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Wedding season is upon us! For the ladies there is always an abundance of choice, but for men it would appear the opposite is true.

Lets just start by saying jeans are not a suitable trouser (even if you wear black jeans) for a wedding. Many men make the mistake of thinking a formal suit means black trousers and jacket, a white shirt and a tie.

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Now although there is nothing wrong with this look, and it is indeed a very smart option, there are other routes to go down. Adding a spot of colour here and there, or even ditching the jacket in favor of a waistcoat, spices up your outfit and gives you a sophisticated and fashionable look.

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If you want to take a side step from the traditional black suit, but not sure which colors will work together. A beige suit feels quite Gatsby-esque in its appearance, which thanks to Baz Luhrmann’s new take on the film is a popular trend at the moment.

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If you don’t want to step too far out of your comfort zone, then a dark navy suits is more practical. Standout by taking a traditional look and giving it a modern and elegant twist. A patterned pocket square or tie gives a much more fashion conscious look to the outfit without having to stand out too much with colour.

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However, if it is a colored suit you are after, pick one that offers a nice injection of colour without being so bold it attracts lots of attention (you do not want to outshine the bride!)

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Investing in a new suit jacket is a good way to spice up an outfit without having to shell out for a whole suit. A dinner jacket with contrast lapels and pocket flaps is a sophisticated way of injecting pattern and colour into an outfit.

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If you already have the perfect pair of black trousers then a grey jacket is a great accompaniment. The contrast in colours is an ideal way to put a fashionable spin on a traditional look. 

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At weddings many men shed their jackets before the food is served, and they warm the backs of chairs for the rest of the night. A way to avoid looking like you’ve just finished a day at the office and keep a smart and dapper look, especially at a hot summer wedding, is to opt for a waistcoat instead.

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A white shirt is a common choice for a formal occasion, but a colored or patterned shirt shouldn’t be overlooked. 

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Avoid a wide tie or a bow tie unless you are part of the bridal party, skinny ties are a fashionable and popular choice, and a nice alternative should you have to wear a tie daily.

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Top all this off with a smart pair of brogues or loafers and you have a very stylish wedding outfit.

CSquared Menswear Brogues | Avail At Markham & Stuttafords

We hope this has opened up some doors to a brighter, summer wedding wardrobe, and has shown that there are just as many options for men as there are for women, you just need to take the plunge and stay away from the black suit/white shirt combo!

Happy wedding season.

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As you may or may not know CSquared Menswear is available to purchase on online retailer of international and local fashion brands Zando.co.za and this month we are featured in their monthly newsletter. Check out their style tips featuring CSquared clothing below.

CSquared Menswear Jacket, R1 600

CSquared Suit Jacket R1 600, Trousers R699

CSquared Suit Jacket R1 600

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CSquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide.

CSquared Mediterranean Resort Summer Collection 2012 will be available at HOM Menswear, Stuttafords & Markham stores, South Africa’s ultimate online shopping and style destination for men, ThirtySixMan and online retailer of international and local fashion brands Zando.com

CSquared Menswear was featured in the 20 September issue of YOU Magazine.

YOU Magazine have put together their top 10 choices of clothing items that will help you stand out at this years Matric dance.

Nos 7: CSquared Menswear Green & White Shirt- R599, Jacket- R1 699 and Bow Tie -R195

Bottom L - Csquared Menswear White Blazer - R1 699

YOU is also giving one reader a chance to win a R2 500 CSquared Menswear voucher…see below for details.

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Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide. 

CSquared Mediterranean Resort Summer Collection 2012 will be available at HOM Menswear, Stuttafords & Markham stores and South Africa’s ultimate online shopping and style destination for men, ThirtySixMan

Csquared Menswear was featured in the style section of the September 2012 Issue of the GQ South Africa.

Model wears CSquared Jacket, R1600 

The Csquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection will be available in store, as well as online store ThirtySixMan September 2012.

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As our Csquared man-on-the-ground, we asked #TOPSWAG Style Icon Winner Mvelo Ncube to share his thoughts on the looks and trends from this years Durban July…here’s what he had to say;

This past week saw the great annual migration by the who’s who in the S.A entertainment and fashion to Durban…bags and suit / dress cases all in hand. A horse race event more popularly known for the fashion and who wore what by whom than the actual horses.

