Twisted jeans are back and in keeping with today’s fashion, designers have taken a retro idea and added a 21st century twist by way of fly buttons, coin pockets and a coated finish on the twisted seam for extra durability. Today’s twisted jeans for men are available in slim fit, wide leg, straight leg and high-waisted styles and these jeans look effortlessly chic with a white t-shirt and casual trainers to complete the look.

The only thing you can wear with twisted jeans is of course a twisted jeans belt and there are some fabulous accessories around. Twisted belts feature the twisted effect concentrated at the front and the rear of the belt with a metallic buckle. The belt enhances the casual look very well and gives the wearer a sense of identity and brand.

Twisted Republic jeans come in a variety of colours and wash shades ranging from black through to white with all colours in between. The blue jeans range has diverse shading from the darkest of blue through to medium and light wash colours.

These jeans offer a comfortable fit every time you wear them because of the twisted seam design which snakes around the natural body shape. If cared for properly, twisted jeans do have an incredibly long lifespan, offering not only comfort and style but value too.

Crafted Clothing offers an excitingly extensive line in men’s twisted jeans and chinos, adding unique touches to the detailing and embroidery of the Crafted brand.

To get the most from your twisted jeans machine wash them at 30o with your usual washing detergent and fabric softener. Never use bleach on your twisted jeans and do not tumble dry. Allow your twisted jeans to dry naturally before lightly pressing with a warm iron. Twisted jeans should not be dry-cleaned.

Aspiring ad men should look to Jaeger-LeCoultre for the perfect watch. The company has revealed a new limited edition timepiece, a version of its iconic rectangular Reverso which has been in production for some 80 years. This edition draws directly from the hit TV show Mad Men, about a fictional New York advertising agency in the 1960s.

The limited edition is engraved on the reverse with the logo of the agency “Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce”, and comes in a custom-made walnut box complete with a letter from agency boss Roger Sterling, written as if he were addressing a loyal staff member. The conceit is that he was bequeathed a Reverso by his father, and he now likes to give valued employees the same treat. The letter includes the epithets “I find it fitting to pass along this same watch to employees who have become like family to me…Think of me whenever you take a look at it.”

Just 25 of these individually numbered items will be made available, and all will also come with a copy of Sterling’s book Sterling’s Gold, autographed by Mad Men creator and executive producer Matthew Weiner.

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Mad Men limited edition iconic rectangular Reverso

Hats played a huge role in our wardrobes in 2011 and the same can be expected for 2012.  With hats available in all shapes, sizes and colour, there is always a way to incorporate this adaptable item into your outfit.  Hats are the ideal way to add a hint of the latest trend to your look, without having to immerse yourself head to toe.  Read on to find out about the ultimate hats this season. 

Fedora

A wide brimmed fedora will instantly add a touch of the swinging seventies to your look.  In deep, magentas, reds and browns, the fedora is great for vintage inspired style.  Gucci made the fedora fashionable, when they paired it with big oversized fur jackets and knee-high boots.

Military

Louis Vuitton brought us military style hats that look sharp enough to wear day and night.  With an under the chin strap and patent black visor, these military numbers come in a range of styles and designs, from velvet red to woolly grey.

Oversized

When John Rocha sent huge oversized hats down the runway, the message he was trying to convey was the bigger the better.  Oversized hats add a sense of drama to any outfit and they are a great statement piece.

Trilby

Choosing to opt for a trilby will instantly jazz up any look with minimal effort.  These sleek and sophisticated hats have an air of elegance about them, and this was clear when fashioned on the runway of Marc Jacobs. 

Practical Beanie

Missoni made the average beanie fashionable once again this season.  This practical trend not only looks great, but also keeps you warm.

Hats for 2012

Jumpsuits are one-piece items that comprise a top with trousers or shorts, all joined together in one.  They look cute and sassy, and are going to become the perfect party piece for the autumn/winter of 2011/12. 

