How to Nail the 'Transitional Look'

1. Todd Snyder suede varsity jacket, 2. New Balance 576 Three Peaks sneakers,

3. Cheap Monday denim jacket, 4. Barbour Bedale Jacket, 5. Clarks Originals desert boots,

6. Burberry Prorsum cashmere-blend coat, 7. Gucci burnished leather sneakers, 8. Vans Old Skool sneakers,

9. Selected bomber jacket, 10. A.P.C. cotton field jacket, 11. New Look khaki parka, 12. Nike Roshe Run.

Just when you think you've mastered how to dress for the winter Mother Nature decides to spin your world (also kind of literally) and head for spring, not without first having to endure an awkward few weeks when neither winter nor spring wear are totally apt. It's exactly for times like these that fashion bunch coined 'transitional wardrobe'.
I have inevitably failed at this way of dressing most of my life. And I did, I realise now, because of my strict self-imposed style rules, the breaking of which is the key to conquering the 'transitional look'. Three perfect examples of how to do it well came this week courtesy of Ryan Reynolds and Chris Pine.
Reynolds paired jeans and chinos with Vans Old Skool. First with a 3-quarter length checked coat worn over a shirt – worn without a jumper in between this makes a perfect transitional look. Later in the week he wore them with a v-neck cotton jumper and an indigo denim jacket – worn without a shirt or tee underneath a cotton jumper and jacket are perfect for a breezy sunny day.
Chris Pine went for a more traditional approach wearing jeans with a cotton button-down shirt and a lightweight jacket. Is is the detailing of the jacket and the well-matched double-denim that make this a hit.

I browsed my favourite online retailers to find 12 pieces perfect to complete your transitional wardrobe, which double up as great additions to your winter and spring wardrobes.

Most Stylish of the Weekend: Ryan Reynolds In Gucci, that's all

As of Saturday, the choices I had for MSOTW were a little on the dull side, like a sort of Cannes hangover. Luckily, Gucci came to save the day with their Chime for Change concert in London, which brought a few stylish guys who donned the brand.
My favourite look of the week is Ryan Reynolds blue number. His Gucci leather jacket crowns a very modern and very well-balanced smart casual look in electric blues with tan leather notes from the accessories. It was simply perfect from fit to execution but then again, Ryan always is.
John Legend also went for a Gucci number. It was, in fact, one of my favourite Gucci pieces of the season, which we saw on Mr Hudson back in March. I love this tie-less take with a simple white shirt as it allows the suit to be the protagonist.
After last week's epic Gucci moment, Bradley Copper toned it down a little in Paris looking chic in a Vivienne Westwood checked suit, which he wore with his versatile leather Oxford shoes.

Even though in his head Orlando Bloom thinks he looks ace all the time, outside of his head we see him a more of a slob dresser (who wears Rick Owens and Balenciaga). But the guy cleans up well. For his Cannes appearance the actor rocked a skinny-lapelled tux paired with a white shirt and bow tie. This isn't a ground-breaking style option but seeing as most guys always go for black and white I found it modern and refreshing.
Aaron Paul got married last week and looked great in his midnight blue tux (by Prada?) with black silk details. I wouldn't have gone for a colour like this for a non-evening event but, hey, it's nice to see a man not sticking to the boring and traditional.
I have never had anything against dreadlocks but some people look better without them. Such is the case of Glee's Samuel Larsen. He had been rocking the hairstyle for quite some time so I was happy to see him try something completely new channelling a bit of his inner hypster and it works!
I would never in a million years wearn an outfit like this but I am not Brad Pitt (in case you were wondering). The actor went for his usual effortless all-black look at the London premiere of 'World War Z'. his hair is longer, the goatee greyer and the sunglasses shinier. No one else in the world can pull this off. Period.

JustJared

Most Stylish of the Week: Ryan Gosling is back, in Gucci velvet

As far as I'm concerned, any week in style is a great one as long as Ryan Gosling is out and about. The actor started promoting 'The Place Beyond the Pines' this week and he did so as he usually does – in style. Ryan wore a deep greyish green velvet two-button suit y Gucci (no one does velvet like them). He kept the rest of the outfit classic with black shoes and tie and a white shirt that allowed the suit to shine (in more than one way).
Joshua Jackson managed to dodge Diane Kruger for a couple of seconds and prove he is just a stylish – if only we didn't get distracted with his blonde girlfriend when they're together... He wore a beautiful 3-piece electric blue suit, which felt young and fresh thanks to the tie-less situation and the brown accents of the belt and the shoes.
Mark Ronson started the daring sartorial choices way before Ryan Gosling did, which is why I have always been a fan of his style. This week he rocked a double-chested green jacket, which he wore with a slim black shirt and trousers. He finished it off with – my favourite – Raf Simons' gold-chain black lace-up shoes.
The other Ryan – Ryan Reynolds, that is – is quickly becoming an icon of effortlessly chic preppy style. This week he wore the classic chinos and navy coat we've seen him in before with a perfect double layer of henley and cardigan. He looks so cool he makes Burger King look like Balthazar's takeout.
Justin Theroux has almost made it onto this weekly post many times, which is why I made room for him this time. While his tough rockstar look is nothing I would normally wear the guy really understands the importance of good fit and, more importantly, of texture. It's quite simply badass.
Another actor who has really been excelling lately is Daniel Craig who, once again, took casual chic to a whole new level of coolness. Another great example of how important a good fit it.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Warm & Cozy Edition

