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This year’s autumn-winter collection is seeing a return to the fashion-defining Sixties, with A-line dresses, beehive hairstyles, miniskirts and such, making up the new season’s look.  Republic clothing offers collections that sport colours like burnt orange, bright patterns and polka dots and this ensemble truly pays tribute to the energetic spirit of the Sixties.

Recreating the Sixties Look

The Sixties style is all about texture, with materials like leather, felt, plastics, velvet and wool being used to create two-piece ensembles and A-line dresses in warm colours reminiscent of the era.  Standard Sixties fare like bracelet sleeves, polo necks and sloping shoulder jackets have also found their way into many of the pieces to be featured this autumn-winter.

Creating the look of the Sixties is also about accessorising, and designers have carefully studied the “classic mod” look in order to recreate it, miniskirts and shift dresses are complemented by beehive hairstyles, knee-length boots, fur helmet hats and headbands.  These styles bring back the look of icons like Twiggy, Julie Christie and Jean Shrimpton and represent retro glamour at its finest.

The need to revive the trends of the Sixties is seen as something of a reflective outlook among designers, but this has resulted in a stunning, strikingly wearable collection of ensembles.  This autumn, therefore, prepare to be dazzled by ladylike glamour and classic chic, as the sophistication of the Sixties gets set to walk the ramp once more.

One thing that fashion news enthusiasts can look forward to is a revival of popular 1980s styles. Several designers have begun to create new designs that include the distinctive fashion elements from this period. Expect to see more 80s-inspired items, with a distinctly modern twist.

Why 80s Fashion is Distinctive

Many people remember the 1980s for its unique brand of fashion. It was largely influenced by many of the popular musicians and bands of that era. Both men and women wore big hairstyles. Clothes were colourful, with many neon colours being used. One of the most popular fashion accessories of the time included leg warmers, which many women wore with leggings. Jeans frequently used an acid wash for a more worn look, and it was common for jeans to be worn with holes in the knees.

Some New Items That Are Available

Many women are choosing to wear oversized jumpers that are reminiscent of the 80s. These frequently feature bright, attention-getting colours. They are certainly ideal for autumn and winter, as an alternative to the more traditional darker tones that are commonly worn. Leggings are an essential part of the 80s look, and these may be found at many shops. Tops that feature large shoulder pads are also becoming popular again in light of the 80s style making a comeback. Clothing shoppers will find that the same basic 80s style is there, but there are distinctly modern touches as well.

Ways to Get the Perfect Look

Women who love 80s-style clothing can obtain the look they want in several ways. Some items can be easily found by browsing through shops that specialise in vintage clothing. This is a good way to find clothing made during that era. Look for blouses, shirts or dresses with padded shoulders, which can instantly create the 80s look. Choose bright colours, including items in neon. Consider leggings as an alternative to other types of trousers when teaming with an 80s inspired top. Alternatively, consider acid-washed jeans.

In a nutshell, Sports Luxe is the new and fashionable comfortable style–The style has been recently demonstrated in the majority of catwalks. Famous designers that have incorporated this look into their collections include: Stella McCartney, Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicoll and much more.

Alexander Wang’s hit collection helped to firmly put the style on the fashion radar. From varsity style sports jackets paired with cropped jersey to jazzy joggers, sporty fashion items have made a huge impact on this winter’s wardrobe.

If you haven’t got yourself a sports luxe outfit for the season, now is the right time to invest! Sports luxe has been mastered by the likes of Franklin and Marshall with bright hoodies and jogging bottoms as well as fitted trousers. This style can easily take you from day time arraignments to night time plans – think chic jumpsuits, exposed zips and flashes of bright colours.

Another thing that is brilliant about this particular style is how easy it is to replicate… no need to sweat it!

When trying to recreate the look, go for stripes, Firetrap T-shirt dresses, sweat tops, and jumpsuits. You should try and go for no jewellery, or if it is an absolute must, the minimal amount possible. Other things which will help to create a really advanced Sports Luxe look include: exposed zips and leather (to create an edgy look).

This is a trend which you cannot go wrong with, when dressing in this style, you’ll always be on the fashion mark. You are sure to soon fall in love with this style, not just because it looks great, but because there is so little effort needed to create this look well.

Ok, so it’s coming up to winter and sometimes winter fashion tends to get a little dull. Just because the ground is covered in snow and the weather becomes much colder, doesn’t mean our wardrobes should become boring and plain too. Winter wardrobes desperately need brightening up, and there is only one colour to do that with this upcoming season, green.

Green is the perfect colour to brighten up winter wardrobes with as it is fresh and has various connotations such as summer and spring. Green is made from two primary colours (yellow and blue) and according to the ‘colour chart’ is said to go extremely well with colours such as pinks and reds. However, when it comes to fashion, green also goes well with more subtle, darker colours such as brown, blacks and navy blues.

This makes green the perfect colour to incorporate into looks this season as it tends to go with whatever is in your wardrobe, as well as being a bright and fun colour to use.

If you’re new to the look, then you should probably start off slowly. You should do something simple. For example, wear green socks with a dark suit, men’s shirts a green tie or a pocket square. If you’re feeling confident, then why not try all three?

If this still isn’t enough green for you, you could always try and wear a slightly larger item of green clothing. Something like a dark green cardigan, or a pair of chino’s. This look will be super-cool. Just remember to think about what colours your paring these items with. You don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb.

If you really want to push the boat out and stand out from the crowd this Christmas (in a good way!) Then why not go for a green suit. Just be sure when you’re buying you suit that you choose an appropriate: size, colour and material. Apart from that, nothing can really go wrong. If this is a bit too much of a step, you could always just go for a green blazer. A light green one would be better, as that way you could still wear it throughout the summer too!

With the reemergence of 40’s glamour, heavy tailoring and a more serious sophisticated tone, Autumn 2011 offers many fresh new takes on season staples that will leave men across the globe wondering what they will be wearing once cooler weather takes hold.  To keep up with the shift in style, the stylish man need only add the following five fashion pieces to keep themselves in fashion without buying a completely new wardrobe.

The Turtleneck – This old school cool weather piece typically conjures images of cheesy family photos and matching Christmas sweaters.  Surprisingly, the turtleneck has now become the coolest kid in school thanks to lighter weight fabrics and bright colour palettes courtesy of Gucci, Calvin Klein, Voi and Hermes Try wearing with a checked shirt for a more casual look or with a cardigan for extra warmth.

The Double Breasted Suit or Coat – With a neutral palette and a slimmer fit, double breasted suit jackets and coats have brought back the power suit in a big way.  Gone are the bulky looks of the eighties.  The new take on double breasted suits is streamlined and high on style.

The Military Look – Every few years, designers like Salvatore Ferragamo offer a new take on this look.  Brass buttons, pea coats and military style trousers bring this persistent style back to the forefront for fall 2011. The darker pallets and rugged look are perfect for any guy who likes a bit of an edge with his look and Firetrap have focused on this style for guys this season.

Unexpected Panelling – Thanks to Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier and Rick Owens, coats and jackets are getting a fresh look with unexpected panels of neoprene, nylon, and leather.

The Slip-On Shoe – Shoe designers such as Gucci are giving men an easy going option for footwear with loafers in a wide array of colours and a variety of materials.