Eco Fashion: Sanuk Launches Eco-Friendly Project - Rasta

In tandem with surf champion and Sanük team member Dave "Rasta" Rastovich, and echoing the Rastafarian ethos of natural living (no real connection here, just a cool coincidence), Sanük is rolling out a new line of environmentally friendly sandals that might make Bob Marley himself smile. As the leading edge of the brand’s Spring 2010 collection, its innovative RASTA Project (Recycled And Sustainable Trade Alliance) hopes to spark "One Love" among all peoples of the world, inspire a wave of "Jamming" and affirm its corporate mantra, "No Stiff Shoes, No Cry."







Some of the materials used in the RASTA line include:

· Sustainable latex and cork molded foot bed, featuring jute inlay detail
· Layered hemp upper, providing maximum comfort, with RASTA labeling
· Recycled tire outsole, gathered from neighboring factories
· Super-soft, recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) liner and toe post
· Completely vegan and vegetarian

Sneaker of the day: Lanvin Embroidery High Trainer Sneakers

This pair of kicks is one of the item in my this year wish list. This expensive, Italian-made embroidered high trainer sneakers has round toe with rubber toe cap and serrated edging, reinforced metal eyelets and come with multi color beading and sequins on sides. Also come with quilted ribbing with beige suede edging along back of heel at top line. The upper is made up of calf skin leather. The insole is also leather with embossed logo of Lanvin.





So do you think about this sneaker worth the price?

Men Fashion Shoes: Jimmy Choo Autumn Winter Collection

Fusing modern British style with luxurious Italian craftsmanship, Jimmy Choo's Autumn Winter 2011 Men's footwear collection has a mod aesthetic with a hint of a 1960s Mayfair playboy. The understated tones of black and brown are highlighted with rich colors and texture: cognac, oxblood and hints of ochre, turquoise and port.

The collection also features a Bond-inspired velvet jacquard of paisley, featuring hidden burlesque silhouettes. Hand burnished calf, classic spazzolato, rugged suede, glossy patent and printed hair calf are crafted with minimal framed, butted and scored seam detailing and luggage stitching. By the way, all hardware is hand cast in English pewter.

 

Man Fashion : Totes that You Don't Want to Miss

Had my weekend shopping last week and noticed that more and more mens out there love to carry tote bags. All these can be explainable ans nowadays tote bags are no longer women's fashion, to men, their practicality and fashionable style too. Usually, tote bags are designed to be in large size, which can enable people to carry more things that you may happen to buy at the supermarkets apart from basic personal necessities. We are sure you will find totes are top choices to create trendy and fashionable styles in your daily life.

In the following selection, we have recommend these 4 totes that worth to consider.


Hermes Arion Hold
All illustrates the French luxury house's strength in understatement. Sturdy leather webbing crafted from Hermes's signature Evercalf tobacco brown calfskin wrap around a navy canvas body, while discreet H shaped hardware hints at the brand's heritage.

This new Hermes handbag is a must have designer luggage for those who could afford it. It is not only appealing in outlook but also very functional for those on the road. The bag has a large size of 19.7" x 8.3" x 11.8". It has five inside pockets and one zip pocket. It features adjustable handles to be carried by hand or on the shoulder. Especially created for men, the bag is simple in design and understated in color.

Bally Macomer J

Weekender bag sport refined leather trims, Bally iconic red woven stripes and embroidered crests for dashing old-world mien.

Tod's Competition Shopping Tote

This is a modern and sporty winner. Function-driven, this water resistant bag comes with a leather bound hook and a stud fastener which replaces common zippers.

Tumi Townhouse Wilton Messenger Bag

This is ruggedly handsome, featuring a canvas body in smoky quartz, it is spacious enough for your daily knick knacks and gym gear while textured leather flap and straps underscore its machismo, perfect for tight schedule city boy like you.

Think again? Carry one of these designer tote bags surely will not have any difficulty in pairing with any of your outfits. 

Time to get Fashionably Four-Eyed

“They give you an edge,” trend-starting actress Chloë Sevigny recently told The New York Times about her fabulous frames. “Even if you’re wearing something preppy or totally conservative, they make the look cool. “They can flip an outfit on its head.”Unlike the days of Dorothy Parker, guys love to make passes at fashionistas in cute glasses. Regardless of whether you need them to actually see, Famous designer brands like Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Bvlgari, Prada & Versace have a good selection of frames.

