Giorgio Armani, king of cool.

Hello fellow Judges,

I hope this finds you all well and good on this fantastically chilled Sunday afternoon or whenever you are reading this. Well the sun is rather weak and supposedly for the next two weeks it is going to get scorchio ! Mind saying that the weathermen don’t seem to be able to predict very much these days, we can but hope so we can don our spring wardrobes and be ever hopeful.

So the final collections of sunglasses have finally made it from Italy to be in my presence ,what a collection it is !. The true Godfather of Italian cool , the epitome of simple chic , true class and the master of the understated. If you have no idea of whom I speak of then for the past 40 years you have been living under a rock. I speak of none other than my style hero Giorgio Armani.

Last year the godfather of cool celebrated a mere 40 years dominating fashions heady heights at the top of the pecking order. Armani himself lives by simple rules create nothing you would not dream of being seen in or have use of, an ethos going back to the arts and crafts movement function meets form. Armani is above all the fuss and furore that go in to creating shows to showcase the clothes most designers produce. Armani rules in simplicity with his collections making them sure fire hit’s with people who regard quality of design over flash in the pan fashions.

Armani’s style is classic and his colour palette matches working heavily with monochromes, natural hues and colours that are always classically led. Armani does not follow trends but has created an uber empire including fragrance, diffusion lines and home wear not to mention his hotel chain that he designed himself to mark his 40^th birthday in fashion last year. When most 74 year olds have long retired Armani still controls every aspect of his business portfolio himself and runs a very tight ship. An empire that many designers would have lost if it was not for the passion for quality that drives the giant to keep on creating the items of beauty that each season brings.

So how is it possible to keep on trend whilst being classic simple Armani sunglasses are the answer to all our prayers this season with his twist on the Armani eyewear , with its leather bridge on the nose giving them a new twist. Shapes in the Armani Shades take influence from the 30’s and I personally will be rocking the rounded tortoiseshell to make me look even more like Norman wisdom my comedy hero.

Well Judge’s for now I am off to cook my Sunday lunch

Keep em peeled

The judge

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Giorgio Armani, king of cool.

Hello fellow Judges,

I hope this finds you all well and good on this fantastically chilled Sunday afternoon or whenever you are reading this. Well the sun is rather weak and supposedly for the next two weeks it is going to get scorchio ! Mind saying that the weathermen don’t seem to be able to predict very much these days, we can but hope so we can don our spring wardrobes and be ever hopeful.

So the final collections of sunglasses have finally made it from Italy to be in my presence ,what a collection it is !. The true Godfather of Italian cool , the epitome of simple chic , true class and the master of the understated. If you have no idea of whom I speak of then for the past 40 years you have been living under a rock. I speak of none other than my style hero Giorgio Armani.

Last year the godfather of cool celebrated a mere 40 years dominating fashions heady heights at the top of the pecking order. Armani himself lives by simple rules create nothing you would not dream of being seen in or have use of, an ethos going back to the arts and crafts movement function meets form. Armani is above all the fuss and furore that go in to creating shows to showcase the clothes most designers produce. Armani rules in simplicity with his collections making them sure fire hit’s with people who regard quality of design over flash in the pan fashions.

Armani’s style is classic and his colour palette matches working heavily with monochromes, natural hues and colours that are always classically led. Armani does not follow trends but has created an uber empire including fragrance, diffusion lines and home wear not to mention his hotel chain that he designed himself to mark his 40^th birthday in fashion last year. When most 74 year olds have long retired Armani still controls every aspect of his business portfolio himself and runs a very tight ship. An empire that many designers would have lost if it was not for the passion for quality that drives the giant to keep on creating the items of beauty that each season brings.

So how is it possible to keep on trend whilst being classic simple Armani sunglasses are the answer to all our prayers this season with his twist on the Armani eyewear , with its leather bridge on the nose giving them a new twist. Shapes in the Armani Shades take influence from the 30’s and I personally will be rocking the rounded tortoiseshell to make me look even more like Norman wisdom my comedy hero.

Well Judge’s for now I am off to cook my Sunday lunch

Keep em peeled

The judge

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Brothers in arms....legs...and sunglasses!

Good afternoon Judges,

Well it's been a little over a couple weeks since I promised a regular men's blog and as to our word this is it. So fellow Judges what is new with you ? Here at http://www.sendoptics.com/bottega-venata.html have been so busy with everything going in the shop and on line. I have added our new babies to the Judges stable ,those being http://www.sendoptics.com/balenciaga.html and the high luxe http://www.sendoptics.com/bottega-venata.html both attracting comments and praise so thanks so much for letting us know your thoughts on these, please continue to let us know your thoughts on the site and the collections and if you think I need to add anything drop me a line. Come on you know you love to tell me your thoughts as much as I love to hear them.

So Gent's as promised in this blog we are dedicating to you savvy dandies who are wanting to know the Judges thoughts on this Spring Summers trends. Read on..... We have recently launched the New Prada linear rossa collection, Prada have chosen world champion British boxing star Amir khan to be the face of the collection to show the strength and youthful approach to these classic high performance sunglasses. (add collection tag)

So what look will you gents be sporting this Season personally I am thinking of the wider legged trouser so much freer and if the sun does come out it's good to have a bit of air circulating isn't it. Trousers in general will still remain slim fitting at the base of the leg but becoming wider around the thighs. Think Downton Abbey, Upstairs Downstairs and not forgetting the Woman in Black... Nostalgia is as big for men this season as it is for women. (add sunglasses type here)

The biggest colour story that is happening this season for you men is a favourite safe hold , whether it is indigo, cobalt, Wedgwood, sky or pastel blue is not only the colour of the waters we are all dreaming of this summer or the sky's we have had a crafty peak at. Blue is not a mood it is the colour of peace and style. Don't just wear it as a single block wear it separate shades or with other colors of the moment. Bottega Venatta has rocked the use of blue for it's menswear spring/summer collection 2012.

With Gucci life become a fail safe fashion moment of plaid mayhem that of course worked so well in it's monochrome, vision of a summer classically tailored collection will suit all body shapes and most of all add that safe classic twist to a fresh mature look that is still bang on trend. Go Gucci go ........ Just add a preppy twist with a bow tie loafers and Gucci sunglasses

Bah humbug no I have not lost it but the barber set quartet are rocking those stripes so well i have decided to rock it myself ... not just Breton striped tops but the wider candy stripes or even convict stripes .... black or white or blue and white ... go on give it a go ( add sunglasses here and comment) The best thing about stripes are the candy stripes think a stick of humbug rock and back to the days when i strolled down the prom.

Last but not least is the dressier side of menswear this season fabrics that are iridescent in high luxe finishes, satin silks and of course the ever present tonic, don't go rocking the sweaty look sheen is the classy look fine velvet blazers are the way to dress at night.

Monochrome men is still with us too stay but this year try rocking the look with a colour block , blue and black are a good way to bring the two together . Prep it up style guru's and rock the looks with the Judge. One final piece of advice Just choose one or two key pieces and invest in your accessories. With this spring summer think outside your usual safety zones try new things. Come on sod the judgement of others there is only so much time left until we celebrate the 21 of December......

For now all I am off to do a spot of shopping to go with my new sunglasses ( just one of the perks of the job )

Keep em peeled and enjoy the sun and stay safe

The Judge

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Brothers in arms....legs...and sunglasses!

Good afternoon Judges,

Well it's been a little over a couple weeks since I promised a regular men's blog and as to our word this is it. So fellow Judges what is new with you ? Here at http://www.sendoptics.com/bottega-venata.html have been so busy with everything going in the shop and on line. I have added our new babies to the Judges stable ,those being http://www.sendoptics.com/balenciaga.html and the high luxe http://www.sendoptics.com/bottega-venata.html both attracting comments and praise so thanks so much for letting us know your thoughts on these, please continue to let us know your thoughts on the site and the collections and if you think I need to add anything drop me a line. Come on you know you love to tell me your thoughts as much as I love to hear them.

So Gent's as promised in this blog we are dedicating to you savvy dandies who are wanting to know the Judges thoughts on this Spring Summers trends. Read on..... We have recently launched the New Prada linear rossa collection, Prada have chosen world champion British boxing star Amir khan to be the face of the collection to show the strength and youthful approach to these classic high performance sunglasses. (add collection tag)

So what look will you gents be sporting this Season personally I am thinking of the wider legged trouser so much freer and if the sun does come out it's good to have a bit of air circulating isn't it. Trousers in general will still remain slim fitting at the base of the leg but becoming wider around the thighs. Think Downton Abbey, Upstairs Downstairs and not forgetting the Woman in Black... Nostalgia is as big for men this season as it is for women. (add sunglasses type here)

The biggest colour story that is happening this season for you men is a favourite safe hold , whether it is indigo, cobalt, Wedgwood, sky or pastel blue is not only the colour of the waters we are all dreaming of this summer or the sky's we have had a crafty peak at. Blue is not a mood it is the colour of peace and style. Don't just wear it as a single block wear it separate shades or with other colors of the moment. Bottega Venatta has rocked the use of blue for it's menswear spring/summer collection 2012.

With Gucci life become a fail safe fashion moment of plaid mayhem that of course worked so well in it's monochrome, vision of a summer classically tailored collection will suit all body shapes and most of all add that safe classic twist to a fresh mature look that is still bang on trend. Go Gucci go ........ Just add a preppy twist with a bow tie loafers and Gucci sunglasses

Bah humbug no I have not lost it but the barber set quartet are rocking those stripes so well i have decided to rock it myself ... not just Breton striped tops but the wider candy stripes or even convict stripes .... black or white or blue and white ... go on give it a go ( add sunglasses here and comment) The best thing about stripes are the candy stripes think a stick of humbug rock and back to the days when i strolled down the prom.

Last but not least is the dressier side of menswear this season fabrics that are iridescent in high luxe finishes, satin silks and of course the ever present tonic, don't go rocking the sweaty look sheen is the classy look fine velvet blazers are the way to dress at night.

Monochrome men is still with us too stay but this year try rocking the look with a colour block , blue and black are a good way to bring the two together . Prep it up style guru's and rock the looks with the Judge. One final piece of advice Just choose one or two key pieces and invest in your accessories. With this spring summer think outside your usual safety zones try new things. Come on sod the judgement of others there is only so much time left until we celebrate the 21 of December......

For now all I am off to do a spot of shopping to go with my new sunglasses ( just one of the perks of the job )

Keep em peeled and enjoy the sun and stay safe

The Judge

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