The upcoming season is almost here so we are to tell all about men fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2011/2012.The designers have much to offer so men’s fall fashion is very rich in terms of colors, styles, textures, and fabrics. You will see some trends continuing like military fashion, and many new ones that will diversify your style.

Military trend goes on: Military style coats and jackets as well as accessories have been all over the runway and the trend is continuing since the last year. Such designers and brands as Salvatore Ferragamo, Alexander McQueen, and Versace showed off some some very stylish military jackets and outerwear. Alexander McQueen outerwear is heavily influenced by military fashion.

Preppy fashion adds a splash of color: Preppy fashion is a big trend this fall. If you like casual style and comfortable clothes in bright hues then you might find plenty of designs in the collections of Vivienne Westwood, Tommy Hilfiger, Junya Watanabe, D&G, Acne, and Etro.

Every shade of gray: Gray is classic. It can be worn with black and white as well as mixed with bolder colors. Whether you’re sporting a casual look or a business suit, gray color is one of the major trends for Fall/Winter 2011/2012. Michael Kors, Dior Homme, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, and Bogetta Veneta have used gray in suits, outerwear and other clothing.

Neutral tones with splashes of bold hues: Many designers have went for neutral tones for their Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collections but presented them with pops of bolder hues to keep it interesting. Canali, Salvatore Ferragamo, Etro, and Michael Kors have shown off some clothes in light brown hues, light gray tones, and even pure white. Accessorize the neutral suit with a bold red or teal scarf.

Stylish suits and workwear: The suits for Fall/Winter 2011/2012 feature single and double-breasted jackets, pleated trousers and bold pocket square. Suits have been seen at Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, Versace, Canali, Michael Kors, and Salvatore Ferragamo. Workwear and overalls have been made stylish as seen at G-Star, Buckler, Hermes, and Marni. Featured in leather and with outward pockets the overalls look fresh and fashionable.

Luxurious fabrics: Velvet is continuing as a trend alongside such luxurious fabrics as cashmere, fur, leather, and calfskin. These and other luxe fabrics have been all over runway. Velvet jackets, colored leather, fur coats and calfskin outerwear can be seen at Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Etro, and others.

Chunky knit and Nordic sweaters: Chunky knit sweaters in bold colors as well as the sweaters with Nordic motifs are big this season. They are warm and yet bright and can be found at Missoni, Junya Watanabe, Versace, and Hermes. By the way, bright and neutral turtlenecks also trend this season.

Loose-tailored clothes: Some loose-tailoring is also a big trend for Fall/Winter 2011/2012. From loose-fitting overalls and trousers to oversize loose coats and jackets you get to enjoy some freedom of motion alongside some form-fitting suits.

Some minor trends include various prints as seen at Dolce & Gabbana and Etro fashion shows, hats that have been seen at many shows including that of Dior Homme, Lanvin, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Dsquared2. Creased cuffed trousers are also among Fall/Winter 2011/2012 trends as well as the external pockets and scarves winded round the neck. If you like prints there are lots of swirling prints in Etro Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collection as well as plaid can be found in collections by many designers and brands and, of course, Burberry Prorsum.

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Birkin by Hermes
This bag is the most famous in the fashion world. The legend behind the creation of it is known to everyone. In 1981, Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was seated next to Jane Birkin, a singer and actress, on a flight from Paris to London. She had just placed her straw bag in the overhead compartment of her seat, but the contents fell to the ground, leaving her to scramble to replace the contents. The woman complained to Dumas that she wasn’t able to find a roomy but elegant bag she liked. And already in 1984, a black supple leather bag was designed for her. Birkin has been using the bag for herself since then. And the bag has become iconic.

Now nearly every self-respected star owns at least one Birkin bag. And to get the item is not easy. First of all you will have to wait for a couple of months for it to be made for you, and then you will pay up to $150 000 for the revered accessory, depending to the material the bag is made of and the size of it.

Kelly by Hermes
Kelly bag was first designed in 1935. At that time Hermes focused on the production of horse-riding accessories and the new bag was intended to hold a saddle, boots and other necessary items. As time passed the bag was transformed into an elegant fashion accessory. But the heyday of the Kelly Bag was that very moment when princess Grace Kelly was photographed covering her protruding baby bump (her pregnancy wasn’t announced yet) with a Hermes bag.

Nowadays women all over the globe consider it a great pleasure and privilege to carry a Kelly bag. Kelly bags aren’t as popular as Birkins but their price is very high, too. It also depends on the materials and the size of the bag produced.

Brigitte Bardot Bag by Lancel
The person behind this real work of art is Leonello Borghi, the creative director of Lancel. The designer admits it was Brigitte Bardot’s image that inspired him for the creation of this bag. The soft materials it is made of reminds about the smooth curves of Bardot’s figure. Tassels imitate her cascading hair. The lining of the bag features plaid prints which the actress loved.

