Best Dressed Men at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards: My Top 5

It had been a while since I last had the chance to stay up all night to watch award shows so last night I was all giddy with anticipation trying to stay awake for the Golden Globes. Though the ceremony itself keeps getting duller by the year men's fashion seems to be on the up.

Looking at my last Golden Globes post from 2014 it looks like actors (and their stylist) have finally understood that while a classic black tuxedo is perfectly elegant it can get a bit repetitive. So this year I am happy to have my list topped with guys who tried something different.

Eddie Redmayne tops the list in a bicolour number by Gucci. I find that pairing black trousers with a different colour works great for evening. That, together with the subtle polka dot print of the jacket and the slim fit makes for a perfect modern take on evening wear.

Following suit is Ryan Gosling, no surprise here. He, too, went for a bicolour combination – black trousers and a classic ivory evening jacket by Ralph Lauren. Gosling's build is slightly too broad for a slim fit. However, he achieved a slim effect by having all pieces perfect fit and carefully choosing a spread collar with a bowtie that didn't overpower the look. He finished it off with a pair of Gucci patent leather shows – the most popular choice last night.

Paul Dano, who has had a terrific year in movies and TV (Love & Mercy, Youth, War & Peace), was decked down in Prada. I will never tire of repeating how strong a colour midnight blue is for evening. In his case, choosing a double-breasted jacket was a perfect choice as he's a tall but narrow-shouldered guy. Tod's patent leather shoes finished off the look.

Tom Ford was the designer of choice for Michael Fassbender. It is the strong detailing that make this black look interesting – the very traditional shawl lapels, cuffed jacket sleeves and bowtie, all in satin. Should the trousers have been taken up a bit more and paired with an evening slipper instead of lace ups the look would have been perfect. The beautiful Chopard timepiece on his wrist somehow makes up for that.

Orlando Bloom is the only actor who also appeared on my list a couple of years back. His black Lanvin suit was a very different take this year. The top half of the look was an improvement. I love the simple jacket and Lanvin's signature oversizes bowtie. However, a slim fit on the trousers would have suited the patent leather slippers, my favourite footwear choice of the night as was his grooming. Nothing updates a classic evening look like a modern haircut.

Look of the Day: LCM Spring/Summer 2015 Day 1

The latest edition of the London Collections: Men kicked off in London today. I had to cut my day a little shorter than expected but still managed to catch most of my favourite shows of the day – Hardy Amies and Agi & Sam were two of my personal highlights.
It was a grey and slightly chilly day in London so I went for a bit of layering with my look of the day. I paired my brand new Clarks suede shoes with casual Levi's jeans. I kept everything a bit monochromatic with a grey loopback jumper from Uniqlo, a blue striped shirt from Ralph Lauren and added some contrast with a lightweight navy seersucker blazer from Uniqlo and my super chic new Bailey Nelson sunglasses.
It was the perfect start to the new season. Follow me on Instagram from more daily updates straight from LCM!

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Iñaki Carvajal x Tod's No_Code

I couldn't quite believe it when Tod's, one of my all-time favourite brands, asked me to take part in their latest No_Code web campaign. It was something I had never done before and I am known to be a little adverse to photo cameras but I, of course, had to say yes. When asked which photographer I'd like to work with on this project, Jonathan Daniel Pryce was my top choice. After all, he had shot me in Tod's No_Code before and everyone had sent the nicest compliments my way thanks to his images.
If you read the lovely piece they wrote on me on the No_Code website, my outfit makes a lot of sense. I chose to wear the leather and pony skin-effect lace-up shoes – buy them here – because they had a slick modern feel despite their more traditional shape. I wore them with my favourite Acne black skinny jeans, a Ralph Lauren denim shirt and my All Saints biker jacket for a classic look with a dash of rock and roll.

Go check out the amazing FW13 Tod's No_Code collection here and choose your favourites. You will not find a more comfortable and cool shoe this season!

You can see all the images and read the full interview with Tod's here.

I want to send a huge special thank you to the dapper Jarvis Macchi at Tod's, and to Silva Premoli and to Jonathan D. Pryce for their help making this happen!