Some took the theme, “A Material World”, more seriously than others, encompassing the use of synthetic fibres and promoting the going green natural and organic initiative. 

For those of us who weren’t as brave to but wished to show an understanding of the theme a floral printed shirt and a green jacket.

The event is formal in nature, and the theme doesn’t necessarily have to be followed, best dressed guys there were in classic black, navy or grey suits. Musician Stoan went for a Csquared Checked Jacket and Da Les who was also dressed by Csquared wore a white shirt and navy suit. 

And there are those who missed the memo and thought it was the “Dubai July” and some whose main purpose was just to arrive.

All in all it was a great day, with beautiful people (mostly), heres to the next !!

- Mvelo Ncube, Csquared Menswear #TOPSWAG Style Icon Winner 2012

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By now.. all going to Durban July have their looks sorted.

That was the hard part, but with an all-day event as big Durban July, with cameras at every turn, you want to stay looking your best way into the night. 

Csquared has a few tips that should have you looking fresh all day:

Keeping Whites…White

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- Roll up the cuffs on your trousers especially where the area is wet or muddy.

- If you spill on your best pair of white pants, attack the stain as soon as possible to have the best chance of getting it out.

- When you wear a white top, wear a darker colored jacket you can button over your whites to protect them from stains. 

- Inspect the pants each time you take them off so you can treat any spills or spots right away, while they’re still fresh. 

- White is one color that needs to be washed after each wearing.

Velvet

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- Read the manufacturer’s label to determine how to clean your velvet clothing. Some velvet fabrics, such as knit velvet and fine velvet with plain weave, must be dry cleaned. Others, such as crushed velvet, can be machine washed.

- Never iron velvet. The heat and weight of the iron will crush the velvet pile and leave an imprint. Irons can also scorch the fabric.

- Use a steamer to remove mild creases. Turn the garment inside out and point the nozzle of a steamer at the creases and folds. You may also hang the item in a steam-filled bathroom. 

- If you happen to spill a drink on your velvet jacket, do not blot the spot. Blotting velvet when it is wet will press the pile down and ruin the fabric. Instead, shake as much of the moisture off as possible and let the item dry.

- Take damaged velvet clothing to a professional dry cleaner. Hope remains for velvet with stubborn folds, crushed pile and stains. Dry cleaners often have special tools that can lift velvet pile again.

Suede shoes

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“The best defense is a good offense.” - preventive care is the best way to keep your delicate suede items looking new. These tips will help you with those pesky stains:

- Treat your shoes with protective spray against water damage and stains.

- Keep the shoes away from water as much as possible.

- If they get wet, never dry with heat dryer. Sop the water with towel and let your suede shoes dry naturally. Repair the nap with the suede brush.

- You can also restore the nap with steam. Hold your suede above a steaming pot.

- When cleaning always apply your cleaning product or treatment method on a small area to prevent disasters.

- Cleaning is generally accomplished by either gently brushing with fine brushes (for dry marks) or by lightly soaking with piece of cloth (for wet stains). Never use hard pressure and fast motions.

- It is reported that using a nail file can remove mud and scuff marks on shoes - do so at your own risk. 

Check out all our Durban July Style Inspiration here.

Don’t forget - Mvelo (@Mvelo_N) will be live blogging and tweeting from Durban July so make sure to follow him and the official hashtag #DbnJuly this Saturday.

All going to Durban July have a crazy buck time and we want to see all your pictures so Twitpic us @CsquaredSA.

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The sixties is a great era of history to draw style inspiration from. From the sharp tailoring, to the roll neck sweaters and double denim of Steve McQueen, sixties style had it all. However, it is sixties inspired tailoring and formal wear that we are going to be showing you how to incorporate into your work wardrobe.

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One of our favorite things about tailoring in the sixties is that it oozed confidence and style. There was a wide and eclectic choice available for anyone who wanted to show off to the world that they knew how to dress. Bold pin stripes and checks were extremely popular amongst the working (mad) men in the sixties.

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The men of Mad Men look powerful, confident and ready for anything. Csquared has taken inspiration from icons such as these in order to bring your present day work wardrobe up to scratch.

