| In this issue: the latest menswear trend reports, including men's trends you need to know about for fall / winter. Plus, scroll down for all new hair and beauty tutorials. Midnight blue: menswear’s new black There are some phrases that a man should never utter, let alone type. Phrases which are best left to trashy gloss magazines that unsanctimoniously bloat newstands. I say this so you know just how much it pains me to write the following: dark blue is the new black. Or blue-and-black is the new black. Done. Dusted. A cardinal rule broken. But for a good cause. If you’re going to break a rule, if you’re going to let yourself down, you have to do it for a good cause, right? And this is it. When it comes to winter fashion, as it shall be for men’s winter 2012 fashion, so many of us treat black clothing as the default. Throw open our wardrobe doors and peer in and you won’t be confronted by a sea of colour but rather the sartorial equivalent of a black hole, all light sucked into nothingness (even if that nothingness just happens to be designed by some of the finest names money can buy). This winter we get to change all that. This winter we get to do away with black, develop a panache for deep blues and utter ever so quietly that, for men, blue is the new black. And once that fact is firmly cemented in our minds, we need never utter the phrase again lest we be caught out. So what does this new black look like as 2013 looms on the horizon? 
Click to read 'Midnight blue: menswear’s new black' The men’s leather bomber: how to wear it now The leather jacket will always appear every fall season on the runway; it's a true testament to its iconic status as a piece of menswear and its versatility in its many forms. But it's the Air Force-inspired leather bomber that stormed the runway this fall 2012 season with many designers taking advantage of its clean shape and cropped length. After the break, we take a closer look at the menswear classic, its history and its appearance on the runway. Don't forget that if you'd like to keep up to date with all of the fashion trends and inspiration on how to wear them, to subscribe to Fashionising.com's RSS feed or give us the thumbs up on Facebook. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'The men’s leather bomber: how to wear it now' 5 fragrances women love on a man Men, this one is for you: whom do you wear cologne for? Think about it – your wife, your partner, your colleagues, or yourself… While you think about that one, it's worth sharing the effect men's perfumes have on the opposite sex. It's not a tame reaction to a mere whiff of woodiness in the air, mind you, but it’s much deeper, erotic and sensuous than that. Men, start taking notes, because these four colognes you wouldn't want to miss. They are well and truly researched and approved by a number of women, so you're in safe hands. 
Click to read '5 fragrances women love on a man' Men’s denim guide: the jeans for fall There are probably few tasks more daunting to the fashionable man than denim shopping. With respect to the fabric's status as a perpetual staple, the result can be an overwhelming selection of cuts, washes, and levels of ornamentation. Fortunately, denim's development this season is very much a natural progression from where it was in previous seasons. Here we will note a few of the key characteristics of men's denim trends as we move into autumn / winter 2012. 
Click to read 'Men’s denim guide: the jeans for fall' Shearling for men: how to wear it this winter This season, one phrase that you should never utter goes as follows: "I'm wearing Persian Lamb." To utter it would be akin to saying "see my lovely shearling collar? It's made from the skin of newborn lambs." Lambs, in the plural. And by lambs I potentially mean unborn lambs. Or guaranteeably no older than 3 day old lambs. It won’t just be PETA that hates you for it – this is the sartorial equivalent of dressing in the hope of never getting laid again, or perhaps yourself being mulesed. Lambs are universally found to be cute and adorable, people fawn over them even if a lamb’s dawn bleets are amongst the most annoying sounds on Earth. Shearling is back amongst men’s winter 2012 fashion, and Persian Lamb is amongst the trend’s elements. Wear shearling if you like, and after the break we’ll show you just how to do that, but if you venture into the realm of something that remotely resembles Persian Lamb refer to it just as “shearling”, your “nice wool collar” or pray for the opportunity to mutter “faux” under your breath. 
Click to read 'Shearling for men: how to wear it this winter' Going green: men’s army clothing for fall Military inspired fashion comes in many forms. In the past few years it’s marched down the street with historical pomp and circumstance, boldly channeled Sgt. Pepper and ’80s glam rock, and covered men’s accessories in camouflage prints. Truth is, war has been so key to the evolution of many menswear staples – from the trenchcoat to aviator sunglasses – that their military heritage is never too far from mind. And it’s the functionality of combat – not the decoration of it – that continues to influence mens fashion in fall 2012. You’ll still find examples on the high street of jackets with embroidered epaulettes and embellishments, but they’re more a throwback to several seasons ago. On the runway there was a move towards austerity, practicality, function and form. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'Going green: men’s army clothing for fall' Latest Collections / Runway Showings Fashion Trend Inspiration Fashionising.com not only brings you all the latest fashion trends, we constantly bring you inspiration on how they can be worn and styled too. Here's the most recent inspiration: Current Fashion Sales If you'd like to advertise a fashion sale follow the link. Featured Editorial New Hair & Beauty Tutorials Hair how to: J Mendel’s voluminous undone waves “Contemporary woman of today” is how Orlando Pita, hairstylist for J Mendel’s fall 2012 show, described the hair inspiration for the show. The voluminous undone waves create an effortless look that you can definitely wear from the office to a Friday night out. The goal is for your hair to look like it was wind whipped (to almost perfection) naturally. The J Mendel fall 2012 hairstyle greatly complimented the luxurious collection that mixed sharply tailored outerwear and softly draped and ultra feminine dresses. The simplicity of the voluminous, softly waved hairstyle really went well with the elaborate detailing of each piece. It would not matter how long or short your hair is because you would want to look a little bit dishevelled, as if you just finger combed your hair. Follow the steps to recreate this easy-peasy undone waves hairstyle for yourself. 
Click to read 'Hair how to: J Mendel’s voluminous undone waves' How to: smokey grey eyes for fall “There is art in everything” is something that an Art Deco enthusiast would say. Making itself known by the 1930s, Art Deco is a movement that brought about a change in perspective, allowing people see beauty in anything and everything under the sun. In the fashion sense, the movement gave rise to a new woman, one who is stronger. She bid adieu to the feathers of the 20s and grasped the bold lines of the new decade. Today, Art Deco fashion remains celebrated on the runways. When it comes to celebrating women, Diane Von Furstenberg is no stranger. This fall 2012, she decided to pay homage to the Art Deco movement by showcasing a collection with bold prints and strong lines. To stay true to the collection’s overall mood, MAC cosmetics makeup artist James Kaliardos created a beauty look that combined the smokey-eye with the surrealism of the 30s. To get this look for yourself, check out the how-to after the break. 
Click to read 'How to: smokey grey eyes for fall' How to: asymmetrical punk rock hairstyle Who said the punk rock era was over? Like all trends, it’s modernised and evolved, and it’s a look you can revisit this season thanks to Edun's fall 2012 hairstyle. A mix of classic and modern textures was shown to fit with the androgynous mood of the whole fall collection. The asymmetrical 80s-era punk rock hair can easily give your modern look an edgy twist because the mix of old and new is one of fashion's key rules (one you surely know off by heart by now). Bumble and Bumble's hairstylist, James Pecis, styled Edun's asymmetrical punk rock hair that was "an evolution of an Edun girl from previous seasons". This hair is all about texture and volume so you better stock up on a lot of texturizing products! It is quite easy to achieve this hairstyle and the steps are right after the jump. 
Click to read 'How to: asymmetrical punk rock hairstyle' Makeup how-to: vampire bat lips Whoever said that black is boring is bound to be proven wrong thanks to one of this seasonÃs hottest trends: gothic. Dark, strong and mysteriously beautiful are just a few words that best describe this trend. Inspired by the classic movie The Vampire Bat, Christian Siriano is one of the designers who awed us by going gothic in his fall 2012 New York fashion week show. To suit his collection, he teamed up with Polly Osmond of MAC cosmetics to create a look any vampire would fall for. As the key makeup artist for this collection, Polly Osmond took the whole thing quite literally by creating bat-shaped lips which she also refers to as “dark and creepy lips”. As dramatic as these lips may be, they’re also subtle enough to serve you for a wicked night out. Here’s how to get the yourself: 
Click to read 'Makeup how-to: vampire bat lips' How to: smooth vs textured hairstyle Alexandre Herchcovitch is one designer who has perfected the art of combining different textures in his designs. In his autumn / winter 2012 collection, he clashed textures not just in the clothing, but also with the styling of the models that walked down the runway. The hair look combined sleek pulled back sides with a top that is very reminiscent the quiff hairstyle for men, giving it a one of a kind androgynous look that’s very much in for this season. This modern hairstyle is perfect for those who want to add extra spunk to their ponytail, and it’s a great winter 2012 hairstyle that’s easy to do on your own. Hair expert Rolando Beauchamp for Bumble & Bumble, the man behind this hairstyle for the Alexandre Herchcovitch show, walked us through the steps on how to get the smooth VS textured look. 
Click to read 'How to: smooth vs textured hairstyle' Makeup how to: Altuzarra’s grungy double eyeliner Bold eyes have been seen all over the runways and one crowd favorite is the look that we saw on Altuzarra’s fall 2012 show at New York fashion week. The make up for the show was very innovative, utilizing liquid eye liner to create a very edgy look that went well with Altuzarra’s global themed collection. Women all over the world will surely love to own this look that features beautiful flawless skin and statement eyes. Tom Pecheux for MAC cosmetics is the man behind this gorgeous make up for Altuzarra. He described this particular look as “grungy couture” and shared the very easy steps on how to get this striking look. 
Click to read 'Makeup how to: Altuzarra’s grungy double eyeliner' How to: bouffant headband hairstyle When it comes to clothes that are classic and elegant with a feminine modern twist, Carolina Herrera always comes to mind first. Her fall 2012 collection was very dramatic so it’s not surprising that the fall 2012 hairstyle that came with it was just as remarkable. Who would have thought that the teased sixties hair with a headband can look so contemporary and perfect today? The bouffant fall 2012 hairstyle from the Carolina Herrera show, created by Orlando Pita from Orlo Salon, is very BIG and it is clearly not practical to wear to off the runway (unless you want to add drama, of course!). But just by toning it down a notch you can create something highly wearable. This hairstyle is very easy to learn but a lot of patience and time is needed before you can perfect the pumped up volume on you hair. Believe me, I have tried. With a bit of practice, though, you can make this bouffant headband hair your own. Are you ready? Read on to find out how. 
Click to read 'How to: bouffant headband hairstyle' How to: modern glamour side waves Nothing screams glamour more than classic side waved hair. Yet this modern and effortlessly chic version of the hairstyle is so subdued that it can easly soften a tailored look or compliment a feminine dress that you have in your wardrobe. This hairstyle was created by a team of Redken stylists, lead by Rodney Cutler, for the Carlos Miele fall 2012 runway show. It was created as a simple understated beauty look that was inspired by the designer's Brazilian roots and western collection. The modern and soft side waves would look perfect if you have mid to long hair as it can add more drama to the hairstyle. Since this hairstyle is very modern, you can wear this from day to night and still look effortless and chic. Read on to know more about this quick and easy fall 2012 hairstyle that you can definitely do on your own. 
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