Autumn/Winter 2017 is set to be a big season for menswear, with designers pushing the boat out more than ever. Think oversized trousers and roll necks, pleats, baggy double-breasted suit jackets and splashes of orange amidst earthy hues. Men’s fashion in 2017 just stepped up a notch and we’ve got some seriously good trends for 2017. While we saw plenty of outerwear and knitwear at the men’s shows, there were standout trends that we don’t often see from season to season. Winter fashion can be tough to get right (although we think it’s much easier than summer fashion) and so we’ve taken the A/W 2017 trends we think are most wearable and come up with this easy guide on how to wear them when the time is right. From corduroy and double-breasted jackets to bursts of orange and muted shades of moss green, this is set to be one of the best seasons yet for menswear. Here’s our pick of the best fashion trends for later on in the year. CORDUROY Yes, that’s right, corduroy is back. The Seventies have been a major influence for some of the biggest designers (the Nineties have slipped ever so slightly behind for Autumn/Winter 2017) and corduroy is the thing they are pushing most. The easiest way to do it properly, get it right and look good is go full hog. A corduroy suit may seem like a bold look to manage, but if you’re daring enough it can look incredibly good. MOSS GREEN The season may be autumn and there may be hardly any greenery on the trees and the lawns may be dead, but the designers at Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and London Fashion Week Men’s have more than compensated. Moss green was a major trend at the men’s shows across the board, with the likes of Fendi and Valentino paving the way. They used the rich colour of foliage across heavy fabrics. ROLL NECKS As ever, roll necks are back with a vengeance for the winter months and they were one of the key trends as seen at the Autumn/Winter 2017 menswear shows. What’s changed? They’re bigger and more dramatic than ever, so if you’re looking to make a statement with your knitwear this autumn, look no further. That said, a roll neck doesn’t have to be a bold look and can be easily slipped on under a denim or suit jacket. Winter trends have never looked this good. QUILTING This isn’t a wholly new concept for Autumn/Winter as quilting has been a favourite for quite some time when it comes to the cooler months. Brands like Ralph Lauren have always been quick to put quilting out across their outerwear lines, but now labels like Craig green and Ermenegildo Zegna are following suit. We suggest sticking to outerwear with it if you’re not feeling too brave, but we are seriously digging the quilted jumpers from the likes of Dries Van Noten. STATEMENT SLOGANS Yes slogans have been on trend for a while now, but never before have they been so emphasised. While the likes of Christopher Shannon and Fendi have been putting out slogans over the past few seasons, but now Valentino, Raf Simons and Dior are getting involved. Slogans are now intrinsically sewn into knitwear, rather than sewn onto, giving them a whole new depth. The slogan should be the statement piece of your outfit, so keep everything else muted and let the words tell the story. ORANGE Usually with the autumn months designers tend to mute their tones and go for more earthy shades. For Autumn/Winter 2017 that has been flipped somewhat on its head and orange has been introduced as one of the key colours for the season. Burnt orange and bright orange are leading the way, but pair these with black to avoid mismatching colours and looking a bit on the odd side.
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Calvin Harris Continues to Top Forbes Highest-Paid DJs List The Scottish DJ earned $48.5 million thanks to his mid-six-figure fees for his Las Vegas performances and seven-figures for music festival appearances. His latest wildly successful hit “Feels” features vocals from Katy Perry, Big Sean, and Pharrell Williams.
To compile the list, Forbes takes into account earnings from June 2016 through June 2017. Fees for agents, managers, and lawyers are not subtracted. While there are no women on this year’s list, and all 10 come from the U.S. or Northern Europe, age plays the single diversity factor as David Guetta, 49, takes the No. 7 spot, and 21-year-old Martin Garrix lands at No. 9. Tiësto played 134 gigs during Forbes’ scoring period to attribute to his $39 million earnings. The 48-year-old Dutch DJ ranks just slightly ahead of the American duo known as the Chainsmokers with $38 million. In just the past year, the Chainsmokers raked in over 2.2 billion streams from their singles “Paris,” “Closer,” and “Something Just Like This.” At No. 8, the anonymous DJ Marshmello, who performs in a white mask, made $21 million though touring. Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Diplo, David Guetta, and Zedd round out the list. The full top 10 list is below 1. Calvin Harris ($48.5 million) 2. Tiësto ($39 million) 3. The Chainsmokers ($38 million) 4. Skrillex ($30 million) 5. Steve Aoki ($29.5 million) 6. Diplo ($28.5 million) 7. David Guetta ($25 million) 8. Marshmello ($21 million) 9. Martin Garrix ($19.5 million) 10. Zedd ($19 million) Choosing what to wear to a party can be a lot trickier than it first appears. Knowing the type of event you’re attending is extremely important. Here’s how to dress for a party. FORMAL PARTY - BLACK TIE Black tie is at the high end of men’s formal party clothes. The good news is that the tuxedo, though sometimes expensive, is actually an effortlessly stylish dress code to nail, encompassing a single-breasted dinner jacket, tailored black trousers, crisp white dress shirt, hi shine leather shoes (a court shoe or oxfords) and, of course, a black dickie bow. And, on the note of expense, even if you wear it only a couple of times a year, a well-made dinner suit is timeless and could last you a decade or more, so think of it as an investment. As with white tie, the key here is to keep it classic: stick with traditional colors – black or midnight navy only – and go for a self-tie bow tie if you can. It may take some time to master the actual tying, but you will feel oh-so-suave when you can hang it loosely round your neck at the end of the night: much more James Bond than school prom. CASUAL PARTY The key to cracking a casual dress code is deciphering what kind of ‘casual’ your host means. A party in a smarter setting – a fancy family home, a wine bar – will require a classier kind of casual than a party at the pub or on the beach, for example. The good news is that men’s casual party clothes do not include a tuxedo or tie, so leave your formal finery at home. The bad news – depending on how you look at it – is that party clothes for men is the perfect opportunity to express yourself and demonstrate what a well-groomed guy you are. No pressure! Just because the function might be relaxed, doesn’t mean you should let your style slide. Sure, a casual dress code generally means anything goes, but – since you’re attending a party – you still need to put in some effort with your outfit and appearance. Here are the top men’s casual party clothes looks. WARMING UPS, PUBS & ANYTHING THAT FOLLOWS... If your Saturday night starts (and ends) at a club, you need to make sure you feel comfortable and confident. Good fitting jeans with a statement t-shirt and trendy shoes looks cool, as does a casual shirt with sleeves rolled up and 2-3 buttons left undone. Just be sure you’ve chosen material that breathes: nothing ruins a look like sweat patches. Seriously. RAVE As we all know a rave can get messy. However, this is no excuse to drop all pretence of style and dive straight into raving attire. Keep it casual but sleek. Put on a pair of kicks (preferably not white as they don’t withstand moshpits) and opt for dark jeans or chinos. A slim fit tee on top works well, but avoid anything that will show up obvious sweat patches. Add a statement jacket to tie the outfit together, just please remember to put it in the cloakroom; shoe prints on jackets aren’t a nice surprise come morning.
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