The Suit

Image: Fine & Dandy

The sixties produced a wide variety of suit cuts, with everything from one button to three button to double breasted available. This is one of the major reasons we have seen a resurgence of double breasted tailoring and outwear within the industry recently. When you get the cut and fit right on a double-breasted suit, it can look very imposing and give off a very powerful vibe.

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Of course, suit style is all about personal preference though. Right now there are so many options and varieties at your disposal; although if you are struggling the 2 buttoned suit is a timeless winner which will never look out of place at any event. Always remember if it does not fit right, it’s not going to look right.

Business Casual

If you don’t necessarily want a business look and you want to perhaps dress down a suit, then a check pattern has lots of potential. Think Michael Douglas in Wall Street.

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This is a little more subtle compared to a bold pin stripe and works just as well as a suit out of work at formal occasions. The jacket can even be separated and utilised with dark jeans for a put together smart-casual outfit. 

Csquared Menswear Check Jacket avail at Markham & Stuttafords

What to wear with it? Well juxtapose a check patterned suit with a lightly checked shirt in a different colour and a solid colour tie and you’re sorted. You do not have to pair bold print suits with plain shirts and ties these day.

If you want to dress down the suit into a more casual look, then wearing the suit with a light merino knitted roll-neck jumper is a perfect alternative.

Sixties Accessories

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Accessories in the work uniform were a must back in the sixties. Accessories are great as they either finish a look or to individualize it. You don’t want to go over the top with colors, patterns and the like when you are looking to be taken seriously, so incorporating subtle details through accessories is where you will find your separation.

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Key sixties accessories included cuff links, braces, pocket squares, bow ties, slim belts and watches. All these can be brought bang up to date to give your workwear the shot of life it needs.

Csquared Menswear Accessories avail at Markham & Stuttafords

We hope you can incorporate some of the key features of sixties workwear into your wardrobe so you can look sharp, refined and ready for business.

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On the first Saturday of July at Greyville Racecourse in Durban South Africans gather to watch the best thoroughbreds storm down the home straight to the finish of the R3 million, Grade 1 Vodacom Durban July. 

However its not just about the horses, its about fashion too. Durban July is well known for its creative fashion. Its a day to let your hair down and show off your creativity in an eye-catching outfit for the big day. Each year a theme is announced and racegoers are encouraged to put together garments for raceday that add to the special occasion

This years theme is “A Material World?”

So what does this mean for those attending? What look should you be going for not only to match the theme but also stand out from the crowd? We at Csquared have a few stylin’ tips to help you.

Going Green

Image:Fiebre De Bolsos Y Joyas

For this theme going green would be the obvious choice. Whats great about green is that it adds a great deal of pop and contrast to just about any other color that it’s put up against.

Csquared Menswear Green Shorts Suit avail at Markham & Stuttafords

If you are afraid to go all green, add subtle hints of it to your outfit for example with a pocket square or wear green shoes to add a pop of colour to your outfit.

Checking Outside The Box

Image:GQ Japan

One of the biggest trends at the moment is checks and patterns. Wearing checks lends a sophisticated look for men but it is also a great way to add versatility since checks can be mixed and matched in different ways and can be flaunted through different garment pieces thrown together.

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Not sure how to style your patterns and checks, check out Csquared style tips on how to wear checks and patterns this season here.

Step Outside The Theme

Don’t feel that because there is a theme you have to stick to it. Be a risk taker and think beyond the theme. An event like Durban July that is synonymous with fashion demands you make a statement and look good doing it to by daring to be different.

Go velvet 

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Incorporating velvet into your look adds flair to an otherwise straightforward outfit. The luxe look and feel of velvet makes it the ulitmate statement piece for Durban July.

Csquared Double Breasted Velvet Coat & Bow Tie avail at Markham & Stuttafords

Go bright

Image:GQ Japan

The ultimate style risk taker will always use color to stand out. Go bright, go bold. Pick a shirt with a striking color. The added pop of colour underneath your jacket will be an unexpected surprise.

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Afraid to go bright? Let your accessories do the talking:

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For the fashionista who aims to stand out in front of the massive crowd on race day: are encouraged by me, not to take the theme too literally! Rather look objectively at the theme, and draw inspiration from current fashion trends locally and abroad. Sophistication, with a little bit of an edgy twist and glamour are the guidelines I offer.

