10 Of The Best Men’s Sunglasses For SS15 | summer 2015 fashion trends men

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Top 10 Shades For Spring/Summer

If you were to step outside right now, you probably won’t find yourself bathed in sunshine – but with spring just around the corner, it’s time to talk sunglasses.

The eyewear market has took off in recent years, with an increasing amount of high-end, artisanal brands producing frames that not only look great, but are crafted to the highest standard.

Yet with so much choice on the current market, what brands and styles should you be considering if you want to move away from ubiquitous tortoiseshell Clubmasters and black Wayfarers?

Here we showcase ten of our favourite frames on the current market, at a variety of price points.

1. Cutler And Gross D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

For over 40 years Graham Cutler and Tony Gross have run London-based eyewear brand Cutler and Gross, which is is renowned for its originality and design flair.

These handcrafted D-frame shades update the classic tortoiseshell pattern by utilising a dash of blue in place of brown, with a gunmetal nose bridge bringing the contemporary edge.

Available at Mr Porter, priced £310.

2. Persol 714 Steve McQueen Sunglasses

Italian eyewear veteran Persol looks to a vintage style icon this season, producing a pair of suave shades inspired by actor Steve McQueen.

With a keyhole cut-out bridge and original arrowhead metal detailing, these foldable throwback sunglasses strike the perfect balance between rugged and retro.

Available at David Clulow, priced £275.

3. Oliver Peoples Benedict Gold Sunglasses

If there’s one thing Oliver Peoples does well, it’s aviator frames.

The US brand has its roots planted firmly in the 1980s, but brings the retro style bang up to date via the use of finely crafted materials and a minimalist design.

Available at Sunglasses Shop, priced £246.

4. Spitfire Round Sunglasses

Minimalism meets nineties meets futurism in these sharp shades by Spitfire.

Clean lines and a polished frame give these glasses a sense of elegance, while the pastel coloured lenses bring a playful touch.

Plus, at just £25, you can afford to experiment a little with your look.

Available at ASOS.

5. Ray-Ban 52 New Wayfarer

Ray-Ban’s classic Wayfarer design may be over 50 years old, but its new and improved models offer the contemporary update you need.

There are plenty of fresh shades to choose from, but we’re strong fans of this concrete grey hue, complete with translucent frame detailing.

Available at Sunglass Hut, priced £125.

6. Kite Nas Havana Gold Mirror Sunglasses

With just one store in London’s Westfield Stratford City, you’re bound to be one of the first people you know to wear a pair of sunglasses from this independent brand.

Kite is all about self-expression, which is evident in its innovative design approach and brave colour combinations.

We’ve got our eyes on its Nas frame, which comes complete with gold mirrored lenses.

Available at kitegb.com, priced £120.

7. Eyevan 7285 Sunglasses

Japanese eyewear label Eyevan brings an Eastern edge to heritage designs, resulting in some seriously stylish sunglasses.

These gold frames are both delicate and impactful, while retaining an understated air of sophistication.

We’re pretty certain the compliments will just keep on coming when you’re spotted in these.

Available at Mr Porter, priced £320.

8. ASOS Metal Top Sunglasses

ASOS’ affordable eyewear range offers a wealth of modern designs at a great price point.

Just £15, these metal top sunglasses are versatile and perfect everyday wear – what’s more, it’s not going to sting too much if you sit on them or leave them somewhere by mistake.

Available at ASOS.

9. Garrett Leight California Optical Harding Sunglasses

Who doesn’t love a touch of Californian cool?

Garrett Leight combines true craftsmanship with a laid-back ethos, resulting in high quality glasses with a playful edge.

These champagne shades have us ready to hit the beach already.

Available at Garrett Leight and Mr Porter, priced £215.

10. Jeepers Peepers Riley Round Sunglasses

Bringing us a new take on tortoiseshell frames, cult eyewear label Jeepers Peepers presents its Riley sunglasses in a mottled, translucent effect.

Not only do they make a stylish statement, but they’re also extremely lightweight, include full UV protection, and come complete with moulded nose pads and tapered arms for added comfort.

Available at ASOS, priced £18.

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5 New Ways To Wear A Suit | Summer 2015 fashion trends men

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Breathing Life Into The Suit

Buying a suit is the most important sartorial purchase a guy can make. But it’s also one of the costliest, which means it’s important you know how to get as much mileage out of your tailoring as possible.

Start by thinking of it as the modern man’s armour: an indispensable piece of kit that forms the backbone of not just your formal wear arsenal but your casual wardrobe too.

With that in mind, take a look at a five modern ways you can wear a suit for the season ahead.

1. Checks And Basics

We’ve already extolled the virtues of the check suit and its ability to turbo-charge your formal wardrobe this spring, but patterned tailoring, by its eye-catching nature, is notoriously difficult to pull off.

So, we suggest keeping things simple by eschewing the customary shirt and tie combination in favour of a neutral crew neck T-shirt or polo shirt.

As seen in the Canali AW15 show, when a large windowpane motif is set against the backdrop of a plain tee, the suit takes on a reassuringly minimal look – ideal for a spring wedding that doesn’t have a strict dress code.

2. The Shirt & Tie Replacement

Sure, it’s March and our sights are fixed firmly on the arrival of balmy summer days. But it’s hardly linen suit and poplin shirt season yet.

In terms of smartening up your transitional wardrobe for the changeable spring months, opt for lightweight roll necks in natural fabrics under your suit. Not only does this look sharp, but when it’s too warm to wear your suit jacket, yet too cold for just a shirt, exchanging your button-down for a merino knit offers just the right weight and gauge to keep you cool and comfortable.

Consider light grey, blue or mustard versions for a fresh, non-Dermot O’Leary take on the trend.

3. Black-On-Black

Despite the all-black everything trend’s refusal to die, wearing a black shirt with a suit of the same colour is still perceived by some fashion insiders as a step too far.

However, we’re here to silence the haters (we’re looking at you, John Varvatos), put our full weight behind the trend, and let you guys know that suiting up in the dark stuff looks seriously slick and sophisticated.

The important thing here is to ensure the shirt is exactly the same shade of black as the suit. Any variation in tone will make whichever item is lighter appear as though it has faded.

4. Suits & Sneakers

Done wrong, pairing some box-fresh sneakers with a suit can make it look like the only thing standing between you and a midlife crisis is a new Porsche.

Yet done properly, swapping your smart shoes for a pair of trainers appears cool and effortless. The key is to pick a ‘grown-up’ pair: minimal, neutral and preferably leather.

For the more adventurous among you, try dressing down a dinner jacket by swapping the tux trousers for a pair in flecked charcoal wool and then finishing with some crisp Stan Smiths.

This is the kind of thing that Kanye and A$AP do regularly on the red carpet, but is a look you can easily replicate for dinner at a high-end restaurant.

5. Switch The Blazer For A Leather

The idea of separating your suits may be nothing new to you, but switching your blazer for a leather jacket probably is.

It’s a look we’ve seen time and time again over this awards season, with everyone from Ewan McGregor to Justin Theroux partaking in the trend.

Ditching your suit jacket in favour of some lambskin channels an effortlessly cool rockabilly vibe, and is a smart choice for men who want to bring an edge to their formal wear.

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