The Future inspired by Michael Jackson

The fashion will continue to keep alive the legacy of Michael Jackson and style of the singer will be reinvented by designers and fans in the near future, according to the analysis of WGSN. We were looking for signs in the collections Autumn / Winter and we have found some. The King of Pop has left a great void in the music world, a small hole hard to fill. It would appear that retrospectives in various fields, from art to the seventh art, through literature, entertainment and, of course, by fashion.

In fashion, the unmistakable style of Michael Jackson remains and appears increasingly as an inspiration for designers and fans, now under new prisms, with the icons marking the wardrobe of the singer to be reinvented nostalgically. WGSN, a research, analysis and forecasting of trends in fashion, design and retail, looked back over the legacy of Michael Jackson in terms of influence in the fashion world, highlighting the most iconic pieces and that will make history. And found some signs that bring to mind the irreverent style singer in the autumn-winter collections for men.

According to the analysis of U.S. trends, the zombie look, one of the best-known hits of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" will come alive again with the return of the coats in the style that uses video clips, even if with new interpretations and applications. The inspiration will come on characteristics such as skin and bright red, various fasteners, metal, padded shoulders and well structured, the classic form "V" with a focus in black and red; influence of military style, with the use of ropes and matting metallic buttons. We can already see some brands to boost their jackets military style, combining them with pants quite fair, as used Jackson. Singer Rihanna is one of the celebrities who left charm jackets inspired by the King of Pop Jackets baseball, with a sportier style and characteristic of the films of teenagers of the 80s, will also be an important reference for trends in the near future. With the addition of well-known red, yellow and gold - as it appears early in the video clip hit "Thriller" - accompanied by a letter of application, these coats are already used by some individuals. Singer Kanye West changed only letter M and Michael, for a K, exhibiting a very similar jacket in one of his recent appearances.

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Choosing a Winter Jacket - Worth the Time and Money Spent If Chosen Correctly

By Carl Formby

Winter is the time when nights are very cold and long, and cold winds begin to blow and the days are short. With the arrival of such season all the warm clothes come out of hiding as now clothing that keep us warm is the necessity of the season. One such clothing that is very important during winters is the jacket.

Jackets are short coats which are similar to the ones that were worn by the French peasants. The word jacket is a French word. Jackets are generally worn under a coat or in place of a coat during winters. Nowadays it has become fashionable to wear stylish winter jackets without any coats. Choosing a winter jacket is easy because jackets are available in colors and materials which eliminate the need of a coat altogether.

Jackets may be of different types but one thing that is common to all jackets is that they have zippers in the collars, pockets, sleeves and in the front part. They are usually worn over sweaters or over other clothes. Though coats and jackets are both worn during winters, jackets are a little different as they are shorter as well as lighter than coats.

Apart from a practical winter jacket, jackets may be used by those who indulge in sports like skiing or bike racing. Jackets that are worn doing skiing should be long enough to go under the waist. These Jackets usually have a cord that can be drawn from both edges along the bottom or elastic at the waist level. Due to the elastic and the cord snow powder cannot enter the jacket while skiing. But just a jacket does not suffice hence storm cuffs are also necessary on the wrists.

Sometimes a winter jacket is worn over a sweater. It is also a good idea to wear a polar fleece jacket in the inside so that it insulates the body from the cold that is felt outside during skiing. Fleece jackets are very warm like wool and very light, and they can be maintained very easily as they are easy to wash and can bear the hard weather as well.

There are certain things that need to be kept in mind before choosing a winter jacket. One need to be practical and sensible while choosing the color and only such colors should be chosen which are universal and go with every sort of dress that is worn.

If the jacket has not been stitched properly and does not fit beautifully on a person it is not worth. A practical winter jacket should always be a formal one.

While going for jackets one should always go for a classic style and avoid very dressy ones and jackets that have ultra trendy edges. Keep these factors in mind while choosing a winter jacket and be assured of making a good selection!