“The theme is set to sustain the wonderful energy of A Material World?” so push the boundaries of fabrication and construction as a way of being clever and incorporating old recycled fabrics and accessories for an updated race day ensemble.

Go beyond the obvious!! Make it exciting, but comfortable. After all you are going to be wearing this outfit the whole day and be partying the night away.

A strong misconception is that an elaborate design is more interesting – sometimes less is more, but on saying that more can be good on a day like this! - Wayne Govender, Csquared Designer

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Csquared Menswear was featured in the June 2012 issue of The Wedding Album Magazine.

The theme of the editorial is to “Push the boundaries on the traditional white gown and black tux. Bring in flashes of dark blue for a hint of the unconventional, or add drama to your dress by accessórising with an intricate belt” 

Model wears Csquared Suit - White Jacket R1 695, Trousers R699 avail at Stuttafords

Model wears Csquared Suit - White Jacket R1 695 avail at Stuttafords

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What is timeless style?

Timeless style is easy to define yet hard to explain; simply it’s a sense of style or a way of dressing that will never go out of date or become unfashionable. Like many things in menswear it is elusive and seemingly unattainable – we men don’t have the same amount of choice in clothes as women do. Timeless style is  wearing certain clothes which embody the whole persona.

So how does a piece of clothing become timeless? 

For an item of clothing to become timeless, we at Csquared think it must have some kind of impact on popular culture – whether that be someone cool wearing it in a movie, an artist painting it or a singer writing a song about it. If someone who has a lot of public support wears a particular piece whilst doing something iconic then the item is well on its way to being cemented into the wardrobes of the world’s most stylish men.

The Men Who Embody Timeless Style

Over the last 60-ish years, many different men have embodied this sense of timeless style. To name a few: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando,  Cary Grant, Sammy Davis Jr and the modern stylish man right now, hands down is Tom Ford.

A timeless style requires more than just considering the clothes you wear. All these men seem to share a number of personal characteristics; the first – and KEY – being confidence. Most of them have to be confident because their jobs push them into the public eye, but if you watch them, notice their actions, how they speak, their mannerisms, you will notice they have a sense of true inner confidence that just oozes out of them. With this confidence comes an innate sense of style and fashion – of what always looks good on them and in what situation. These men are all undeniably “cool” . Cool seems to go hand in hand with timeless style; cool people make an item timeless and timeless items make people “look” even cooler.

What stands out about all these men is that you could take each and every one of these out of the generation they lived in and put them in another and they would still look just as great today if they dressed exactly the same way. They had an innate sense of style which transcended generations and every cyclical trend we have seen in between. 

Now that we’ve spoken about what times style is and the men that embody it lets talk about some pieces that ARE timeless. Pieces everyone should own and  know will look fantastic on them.

The Suit

Image: Tom Ford S/S2012 Menswear Collection

Quintessentially male, the suit is every males formal uniform of choice. Always smart, the suit can be worn as easily to work as it can to a cocktail party. The suit comes in different styles and colours: single breasted, double breasted, three piece, one button, two button, peak lapels, shawl collar, black, white, grey, navy or even brighter colours in summer. Pick your poison as the list is a long one.

If you want something that is truly timeless, then stick to a two button mid to dark grey suit – it will work at any situation you throw at it.

The Blazer

Image: Vogue Hommes - Gas Masked Suitings

The blazer is a versatile piece that can be worn for just about any occasion. Whats great about a blazer is that it has the unique ability to both dress up and dress down different outfits. Wear it with a v-neck t-shirt and a pair of jeans and you instantly look smarter, pair it with some trousers and you suddenly look more causal than the people in full suits.

For the winter months, Csquared recommends a grey blazer and for summer a navy blue blazer, although a black blazer can be worn at any time and is great for party season.

The Trench Coat

From the black and white films of the 40s to the present day, the trench coat remains a must have piece of clothing. You can stick to the classic khaki colour or a black/navy version if you want something a bit sharper. Wear it over a suit, or a simple pair of jeans and polo shirt combination for a more dressed down look.

Wear it closed and tied to make a formal statement or open with the belt tied around the back for a more casual look. 

What are your favourite timeless pieces and style icons?

