Exclusive Interview with Gemma Hyslop, Stylist of Urban Outfitters Europe

Here is another woman in menswear world! Gemma Hyslop, menswear & womenswear Stylist at Urban Outfitters Europe, tells us about SS14 menswear trends. This is a womanly chat about male trends including likes & dislikes! J

Can you tell us about yourself?

I am the European stylist for all online imagery for both menswear and womenswear. I basically put all the outfits together for the online product shoots and style all the menswear for our Lookbooks, press days and creative imagery!

What’s the ratio of men to women customers of Urban Outfitters?

We have a smaller menswear based customer compared to our womenswear customers but I would say they are a little older so come to our website or stores for something specific! They know the brands we stock, they know what they like and they come to us specifically for those brands or pieces!

On a scale of 1 to 10 how do you rate men paying attention to their daily styles compared to women?

7 years ago I would of said maybe a 5 but now I think Menswear is so much bigger and more exciting than it has ever been I would say a good 8 or 9. Men are much more aware these days, celebrities, singers and people in the public eye are a lot more style conscious pushing boundaries with fashion so this then filters down to the highstreet.

Do you think runways are reflected on the street?

Yes, more so than ever, people take direct influence from catwalk shows these days and make it work for their own personal style, whether it be head to toe or just certain aspects.

Do you think there is a definite kind of style for the future of men’s fashion?

I don’t think any fashion can be definite as it is ever changing. I do believe men’s fashion will become stronger each year though, there are so many new designers emerging in Menswear at the moment and it is exciting to find out who is going to grow within the industry and who is going to drop off the scene quickly!

"I love men who aren't scared to push the boundaries. I have a lot of respect for a guy who will wear a head to toe printed outfit, you need to be a confident person to carry off certain trends."

Could you also name one person in the public eye whose style you like the most?

I love ASAP Rocky and feel he has pathed the way for making fashion more accessible to the average guy, he has helped to link up fashion and music more in the public eye. I also think Pharrell Willams and Kanye (even though he is a bit of a douch bag) have also done this!

What would be your one piece of advice for men in terms of style and fashion?

Always wear good trainers!

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A Closer Look at SS14 Menswear by MenLook!

It may seem early to get excited for Spring but... Whatever! :) Start to get your wardrobe ready for Spring! The time will come! :)

MenLook brings you a definitive list of essentials every man should have in his wardrobe this Spring-Summer including top basics as well as on-trend items off the catwalk.

The key trends include the democratization of the suit, in colour and mixed in with the rest of our wardrobe. Flowers are also in the spotlight this summer, both in all-over prints and more subtle details to distill in your outfit. Finally, the chic sportswear look remains a must for those who seek style without compromising on comfort. 

Martin Printed Shirt, Billtornade, £124.50

FILIPPA K R-Neck blue sweater £95.45

Fitted navy blue chinos, Ontour £73.87

Free Run 2 Grey and Red Sneakers, Nike £95.45

Ernest Midnight Black Sunglasses, Triwa £107.07

Drifter Jacket in Beige, Acne £ 415

Kansas T-Shirt, Acne £77.76

Cosimo suede slippers, Acne £278.00

 Garrett Leight Brooks Sunglasses £230.28        

Grey Leather Sneaker, MenLook label £82.17

Drifter Navy Blue Wool Jacket, Acne £394.25 

Edwin College Crew Jumper Flame Orange£75.00

Click to see more SS14 Collection by MenLook

Need Inspiration? 6 Looks for 6 days!

Everyday your mood changes therefore the style you want to be in changes too. At least it’s like this for us, women. But we are all human, right? So what’s the difference!

Men are just a little bit luckier when it comes to the questions ‘What to wear today?’ because there are less choices then women’s. But still… A guy needs to style himself too.

Style makes you look good and some basic styles bail you out whenever you lack inspiration.

Either you are an urban cool guy or an easy chic or a classic looking guy; here are 6 style inspirations for 6 days from menlook.co.uk!

Choose one of them and make it work! :) 

Casual Friday  |   Easy Chic Look  |   Urban Cool

Contemporary Look  |   Avant-Garde  |   Heritage

Photo Source for clothing : Menlook.co.uk

Look of the day | Today's Loved Ones!

Style Inspiration

Balenciaga Panelled Sneakers £355

Fred Perry Barrel Bag £60

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Classic cable knit crew neck jumper £110 £77

Armani J08 Dark Wash Slim Fit Jeans £139 £69

Belstaff Thornwood leather biker jacket £1,095

Original Penguin Men's Nathaniel Beanie £20

More Original Penguin...

Busy but Cool Monday

Burgundy on Monday

Navy on Monday

Grey on Monday

Trendy Tuesday | Everything You Need!

• French Connection Airbourne Wool Jacket Knit £85.00 £29.00 
• Barney's Leather Holdall £280.00 £168.00 
• Long-Sleeved Cotton Voile Shirt with Mandarin Collar £59.00 
• Nike Sportswear Trousers Olive £70.00 
• O'Neill Men's Dolomiti Beanie £6.42 
• Debenhams Brown Leather Belt £18.00 
• Next Borg Lined Brown Boot £40.00 
• Thierry Lasry Kendry Acetate Sunglasses £304.00 

BAFTAs Men on Red Carpet | What was "he" wearing?

