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Bomber jackets were originally designed with functionality in mind. Pilots in WWI needed something to keep them warm while they flew at freezing high altitudes. They were immortalised in fashion when Tom Cruise wore one in the movie Top Gun. Every man, woman and child wanted one as they epitomised the virtues of suave and cool. Bomber jackets gave wearers an edgy, intrepid-adventurer look. It’s doubtful that many slaves of fashion gave any thought to the fact that their latest acquisition saved the lives and limbs of countless airmen in both world wars.

Aeroplane cockpits in WWI weren’t closed as they are today. It was clear that pilots needed something to prevent them from being frozen to death or losing limbs to hypothermia as temperatures could go as low as -50 degrees Celsius. In an effort to solve the problem the US Army established an Aviation Clothing Board. In 1917 they started distributing heavy-duty, fur-lined leather flying jackets. On the opposite side of the Atlantic, the British Royal Air Force was trying to come up with a solution of their own. It was only in 1926 that Leslie Irvin found a solution when he designed a sheepskin flying jacket that was immediately snapped up by the RAF.

While they have kept the classic look and style of traditional bomber jackets, modern designs have been tailored to fit modern men. In general, men were smaller in the 20s and 30s than they are now. They were thinner and didn’t have the V-shaped bodies that define today’s fit young airmen. The shoulders in particular have had to be broadened to fit modern physiques.

In the late 80s and early 90s, the period after Top Gun, bomber jackets were at their peak fashion-wise. Their popularity slowly declined after that, with only bomber die-hards keeping them in the front of their cupboards. But they are expected to make a comeback, as fashion fundis predict their resurgence in autumn and winter of 2007/2008.

The prospected trend is borne out by the fact that some of the hottest celebrities have been spotted out and about wearing bomber jackets. While it’s doubtful whether Tom Cruise will be able to lead the fashion trend again due to his steadily declining cool factor, Johnny Depp is more than capable of taking over. While it must be admitted that Johnny could make plastic rubbish bags look like haute couture, his appearance in a bomber jacket is enough to send hordes scuttling to the nearest retro shop.

Nowadays the jackets are made from a range of materials ranging from traditional leather to silk and synthetics such as nylon. They are even available in metallic colours, as opposed to the traditional black or brown. Those in the know say that they can be worn with tailored shirts and skinny ties: a trend that is sure to amuse war veterans. It seems that however you choose to wear them, they will always carry the air of a maverick.

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The Ring – It’s Back

In today’s world of constant change the man’s ring is back in fashion. There was a time in history when rings were commonplace on the fingers of the aristocracy, royalty and the elite. However, this trend faded as men began opting for a more spartan appearance, particularly with the advent of the industrial age. The native intelligence and strength associated with masculinity became an important ideal. Jewels and other ornamentation were considered signs of weakness and hence undesirable. Since then, attitudes towards the importance of gender in fashion have relaxed and the ring has yet again become desirable for the fashionable, classy and stylish man.

The Diamond – A Man’s Best Friend, Too

The diamond ring has become the go-to item for that ‘classic’ look. Reputed jewelry brands such as Tiffany And Company (USA) offer a wide range of unique designs to best express the individual wearer’s identity. Many men do not own any jewelry other than their one signature ring. Interestingly, there is still a stereotypical image of the ‘male’ ring, which usually features several small cut diamonds set into the face of the ring rather than the single larger diamond favored by women.

The Wedding Ring

It is becoming more common, but still rare, that a woman will also buy her partner an engagement ring at the time of the engagement. These are popularly referred to as ‘man-gagement’ rings. Despite the current fixation with diamonds, there are alternatives for the diamond-centric wedding ring such as birthstones and colored gems such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Smaller diamonds can be used to highlight the face of the ring and provide interesting contrasts.

Exceptions

The pearl is perhaps the only gem not to be favored for the male wedding ring. Other than their historical association with femininity in all the arts, the pearl is simply a difficult stone to set and more prone to damage than others. The pearl is therefore an undesirable choice for a man’s ring from both a cultural and technical standpoint.

The Ring Metal

Gold is still the ring metal of choice for its relatively affordable price and classic look. Silver and steel, among other alloys, are more modern and cheaper alternatives. The range in price between the cheapest and most expensive rings is, on average, almost two hundred dollars. This is due to the possible variations in the stones themselves, as well as the specific metal used.