All Images by Jonathan Daniel Pryce

Most Stylish of the Week: Armie Hammer's Double Hit

It might all be thanks to his stylist but Armie Hammer is one of the few men in the spotlight who seems to care about fashion. He always looks occasion-approriate, elegant and manly and he does so without being repetitive and abusing the classic combo of dark suit and light shirt. This week he started out strong in a custom-made red Gucci suit, which he wore with a white shirt and brown tie. He could have only been more unorthodox had he worn light shoes. It's hard to pull of a colour like this and it's undeniable that Armie absolutely rocked it. Later on in the week he went for a more subtle choice in a navy Ralph Lauren Black Label suit paired with a light blue shirt featuring a white collar, a striped green tie and a polka dot pocket square. This was a lesson on how to do classic tailoring using accessories to give it personality.
If, like me, you're a fan of 'Falling Skies' you will recognise Drew Roy from playing Hal Mason in the TV show. The actor attended an event this week in a blue suit worn with an oxford blue shirt and grey suede brogues. Other than the great fit, this look works because it's smart but relaxed, mostly thanks to the undone shirt and unexpected shoe choice.
It's nice to see Joe Jonas ditching the jeans and t-shirt LA look for a much more elegant and cooler outfit to take his girlfriend for dinner. The singer donned a dark chambray suit worn with a classic black shirt and black sneakers, for a casual touch.
Logan Lerman is currently promoting his latest film. For his stop at Giffoni Film Festival the actor wore a lightweight striped knit jumper with navy chinos and deck shoes. He always looks on-point without a trace of effort.
In abstract, tattooed arms, a grown un-groomed beard and a shirt-sleeved shirt is no one's go-to look for the summer. And somehow all of these elements combined look pretty damn cool on Adam Levine. I am especially loving the printed shirt – cuban shirt, anyone? – which mainly works thanks to the scruffy facial hair that adds a tough vibe.

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Most Stylish of the Week: How to do Tailoring in the Summer

Despite Paris Fashion Week being in full blast, it was a slow week for menswear. Thankfully, Johnny Depp and Lapo Elkann decided to make appearances, which kept the week interesting.
I am such a big fan of Gabriel Mann's off-screen style. He does preppy like a master. This week he went for a casual look pairing a light chambray blazer with a subtle turquoise button-down shirt, white shorts (perfect length), and striped slip-ons. This is what you should be wearing to summer parties.
Patrick Schwartzenegger always looks good off-duty but it's nice to see he's also got the red carpet under control. Even though it's not the most original of looks, his grey suit and tie-less done-up shirt look modern and age-appropriate.
With his second hit in a row, Johnny Depp rocked a Ralph Lauren pinstripe double-breasted suit in brown (!), which he wore with an open collar white shirt and his usual paraphernalia as accessories. I am not too keen on the length of the trousers but Depp doesn't play by the rules so it works.
Lapo Elkann made two appearances this week – both for Gucci. The entrepreneur and style icon first wore an olive green double-breasted number with orange notes and incredible shoes to the Gucci show. He was then spotted in a slick beige look with an open collar white shirt which gave it vintage vibes.
King of rock-and-roll style Justin Theroux looked his usual fly self in an all black outfit with a buttoned up black polo shirt, black skinny jeans and his signature battered boots and classic aviators.
Also with his second hit in a row, Armie Hammer makes the cut in a chambray Gant suit. The look was modern and cool and was finished off with Ray Ban WayFarers, a spread collar shirt, Tom Ford knit tie and printed pocket square.

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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: Hit after Hit!