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Image: GQ Aprill 2011 Issue

May 7, 2012 saw the launch of the first ever men’s fashion guide GQ Style South Africa. GQ Style aims to be the quintessential guide to men’s fashion and styling, covering local and international fashion trends. Edited by GQ’s Creative fashion director Arthur Malan-Murison, the launch issue features the Savile Row designer Ozwald Boateng.

Csquared Menswear is honored to have been featured in this first ever African edition:

Image 2 (top middle) - Csquared Brown Paisley Jacket, R5000, Made to Measure at House of Monatic 

Masego Maponyane wears Csquared Tie R195, Avail at Stuttafords

Masego Maponyane wears Csquared Tie R195, Avail at Stuttafords

The first issue is currently available in stores nationwide. As an exclusive launch offer a R150 Ben Sherman gift card is available with every magazine.

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Mark Zuckerberg is having a good year. The 28 year old billionaire bought Instagram US$ 1 billion and today Facebook is going IPO,meaning that the company will finally be open to stock holders where the likes of Wall Street and even you can purchase a part of the social media company.But with the estimated US$100 billion that is supposedly coming his way, you have got to wonder whether Mark has plans to invest in a new wardrobe.

Zuckerberg is rarely seen out of his daily ‘uniform’ that consists of dowdy college sweaters, sweat-drenched Adidas shower flip flops, and tattered baggy jeans. One blog asked what we have all been thinking ” Can all the money in the world transform someone from HTML geek to sartorial chic?” Fashionista then went one step further and rounded up several fashion experts that include designers, buyers and industry leaders to see what kind of style advice they would give Silicon Valley’s hottest star.

Suit Up Zuckerberg

Wouldn’t it be nice to see Zuckerberg in a suit on his big day? As a man with billions at his command, it’s only right he look the part too…

What they say: Kurt Soller from Esquire chose a blue fitted slim suit tailored to show Zuckerberg as full on corporate. John Jannuzzi chose a look from Billy Reid’s Menswear Collection as he feels it “…would be a good match for him, it’s approachable but doesn’t read too old or ‘captain of industry’.” Ashley Math went for a well-fitting sport coat, a washed button down shirt paired with a cool, skinny knit tie. “Basically, something that says ‘pulled-together’ and totally relaxed all at once.”

What we say: As Mark is new to the whole formal wear game, we feel he should probably start by slowly incorporating the basic elements. He doesn’t have to go full formal wear on the first try but he could definitely do with with a fitted blazer, custom made shirt and a skinny tie.  He would still be formal and the skinny tie would be a nice nod to geek chic. If Mark is feeling a little adventurous, he could wear a tie with stripes or a jacket with small details like a contrasting fabric lining on the lapel and pockets of his blazer.

Csquared Winter Collection 2012-13- Avail at Markham & Stuttafords

Casual Zuckerberg

We think casual Zuckerberg is something that could probably happen and would be fairly easy for our billionaire to adapt.

What they say: Csquared could not agree more with Banana Republic creative director Simon Kneen when he says “No wardrobe is complete without an item blazer. Throwing a blazer on is the easiest way to add polish to any look. A modern cut is also slimming and nods to the tailoring trend without a complicated approach – effortless panache at its best.” Lawrence Schlossman, associate editor at Complex thinks Mark “…could easily adopt a casual, soft tailored look and feel just as comfortable, while finally looking like the wildly influential and important guy we all know him to be.” Bumsuk Choi, designer at General Idea goes for an even more relaxed look for Mark by styling him in a simple pair of fitted chinos and a colorful short sleeve shirt to accent the chinos.

What we say: One of things we noticed about Mark’s day to day look is he likes to wear grey t-shirts. He could up his casual look by opting for a checked shirt. It would be a chic and comfortable alternative to Mark’s standard gray t-shirt. and they’ll add color and style to his wardrobe. 

Csquared Winter Collection 2012-13- Avail at Markham & Stuttafords

Winter Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg’s trademark is a hoodie. Comfortable and warm enough for the California winters but its important to invest in a good winter coat.

