D'office Threads October 2014 | Page 9

colours that you can pair coganc with, keep in mind that sometimes the best looks come out of pairing neutrals together, like how Sam Smith did in the picture below. Sam Smith does an excellent job of working Cognac into his wardrobe with a sleek knee -length pea coat. Not only is the colour of this coat on trend but its minimal silhouette is also fashion-forward, especially when paired with a sharp black button up, gray vest, black slacks and modern black and white dress shoes. This is a look that can easily be emulated, whether for a night out, the office or a date. It should come as no surprise that David Beckham, notorious for his effortlessly cool style, looks great in aluminum. His aluminum three piece suit is fashion-forward when paired with a white button up shirt and navy and white polka-dot tie. Overall, the styling isn’t too fussy and allows the aluminum suit to stand on its own. Cognac Cognac, a rich carmel colour, is one of the more neutral hues presented in the Pantone Fall 2014 Colour Report. However, just because it’s not as extroverted as the rest of the colour report, it doesn’t mean you have to style it in a boring way. Coganc looks best with colours that share its intensity like misted yellow and olive green, or colours like radiant orchid and aurora red for a more unique look. Despite all these great Bright Cobalt Bright Cobalt is one of the biggest, and best (in my opinion), colour trends for men this season. Bright Cobalt makes a huge statement, and it’s not a colour for a guy looking to blend in with the crowd. However, if you’re willing to take on the challenge of a colour as intense as bright cobalt, I can assure you it’ll be worth it. Bright cobalt can be incorporated into your wardrobe in a variety of ways. