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 Scarves are not only for women as they are must-haves of the
men's wardrobe. Its functions remain mostly the same - to keep you warm in the
colder weather and to complement your look. Since men accessories are
relatively monotonous, men's scarves have become an important accessory besides
its fainted function of keeping warm. A classic scarf can give men added charm
and present a dazzling appearance. While scarves may not be the most
fashion-forward of men's accessories, they can still lend a touch of grace and
elegance to a man's outfit. The difference between men's and women's scarves is
hardly perceivable and is not instantly recognizable. Regardless of the fact
that the boundaries between the sexes in fashion become increasingly blurred
every year, you have to be very careful when picking this accessory in order to
balance individuality and style.
Blurred Borderlines
The borderline between men's and women's fashion over the
recent years has become increasingly blurred. Certainly, the classical men's
and women's looks aren't going anywhere, but one can't deny the fact of their
interaction and combination which is effectively proved by the evolution of
men's accessories, such as scarves.
Only a few years ago, men's scarf options were limited to
elegant silk scarves and narrow knitted pieces that are worn under the coat and
can be seen only at a closer inspection. And suddenly everything changed. Men
have become fashion-conscious and started to tie the scarves around their
necks, like French do, or added brightly colored pieces to their wardrobe and
revealed their unexpected love for fancy prints.
Gradually, men ceased to view scarves as purely functional
pieces and tried to fit them into a bigger picture, as an essential part of the
metrosexual look. As it turned out, men's scarf can trade its functional
purpose for an elegant look.
The Power of Tradition
Most men's scarves stick to the standard
long-skinny-rectangle shape. Some embellishments like fringe might be
available, but the most easily distinguishable characteristics of scarves you
can use to express your individuality will be with the material or the fabric
pattern.
A good all-purpose active scarf material is fleece. This
fabric made of polyester is warm, durable, stretchy, machine washable, and
quick-drying. While many fleece scarves are just the standard rectangle, you
can also find more fitted fleece gaiters. You can also find fleece scarves in
just about any pattern you can imagine.
Another everyday (but perhaps less popular) scarf material
is wool. Wool scarves are durable and warm, but some people may find them itchy
and you'll need to pay close attention to the care label to see if the
particular one you have can be machine washed.
At the upper end of the wool scarf spectrum are cashmere
scarves. Cashmere is recognized as one of the softest materials out there and
is often considered a luxury item. A cashmere scarf is a good choice for more
business or formal occasions - they're great for paring with a suit and a nice
trench coat. Cashmere will require special care too - you will not want to
generally machine wash these, so if they need cleaning, send them to the dry
cleaner.
Fashionable Classics
In terms of high-end fashion, scarves for men are making a
huge comeback this year. It seems as though they are rapidly becoming a staple
in a man's wardrobe. So if you are oblivious to fashion trends or you are even
someone who likes to think of himself as a fashion forward individual, check
out the following designs from the world's most prominent designers.
The first designer who has created a new line of scarves
would be no other than Giorgio Armani. He has come out with the Giorgio Armani silk
stole in two colors: gray and lavender. This exquisite piece of accessory is
perfect for a night out in the town. Made out of pure silk and printed with the
brand name «Giorgio Armani» all over, it is a must-have accessory.
The next prominent brand that has come out with a new line
of scarves is DKNY. Known for its trendy yet sophisticated designs, DKNY has
created the DKNY signature cotton fringed long scarf which is available in
three colors: light gray, dark gray and white. Made of pure cotton, the
material is stitched to perfection and the ends are fringed to give a classy
effect.
Dolce & Gabbana has also come out with its own line of
chic scarves. The first style is a dark blue and gray logo knit wool fringed
long type. The second style is a dark blue and white all over logoed knit long
type. The third is a light blue and brown logoed knit long type. And fourth
style is a black and rust orange logoed knit long type.
A popular luxury Italian brand Fendi has also come out with
a stunning collection of men's scarves. It is basically a logoed trim knit long
type and it comes in two colors: gray and blue. Since it is perfect for formal
occasions, you could match it with a dark blazer. There is no doubt that this
look will reflect your good taste in fashion.
Another brand that has released a line is the high-end
brand, Gucci. One style is a chain-printed doubled silk in blue and red and
white designs. The second style has the signature diamond pattern that is made
out of wool in black and white. It also comes in three different colors:
fuchsia, olive green and indigo. The third style comes in the signature buckle
stripe with wool material.
A popular Western designer who has also come up with his own
line is Marc Jacobs. Using his signature logo, he created one that is knitted
out of wool. It is available in the colors black and brown. His designs would
go perfectly with the preppy look of a corduroy pants and a tweed jacket over a
polo shirt.
Roberto Cavalli has also designed a fabulous line that
encapsulates his signature style. Made out of knitted wool, his designs come in
three different colors: black, blue and purple. Although his designs are a
little bit flashy, you could probably pull this look off by wearing it over a
black pea coat, a sweater in pastel colors and dark denim jeans.
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