Jumpsuits are not entirely new to the world of fashion and clothing from Vila has a great selection.  However, more recently they are being designed in silk and satin.  The silk or satin jumpsuit look is great for the evening, such as a party, but it retains its glamour with a slight seventies influence. 

Designers and Jumpsuits

Many fashion designers have brought glamour to the party-world via jumpsuits.  For example, Hakaan has a jumpsuit with an attractive halter neck top, adding extra elegance and sophistication to the look.  Similarly, Sonia Ryleil’s jumpsuit has a slender bra top as part of their jumpsuit.  If you want something out there and eye catching, then it has got to be Balmain’s sparkly jumpsuit, which is simply perfect for a party.  Alternatively, Michael Kors offers jewel tones in their jumpsuit.  Such jumpsuits as these only need a small amount of accessories, for example, sexy high heels and a thin belt.

However, if you are wearing a jumpsuit that has long sleeves, then you will need more eye-catching accessories.  For example, the black-laced jumpsuit with long sleeves designed by Maria Grachvogel looks spectacular with a large feathered belt. 

The jumpsuit is great for eveningwear, but it can also be worn during the day.  For example, Osman and Joseph offer tailored jumpsuits that have structuring and look great during the day, but can be dressed up for an evening out with a bag and some clever accessorising.

Vogue offered a ‘secret address book’ with the December issue of their magazine, which was available in Newsagents.  This book of secrets is full of trusted specialists who the Vogue team depend upon.  There are 400 secrets in total, and this article gives you more information.

What’s in the Book?

Compiling the book was no easy feat.  Editor Jo Craven discusses the difficulties of extracting the information from the world of fashion.  However, in the book you can find the secret addresses of boutiques, bars and lingerie stores that are frequently used by those within the chic world of fashion.  Additionally, you will find information on life’s little luxuries, such as swimming pools and great bakers.

An added extra to the book is information on moth-killing, and how to construct a cardboard moth trap.  This is certainly essential to wardrobes that are suffering from the wraths of moths.

What’s not in the Book?

Unfortunately, the editor was unable to find a sawmill where a Vogue editor had wooden shingle tiles made for the roof of her garden shed. 

Reliability

Each entry is given a source that is trusted and reliable. 

Some celebrities are clear trendsetters, with their own unique and signature style.  Kate Moss loves her skinny jeans, Victoria Beckham craves her own creations and Jessie J cannot get enough of those jumpsuits.  Let us look at some of the stylish celebs that have become our recent fashion icons, and their statement styles.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen is often sporting a strapless mini dress, with accessories kept to the bare minimum, teamed with a pair of simple classic black heels.  Her style is distinctive and edgy.

Blake Lively

Blake loves to flaunt her assets in lace and ruffled mini dresses, and with her long legs and curvy figure it is no surprise.  Her close relationship with Karl Lagerfeld has lead to her wearing some fabulous red carpet designs.

Dakota Fanning

The nude baby doll dress is Dakota Fanning’s signature piece.  Her fairy style frocks are in constant supply from designers such as, Valentino and Elie Saab.

Taylor Swift

Soft waves, fluid lines and golden hues are Taylor Swift’s style favourites.  Strapless full length gowns drenched in sequins and beads is the type of glitzy glamour that is Taylor’s statement look.

What are the hot new trends that you are going to be seeing this year in terms of fashion for men? According to the displays at the various late 2011 fashion weeks and the autumn/winter collections, 2012 will be all about colour, double-breasted jackets and a looser trouser. Jack & Jones clothing closely look at the wearable trends for men, so they are the right choice for fashion forward guys.

Colours

In contrast to the muted browns and blacks we often see in collections for men, 2012 is likely to see bigger and brighter colours such as mustard, greens and blues featuring heavily.  An example is Bottega Veneta’s winter 2011 collection which includes a number of coloured items such as mustard-yellow tops and green trousers.

Double-breasted Jackets and Blazers

Having fallen out of fashion in the last decade, double-breasted jackets and blazers are on their way back, albeit in a slightly different way for the new season.  Many of 2012’s double-breasted offerings are looser than those of old, and more likely to see you through a relaxed summer, coming in lighter colours and fabrics than is traditional.