What an amazing week! Thanks to the Cannes Film Festival and The CW Upfront we have seen some of the best fashion moments of the month.
Chris Pine, who has no need of either event, looked his usual awesome self in a Ralph Lauren Purple Label navy double breasted suit, which he very aptly accessorised with a patterned pocket square and tie. The latter's peach hue tied the outfit together paired up with the tan leather shoes.
My current style crush Austin Butler blew everyone's socks off (his own included) at the CW Upfront event. He wore a cropped pair of flecked trousers with a skinny-lapelled tux blazer over a casual henley and battered brown leather shoes. He topped it off with a pair of brilliant round specs and his usual god-like hair.
I didn't expect Justin Timberlake to make an appearance at Cannes but was happy to see him rocking a super chic ensemble in a khaki and beige colour palette. The key item was his great Belstaff oversixed cropped trench coat and his new Michael Pitt-inspired haircut.
Jamie Redknapp looked as if he had been born in his Thom Sweeney tuxedo. The ex-footballer showed everyone all the good things a bespoke suit can do for a man.
Another sportsman, Thom Evans, attended this week's Gatsby screening in London in a very dapper ensemble. His Bespoke HQ Prince of Wales double-chested suit was excellently accessorised with a stripped bow tie and blue suede slippers also by Bespoke HQ.

Wilson Bethel's olive green Gant Rugger suit was a breath of fresh air on the CW Upfront red carpet. I do admire a guy who understands the power of colour when it comes to tailoring. His tie was a bit too skinny for my taste but the tan leather belt and shoes were bang-on.
Always a rockstar dresser, Justin Theroux looked exceptional this week in a pair of skinny biker denim (by Bailmain?), which he wisely paired with a simple white tee, his signature black boots and a killer khaki varsity jacket.
Joel Edgerton debuts on the MSOTW with a double hit. The actor first landed in Cannes looking suave in an off-white Salvatore Ferragamo suit with peak lapels – degradé Way Farers and printed pocket square right on the note – and proceeded to look just as great the same evening in a 3-piece tux with velvet details also by Ferragamo.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Basically just Chris Pine Looking Ace

Once again, I am sorry for the lateness of the post. A great weekend culminated with some late-night last-minute work on Sunday night to kick off the week early.
In any case, Chris Pine pretty much dominated the week in terms of style. He is one of those celebrity guys who I feel like I would get along with – we could 'hang' as they say. His biggest hit of the past 7 days was his super sharp pin stripe number by Ralph Lauren. I must admit pin stripe, especially the wide kind, is not a go-to pattern of mine but here it brings back a bit of flavour first from the 20's and then from the 50's, which paired with the modern micro polka dot tie and the immaculate cut of the pieces makes for quite a unique vision.
Pine's second best look was also spot-on and mixed a classic double-breasted grey suit with contemporary elements – the very on-trend dashes of orange and perfect tan leather Oxford shoes.
Also this week Luke Evans wore a three-piece suit with a very fitting slim silhouette made interesting with a burgundy traditional tie and matching pocket square. The Welshman knew how to make the most of his bespoke number by Thom Sweeney.

Bringing back the Best Grooming of the Week, it's back to Chris Pine. The actor went for my favourite grooming combo of all time – a slightly scruffy beard and tidy gelled hair, which suited him perfectly and brought out his killer blue eyes. Yes, even I can't get over those.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Met Gala 2013 Edition

This year's Met Gala promised to be an interesting one, what with the punk theme and all. I am quite glad I don't blog about womenswear these days because, truth to be told, the list of misses is much longer than that of hits. It was, however, a great night for menswear. Whether it the guys went for classic looks or for a daring one adhering to the theme, a lot of them were simply spotless.
Nicholas Hoult was my absolute winner, his midnight blue moiré shawl collar tuxedo jacket by Tom Ford was chic, young and was cut to perfection. I've been raving about this guy for months and, if you were still doubting, this is why.
Matthew Mosshart doesn't tend to get a lot of attention, which is usually directed to his always fatally dressed girlfriend Kelly Osbourne. Last night, the model went for a super cool take on an evening suit with a midnight blue-trimmed black double-breasted jacket and matching midnight blue trousers. The perfect detail was the silk bow replacing a classic bowtie.
Hamish Bowles has always been one of the most imacuately dressed gentlemen in the industry. He has an extraordinary ability to stay classic and elegant yet daring and witty. He donned an off-the-charts Tom Ford tux jacket embroidered with safety pins and mother-of-pearl buttons. He also went for a bit of man-liner and a black manicure, which not only admire but applaud.



