Wednesday, 31 March 2010

This Spring's Must-Have Accessories

One of these days its gonna warm up out there. And when it does add an immediate jolt of life to your wardrobe by grabbing hold of these punchy, must have items.
New Wave Boat Shoes: Nothing wrong with traditional brown boat shoes, but with everyone from Sperry to Gucci doing creative new riffs. Patterned Pocket Squares: By now you've caught on to the 1960s Mad Men pocket-square thing—and so has everyone else. Stay a stride ahead by mixing plaids and checks in your rotation. Just be sure to pair them with solid shirts to avoid pattern overkill. Plastic Aviators: Wire-framed aviators have been a stone-cold classic for decades—now they've gotten a timely update. This new riff co-opts the chunky plastic cool of Wayfarers and applies it to the timeless fighter pilot's silhouette. Straw Fedora: Dressing seasonally applies to your headwear, too. That means going with a straw—not felt—fedora come spring and summer. The coolest version right now is known as "stingy," in reference to its super-narrow brim. Brightly Coloured Faces: Even if all the dudes at your office have thrown a chunk of cash at an impressive watch, they probably don't have one quite like this. A red, blue, or green face will add a shot of badass-itude to your otherwise conservative business look.