What they say: Designer Richard Chai doesn’t want to completely change Zuckerberg’s casual look rather he’d “…like to edge him up a bit by adding a play on plaids and patterns layered up. Make him more of a rockstar that he is for being the founder of Facebook.” Ken Downing, fashion director at Neiman Marcus, doesn’t want to rid Mark of his signature hoodie look, “Stick with it and take it to the next level. I love the look of a hoodie under a jacket.” 

What we say: Definitely adding some colour to Mark’s largely grey and blue wardrobe, we think he should invest in at least one black winter coat he can wear on formal occasions. By adding accessories like scarves, he can add some much needed colour into his wardrobe.

Do you agree with a more polished Mark Zuckerberg? What trends would you like to see him incorporate into his wardrobe?

For more Csquared Menswear Style Inspiration go here.

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We at Csquared have noticed that more and more men are starting to pay attention to their appearance, carefully selecting what they plan on wearing each day and while this is great, we are still seeing simple mistakes being made. Neglecting some basics can leave your style looking sloppy, by paying attention to the simplest details, you can add a touch of elegance to your everyday look.

Image via Sisa

When talking about adding elegance, we are not asking you to dress in a tailored suit everyday, rather pay attention to the finest details that can enhance any causal or formal look.

So what are the simplest ways to add elegance? British Fashion Designer Paul Smith has a few ideas:

Accessories

Accessories subtly reinforce the theme/look you are going for and show individuality or personality. Men however tend to fall short when it comes to accessorizing - only wearing the bare necessities such as a belt, socks and carrying a decent wallet they forget thateverything you wear should compliment you and should add to the overall style of your look.

Image via The Dandy Project

Accessories give us the freedom to add detailing to our looks and add a simple touch of elegance. If you’ve got a pocket, add a pocket square.

Lucky Seloro (L) & Omphile Molefe (R) walking #CsquaredRed Show

Wearing socks, don’t be afraid to show them off by slightly turning up your trousers.

(L) Image via Esquire Magazine (R)CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - avail at Markham and Stuttafords 

So much effort can be put into what you’re wearing, but it can easily be ruined by something as simple as stuffing your pockets with your wallet, phone etc. Get yourself a decent holdall or satchel which is functional, stylish and will give your outfit those clean and elegant lines we are aiming for. 

Fit

Fit is something which is extremely important. However, with the increasing responsibilities and commitments the modern man faces, most of us have no time to try things on – it makes it very easy to buy something that isn’t the PERFECT fit.

Steve Gold by Jason Capobianco | GQ Japan No.70 March 2009

You can dramatically enhance your style by paying a little more attention on ensuring what you are wearing fits right. You would be surprised that by going up or down a size can produce a completely different look – produce a looser fitting shirt, giving a more relaxed and casual feel or a smaller size could produce more of a slim fit, giving more off a tailored, elegant feel. It’s that extremely thin line that can define your style, and it really is important to spend that extra bit of time considering the finer details whenever you dress.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - avail at Markham and Stuttafords 

Fabric

Fabric is another area we should pay attention to as combining a variety of textures into one look can be extremely effective.

Image via GQ Japan

Something as simple as layering a cable knit jumper into your outfit can add another texture and depth to a look, whilst opting for a tweed or corduroy blazer rather than a typical cotton version can a whole new element to an existing outfit. Combining fabric and textures can surprisingly add a lot more to the overall style of a look than you first think.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - avail at Markham and Stuttafords 

Always take notice of what you are wearing every day but don’t let things slack by not paying attention to the additional considerations of a well dressed male.

For more Csquared Menswear Style Inspiration go here.

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide.

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Csquared Menswearwas featured in the April 2012 Issue of the elite men’s magazine Blaque.

The SAMAs are South Africa’s biggest music event. It’s a chance for the stars to dazzle their fans. The questions on everyone’s mouths are who is going home with an award? But the bigger question is what will they wear? Blaque Magazine has music superstar Da L.E.S

Da L.E.S wears a Csquared Menswear Jacket in the top picture.

What has us even more excited about this spread is that is was styled by Csquared #TOPSWAG Style Icon Search Finalist Thabo Mafisa. Good job bruv! 

For more on Csquared Menswear press click here.

This Monday Csquared will be Live blogging and tweeting the hottest looks from the #MTNSAMA18 yellow carpet Live wuth #SAMAFashion as hashtag. 

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Csquared

Stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide.