The Gentlemen // 3 favourite looks from Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

Armani

The gentleman with an air of mystery

and reserved quietness.

Favourite pieces: headscarves and shawls.

Burberry

The gentleman who is polite

and with character.

Favourite pieces: cropped jackets over the suit and spiked gloves.

Costume National

The young gentleman with

grown-up taste.

Favourite pieces: textured sweaters and jackets

Dolce and Gabbana

The gentleman artist who

works at home and isn't

afraid of extravagance.

Favourite pieces: drop crotch pants and embroidered shirts and jackets

Etro

The free-spirited gentleman who is

also sartorially inclined.

Favourite pieces: patterned ties and feathered cardigans

Jil Sander

The gentleman with a sharp

attitude who is hiding

a softer, quirkier side.

Favourite pieces: animal sweaters and leather jackets

Marni

The thinking gentleman with

impeccable taste.

Favourite pieces: leather gloves and tote.

Prada

The gentleman.

Favourite pieces: striped trench coats and tailored jackets.

(Yes, that's Gary Oldman)

All images are from style.com

Sensible, playful style (part two)

Part one here

A woman is always sexier when she is covered up. Suggest, never show. Giovanna Battaglia  can wear a low length dress with a high neckline but the fit of the garment ensures that it still pays attention to her body. Again, it's simple and sensible but with smart touches such as the bright, bold colour of her dress and the necklace.

Fur and frills may be overdoing it if the colour isn't right but this nude, peachy dress with black tights and plain black pumps adds frivolity in an otherwise simple and practical silhouette.

Again, nude and earthy colours mix so well with a pop of bold colour. The skirt and bottom half of the jacket makes for some interesting angles.

Battaglia is a working woman but that doesn't mean what she puts on her back has to be reduced to blacks and greys. Wearing top to toe floral is one way of rebelling but paired with a tailor jacket to make it look a bit more professional.

It's all in the details. Such a timeless dress that makes her look like Tilda Swinton's best friend from the film I Am Love. Add a touch of contemporary cool with the accessories.

Need I say more?

Images from : Place to be seen, Purse Forum, We Good Looking, Front Row View, Fashion Prose, By Christelle

Style Inspiration: Francesco Cominelli

Works as an assistant editor for Vogue Hommes. Always creative, always interesting and retains a sense of playfulness with his clothes without losing his masculinity. I'm loving how he can wear multiple layers without looking chunky.

Also this photo from Jak and Jil's My Favourite Things shows his good taste in perfume

Image Credits: One, Two, Three, Four