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Even though it's been a slightly quiet (and very cold) week for mens fashion a few stylish guys have been spotted going about their business in warm and cool but relaxed end-of-winter looks.
Adam Levine – aka: King of the shawl collar cardigan – always looks good in what has become his signature piece combined with a simple tee, slim jeans and lace-up leather shoes. A good sharp haircut is always the cherry on top.
It looks like Ryan Reynolds is sticking to Gant Rugger, which makes me very happy. For the red carpet this week he went for a great combination – slim pinstripe suit trousers, white t-shirt under a casual navy jumper (with a huge man cleavage), a classic blue coat and brown Oxford shoes.
Daniel Craig was seen around New York in a double-chested coat worn over a slim denim jacket – a favourite combo of mine. He also dared to go for a double-denim accessorised with brown suede desert boots and a black beanie.
Also wearing a beanie this week was David Beckham, who is the master of head attire. He rocked an ivory ribbed jumper and dark grey slim jeans and old-school Adidas trainers that introduced a pop of colour to the laid-back outfit.

Most Stylish of the Week: James Franco gets his star in Gucci

Let me first apologise of the delay of this post. I was planning on publishing it last night but I was too tired. I spent the weekend with some friends in Madrid and I had the misfortune of losing my iPhone on the first day, which means I couldn't even Instagram my adventures in the city...
I love the fact that most of the guys in this post are not the usual faces of the MSOTW posts! Cory Monteith, perhaps the most unexpected one, is one of the highlights. His airport look of casual jeans and hoodie paired with a cropped khaki peacoat is simple and very chic. Grey, blue and khaki is my favourite colour combination.
Jayson Blair should go to events more often. The actor was spotted at the Chateau Marmont in LA wearing a combination of smart and casual items – velvet blazer, unbuttoned white shirt, jeans and  beige suede shoes. Effortlessly great.
I'm always happy to see Gabriel Mann on the red carpet because his style in 'Revenge' very much annoys me. In real life he is a preppy yet sharp dresser, much after my own heart. This week he took some marine inspiration for his Breton striped shirt paired with a gold-buttoned navy blazer and tie and just-so rolled-up jeans.
Ryan Reynolds rocked Prince of Wales checked trousers like a pro, which he wore with battered black All Stars, a simple V-neck jumper and – my favourite – a Gant Rugger beige jacket from the SS13 collection. Talk about understated elegance.
James Franco looked dashing in Gucci this week as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I loved how contemporary the classic suit looked thanks to the mix of shades of blue. And I was particularly pleased to see him in brown suede Gucci Horsebit loafers as the iconic shoes are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year – check out the whole collection here.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Liam Hemsworth & Ryan Reynolds nail airport chic

This week I've finally managed to put together a Most Stylish of the Week post without any of the usual suspects, which is refreshing.
Liam Hemsworth's style seems to have improved a lot in the last few months. This week he looked relaxed and stylish at the airport in a flecked jumper and a vintage canvas bag that had slight David Beckham vibes.
It's funny how Gabriel Mann's character in 'Revenge' is to unfashionably preppy but his off-scren style is so sharp, almost edgy. This week the actor gave another lesson in 'less is more' with an all-black look, which he made interesting adding a shawl collar grey cardigan and penny loafers.
Ryan Reynolds is a few years ahead of Hemsworth and it shows. His colour combinations and accessorising are fashionable but subtle and manly. It's all about the man-foulard.
Back on Tuesday at the British Fashion Awards I was in absolute awe of Erdem Moralioglu's evening look. The designer dresses himself with the same elegance and taste that he does women. It was a very classic number that fitted perfectly and I am always appreciative of a colourful sock.
Valentino Garavani was in town this week for the opening of this exhibition, Valentino: Master of Couture, at Somerset House. He's not only a legendary designer but also an Italian so he knows how to look sharp. In this look below I am loving the fur lapels of the coat and the rich detailing of this Jimmy Choo gold paisley-embroidered velvet slippers.
Flynn Bloom – Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom's son – is not the first toddler to appear on a MSOTW post but his style easily beats Benjamin Brady's. If at 1 I'm already jealous of his jumper, imagine what his style is going to be like in 20 years.

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