Only for the Daring: How to Wear Printed Trousers

Tops, left to right: J.Crew Navy Pocket T-Shirt, Rag & Bone Slim Blazer,

J.Crew Chambray Shirt, NN.07 Loopback Sweatshirt. All at Mr Porter.

Trousers, left to right: Levi's Camo-Print Trousers at SSENSE, Rake Checked trousers at MatchesFashion.com,

AMI Striped Trousers at Mr Porter, Valentino Printed Trousers at SSENSE.

Prints are everywhere this season. From shirts to backpacks, hats, blazers and even suits it's pretty much impossible to escape them. I, for one, am a bit fan of prints in general, though I will admit I rarely dare to wear them. It took me a while to wrap my head around camo so once I did I felt like the edgiest person ever. This season I'm considering the printed trouser, which is perhaps the one that requires the most guts. Whereas it's a bold colour accompanying a classic print or an out-there print in a classic colour, you need to make sure you wear them the right way. By pairing printed trousers with classic cuts in subtle colours you allow the print to stand out while toning it down – bringing an  outlandish element into your comfort zone.
I have chosen some of my favourite printed trousers this season and some of the classic pieces they should be worn with to follow Daniel Radcliffe's perfect example of how prints should be worn.

Most Stylish of the Week: Daniel Radcliffe's Quadruple Hit

This is probably the best time of the year for celebrity style. Everyone's going back to school work and that means a load of premieres and fashion week just before we head into award season.
Daniel Radcliffe has had a brilliant last few days at the Venice Film Festival. The actor looked incredibly sharp in his David Heart blue blazer and black trousers, which he paired with a white striped shirt, black tie and topped off with a killer pair of George Cleverley double monk-strap shoes. He continued his spot-on style choices with a double-chested blue ASOS blazer worn with Band of Outsiders orange chinos and Del Toro shoes. Later that day he changed into a more fashion-forward look with a light blue Club Monaco blazer, white shirt and camo trousers and a Band of Outsiders tie. A few days later he was spotted in Toronto attending the premiere of 'Horns' in a Band of Outsiders black suit paired with a bi-colour Kenzo shirt and Christian Louboutin shoes. It really makes me happy to see shorter dudes understanding what works on them and giving tall hunky actors a run for their money.
It was about time for Eddie Redmayne to have a come-back after his epic 'Les Mis' press tour. The actor chose a stunning Prince of Wales checked Gucci suit to attend the GQ Awards. He let the suit be the protagonist pairing it with a classic white shirt, a micro-print tie, plain white pocket square and classic black Oxford shoes.
Nick Wooster is one of my personal all-time favourite style icons. The fashion director has recently gone for a much shorter hairstyle which makes him look even more badass and he was spotted during one of the kick-off events of NYFW rocking the short suit pants, which he wore with a brilliant printed blazer and white brogues.
Also at NYFW some stylish dudes made their way to the Richard Chai show decked down in his latest collection. Nick Jonas looked effortlessly cool in his double-chested deep green suit, dressed down with a black tee underneath and some questionable yet interesting lace-up leather sneakers. Colton Haynes went for a bigger tailoring statement in a bold checked suit, green shirt and tan leather double monk-straps.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Ryan Gosling in Salvatore Ferragamo

It has been a while since the last Most Stylish of the Week – partly because of laziness but mostly because of my lack of energy over the last few weeks. This time, though, I couldn't pass on the opportunity to post about Ryan Gosling's latest public appearance.
The actor showed up at the premiere of his latest film 'Only God Forgives', which I can't wait to see. Ryan wore a season-appropriate Salvatore Ferragamo look: an off-white suit with a white shirt and brown leather shoes. The lack of tie didn't prevent the outfit from looking absolutely sharp and chic. It's a perfect example of how a light suit should be worn.
Jason Sudeikis, an American GQ favourite, wore a Calvin Klein grey chintz wool one-button notch lapel suit and dress shoes from the Spring 2013 collection. Jason, like Ryan, wore it without a tie and open collar and accessorised it with a cool pair of grey sunglasses and a great quiff.
Kevin Jonas has never been the best dressed of the Jonas Brothers but this week he looked great in a look anyone of us should be careful putting together at home. The singer layered a short-sleeve navy shirt under a printed t-shirt. A great solution for an interesting an manly outfit that must be combined with utter care.
A favourite of mine, Daniel Radcliffe, continues looking great on every occasion. This time he went for a smart but young number with blue chinos paired with a light blue checked button-down shirt and high-top Vans. The last perfect touch was, of course, the tight haircut and light stubble that give the look a contemporary feel.