It is a well-known fact that Brigitte Bardot was against the use of fur and leather, so the bag named after her is made of tweed and fake suede.

Greta byBally
Greta Garbo is a legendary woman and a symbol of elegance of her epoch. Garbo loved simple clothing and accessories, so the bag named after her by Bally brand couldn’t be less laconic.

The bag was launched in 2007 in a limited edition collection.

Lady Dior by Dior
This bag has become incredibly famous after Princess Diana started wearing it. She made her favorite bag the symbol of an exquisite taste. Over 20 years has passed since the day Lady Dior bag was designed but it seems that now women love it even more than before.

The design of the Lady Dior bag hasn’t changed a bit – the same simple geometric shape, two small handles and metallic charms with letters that stand for Dior.

Sofia Bag by Salvatore Ferragamo
Sofia Loren is a living legend whose acting talent has been and will always be praised. Besides, she is an incredibly beautiful woman and her beauty and amazing personality inspired Salvatore Ferragamo for creation of a bag in her honor.

Sofia bag by Salvatore Ferragamo is very simple but very elegant. It can come in a variety of colors but the silhouette hasn’t changed with time. Stars like Jennifer Aniston and Katie Holmes love it.

Constance by Hermes
Hermes Constance bag was created in 1969 to honor one of Hermes dynasty ladies. However, when Jackline Kennedy first appeared with the bag in public people started to call the piece as O-bag.

Gisele Bag by Luella
It would be really strange if no one designed a bag for Gisele Bundchen, the highest-paid and one of the most gorgeous models of the present time. In 2002 when Luella brand was on the verge of bankruptcy Gisele was asked to carry the new bag named in her honor on the runway. Soon after the show the bag started selling very well. Gisele Bag by Luella literally saved the company.

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Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #1: Androgyny. The whole world seems to be changing. Men become more like women and women strive to look and act like men. Fashion just can’t stay aside of this global trend. And as a result we see mannish shirts, suits, boots, and hats in majority of Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 designer collections: Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, and others.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #2: Color. For colder seasons designers normally prefer using neutral or reserved colors like black, brown, navy, cream, dark violet, etc. However, Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collections abound in brighter hues like crimson, neon orange, purple, sky blue and others. Besides, these eye-popping tones can come in daring combinations. See Haider Ackermann, Alberta Ferretti, Victoria Beckham, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry Prorsum, and other designers and brands for inspiration. (Read COLOR TRENDS FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012)

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #3: Fetish. This trend has come very unexpected. The most surprising thing is that so many designers have taken it so seriously. Marc Jacobs has built both Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs collections on fetish and domitatrix themes. Gaga’s favorite designer Mugler, Giles, Antonio Berardi, Marios Schwab as well as Viktor & Rolf and Givenchy have all featured this Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 trend in their ranges.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #4: Texture Overload. Everything is mixed in Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collections. Silk comes along with fur and knitwear, sequins and leather make a perfect combination and even plastic goes well with chiffon and wool. Sounds crazy? It does. And it does look a bit crazy, too.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #5: 40s Elegance. Fashion repeats itself. In Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 40s elegance is again a hot trend. The best approach to reinvent this fashion era has been realized by Gucci, John Galliano, Miu Miu, and Jonathan Saunders.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #6: Midi and Maxi skirts. Miniskirts are always popular, especially with teenagers. But for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 you better embrace the longer length skirts. These can look as sexy as minis because your sex appeal depends on how you wear your clothes, not the type of clothing you wear. Find midis and maxis in Dries Van Noten, Chloe, Balenciaga, Roland Mouret, Antonio Marras, St.John and other designer collections.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #7: Prints. The variety of prints in Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collections is huge: from tiny polka dots in Gucci and broken glass in Stella McCartney to girly paisley in Anna Sui and bold flowers in Versace. There are also baroque prints in Jonathan Saunders, photographic flowers at Giambattist Valli, Miu Miu’s glittering spring flowers, enlarged feathers at Ungaro, panthers in Givenchy’s, and plenty of other prints in other designer collections. You just need to understand what print you want because you can have everything.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #8: Pleats and Frills. While gender play trend is going forward at a steady gait some designers think femininity should be preserved. It’s the greatest news for those girls who don’t want to transform into strong and courageous men and prefer to remain fragile women. Pleats, frills, cute rosettes and lovely embroidery help us look romantic. And we sometimes want to look romantic, don’t we? Prettiest pleats can be found in Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Christian Dior Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collections.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #9: Zoological. Besides zoological prints, like leopard and python, to which we have already got accustomed due to the fact every single season designers use these in their creations, in Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 ranges we see lots of feathers, wild animals printed on fabric (Givenchy, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Topshop and Ungaro), hats in shape of lions and panthers at Anna Sui, etc. Fashion goes really wild.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #10 Chunky Knit Sweater. .Fall and winter are cold seasons, so there is no wonder why designers have included warm chunky sweaters into their collections. Missoni is the main producer of knitted sweaters. You can see a great variety of knitted items in their Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 line.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #11: Fur. As with sweaters, fur is the perfect material for winter. And it looks chic, too. But with the severe struggle to protect animals designers have become wiser and started using more faux fur than genuine one. One more interesting tendency to note – designers make real fur look like fake and fake fur look like genuine. (Read all about fur trend for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012.)

