Csquared Menswear

So thank *george it is finally Friday. Time for some fashion inspiration that you can try work in on the weekend.

I was mid-cracking open a fresh Peroni to unwind for the day, until our style interns at the HOM office started geeking out over some epic blue street style looks - best way to cure those winter blues is to wear it like a boss!

This super-masculine hue color is best worn blue on blue for an edgy take on the trend, or paired with greys, winter tweeds for sophisticated work look or contrasted with pink/denim for a festive vibe for the weekend.

These okes show you how:

The Blue Suit

The Ever Stylish Nick Wooster

Crushing hard on the Blue on Blue action seen at Thierry Mugler Fall 2013 with luxe brocade detailing and a modern slim lapel. 

Denim on Denim Deluxe

Shoes & Accessories

Dene Botha wears CSquared 3 Piece Blue Suit from The Great Gatsby Lookbook

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Items available at CSquared Flagship Store, Canal Walk 554 UL and Markham & Stuttafords Stores Nationwide.

For a stockist near you, visit http://csquared.co.za/stockists

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Shop CSquared ONLINE at South Africa’s ultimate online shopping and style destination for men, Style36, and online retailer of international and local fashion brands Zando.com

CSquared Emerald & Navy Check Jacket | R1895

CSquared Navy Satin Bowtie                    | R150

CSquared Print Scarf                                | R250

White Shirt                                                | R650

Use accessories like this baroque print CSquared scarf to add slick sophistication to your outfit while keeping warm.

Wearing a scarf with a formal shirt also hides a heavier stomach area when it hangs infront.

Don’t be afraid of wearing print scarf with a print jacket together as long as the print shares 1 similar color. As you can see the scarf peeking through under the lapels gives the outfit a luxurious 20’s dapper feel.

The styling is classic, yet still looks on-trend and modern with the edgy baroque printed scarf.

Checkout more style points here.

More of CSquared’s 2013 Winter Tailored Collection Here

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Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email and 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. 

CSquared Winter Collection 2013 is available at CSquared FlagShip Store in Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Stuttafords & Markham stores nationwide. 

Shop CSquared ONLINE at South Africa’s ultimate online shopping and style destination for men, ThirtySixMan, and online retailer of international and local fashion brands Zando.com

Red Blue and Black bowties and opulent baroque-print Scarves… Affordable, Cool preppy yet classic essentials to accessorise this winter.

Choose a scarf that is light weight so it’s versatile. Drape the scarf with a bow tie for added movement and casual flair to your look. 

Borrow from Italian style and throw the scarf in a loop revealing the bow ties for aristocratic elegance to your look.

Assorted CSquared Scarves - R250

CSquared Bow ties in Navy, Red, Black & Checkered Bowties - R150

CSquared White Shirt - R650

CSquared Deep Indigo Leather Oxfords Shoes - R 2495

Avail at CSquared Flagship Store in Canal Walk and selected Markham & Stuttafords retailers nationwide. Ask for CSquared*

Now time to live epic, ball hard and enjoy your weekend folks!

Tweet us your outfits and how you rock CSquared pieces.

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Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email and 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. 

CSquared Winter Collection 2013 is available at CSquared FlagShip Store in Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Stuttafords & Markham stores nationwide. 

Shop CSquared ONLINE at South Africa’s ultimate online shopping and style destination for men, ThirtySixMan, and online retailer of international and local fashion brands Zando.com

So it’s that time of the year where SALES are abound - check out the CSquared Summer Sale - and you might be wondering how to take advantage of the end of season prices without buying items that won’t look good when Fall is in full swing.

Our top tip would be to phase out the bright neon Colors of summer with richer hues like teal, burgundy and mustard and pair them with cool neutrals like grey, navy, camel and white. This way you can keep the summer vibe going with a bit of color yet dressing appropriately for those cooler pre-fall nights.

TODAY’S TOP TRANSITIONAL LOOK

For the upcoming transitional season - find, buy and wear Fall’s trendy burgundy blazer, shirt or pants. The rich oxblood color is perfect when the pants are paired with a grey tee and oxfords for a relaxed but stylin’ day look.

The color also translates well to night time after work drinks or a night out should you choose to rock the burgundy suit for a suave and smart Summer-Winter night look.

What do you think of this look?

Any other questions around what to wear during the transitional season of pre-fall? Hola at us @CSquaredSA.

Dont forget to take advantage of the CSQUARED SUMMER SALE at CANAL WALK On NOW.

Not in Cape Town? Go to our stockists list to find a CSquared Store near you.

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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

Csquared Menswear, avail at Markham & Stuttafords

- 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

Csquared Menswear, avail at Markham & Stuttafords

- 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

Csquared Menswear Brogues, avail at Markham & Stuttafords

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

Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email, and stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Over the weekend we were asked on our Facebook page:

Does the waistcoat on a 3 piece suit have to match the blazer/jacket? Or can it be different? i.e different stripes, different colour or will that look out of place?

Csquared Menswear Designer Wayne Govender has the answer-

1.  Size
2.  Type or design (whether it’s stripes, polka dots, geometrics etc.) 
3.  Color
4.  Intensity (bold or subtle)

You can mix two or more stripes just make certain that some of the colors in each match, and the stripes are not the same size or it will look like as if you have tried too hard, try a waistcoat with small stripes, and bright strong Csquared blazer jacket to complete the look.

Csquared Winter Collection 2012 - Avail at Markham & Stuttafords

The Colour Wheel:

Complementary colours: are those directly opposite one other in the colour wheel. That’s why hunter green pants look great with a burgundy sweater. Blue is opposite of orange so gold, rust, and brown are complementary shades of blue.

For more on Csquared Menswear #StylePoints go here.

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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.

Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email and stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

This morning we were asked on our Facebook page:

Whats the best color shirt to put on with a mustard trouser and grey jacket and the shoe to go with…

Csquared Menswear Designer Govender has the answer-

This season we are loving mustard trousers for men. This look is easy to wear during the day and carry through into the night.

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Wearing mustard trousers with a dark colored jacket or shirt makes this particular color stand out for a more sophisticated evening look. It looks extremely good with a low v white or black tee for a more casual look, if it is coordinated with brown shoes.

Similar impact can be achieved with camel colored jackets and outer wear as shown at the Csquared Menswear show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2012.

Once again, the coordination of brown shoes with the camel color suit jacket/blazer and outer wear completes the whole outfit.

Bottom line! When mustard is worn with monochromatic colors like grey, camels, browns, blacks and white, these colours will make mustard outstanding. - Csquared Menswear Designer Wayne Govender

I am also a massive fan of Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl’s style. He consistently exhibits good use of color in his outfits. Below he wears a mustard jacket,pink shirt, burnt orange pants, brown shoes. 

For more on Csquared Menswear #StylePoints go here.

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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.