A Move Away From Skinny

Every man not comfortable in drainpipe mens trousers can now breathe a sigh of relief, as many collections, including Lanvin’s autumn offering, showcased more straight and wide trousers than have been seen for some time.

Men’s Fashion in 2012

If you love fashion then the vogue archive website is definitely something you need to check out.  The new vogue archive website boasts the best fashion from the 90s, along with old Vogue magazine covers from the 30s through to the 70s.  In fact, the vogue archive actually allows you to view every page of every issue of the magazine all the way back to 1892.

A great feature of vogue’s archive website is that you can search through the archive by decade, brand, designer or photographer.  It is also possible to view the results by article, images, covers or ads.  This site is impressively organised, and allows users to have all the vogue fashion magazine information right at the click of a mouse button.

At the moment, all of the archive is only open to subscribers.  However, if you are part of a company and you want access for research, then you can contact Vogue to obtain a package deal.  The cost of subscription is fairly high.  However, this is to completely eliminate the need to allow people to place adverts within the site, keeping the site clean and effective.

Generally speaking there is no more important item of clothing in a guy’s wardrobe than denim jeans. We are a simple species, we don’t always want a lot of fussy clothes clogging up our wardrobe which is why we always place 883 Police jeans high on our priority list.

This year jeans are high up on the fashion list too, with special attention given to style, fit and colour. It’s time to move on from blue denim and not black or grey denims, no its time to make a statement.

Starting off with this season most coveted denim colour is ‘rust’, as seen popularised by Levi’s Made and Crafted as well as Diesel. I find it has a very retro feel, sandblasted cowboys come to mind. I’d look at adding this to your wardrobe now as it’s the perfect transition colour from winter to spring, before the brighter bolder colours of summer come in.

Moving on from rust to earth tones and a soft start to spring with shades of grey, sand, even light blue can add a bit of easy colour to your wardrobe. One of my favourites is the chambray denims which have taken over jeans, a light chic blue which is a much better option to ‘bleached’ look jeans.

As you make it on to summer the colours start to get brighter and brighter, like a warm front moving in colours will dominate fashion. Men and women will enjoy brighter shades of denim as we head in to a 90’s acid remix somewhat. Bright blues, oranges, reds and greens with a distressed edge will keep it apart from some of the women’s trends and I feel have a more relaxed surfer/California look to them.

Finally what shape to opt for this season? Last year we saw the resurgence of flared and boot cut styles and this year we seem to be going back to more traditional cuts, with athletic fits and straight cut. Think you good old trusted pair of 501’s faded and worn, this is what’s in know so if they still fit you, you should be fine.

Bags are an essential part of our everyday life and they are as equally important as our clothes or shoes.  Bags can make or break an outfit, which is why it is important to stay on trend when selecting what bag you want to fashion.  Check out some of this season’s top bags:

Tiny Bags

Tiny bags may not seem to be the most practical choice, but they look interesting and they are ideal for special occasions when you only need enough space for the absolute essentials.  These bags really are tiny, but their purse-like appeal is what will be making them a hit this season.

Wristlets

Wristlets are the perfect bag for those women who often lose things, as the wristlet incorporates a strap that ensures the bag stays on your wrist at all times.  They are set to be extremely trendy this season and they will come in a range of colours and designs.

Printed Bags

Printed bags are the bold option this season, with out of the ordinary designs such as fruit and vegetables, cars and underwater themes.

Knitted Bags

The knitted trend will not stop with clothes and shoes this season, it will extend in to bags as well.  These unusual yet stylish bags will need to be teamed with the right outfit to make them a fashion hit.

Chain Handles

Chain handles give any bag that added feeling of luxury, ever since we first saw this design from Chanel.  This spring/summer, chains will come in all sizes, from small delicate chains to big and bulky.

Large Clutches

We all know clutches are traditionally small, but these large clutches are big enough to fit everything you need and they will come in a range of tones for both day and eveningwear.

This seasons top bags