They all look polished, great, and cool... 

So let's see what were they wearing on the red carpet at BAFTAs 2014!

The Styke parade at the Royal Opera House on Sunday (February 16) in London.

Tom Ford

Douglas Booth and Michael Fassbender in Tom Ford tuxedo/suit

Burberry

Tinie Tempah,Sam Claflin, and George McKay in Burberry

Alexander McQueen

Bradley Cooper

Gucci

Eddie Redmayne

Savile Row Suiting

Prince William

Valentino

Brad Pitt

Dolce & Gabbana

Christian Bale

Armani

Dapper Parade | The Looks WE Love!

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Special Picks

Brown leather biker jacket, Belstaff

Blue shirt, Brioni

Distressed jeans, True Religion

Boots, Timberland

The models on the street with great beards! 

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EXCLUSIVE: THOM SWEENEY by Mr. Porter

Photography by Mr Kalle Gustafsson | Styling by Mr David Lamb

Words by Mr Mansel Fletcher, Features Editor, MRPORTER
Source: Mr.Porter Journal

London has a rich and unrivalled sartorial history, and while its famous Savile Row remains the epicentre of the traditional tailoring culture, the flame of contemporary elegance burns brightest in a less celebrated corner of Mayfair. Working from a former art gallery near Oxford Street, Messrs Luke Sweeney and Thom Whiddett run Thom Sweeney, London's coolest bespoke tailors. This season the duo have produced their first ever ready-to-wear collection, which is exclusively available from MR PORTER.

"We started the business in January 2007," remembers Mr Sweeney. "Before that we both worked for [the tailor] Timothy Everest in the East End." Mr Whiddett explains the duo's original intentions: "We wanted to have a bespoke tailoring house, looking after our clients with great service and great clothes." Key to their success is the fact that the suits are cut in a shape that's more relevant and contemporary than those produced by most bespoke tailors. "Our guys don't want to walk down the street in cropped trousers or with a jacket that stops half-way down their back," says Mr Whiddett. "But they still want to look modern and cool. Our clients wear our suits at work, but also to [exclusive Mayfair clubs] 5 Hertford Street and The Arts Club. And because of the way they're cut you could also go to Shoreditch House [in London's fashionable East End], because it doesn't look like a boring city suit."

All around Thom Sweeney's bespoke shop there are images of style icons from the past, men such as Messrs Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen and Sir Sidney Poitier. However, the tailors use these old shots as a springboard that propels them forward, rather than a weight that holds them back. Mr Whiddett explains, "If an image still looks current then that says something about the guy in the shot, and the guy who made the clothes. But there isn't one old look that's just spot on, it's always about the proportions - the width of the trousers affects the size of the lapels. Our look is current without being edgy." It's a look that appeals to many high-profile Londoners, most notably Mr David Beckham who wore a Thom Sweeney suit when he piloted the Olympic flame down the River Thames en route to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Games.

 From left: Messrs Sweeney and Whiddett

Among the things that sets Thom Sweeney apart from London's classic tailors is that the clothes the firm makes reflect modern life better than the traditional pinstripes-all-week-and-tweed-all-weekend dichotomy that still seems to inform much of Savile Row. Mr Sweeney explains, "We guide a lot of guys for what they're going to wear at the weekend and in the evening - people want to look better in the evening than they do in the office." Thom Sweeney also caters for the growing number of men who like to wear separate jackets and trousers, even on formal occasions. "Separates are a big deal at the moment," says Mr Sweeney. "It can look great if you get it right, with a double-breasted blazer and trousers. One of our best customers is often in separates from nine-to-five, but come the evening he's in a mohair suit and a tie."

Talking of mohair, which is made with yarn created from the hair of Angora goats, it's an important part of Thom Sweeney's superb dinner jacket. "The tux is really important to us," says Mr Sweeney. "We make a lot of tuxes for our clients. Whether you wear it once a year, or 10 times a year, it's something you need in your wardrobe. Every time we've made one for a bespoke client he's come back and said, 'I wish I'd done it earlier'. When you go to black tie events people notice." Mr Whiddett is equally evangelical, "If you've got a few good suits already and you come to an event where you want to dress up, there's nothing smarter."

However, people also notice what a man wears at the weekend, which is why Thom Sweeney makes casual trousers and blazers. "We've done navy blue cotton chinos," explains Mr Whiddett, "with a slim leg, so you can dress them down with a polo shirt and sneakers. The main difference between the casual pieces and the formal jackets is that for the casual jackets we softened up the shoulders with a flat sleeve head, so they're a bit easier to wear." In fact soft shoulders are a Thom Sweeney signature, as well as a defining feature of most of what's good in contemporary tailoring. Mr Sweeney explains how the house block was developed, "The shoulder line's a bit softer than you get on Savile Row, but we still keep the roped sleeve head. It has presence, but it's soft to wear."

These details have been taken directly from the handmade suits and put into the new collection. Mr Whiddett explains the rationale behind the ready-to-wear range, "It's in line with the bespoke, right down to the way it sits on the shoulder."

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