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #12: Leather. Fur and leather often come together. Indeed, they make a great combination. For Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 fashion season leather is a big trend. You can go for a total leather look like Hermes offers or restrict yourself to separate items or even details in leather. (Read all about leather trend for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012.)

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #13: Layers. Despite the fact fashion experts often criticize layered looks layers are the best for colder time. The more layers, the warmer you feel, unless your layers aren’t too slinky of course. See layered looks by Gucci, Christian Dior and others.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #14: Coats. Fall and winter are all about outerwear. Coats designers have offered us this season are all very diverse. Opt for a military coat from Versace, youthful and sexy cropped trench from Burberry, or luxury coat from Michael Kors or Gucci. Oscar de la Renta suggests cropped hooded coats trimmed with fur. Hermes insists we should try wider poncho style coats. As you see the variety is almost unlimited. Just go for any piece you like!

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #15: Wide cropped trousers. This is the shape of trousers many women try to avoid thinking those will look really unflattering. However, if styled well such trousers can look fantastic.

Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend #16: Sheer. Sheer trend isn’t the wisest for fall and winter but it is still popular. Best sheer dresses, skirts and blouses are in Christian Dior, Gucci, Alexander Wang, Mugler, Blumarine and Michael Kors collections.

SHOE TRENDS FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012

COLOR TRENDS FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012

BAG TRENDS FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 201

FUR TREND FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012

JEWELRY TRENDS FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012

LEATHER TREND FOR FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012

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The central concept of Hermes Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collection was nomadic travel. And the clothing, most of it, was wide enough and comfy for plenty of walking and riding. Some of the garments made in shape of suits were too broad and some looked even ridiculous but as parts of this collection they were very harmonious.

Sweeping caftans, elongated kurtas, kimonos, super wide quilted coats and hooded jackets – these all looked amazing. Occasional elegant pieces like leather knee-length skirts, and white coats with asymmetric collars or pockets, added glamour to the Hermes Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collection.

The color palette was practical and ranged between desert neutrals to imperial red, orange, and jade green.

The details in Hermes Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 range were interesting and included obi belts, tassels, lacquered bracelets and pendant neck pieces. However majority of footwear didn’t impress much. Paired with tights in the matching hue the golden shoes looked weird. But leather and suede high-boots were stylish.

ALL FASHION SHOWS FALL/ WINTER 2011/ 2012

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Jane Birkin’s black leather bag is distressed with age, and is very personalised due to stickers and talismans attached to it. Jane said that the bag’s condition is the most precious about the bag. If it were new no one would want to buy it.

She explained:

There’s no fun in a bag if it’s not kicked around, so that it looks as if the cat’s been sitting on it – and it usually has. The cat may even be in it! I always put on stickers and beads and worry beads. You can get them from Greece, Israel, Palestine – from anywhere in the world. I always hang things on my bags because I don’t like them looking like everyone else’s.”

It’s a bit surprising to know that Jane Birkin has had only four Birkins since the style was named after her in 1984. And she also donated the last two to charity auctions.

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Photographed by Nick Knight Jacquelyn looks incredibly magical and attractive. Hermes creations wrap around her body perfectly but they lack that soft delicate color that was so pleasing to the eye in previous campaigns. Great job for Spring/ Summer 2011, but I do miss the fairy tale…

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While dressing for the photoshoot no one but her husband Tom Cruise and daughter Suri helped Katie to choose clothing. This explains why the actress looked so boring though rather elegant.

In the interview for Elle February 2011 edition Katie Holmes talked about paparazzi, Suri’s fashion advice and shopping habits and how hard it was to play Jacqueline Kennedy.

Katie Holmes on working hard to play former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy: “I worked as hard as I could, because I loved her. On set there was this feeling that we had to create something very special, because these people were very special.”

Katie Holmes on playing this complex role: “[The Kennedys] were like movie stars. There was such a professionalism to their public image.”

Katie Holmes on admiring Jackie Kennedy’s strength: “I didn’t realize that she had lost a child in August and then [Jack] was assassinated in November. I couldn’t believe it. She had so much strength….I loved her love of family, how important it was for her to be a good mother.”

Katie Holmes on the design process for her clothing line: “I have such an appreciation for the fine details and the amount of work it takes. I really appreciate clothing and designers so much more. It’s made shopping even better.”