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Most Stylish of the Week: American Vs. British

I was close to skipping this week's Most Stylish of the Week again because of fashion week but I thought I couldn't deprive you from the weekly dose of celebrity style for much longer... ha!
We can expect some great fashion moments from the press tour of 'The Lone Ranger', which kicked off this weekend. Armie Hammer, who usually looks great but a tad too conventional for my taste, stepped out of the box in a beautiful pale pink Tom Ford linen suit worn with a white shirt and Ford's signature black knit tie.The cut is classic but right on the money and the colour is unexpected but elegant with a dash of preppy.
Also at the premiere was Johnny Depp, who is no stranger to best dressed lists. While I would have loved him to alter his trousers, I must admit no one could have ever rocked this Ralph Lauren navy pin stripe three-piece suit like him. The secret was in the native American accessorising, which was in line with the film and added Depp's personal touch.
It seems like Darren Criss has found his style mojo – finally! Or perhaps this is what an Emporio Armani suit does to a stylish man. All of the pieces fit him like a glove, now we just need him taken to the barber shop for some much-needed grooming makeover.

Meanwhile, in China, David Beckham went for a classic grey suit, which he kept looking modern with a square micro-print slim tie and his usual perfect hair – hence why he also deserves to be the best groomed of the week!
Even though David Gandy rarely departs with his signature look of slim double-chested blazer and  contrast trousers I must admit he has been making some brilliant combinations in the past few weeks. One of his latest hits was this muted brown jacket worn over a low crew neck tee, navy chinos and battered suede boots.
Daniel Radcliffe has been featured on the Most Stylish of the Week almost as many times as Beckham, which is to say a lot. The actor knows the importance of well-fitting tailoring, specially if (like me) you're not gifted with a tall body. His modern grey suit looked fantastic with the dressed down t-shirt and the yellow pop of colour of the shocks. Topping it off (literally) was his sharp haircut.

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Most Stylish of the Week: John Snow debuts with a double hit

First of all, let me apologise for the radio silence. Last week started out quite busy at work just before my 25th birthday on Thursday and a nice visit from a good friend for the weekend. So I had my hands full.
And the week was just as busy style-wise. Daniel Radcliffe has really become one of the sharpest dressed young actors around. His classic black and white combo by Spencer Hart for the Empire Awards, which he wore with classic Grenson lace-ups.
David Beckham wears a tracksuit bottom as easily as a three piece suit. This week he rocked a tucked-in tie to show off his football skills in China. Perfect haircut too, not much else to say.
The opening of the David Bowie exhibition at the V&A in London brought out some of the coolest guys in town who decked up in Gucci. Such was the case of Mr Hudson, who pulled off the beautiful micro print double-chested number like a pro.
Tom Hiddleston always looks elegant but I especially loved this Emporio Armani number playing with different shades of blue and featuring one of my favourite accessories – the collar pin.
My happiest moment of the week, I must admit, was Kit Harington's public (or candid) appearances. The actor looked super cool first arriving in the US in slim jeans, Chelsea boots and a blue suede bomber jacket (a man after my own heart) and then suited up in grey chinos and a black slim blazer, which he wore with black desert boots and a casual jersey polo shirt. It's less than a week now before we can see him suited up in leather and fur again on Game of Thrones!
Justin Chatwin showed this week how perfectly fitted casual clothes can sometimes be as cool as a suit. It's a pretty straight-forward look topped off by a killer haircut and an ace mustard jacket.
Speaking of good haircuts, Austin Butler was also out and about this week with this incredible hair – someone should really give him an award. There really is nothing special about his outfit but the hair is so good I thought he deserved a spot in the post.

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He's Fly: Daniel Radcliffe, Le Geek c'est Chic

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I am really impressed with how much Daniel Radcliffe's style has improved in the last few months. After quite a few mistakes on red carpets and appearances it looks like he's finally found a style that suits him. I understand that this took a while because –and this I know from experience– getting dressed when you're a short man it's not an easy task. It takes years to figure out which exact length of trousers and tops is best for you. Simple things like sleeves have to be just right or you look silly. But Daniel's got this figured out now.
For one of his latest appearances on TV during the press tour for his new film he went for a brilliant all-blue outfit. The smart blue shirt contrasts with the jumper –the highlight of the look– which injects a geek/70's/casual vibe into the outfit. The almost unwashed dark jeans are a perfect fit and because they're really slim the two rolls up the bottom look great and add to the look. The final spot-on touches are the suede shoes that are somewhere in between being Vans and a smart shoe, and the old school haircut.

For a similar look in a different colour palette –perhaps sandy colours– I found this awesome Levi's Vintage wool jumper on Mr Porter. Radcliffe (or I) could rock this with a beige Oxford shirt, a pair of mustardy brown chinos and brick-coloured desert boots.

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