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Jewellery Buying Tips for Men
Men`s fashion for 2009 offers some interesting new directions, as well as building on the featured trends of Fall and Winter 2008. Bright colours are very much in evidence, mirroring the neon brights, aztec prints and cool marine shades of the women`s fashion lines. Prints are also heavily featured in shirts, with liberty prints and bold patterns becoming very popular for Summer. Quirky urban and humourous tropical prints will also be seen on short sleeve casual shirts and tshirts. Deep v necks are another key trend, with light knits and bright colours which can be layered over casual tees and vests.
The urban look is also still hot, with a number of boutique and new designers offering cutting edge designs and fabrics in urban items such as twisted jeans, skater denim, hoodies and footwear. This Summer, urbanwear items can be all the more bold, with embellishment, colour and unusual cuts all very much in evidence. Accessories are still very strong and bold, with bling urban jewellery still a key feature for this look. Hip hop jewellery is highly popular with men as it ties in closely with the looks and attitudes sported by top hiphop stars and youth culture. Look for good replicas of designer pieces if you can`t afford real diamonds! There are plenty of excellent jewellery designers offering great chunky and bling watches, pendants, chains and rings - look for gold, bold lines, outrageous use of eye-catching bling and thick chunky finishes. Be careful when buying gold or silver items that you`re buying the real deal - stainless steel or metal finishes can look equally good.
It is better to invest in a durable piece which will last you through the season and beyond!
When matching jewellery with clothing, think about the whole look you`re trying to create. A thick gold chain or pendant will look best with strong urban wear - dark heavy denims, the latest in bright trainers, a tight fitted or super loose tshirt and a hooded top. Don`t forget your headgear either - another great way of making a statement! If your look is more surfer dude or laid back casual, look for chrome watches, simple chains or even metal / wood pendants and more unusual jewellery items with stone washed cottons, organic tees, relaxed fit jeans and relaxed footwear in muted colours. Remember that men can also have fun with fashion as much as women! Don`t be afraid to experiment with different looks and forget following the rules too much - it`s all about self-expression after all!
For the very latest in men`s fashion and jewellery, have a look online at some of the key designer stores. These also offer the advantage of having full stock lines, the ability to create and model outfits online, and the ease of shopping with delivery to your door! Try online designers such as Gucci, YSL and Prada clothing.
Updated: 19/11/2009
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