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If the shoe fits buy it, no matter the cost
Sylvia Pennington They are splashing out more than ever on designer suits and other upscale threads, but when it comes to their shoes - good quality and classic styles still trump the fickle tides of fashion for the...
The new male icons
Luke Malone Meet the new breed of modern-day tastemakers who are guiding the next generation in matters of style.
When times are tough, follow suit
John Brack's painting Collins St., 5pm offers a sartorial snapshot of a certain moment in time.
Good sports get into a few blues
Sport and technology were two of three key themes to emerge from Milan men's fashion week - the third being cold, hard cash.
Sharply dressed characters
Steve Dow If filmmaker Baz Luhrmann delivers on his promise to remake F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic Prohibition-era story The Great Gatsby, he could be joining an emerging fashion trend.
Is it time for the tie to die?
Rick Molinsky The tie has dominated the wardrobes of men for many years, but isn't it now time we threw them away?
The importance of being preppy
By Hadley Freeman On the eve of New York fashion week, Tommy Hilfiger explains the enduring appeal of the "preppy" look, which has made him a very rich man.
Dressing for the festive season
Styled by Erin Cunneen, Words by Natasha Silva-Jelly How to decipher Christmas function dress codes.
Shorts go corporate
Some men's clothing choices will be as tricky as women's this summer, writes fashion editor Janice Breen Burns.
Slim pickings
Rachel Wells Men's wear designers have taken inspiration from the hit television show Mad Men, ditching wide ties for skinnier '60s versions.
Too fat for Paris
Peter Munro Now the male models are losing weight to achieve the new boy body ideal: skinny, pale, feminine. Peter Munro reports.
The style hunters
Kirsty Munro Just who decides we're all going to wear leggings or that the popular colour this year will be purple?
On the fashion radar: bows
The oversized bow, once a feature of Madonna's wardrobe, is back in vogue.
On the radar: prom dresses
You don't need a prom date to wear the latest "It" dress, writes Rachel Wells.
Get suited for the races
Cidonie Richards and Natasha Silva-Jelly There are few occasions where men get the chance to dress to the nines and show some personality through their suits. With spring racing season in sight, here are four of the latest looks.
Zegna Colonia Ermenegildo Zegna (L'Oreal)
Reviewed by Helen Greenwood Blokes who like a light, sophisticated scent will gravitate to this. Gals who fancy citrusy colognes should check it out, too.