Style Matters

Men have realized that accessories do not end with cufflinks and tie bars. The true expression of personal style and sophistication is through a ring. Many powerful men in politics, commerce, the media and sport wear their rings as extensions of their intelligence, integrity, persona, charisma, skill, and flair. Though the ring is undoubtedly a status symbol it also transcends the barriers of wealth, class, achievement and privilege into the realm of universal desirability. History has repeated itself: the ring once again maketh the man.

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Just about every woman out there is on the search for their best fitting, most flattering pair of jeans. If you’re a plus sized woman, you may have some trouble locating the perfect jeans. Contrary to popular belief, you do not just want to walk into your nearest plus size clothing store and buy the trendiest pair of jeans you can find off of the rack. Instead you want to find those jeans that best suit your sense of personal style as well as your body shape. You can absolutely buy a few pairs of trendy jeans, but do not limit your wardrobe by only buying those “in one minute and out the next” items. The key to maximizing your wardrobe is to mix and match trendy pieces that you wear in more casual settings with more versatile pieces of denim that you can dress up or down.

Jeans: A Fashion Trend That Is “In” For Every Season

Jeans are a staple “must have” fashion item. They can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. It makes sense to buy a couple of pairs of jeans. Look for “trendy” jeans and then a more classic pair of jeans, such as a pair of slimming dark denim jeans. You will want to avoid anything extreme for the sake of versatility. Lots of whiskering, extreme washes, distressing or the “destroyed” look works best for more fun, casual occasions.

It goes without saying that it is important that your jeans fit properly. Far too many women try to hide their perceived flaws by purchasing jeans that are way too big and baggy. Ask any salesperson in a plus size store and many will tell you that a lot of women try on clothes that are actually too large for their frame. That’s right – they’re thinking that they are bigger than they actually are! Instead of looking thinner, they have effectively added a few pounds onto their frame!

No matter what your clothing size, you will want to find slim-fitting and figure-skimming jeans that fit and flatter. If your body is on the thicker side, you will want to buy a pair of jeans with a bootleg cut or even wide legged jeans to add some balance to your figure. Some say that plus size women can’t wear skinny jeans, but I disagree. Skinny jeans look simply smashing on tall plus size women. The added height makes their legs looks really long and lean, especially with a pair of heels.

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Whoever thought fashion was only for women is grossly mistaken. In fact men’s fashion sometimes cost more than that of women. This is mainly because the raw materials used in men’s fashion are usually more expensive. The same goes for shoes. Women are known to have fifty pairs of shoes stashed away in their wardrobe, looking to by the next pair despite being nose deep in credit card debt. Therefore, men cannot be left far behind.

The Necessity of Dress Shoes

When it comes to shoes it is not possible to manage with only three pairs (the quintessential casual, formal and floaters) to all events and occasions. It also has a lot to do with co coordinating the style and color of your shoes with your clothes (or maybe it’s the other way round!)

Leather shoes never go out of fashion. Although pure leather is quite expensive, buying a pair of shoes made of these can be a treat for your feet. Having a pair of formal black leather shoes is mandatory. This goes with almost all types of office attire as long as the colors of the clothes are fine. For the occasional color that doesn’t go well with black one should always have a back brown or tan. Dark green or blue shoes are also good.

Designer Shoes

Designer shoes cost a lot of money. In fact anything designer represents selling the name of an individual. The idea is that the designer is vouching for his or her product by putting his or her name up for sale. However, designer wear also provides the highest comfort and a certain level of exclusivity as usually no particular designer item is made in pairs. Therefore, if you own a pair of designer shoes you will hardly see that many others wearing the identical copy of it.

Since the designer is selling his or her name, he or she will want to make sure that the items are manufactured under the most thorough and vigilant supervision which makes the finish of the product absolutely perfect. Therefore, if you are wondering if it is worth spending all those dollars on a pair of new designer shoes go ahead and splurge as this will last you for quite a long period of time.

Stake the Fake

Since most people have high regard for designer shoes, there are many fake ones being sold in the market. Looking at a pair of shoes you should be able to deduce if they are original or not. However, if you are making the purchase from an online shopping community then judging this can be difficult. Therefore, if you are buying your dress shoes from eBay you might want to check the customer feedback first.

Although fashionable dress shoes for men are a good idea to make yourself look impressive nothing comes above comfort. You will realize this once when you have worn your fake pair of Armani for ten days in the office for nine hours a day and have shoe bites on your little toe.

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