Carl Formby owns and operates fleecewinterjackets.com, with info on Children's Winter Jackets and the Women's Winter Jacket

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What to Wear With a Men's Blazer Jacket

By Antonio Centeno

The beauty of the men's blazer is that it goes with almost anything. For the purpose of this discourse, by blazer we mean a classic single-breasted navy wool coat with brass buttons. Over gray flannel slacks, a white button-down oxford shirt and a striped tie, it makes a classic outfit that in the United States registers just shy of a suit on the formality scale. On the weekend, the same blazer over chinos and a polo shirt makes a very smart casual outfit. In this article we will discuss some basic means of wearing a men's blazer jacket for work and leisure.

If you work in a business casual office, the blazer gives you a simple solution to the tricky problem of dressing respectably without appearing aloof. In a workplace dominated by polo shirts and khakis, the man who has the class to throw a blazer on over the ensemble looks distinctive without standing out. A dress shirt with a button-down collar and gray flannels are also worthy accompaniments for a blazer; add a tie to take it up a notch. A point collar shirt formalizes the ensemble a tad more, and here one should stop. Contrast collars really belong under a suit, and even if the formality of French cuffs were not an issue, having cuff-links next to brass sleeve buttons creates a discordant clash. For footwear, bluchers, loafers, and monk-strap dress shoes are all good options.

The outfits described above are also smart choices for dinner in a nice restaurant or a morning religious service. In fact, the blazer will serve you well for most weekend activities, from taking in a play in most American cities to cheering on a girls' softball team. It looks aristocratic and dignified over an ecru turtleneck and your trusty gray flannels; for a laid-back look in the summer wear it with off-white pants and a bright polo. While it is perfectly acceptable to wear a blazer with jeans, and indeed the combination can look very stylish, one must take care that pants and coat are not too close in color. This goes for any jacket and pants combination: if it's not a suit, it shouldn't look like one from a distance.

When it comes to dress shirts, as said above a button-down oxford is the classic. Besides solids, a broad variety of stripes and checks, including many that would look garish with a suit, mix well with a blazer. The latter's dark, solid fabric looks good next to just about anything, and the shiny buttons amply counterweight bold patterns. For a more casual look go with a long-sleeve polo shirt or a turtleneck depending on the climate. The urbane silk tee-shirt and tight-fitting knit shirt tend to clash in their modernity with the blazer's long heritage, and work better with a suit jacket.

In cooler weather, you way want to don a sweater under your blazer jacket. If you're going without a tie, a cable-knit or argyle crew-neck will add some life to the outfit. The V-neck worn over a tie may also be patterned or textured, but can be solid as well.

A few words on neckwear and accessories: the tie you wear with a blazer should be in keeping with its sporty dressiness. Woven silks in polka dots, bold stripes, and other simple patterns do this grandly, as do knits of silk or wool. The bowtie with white shirt and blue blazer looks sophisticated on the few men who know precisely how and when to wear it, but goofy on most everyone else. Beyond ties, any pocket square that harmonizes with the rest of the outfit adds a dash of style. For younger men, it will also ensure that a blazer and white shirt don't look like a prep school uniform. For belts, follow the old rule: match leather to leather, metal to metal. That means brown with brown shoes, although it can be a different shade of brown, and black with black. The buckle should be brass to coordinate with the buttons.

As you can see, the possibilities with a blazer really are endless. It is perhaps the best investment a man can make in his wardrobe, as it virtually doubles the choices he has each morning when getting dressed. It will serve nobly in a wide range of situations, and never go out of style.

Antonio Centeno is president of A Tailored Suit, an online American boutique fine-clothing merchant specializing in bespoke men's suits, shirts, jackets, and overcoats. He and his partners launched the company with the mission of helping men create the clothing that best enhances their individual style. Antonio has studied men's clothing design in London, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. He is a former Marine Corps Officer and holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA from Cornell College.


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