I think the ripped jean trend is going to come back in a big way for the fall. I think some brands might have a little trouble selling ripped jeans because of price and whatnot so people will take a “do it yourself” approached. While I was researching the net to back up my thoughts on this trend I stumbled upon the sartorialist article on considering ripped jeans.

I’ve listed some do it yourself tips.

Prepare to cut them, either while wearing them or with them off. It’s easier if they are on you, because you can judge positioning easily, but be extra careful to avoid cutting yourself. To avoid making mistakes, use a pencil or fabric pencil to trace out the area you are planning on cutting.

Rub the jeans. Start with rough sandpaper and rub hard across the front of your knees and thighs. Then rub the blade of the knife against the lines. If the lines are horizontal, rub the knife vertically (and vice versa).

Make some holes. When you have created a slit, take the pointy end of the knife and rub it against the edges until you see the white strings going in the opposite direction. Keep doing this until you have the desired hole size. Repeat this until you have your desired number of holes in the pants.

To cut a knee hole, it’s best to sand down the knees the most. They will begin to fray and holes will begin to form. Spread apart the holes within the desired location as far as you want the hole to extend with the tip of a knife, then rub the edges with the knife so that they get fuzzy and messy.

Age them a bit. When the jeans are finished, throw them in the water with a little bit of bleach to age them a bit. Then dry them. The washing will also fray the cuts and make them look better. Or you could use a cheese grater, they work amazingly too.

Stand back and admire your work. Voila! You have just created your own unique ripped jeans

Wash your jeans. Washing your jeans will begin to make them fray, increasing the distressed look, and will remove the bleach you soaked them in. Be sure to use hot water. After washing them, place jeans in dryer on high for about 15 minutes with fabric softener sheets.

For the  holdiday season, vests are a great commodity you can dress up or dress down. If your looking for a vest this season you should be looking for a wool or tweed one. If you can find a wool herringbone vest then your money!

1. You can wear a vest with a woven shirt.

2. You can wear the traditional way as part of a 3 piece suit.

3. You can be the “ultra cool guy” and wear it down with just a tshirt

The model pictured above is wearing the Bentley Wool Vest by Rugby  Ralph Lauren

Ah Yes! The Motorcycle Jacket, worn by many rock stars in the 80′s and now has been appropriated by the trendy. Of course bikers have been wearing these jackets since it’s development for functional reasons but now it seems non-bikers are having their turn with it.

1. The jacket is a standout piece of its own, so most just rock it with a tee.

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History of the Motorcycle jacket:

In 1928, Irving Schott of Schott Bros designed a leather motorcycle jacket he named the Perfecto. It was a double style design and the first of its kind. Schott Bros later manufactured a very similar jacket for the Beck label called the Beck 333 Northeaster. Both of these styles are rare today and highly valued by collectors.

In the late 1940s, Schott Bros introduced a new jacket based on the original Perfecto design called the 613. It was soon nicknamed the “One Star” because it had a star on each shoulder passant. A few years later, the company introduced the 618 which was identical to the 613 except for the stars. This was the style that Marlon Brando wore in the movie The Wild One. The stars on the passants and the snaps on the collar of his jacket were not original, but added to the jacket. These jackets have a snug, almost tailored fit, which is suited for motorcycle riding. They are also short by today’s standards.

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Clothing 

Dressing up and looking smart like a London bloke has become quite trendy these days. Wearing a Bow Tie instead of a traditional tie or an ascot has become the in thing amongst some. I’m sure you have been seeing a lot of your favorite artist pulling off this look, such has Common, Fabolous, Kanye and Q-tip just to name a few.

1. You can wear a bow tie  with formal attire such as suits or dinner jackets.

2. The more tone down look is just to wear it with a shirt and a cardigan or a sweater over it. (pictured above)

3. Some even wear bow tie’s with a short sleeve woven shirt.

Your choice!

History of the Bow Tie:

The bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century: the Croats used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted (under the name cravat, derived from the French for “Croat“) by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The French novelist Honoré de Balzac even wrote a book on the subject.

It is uncertain whether the cravat then evolved into the bow tie and necktie, or whether the cravat gave rise to the bow tie, which in turn led to the necktie.

Accessories

1. Military Boots for the most part have been a staple in many peoples wardrobe for a long time. I don’t think at the time it was trendy to own military boots.  Now I’m starting to see a resurgence in the look amongst the stylish and forward dresser. I remember having a pair of magnum boots back in the mid 90′s that I loved.

2. You can wear military boots a number of ways. I like the way Oliver (to the left) is wearing them in this pic.  The boots are tied up and the pants are tucked in, like true military form. You can also wear them untied and just let your jeans drop where they may.

3. You can also dress it up like the picture below.

Footwear

1. The style is really to wear loafers with no socks. (pictured above)

2. This style is not for everyone, you have to be confident to pull this off. You have to rock it with slim jeans or slacks. Baggy jeans just wont cut it.

3. You could dress it up, like pictured above or you can rock it simple with jeans and a tee.

Footwear