Accessorized Man

Accessories are add-ons that we need to complement our Closets. They vary from bands, cuff links, brooches, rings, necklaces, watches, ties, wallets, sun glasses, hats, bags etc. They add a touch of class and colour to our Style. They define our cultures and often times religion.

Some accessories are more prominent and distinctive than others. Women are very particular about accessories. The most distinctive pattern of a woman's Style is her bag. The variables come in different shape and form. Lately, the trend is tilting towards different Collections. Traces of this trend are trickling down to the male folks.

"men who care passionately for women attach themselves at least as much to the temple and to the accessories of the cult as to their goddess herself"

              -- Marguerite Yourcenar--

Accessories are most addictive Collectibles of our Wardrobes. Male fashion Victims are accessorizing like never before. The trendy Man accessorize everything from bags to bangles. An adage goes that, the  personality of a man is best portrayed by his watch, wallet or shoes. While the Professional Man is particular about his Tie and cuff Links, the Casual Man embraces other Variants.

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The Watch on a man's wrist defines his taste. Seldom, men wear their watches on the right wrist to portray their style and conviction. However, big label Chronograph Watches are favorites to catch the attention and admiration of a Clientele.

Ties are no man's best friend. Knotting a Tie can be a man's nightmare. We love to hate them but, they adorn our Wardrobes. The bulky silk Tie has played out it's time. The modern day man is stepping up his game with "Narrow Ties". Knit Ties, my all time favorites are becoming the hype of our time.

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Scarfs are no longer a female only trend. Those who mourned the demise of the Mufflers, found some kind of solace in Scarfs. Our sympathy with the Palestinian cause made the trade mark "Arafat Scarf" a trendy phenomenon. Scarf wearing among men is fast becoming the trend of the 90s, You bet we will yet again see the rebirth of Mufflers.

The next big thing to creep into male trend will be Brooches. Lately, the trend with male political Bourgeoisies, is to adorn the tricolour pins on their Lapels. However, the trendy him tend to wear over sized Brooches as a fashion statement to profess his Style. Designers are yet to adopt this trend though. Over Sized male vintage Brooches are hard come by. You can't find them in high End Shops, your best bet will be Flea Markets or Second hand Vintage Shops.

Bowler Hats are accessories you won't be bidding farewell. Bowler Hats are big time. They transcend across all ages and genders.  Don't expect to find Bowler Hats only in your grandpa's Closet. You will not only find them on the teenage boy planning his first date, and on the shaved shiny bald head of some IT Professional in an airport lounge but also, on the hip bohemian Chick in a Kreuzberg Cafe in Berlin.

Bags are becoming a male Companion like never before. Though men from our gay communities are credited with over sized distressed Bags, the trend is spreading like wild fire amongst men. While over sized Bags are synonymous with the Sohos of London and Manhattan, it's fast becoming a boomerang for our credit cards and creating hole in our pockets. Over sized Bags will define the new Man of the jet set age.

In the words of Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel

"It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure"