Fur coats are for men ready to lead the fashion pack!
Either following on the leads of the shearling coats as another animalistic trend or possibly inspired by the soaring popularity of Game of Thrones, the fur coat trend is ubiquitous at the moment. We at PAUSE can’t quiet pin point why this is, but who cares when the trend looks so great and makes you feel so incredible!
Warm, soft to the touch, comfortable and extremely luxuries, the fur coats serve as the perfect companion in the colder months. However, despite so many stylish and practical advantages, the history of menswear and fur coats can really be defined solely by the impossibly wealthy of the 80s and by brief cameo among the the hip hop scene of the 90s. Besides those two stints, the fur coats have been surprisingly absent from the men’s fashion horizon for a very long time. Why is that? Perhaps it’s all the negative connotations that cast a shadow on their reputation: the slathering of animals just for their fur; potential association with classist bourgeoisie; or plainly the sky-high costs, often to the point of insanity. Another possible factor might be the fur coats’ popularity among the fairer sex, resulting in men being afraid to give it a go.
However, over the years the fur coat trend has vastly evolved and transitioned from pompous caricatures to style aspirations. Especially recently the relationship between men and fur coats has taken a new turn. The modern fur coats are made from the synthetic materials (the cute and fuzzy are spared), the aesthetic is more masculine and tough, they’re cheaper without compromising quality making them more chic and cool than ever before. Head over to ASOS to have a look for yourself: their latest Faux Fur Overcoat makes you look like a million bucks with its rugged, slightly disheveled appeal, all at the reasonable price of £125 and without any animals suffering in the process. Then of course its fur all over the runways. You can’t talk fur coats without mentioning Fendi’s A/W14 showcase which consisted of a runway carpeted entirely with Kidassia goat fur and thus compelling Shortlist magazine to call it “a hairy-luxe platform”. The show went on to consist of a concoction of new experimental designs centered on fur; short hair fur bomber jackets, cropped black fur waistcoats and knitted sweaters with patches of different shades and types of fur. Kanye West, who is famous for rocking his fur coat on number of occasions, also included the fluffy number in his Yeezy collections, in the pitch-black minimalistic design paired with military-inspired trousers.
You might justifyingly think “This is all well and good, but how the heck do I wear it!?” First of all, keep to the rule of heavy on top light beneath, so T-shirt, slim fit trousers and a chunky pear of Chelsea boots, brogues or Dr Martens would look great. Nevertheless wearing a heavy, long fur coat can be quite taxing on a daily basses, so a slightly lighter version such as a parka with fur lapels and lining or a bomber jacket with fur paneling can be more suitable. Overall the fur coat trend, which was once a mere fashion spark, recently has been ignited with new ideas and inspiration, ensuring it will more than likely to continue to burn on in the coming winter months to keep us all stylish and warm.
H&M Prepare for Party Season.
With the holiday season approaching steadily, viagra H&M puts their best foot forward with a gorgeous selection of party pieces. With models Clément Chabernaud and Roger Dupe front lining the collection of tailored suits, smart shirts, essential overcoats and a very trendy navy velvet blazer. A great capsule collection giving you the foundations for everything from formal events to work drinks and everything in between.
All items are available in store and on HM.com now.
H&M Prepare for Party Season.
With the holiday season approaching steadily, H&M puts their best foot forward with a gorgeous selection of party pieces. With models Clément Chabernaud and Roger Dupe front lining the collection of tailored suits, smart shirts, essential overcoats and a very trendy navy velvet blazer. A great capsule collection giving you the foundations for everything from formal events to work drinks and everything in between.
All items are available in store and on HM.com now.
Smart Casual.
Kayne West was spotted attending Khloe Kardashian’s 33rd birthday party. For his sister in law’s event, he wore a grey denim Jacket, maroon Trousers and white Adidas Calabasas Powerphase Sneakers.
Shop the look:
PS By Paul Smith Grey Denim Western Jacket – Click to buy.
Dolce & Gabbana Slim-Leg Stretch-Cotton Chino Trousers – Click to buy.
Reebok Club C 85 – Click to buy.
Samuel L. Jackson returns with British GQ cover shoot.
American born actor, Samuel L. Jackson has taken centre stage during his cover shoot for December’s edition of British GQ.
Multi talented actor, Samuel L. Jackson, appears on the cover of British GQ in a stylish Giorgio Armani dress shirt and his trademark clear glasses.
As well as speaking on his new film ‘The Hateful Eight’, directed by Quentin Tarantino, Jackson spoke on the occasional enjoyment he gets from watching his own movies. “I like watching myself in movies… If I am channel surfing and I pass a movie that I’m in, I’m watching it no matter what. I have a drawer of nothing but my DVDs, so if nothing else, I can just go in and pull one out and put it in.”
Despite his famously casual appearance on and off screen, Mr. Jackson seemed to show a different side as he appeared in a long, darkened beige overcoat with a broad fur collar.
Visit GQ-Magazine.co.uk, and see below for more photos.
The worlds first. Blacker than black.
High end, unisex sportswear brand, Phoebe Heess is keen to make her mark on the industry with the all new ‘Viperblack’ t-shirt. The worlds only blacker than black garment.
Although the darkest material on the planet is not suitable to wear on your skin, Phoebe Heess has managed to mix a variety of materials such as the highest quality cotton and inserts of 3D mesh, to create a genuinely darker than black t-shirt.
The new Phoebe Heess, ‘blacker than black’ t-shirt not only captures a unique and stylish design, but uses a natural, ultra black feature from the Gaboon Viper. This meant the creation of this garment is approximately 40% darker than any other tested fabric.
Support this project on Kickstarter now to get the ‘Viperblack’ into production, and see below for more photos.