Man Fashion: 2011 Spring/Summer Top Pick Accessories

Accessories for women can be both tiny or massive and they can complement the attire or distract viewers attention from it.When we talk about men accessories it is quite clear that they should just complement the whole image adding sophistication, chic and elegance.For example, a belt of high quality can be enough to create a good look. But the watch richly encrusted with diamonds will hardly be in place.Men Belt is going to be a hot trend for the warm season and it will be worn not just the way we are used to see it but over the trenches, cardigans or any other clothing item. It can match the color of the garments or go in contrast with it.Panamas will become 100% popular as well as wide-brimmed hats in Latino style. They will serve both as a practical headpiece and a part of your image.Sunglasses are a must in spring and summer. No matter which style of sunglasses you prefer youll look stylish and hot when wearing them.The most popular design for this season is a la Jack Nicholsons sunglasses with grey matted lenses as well as horn-rimmed and multicolored-rimmed sunglasses.The fact mens fashion gets closer to the womens one is not new and accessories such as mens shawls and decorative beads, which were chosen by many designers for the forthcoming seasons, just prove that once again.

Man Fashion Accessory: Cufflinks

While 'cuff links' is defined by the American Heritage English Dictionary as a pair of linked buttons or a similar device used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt, in modern usage 'cufflinks' is a combined variant spelling of the same fashion accessory. Cuff links / cufflinks are worn by men and women alike. More feminine, lighter-weight cuff links are also available for women's wear. Gemstone cufflinks are a perfect gift of perennial fashion for a wedding, prom, formal dinner, graduation, anniversary, after-five cocktails, evening dress, and daily office wear.

For your first time wearing fashion cufflinks, take your cue from the tone of the event and what others will be wearing. One way is to ask those putting on the event about appropriate attire. It may be helpful to wear your fashion cufflinks with the rest of your outfit at least once before the occasion to get used to wearing them, so you feel comfortable on the day. Because gemstone cuff links are real, and especially if the gemstones show unique characteristics, they can say a lot about you. And they can be a delight to wear.

To link a cuff with the most widely found design, close the swivel bar and insert the stem through the holes from the outside of the cuff with the gemstone or other main feature facing outward so it shows. Then simply open the swivel bar to secure the cuff.


Cuff links may be worn with your choice of several cuff styles, and matched with a necktie, button cover, ascot, or bolo tie / bola tie. Cuffs for custom dress shirts can include French cuffs (doubly layered and with two 'buttonholes' for each layer) in several styles such as angle-cut French cuffs or rounded-corner French cuffs. Additionally, there are many convertible cuff styles, with a second 'buttonhole' next to a button, so that you can wear cufflinks or simply button the cuff. Such cuffs can be straight, angled, or rounded, with one or two buttons plus 'buttonholes.' Similarly, the cuffs of an existing shirt can be made convertible. While there are many choices, keep in mind that all it takes is having two 'buttonholes.' The rest is simply your style preference. You may also wear cufflinks and studs with a shirt front with double button holes for the studs. Or a convertible style to button or wear with studs.

Choose cufflinks in keeping with the mood of the occasion. Hematite Cuff Links and other impressive, darker gemstones may be worn to the most formal event. Paua Shell Cuff Links and more personally expressive gemstones may suit a more festive occasion or daily wear for the office. Let the mood of the occasion guide your choice of gemstones.

Keep in mind that appropriate attire is usually not as rigid as a uniform, and there are many opportunities for personal expression. Plus, looking good with always fashionable gem cuff links means you are more likely to enjoy the occasion.

Men's Accessory: Omega Watch

Watchmakers Advice
By Claude H. Suddreth "Opinion Expert" (Phoenix, AZ USA)

I am rather opinionated when it comes to mens luxury watches. This comes from spending 2 years in watchmaking school, studying directly under the guidance of a certified master swiss watchmaker who came here from Europe. Men watches, especially mid to high grade swiss watches, are a passion of mine. I am not loyal to a brand or a style or anything else. I judge them for what they are, in terms of quality, function, construction, and style. A watchmakers point of view.

This said I will tell you that this particular men watch is what I consider to be a "best kept secret" sort of watch. This is an AUTOMATIC watch (read: Mechanical - NOT Quartz), and of CHRONOMETER grade function. Chronometer as used here is a measure of accurate timekeeping, not quality - a point often misunderstood - and is used mostly from a marketing point of view by companies such as Rolex. HOWEVER. This movement in THIS watch is actually EXCELLENT in terms of quality, time keeping ability, and construction - easily comparable to other Swiss made movements from other famous manufacturers costing several times as much. This watch, properly serviced, will provide a lifetime of use - and probably more. Absolutely the sort of men's watches you pass down to the next generation. (maybe still long way to go! :P)


All in all - and EXCELLENT choice - especially for those seeking their first QUALITY Swiss watch purchase.

Specification

Brand Name: Omega
Model number: 1202.30.00
Dial window material type: sapphire
Clasp: push-button-safety
Case material: stainless-steel-and-18k-gold
Case diameter: 39 millimeters
Case Thickness: 10 millimeters
Band material: stainless-steel-and-18k-gold
Band length: mens-standard
Dial color: silver-white
Bezel material: 18k-gold
Calendar: Date
Movement: Automatic
Water resistant depth: 165 Feet