When In Doubt, Go For The Straight Leg Jeans!
by Dino-Ray Ramos
Mar 12, 2009 9:25 AM PDT
Boot-cut, wide-legged, relaxed fit, bell bottoms€“ the denim universe is jam-packed with styles which make choosing a pair of jeans a daunting task. If it ever becomes too jarring, go for the good ol€™ standby: straight-leg. We are beginning to see a more tailored look for men when it comes to jeans and trousers. Men shouldn€™t be wary of this cut. The trick is to choose a pair of jeans that flatter rather than cling to your body like man leggings. There are various degrees of straight legs. You can go for a more streamlined look with April 77 jeans or you can go for something a little roomy in the thigh from G-Star. Whatever you choose, be sure that you are comfortable. As a general rule of thumb, jeans should fall from the waist and straight down (hence the term, €œstraight-leg€�). You€™d be surprised how a pair of straight-legged jeans can flatter your body. Just be sure you don€™t confuse straight-leg with tapered-leg€“ unless you're going for that 90210 circa 1992 look. Click the slideshow to see more straight-leg jeans.
New York Fashion Week Runway: Monarchy Collection Mixes Equestrian With Edge
by Dino-Ray Ramos
Feb 18, 2009 3:24 PM PST
Eric Kim holds the reigns of the Monarchy Collection, an urban-chic label that caters to men and women. For fall 2009, his collection had a savvy equestrian feel with his men dressed in dandy suits tipped with smart bowler hats. Kim melded the debonair charm of James Bond and the cheeky look of John Steed (that bloke from the British secret agent series, "The Avengers"). Usually known for their sportswear, I was pleasantly surprised to see finely cut savvy suits in plaids, charcoal and black stomping down the runway in riding boots €“ but Kim did not keep it all buttoned up. Cardigans draped and buttoned in strategic ways hung on models with an edge, while handsome leather jackets kept things masculine and rugged. I've been looking for a way to reinvent my style and I think I might browse the closet of the Monarchy Collection €“ with my bowler of course.
Colors: black, charcoal, tan, gray
Celebs: AnnaLynne McCord, Jennifer Love Hewitt
