Briefcases

I remember, not so long ago, when you would rarely see a man without a briefcase; nowadays it's a rarity to see a man holding anything in his hands.  It's a shame, because briefcases really add an extra flair of sophistication to an outfit and, of course, they keep you extra-organised!

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Trust me, briefcases will be big this year!  

Already, they're popping everywhere on the street, at the high-street shops and in Lane Crawford, at many different price-points, in a variety of colours, and in several reincarnations of material.  The best-bet for the season is to find a briefcase from a young, new designer such as Ljung; this Scandinavian label has great classic shapes done in modern colours at great prices.

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Brights for Men!

Men, don't think you've been left out of the trend for bright colours this coming SS '11 season!  Michael Kors, Raf Simons at Jil Sander and Alber Ebaz at Lanvin all showed pops of colour at their shows.

Images (Clockwise, from Top Left): SS11 Michael Kors, SS11 Lanvin, SS11 Jil Sander

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The easiest way to look on-trend this summer is to invest in a bright T-shirt or casual shorts.  H&M has some great bright offerings already in stores now.

Images: H&M


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Add a Scarf for Colour

Men, add some colour to your wardrobe this season. All over Europe, rainbow colours showed up on accessories arounds the necks of some of the nation's most stylish men, in the form of textured scarves. Alternatively, try a pocket square for small pop of colour if scarves aren't for you.

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The look works just as well casually as it does with a suit; it's the material of the piece that sets them apart. For more formal attire, go for silk, wool or cashmere; casual scarves usually come in cotton or linen. The most important thing is to go for something with texture in terms of a pattern or a mix of different textiles.

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This look is easily achieved at the high-street stores. Try Zara for scarves in interesting textures and easy-to-match colours; the three below are all on sale now for just $149.

Images: Zara

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