Mens Fashion

The winter collection for men has gone practical for the winter chill with knitwear and accessories as key items.

Knitwear is back and this time it looks more like Brad Pitt than Victor Meldrew. This season is focused more than ever on chunky sweaters and cardigans just waiting to warm you up and make you look uber cool.

Cardigans are also making a huge impact in the male winter wardrobe, keep warm WITHOUT losing your masculinity - jackpot! This winter there is a huge collection of comfortable yet practical knits. Hugo Boss and H&M are key stores that have set temperatures soaring with their patterned jumpers bringing a retro chic look to winter wear.

Ways to wear a cardigan
• Wear open over a trendy, printed t shirt.
• Wear buttoned up over a white shirt. Match with a scarf tucked into the shirt, on the colder days.
• Wear the cardigan by itself. Make sure the cardigan is one size smaller than your usual size, because it should look slim and tight fitting.

The crossover of masculine suits into womenswear have made such an impact, high street stores are bursting with flattering, well tailored suits for impressing on a date or in the boardroom at work.

Skinny jeans for guys is also very popular, teamed with trainers and a embellished tshirt.

Accessories Cravats were typically for the upper class country folk, but now they have grown in popularity in the mens fashion sector, by creating a mix between a cravat and a scarf. Try adding a cravat style scarf to a simple striped shirt, with a bright colour like electric blue or dramatic orange. For the conservative male, team a cravat scarf with a t-shirt or cardigan, but keep the rest of the outfit in a simple neutral tone.

Trilby’s, leather gloves, cravat and striped scarves are the key items for accessorising your outfit. Man bags are still hot, but changed slightly to oversized and slouchy and toned down to soft leather with blacks and browns. H&M stock a great selection of mens assessories from hats to socks.