4 Celebrity Haircuts You Should Try

Two of Australia’s hottest stylists reveal their inside tips on the men's celebrity haircuts that you should try in 2015.

1. The 'High Achiever'

This style is about dramatic demarcations

How To Wear Skinny Jeans ???

The Fit

For ease of discussion, we’ll categorise the skinny jean into two separate groups. Of course, there are multiple variations in fit depending on brand, material and cut, but in general they can be divided into ‘spray-on’ and ‘standard’.

Spray-on styles typically contain a high proportion of stretch elastane, are tapered close to the leg all the way down (essentially clinging to the skin) and have a very narrow ankle opening. Standard styles, on the other hand, are usually made from 100 per cent cotton, or may have a small percentage of elastane weaved in for comfort. They don’t taper down the leg quite so dramatically and have a slightly wider ankle opening.

With these parameters in mind, establishing which style, if any, will suit your body type should be your first consideration. However, we will preface our advice by saying that as long as you feel comfortable and confident then the world is your oyster – you may wear whatever you wish. The following is simply a guide for those who remain unsure.

Spray-On Jeans

Spray-on jeans should be firmly restricted to a lucky few: those men blessed with well proportioned, well maintained bodies.

Choosing to wear such revealing clothing without seeming try hard or compensatory can be extremely tricky – if you have a well-built upper body but small, slim legs, spray-on jeans will make the contrast appear even more extreme, while if you are tall and skinny they will only emphasise a lack of bulk and size, creating a lanky silhouette without real definition.

At the other end of the scale, if you’re legs and waist are big, the areas holding onto a few extra pounds will be highlighted for the world to see.

Spray-on jeans draw attention to every single imperfection and there is absolutely no hiding from the fact that they are still a statement piece. You need to be both confident in your body and personal style in order to pull them off successfully.

How To Wear

First and foremost, avoid the ‘all tight everything’ trap that many men seem to fall into. Skintight tees should be replaced by regular-fitting styles that have a little more room in the body, or even a slim-fit tee a size up from normal

Be realistic with your aesthetic – spray-on jeans are overwhelmingly casual and don’t mix at all well with smart tailoring (standard styles work much better). However, sports luxe or streetwear-inspired pieces are perfect for combining with spray-ons – think bomber jackets, longline tees/shirts, sweats and fashion trainers.

Also consider: monochrome colour palettes – black, grey, navy and white with just one or two pops of colour; contrasting weights and textures – heavy wools and leather juxtaposed with lightweight jersey/cotton; and playing with the overall silhouette – oversizing or asymmetric fits with chunky knits and boxy outerwear.

Outfit Inspiration: Sports Luxe

The muted, monotone colour palette

Steal His Look: Scott Disick

THE FASHIONABLE LORD OF THE KARDASHIAN FAMILY

Disclaimer: In no way is the following an endorsement of any part of the Kardashian Klan.

…That said, I do happen to like Scott Disick’s style.

What I like most about Disick – partner to the eldest daughter, Kourtney, if you’re keeping track – on Keeping Up With The Kardashians is that he serves as the audience’s sane (most of the time) surrogate, saying what all of us watching are thinking. Namely, that everything this family does is completely bat sh*t crazy. He’s also good looking, charismatic (at least on Instagram), and actually funny (even if it is in a mean way most of the time).

But the reason he gets a spotlight here on SG today? He’s always dressed to shine, on-camera or off.

Lord Disick, as he prefers to be called (really??), is not just a celebrity-for-no-reason; he’s also a dear ol’ dad – often photographed out and about with his kiddies, making his elevated style game all the more noteworthy. He’s not throwing on whatever’s upchuck-resistant, and you’d never catch him in a standard dad uniform (cargo shorts, running sneaks, white tube socks and free event tee).

Below, the staple styles you can steal from this Kardashian-by-proxy:

SUITED UP

Lord Disick has a pretty tight suit game. He opts for a suit more often than most, and always is the best-dressed

The Top 10 Men’s Trainers

Adidas Stan Smith

Way back in January, adidas set out a marker of intent with the re-release of their iconic Stan Smith. Celebrated for its clean lines and minimal design, the archetypical tennis shoe was soon seen everywhere.

Its popularity was consolidated further with the release of several collaboration editions, which saw the likes of Pharrell, American Dad!, Dover Street Market and most recently The Hundreds all put their own spin on the iconic silhouette. Adidas’ own Consortium label also pushed out a couple of highly desirable versions in reptile and ostrich leather.

The Stan is arguably the definitive clean white pump, offering both value for money and plenty of versatility to suit a myriad of styles.

Jordan Future

Nike’s subsidiary brand Jordan hasn’t

5 Key Menswear Pieces For Spring/Summer 2015 that you NEED

Warm-Weather Prep

While we’re still very much in the midst of winter, there’s no harm in looking ahead to a – literally – brighter future.

In fact, by starting your spring/summer preparations now, you’ll soon be able to sit back and relax in your new warm-weather get-up while everyone else scrambles through the remains of the high street clothing rails at the first sight of sun.