Pharell Williams chose Lanvin once again. His stunning patterned suit in a classic shape was enough to stand out but the slight eye-shadow and gold ring made the look even more memorable.
Another guy who I always admire for his pushing the (fashion) envelope is Jamie Campbell Bower. The British actor wore a Moschino tuxedo with safety pin embellished collar and cummerbund and black and white spectator shoes. To top it all off, he went for a sick (I've always wanted to use that expression) and hair style and a nose ring very apt for the theme.
It wouldn't be a great fashion event without Eddie Redmayne, who wore Dior Homme last night. The actor looks as slick as he does comfortable in a tux. Midnight blue is a favourite choice of mine (have I eve mentioned it?) and Eddie wears it best!
Armie Hammer chose to wear Ralph Lauren. His ivory dinner jacket was a breath of fresh air amongst the other dark choices. I would have just loved to maybe see more of a punk note on him. Though, truth to be told, he did wear skull and crossbones cufflinks.
Jamie Lannister – I mean, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau wore a Brunello Cucinelli tux also in midnight blue. His was a more traditional take on the evening suit but there is something about the old-school part-in hairstyle and untidy bowtie that makes it look just right for me.
Dane DeHaan never gets enough credit for his off-beat fashion choices. The new Harry Osborn wore an all-black Prada suit. His odd haircut, the studded silk tie and the tasselled loafers are as unexpected on his as they're cool.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Robert Pattinson has a green Gucci moment

JGL week excluded, I think this is the best Most Stylish of the Week post I've had so far. With the CFDA Fashion Fund, the Glamour and GQ Awards, and multiple movie premieres including the world tour of the 'Twilight' cast I have been absolutely spoiled for choice this week. So I decided to actually rank my favourite eight looks and to let you, unknown stylish reader, choose who your favourite is on the poll box below.
Robert Pattinson's green Gucci moment (1) had all the cool ingredients we hadn't seen since Ryan Gosling set a similar (and, ahem, better) precedent a few months back. He has continued to look extremely sharp and original at every one of his press tour stops. I also loved his textured grey number (2) from the German premiere. If only he hadn't repeated shirt and tie...
Taylor Lautner has also been doing surprisingly well. It's not only that clothes fit him well but, though less sartorial than Pattinson's, his choices of colour are quite interesting. I have never liked an all-black suit ensemble but this one (3) looks so good!
I was close to cutting this look (4) from today's post because of Pharrell Williams' awful choice of belt and comical attempt at joining Movember. But then again, it's Pharrell. His Lanvin look was as relaxed as it was chic and the sock-less situation and said facial hair actually give suit a sort of Mexicana feel that I'm actually quite into.
Hamish Bowles (5) could probably be in this post every week but I feel like he has the advantage to have been 'playing the game' better and longer than the rest of us. His pattern mixing, not to mention matching sock action, makes me realise I know nothing.
Not everyone has the build to pull of a Tom Ford suit. What with the broad lapels, long jackets and wide ties a man has to be tall and seemingly buff not to get lost in one. Bradley Cooper (6) is that man. I loved the subtle check and the way he knows a blue shirt is his best ally.
Even though I'm still undecided about Chris Pine's Ralph Lauren Purple Label look (7) on the red blue carpet I do commend the purple/lilac touches and the choice of shirt collar. I wish we saw more signature Ralph Lauren on celebrities rather than bland bard suits.
Cory Monteith (8) was probably the last person I ever thought I'd ever blog about. But I must admit that I find this slightly odd brown-black suit with the burgundy tie and the velvet shoes kind of fascinating.

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Ad me up

I've never really got why people complain so much about ads on magazines. Personally, I love them because they get me in the mood of the issue of the magazine I'm reading. And I love menswear adverts even more because they usually heavily detailed as they are selling a very concise lifestyle to a very specific kind of man. I always love Dolce & Gabbana's because they're mostly shot by Steven Klein but I am so keen on the FW10 campaign because it carries on with the 1940's Naples theme of their collection and because it lacks that sexually ambiguous note that I don't dislike but that's refreshing. Ralph Lauren and Filippa K are always classic and yet you always find yourself wanting to be one of the guys in the advert. And Z Zegna has delivered a very different looking campaign that links to the innovation going on in their collections.

[Pictures: The Fashion Spot, Coute que Coute]