Katie Holmes on decorating: “I like to create a nice table. I love roses and orchids and French tulips and berries, and then a lot of things that are just pretty and I have no idea what their names are.”

Katie Holmes on Suri’s shopping style: “The other day we came out of a store, and she said, ‘I want to go there,’ pointing at another store quite a distance away. In that store was the dress that she wanted. I said, ‘Wow, Suri. You’re something. You picked that out from a football field away.’”

Katie Holmes on getting fashion advice from Suri: “She’ll really tell me [what she thinks]. Like today I’m wearing brown suede pants, and she said, ‘I don’t like your pants.’ But then she’ll say, ‘You’ve got to wear these shoes.’ Or ‘That’s so pretty, Mom. Wear that.’ She’s got a great eye.”

Katie Holmes on paparazzi attention: “I don’t worry so much. It is what it is, and it’s fine. I’ll go somewhere because I need to get something done.”

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Offered to us this Spring/ Summer 2011 season by designers like Diane von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci and brands like Hermes and Jaeger London, belt purses are easily to combine with clothing and other accessories. You can go for a beautiful flowing maxi dresses for a more elegant and sophisticated look or pair up your trendy item with jeans and a top for to look more casual.

Belt purses for Spring/ Summer 2011 are worn strapped around both the waist or hips. They can come as a separate piece that is attached to different belts or be an integral item with one belt only.

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Christophe Lemaire told WWD:

I think that it’s time to go back to a more honest vision of fashion, and that there is room for a simpler, more pared-down wardrobe that is better suited to everyday life.”

He added that his vision of Hermes was closer to rather than Gaultier’s:

I think I will be walking in the footsteps of Margiela more than Gaultier, even if I have a lot of respect for Jean Paul Gaultier and his virtuosity.”

Lemaire, who left his position at Lacoste to join Hermes said he wanted to fully realize his creative potential, which wasn’t possible at his previous job.

He said:

It’s as if the moment had finally arrived for me to show what I’m capable of. For various reasons, I have always lacked either the maturity or the means to develop my own brand, and at Lacoste, I was working under constraints that meant that, even though I think I did a good job, I was never able to unleash my full potential. So I hope to be able to do that at Hermès.”

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Lacoste is an old and reputable brand. Their logo – the tiny green alligator – is known to everyone who likes fashion. In 1933 Jean Rene Lacoste founded a company that produced tennis shirts. A tennis player himself Jean Rene had a sports nickname Alligator. One of his friends drew a picture of little crocodile just for fun. But soon that became the logo of the brand which is now known to everyone.

Fendi. Two reverse-reading F letters are often compared to a puzzle, so intricate the Fendi logo looks. It was Karl Lagerfeld who invented the logo for the fashion house founded by spouses Edward and Adele Fendi. The beautiful logo is now a favorite print in Fendi colletions. It is featured on majority of designs: clothing, belt buckles, handbags, sunglasses, etc.

Chanel logo features interlocking back-to-back, overlapping double C. The famous logo was first introduced to the fashion world in 1925. It was featured on a bottle of Chanel #5 perfume. Soon after that it was used everywhere.

There are a few versions giving the history of the logo. According to the one of those Mikhail Vrubel was the very person who in 1886 depicted two horseshoes that resembled the modern Chanel logo. Other story says that two crossed horseshoes are just a symbol of success and luck. However, we believe, that the logo comprises the initials of Coco Chanel – the founder of the French designer house.

Calvin Klein brand was established on November 19, 1942 года. The logo had been invented at the same time but for some reason it first became public only 30 years later when the designer launched a jean line. The logo was placed on a back pocket of every pair. The company logo – CK – is easy to remember and associate with the brand. Soon the logo was used not only for recognizing the label but for surfing through collections. The logo of dark color is used on Haute Couture clothing, grey logo is for regular garments while the white logo is for sportswear.

Hermès is a French designer corporation that is directly linked to impeccable taste and high-class style. The Hermès designer logo depicts a horse and carriage which highly symbolic for the brand. Hermès family have used this logo to show how their company evolved with the changing times.

Burberry Prorsum. The history of legendary Burberry Prorsum dates back to 1856. That year Thomas Burberry opened his first shop selling ready-to-wear clothing. The designer invented the technology of making waterproof material – gabardine – and used it to make raincoats and trench coats for soldiers. In 1901 Burberry already had a big order for these outfits which he marked with his new logo – a figure of knight in armor suit with a flag that read ‘Porsum’.

Versace logo is symbolically linked to Greek mythology, which shows the snake-entwined head of Medusa, an evilish character from Greek mythology, who turned onlookers into stone. The designer logo was invented in 1978 by Gianni Versace who was obsessed with classic themes. So, the medusa was the best option for him as “she is the epitome of fatal attraction”.

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