If you’re keen to keep your shopping list as concise as possible, here are the five essential items you’ll need to instantly update your look for SS15.

1. The Striped Blazer

Showcased in several SS15 collections from some of menswear’s biggest names, the striped blazer is straight in at number one on our list. While checked tailoring continues to make its presence felt, both on the runways and the streets, this season the pattern takes a back seat to stripes, which come in all forms, from horizontal pinstripes to thick, block-coloured variations.

Guaranteed to give your tailoring collection a summer-ready lift, a striped blazer will serve you well for a slew of different occasions, from formal garden parties to sun holidays abroad.

To tease out its smarter potential, combine with slim- or straight-fit chinos (hems rolled up slightly), a white button-down shirt and pair of chunky soled brogues or tasselled loafers. For something less dressy but inarguably stylish, team it with a classic fitted white crew neck T-shirt and pair of leather sandals.

Alternatively, if those two options are a little too safe for you, consider tapping one of the season’s major styling trends: mixing and matching stripes. You’ll need a healthy dose of confidence and a reasonably lean frame to pull this one off, but layering a broad vertical awning striped blazer over a thin horizontal Breton tee makes for a clash that flouts old sartorial rules, but is undoubtedly fashionable.

The key to mixing patterns is to try and vary the orientation and scale (size) of each piece you add to the look – for example, a boating striped blazer matched with a pinstripe shirt and horizontal club tie.

Lookbook Inspiration

Key Pieces

3 Ways to Wear The Puffer Coat

 3 Ways to Wear It: The Puffer Coat

THIS SEASONAL STAPLE IS MORE VERSATILE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

Puffer coats: They’re so ubiquitous they might seem like the lowest common denominator of winter outerwear. They’re the sort of thing you wear to Target at 2 a.m. on Black Friday because your little brother absolutely insists on heading out into the shopping night.

Choose well, though, and you can find puffers that are both stylish and warm—and won’t give off even a whiff of Marshmallow Man vibe. Can we really ask more of a coat? In the winter, maybe not. 

Below, three options that tweak the standard puffer just enough to breathe new life into an old (old) favorite.

OPTION 1: DOWNTOWN COOL

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Coat: Scottevest, $190 | Shirt: River Island, $61 | Jeans: Nudie, $209
Shoes: Fred Perry, $105 | Watch: Swatch, $150 | Wallet: Alexander Wang, $225

Wear it well: Puffers don’t have to actually be puffy.

Men’s Party Season Grooming Essentials

Your Party Season Grooming Kit

With the party season well under way, and New Year’s Eve on the horizon, your grooming routine has never been so important.

Whether you’re going to the office party or on a big Christmas night out, you’ll want to look your absolute best – quite a challenge when you’re busy at work, rushed off your feet or hung-over from the previous night’s shenanigans.

So here are a some useful products to see you through the seasonal shindigs, along with a few to ensure you look half decent the morning after, too…

The Dry Shampoo: Toni & Guy Cleanse Dry Shampoo

No longer the preserve of festival goers and make-up artists needing to pep up tired hair on shoots, dry shampoo is becoming increasingly popular with men who want to give lank, greasy hair a new lease of life.

Perfect for freshening hair and absorbing excess oil when you don’t have time for a shower, it’s especially useful if you’re going out straight after work. Just spray at the roots and style as normal:

The Skin Perfector: Lab Series BB Moisturiser

Given how time-poor we are these days,

LOOKBOOK for Spring/Summer by : David Gandy

LOOKBOOK for Spring/Summer by : 

David Gandy

Inspirational OUTFITS

Inspirational OUTFITS 

3 Ways to Wear a Fair Isle Sweater

THIS WINTER PATTERN ISN'T JUST FOR THE HOLIDAYS

What’s the winter sweater that never goes of style? Fair Isle, of course. Named after the remote Scottish Island where a warm sweater is definitely at the top of every resident’s cold weather shopping list. And what’s not to love? The nubby material in endlessly interesting patterns adds some fun to any outfit in need of additional layers.

Check out three ways to wear a Fair Isle sweater that will work with pretty much any wardrobe.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sweater: Brooks Brothers | Shirt: Banana Republic | Cords: Bonobos | Boots: Quoddy*

Socks: American Eagle | Sunglasses: Illesteva | Belt: Allen Edmonds

*You know

Hairstyle for Winter 2015

Autumn/Winter 2015 Hairstyle Trends

 Men autumn/winter 2015 shows were a hotbed for burgeoning hair trends, with the majority of brands shunning exaggerated, overly stylised cuts in favour of more modest, easily achievable styles.

Today, we give you an insight into the hairstyles that designers and senior stylists are predicting we’ll be opting for later this year…

1. The Textured Look

At Christopher Shannon, the brief was 1990s ravers with bowl cuts. Hair oil was used to produce a wet look finish, as though to suggest the models had slightly sweaty hair from dancing all night.

Contrastingly, at Matthew Miller and James Long, the hair was blow dried using a sea salt spray to mattify the hair and encourage natural movement. A light hold product was then applied to give the style an effortless, textured finish:

Modern Lookbook Inspiration