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Clerys
menswear department is packed with the latest
autumn/winter fashions for every discerning man. Whether
you’re looking for a well-cut suit or something a little
more casual, the great selection of brands and good value
for money will ensure you don’t go away empty handed.
Classic
menswear brands such as Carl Gross, Van Gils and Magee
know how to cut a good suit.
Muted autumnal colours such as grey ranging from
steel through to charcoal, brown and navy all feature
strongly. Complete your stylish look with a leather brief
case from Texier or Hidesign located in the
luggage department on the lower ground floor.
For
those in the know, the suit now transcends the boardroom
and has moved onto the streets. For a more alternative
take on the traditional tailored look check out Topman who
do some affordable fashion pieces worth adding to your
wardrobe including v-neck sweaters, slim-fit cardigans and
waistcoats.
The
real secret is mixing and matching a few key pieces. The
blazer is key in this respect and has become a must have
to every man’s wardrobe as it can be worn day to evening
and should be able to work with various looks. Trek
& Travel blazers in classic browns and blacks for
tweeds and herringbones are accented with a royal blue or
other vivid coloured yarn dyes. The Magee range of
blazers is worth checking out due to their versatile
colours in navy and sand, among others.
With
the great outdoors being another key inspiration for
men’s fashion this season, Barbour is at the
forefront of style. They have a great range of country
check shirts, chunky oversized sweaters and archetypical
waxed cotton jackets, which aren’t short on design
features, to ensure maximum comfort while shielding you
from the elements.
Marlboro
Classics is another brand very much inspired by the
rugged outdoors. Their moleskin trousers are remarkably
durable and you can achieve a great look when teamed with
a blazer. If you feel like getting back to nature pack it
all up in a Marlboro Classic 100% leather holdall. If
that’s not big enough Samsonite and Antler
do ranges up as far as 32” in height.
Always
worth the investment, is a crisp white Peter England
dress shirt and classic black bow tie. However if it’s a
shirt for the office, Van Heusen has a vast array
of colours and styles to choose from. Also worth nothing
is that Peter England shirts go up as far as 21”
in neck size across selected styles.
Jeans
have got an injection of style and sport unusual extra
pockets and new interpretations on traditional silhouettes
and stitching. Wrangler,
Levi’s and GAS do a good selection of basic
ranges as well as more unusual twists for those who like
to create their own style.
A
key message this season is ‘get a striped shirt’. It
can be worn independently with jeans, with a suit to under
a sweater. This look is particularly strong amongst the YSL
and 4 You collections. Remember, autumn/winter
is about layering and from bold and thick stripes to thin
ones. It’s a good look that you will find easy to
incorporate into many ensembles.
For
those looking to kick back and relax, Tom Wolfe and
Parkes have plenty of street style. Distressed
combats, polo shirts, and printed tees are just some of
the brands key pieces this season. They also have a great
selection of accessories as do Topman.
Should
you be planning on hitting the dance floor make sure
you’re well heeled with a pair of shoes be they
Caterpillar, Base and Pod available rom Dolcis, on
the lower ground floor.
Wrap
up well from the winter winds with a jacket from Mexx,
Oakman or Bugatti. However don’t leave home without
one, or two actually, umbrellas. One for the car and one
to carry around, saving you getting caught without. Best
to invest in a compact version, which will fit neatly in
your briefcase or satchel.
Sporting
enthusiasts will be up to speed on trends this season with
a visit to Elverys in Clerys. Located on the lower
ground floor they offer customers at all sporting levels,
the highest quality clothing, footwear and equipment for
G.A.A., Rugby, Football and Fitness.
Golfing
devotees aren’t forgotten and Lyle and Scott
remains a firm favourite. If you’re looking to hit a
hole in one then you won’t be far off the mark wearing Brax
who chinos, polo shirts and light weigh knits ideal for
walking the golf course in.
However,
if you prefer to watch your sport on the big screen West
& Gardiner is a definite winner. They stock a wide
range of flat screen TV’s from Sony and Philips, Bose
surround sound and audio equipment as well as full range
of electrical appliances including Smeg, De Dietrich and
Miele. The arrival of the brand makes Clerys Irelands only
full line department store.
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