of a Spanish western. High-necked blouses and layered lace netting creates the more feminine lines and the horse rider shapes such as cropped blazers and Jodhpurs have been adapted for a more masculine look and feel.

Tommy Hilfiger has also created his SS10 collection using the Jodhpurs shape and has soften the shape with crisp summer colours that gives the famous shape some lift and depth.

For a shape that was purely there as a uniform for all riders, it has defiantly taken a new shape of its own. Let’s just hope that women of all sizes can enjoy this look and not been too hipped out.

Jodhpurs
Wearing this style for SS10 can be difficult, but can be achievable. For the Fashion trend setter wearing the style with high-necked collar blouse and cropped jacket will look very smart and chic.
For the New-be, a simple silk over sized top or long patterned cotton t-shirt will take the edge off of the dramatic shape and still make it look edgy.
For those unsure of this style, the Harlem trousers are a similar shape but not as ‘hip’ orientated. This can easily been worn with a simple vest top and sequin waistcoat or with a cropped top over the vest to show a layered affect which looks effective and UN-dated.