Discover The Latest Men Fashion Trends

We all know about the credit crunch, so buying fashion on a budget can sometimes be challenging. If you’re a follower of high fashion but you’re wallet can’t stretch that far, it’s sometimes becomes really frustrating. Buying fashion on a budget is something all of us look to do, as trends and our appearance changes at a rapid rate. Today we’re going to be looking at some top tips to buy them garments you want, without breaking the bank.

1) eBay and Charity Shops – Defiantly my favourite, you can find some right bargains on eBay and by visiting charity shops. High end designer wear can easily be found and bought for a tiny fraction of the original RRP. The vintage trend is also very popular this season, and buying from eBay or Charity Shops can really also help you achieve the vintage trend. Other options are to attend boot sales or thrift stores.

2) Head away from Designer – It’s going to be a hard thing to do, but a designer label is going to have a designer price tag. Opt for cheaper end high street stores which offer a collection of high end designer influenced garments. Ok, they’re not the real thing, but when our budget doesn’t exceed to buy the real thing buying from high street stores at affordable prices is an acceptable thing to do. The quality and in house designs are a lot better than what they would of been a few years ago also.

3) Recycle your old garments – What I mean by this, is look into your wardrobe and start putting some looks together. Implement summer pieces into winter looks, but just focus on layering to create warmth. Trends always come back round, so something you bought 10 years ago now may be in trend. So make sure you always use everything you own, and don’t keep wanting the next best thing.

So stop creating debt on your credit cards and going overdrawn, buy sensibly and buy fashion on a budget easily with these 3 tips.

A wallet is a man’s best friend. Its an accessory which is used daily, and more attention should be paid to the wallet you own. There’s various styles, whether you want a bi-fold, tri-fold, leather wallet, cloth wallet or a wallet made from duct tape, the options are endless. Here’s a video from Brighterman, showcasing there best leather wallets for men

So we’re a huge fan of vintage and retro clothing, and implementing vintage touches into your everyday style is extremely popular currently. But some people don’t like to break there comfort zone and opt for a piece of vintage or retro clothing, so whats the solution? Vintage mens accessories are. You can add subtle touches to your look which will add a retro feel, and will add a whole new dimension to your style. Here’s our favourite vintage accessories.

There’s that common myth which continues to surround men in fashion, and that is men in hats look stupid. That statement many guys make of “I dont suit hats” should be erased, as there’s various hat styles for men out there which suit anyones preference. With trends like the preppy trend starting to see more involvement of mens hats such as Trilbys, various designers are also including hats into there catwalks and collections. Depending whether you’re after a casual hat such as a cheese hat or baseball cap, or a more elegant touch with a flat cap or trilby hat we look to stock it.

So breaking down all of our hat styles for men, we’ve decided to pick out our best selling style – The Trilby Hat. Suitable for casual events such as festivals and even formal events such as dinners, a trilby hat has really seen a rise in popularity over the last year. With celebrities such as Bruno Mars not able to leave the house without one, trilby hats have seen a huge rise in popularity.

Here’s our best selling trilby hats for men:

Mens Straw Trilby Hat – £19.99

Herringbone Trilby Hat – £12.99

Black Trilby Hat – £19.99

So our range really consists of a great variety, that the myth of “a hat doesn’t suit me” should be lifted. Get in touch with us if you need some style advice on what hat to opt for!

Cross referenced from: Brighterman’s blog

So we’ve been specilaising in mens wallets online for over a year now. We introduced this department to our site due to the demand, and the fact mens wallets are probably the most needed accessory. Every man owns a wallet, if you don’t you probably carry your money around in a spare pocket, change bag or your wife’s purse. A wallet can be used to actually showcase some of your personality, and is defiantly going to see its use. Our wallets range from classic leather wallets for men, to funky mens wallets. So whether you’re looking for a funny graphic to display your quirky personality, or a classic tan bifold wallet we stock them.

Here’s our best sellers:

Ducti Wallet – £15.95

Mustard Mute Funky Wallet – £19.99

Peter Werth Wallet - £24.99

If you’re tired of stitching issues, dull looking wallets or even your wife’s purse then consider a new wallet.

*Article originally published over at Brighterman’s Blog – Mens Wallets Online

Obviously we’re a huge fan of ties, but do men without ties look good? A tie adds that elegant touch to a look, they’ve always been a formal accessory and they will continue to be a formal accessory. Men without ties and just a shirt can still leave you looking elegant, but at the same time casual. With preppy trends inspiring the “buttoning up to the top,” patterned shirts are becoming a common trend. Here’s some inspiration to choose from, with us selecting our favourite shirts without ties from popular retailers.

Men with Ties

It’s only right we showcase our favourite skinny ties. Below are our best sellers, adding colour and elegance to your look.

Red Skinny Tie – £9.99

Yellow Skinny Tie – £9.99

So are you a man without ties? Or a man with? Let us know

See original article at Brighterman’s Blog – men without ties

Mens Leather Necklaces are a part of our Jewellery range over here at Brighterman, and today we showcase our best sellers. Our necklaces for men are all hand crafted by a wonderful designer called Julie Ann Turner, and the attention to details is key to this range. Our leather mens necklaces are made with adjustable leather straps and normally feature a unique stainless steel pendant. Presented in a leather pouch, they’re defiantly a great accessory to have.

But whats the importance of mens leather necklaces?

They can become formal and casual. Whether you want to accessorise it over a graphic t-shirt, or wear it underneath a formal shirt our leather necklaces are suitable for any look. Pick a pendant which means something to you, a lot of guys wear necklaces almost acting as “lucky charms.” Jewellery can always be used more than other accessories, so you will defiantly get a lot of use out of your necklace. Our range by Julie Ann Turner sell really well, and this defiantly becomes the reason.

Our best sellers

Mens Bullet Necklace – £24.99

Mens Leather Necklace with Key Pendant – £24.99
So these are our two best selling mens leather necklaces, stay tuned for a video review of our whole range.

*article cross referenced from Brighterman

A Look is normally based on a foundation of clothing. Whether you’re pairing a tshirt with some tailored shorts for the summer, or your layering a shirt with a blazer and trench coat, with a pair of jeans clothing is the foundation to your looks. But accessories are that final addition, that final touch in which can turn your outfit from average to outstanding. Mens Accessories are of course, becoming popular due to a lot of us guys wanting to stand out. They can create that final touch which makes us stand out from the masses, whether its the addition of a tie, a bag, a belt or a watch, accessories can transform your looks.

So make sure you pay close attention to men’s accessories when putting looks together this SS11.

Paul x

Its true, you’ve got the chance to win £100 to spend at any retailer of your choice, along with £100 to spend at Brighterman Accessories.

Check out the Competition Here

Run by Brighterman to celebrate the launch of there website on the 4th March 2011.

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So with the new website for Brighterman Mens Accessories ready to launch in March, they’ve just released a showreel of the models used as the FACE of the company.

The new website launches early March 2011.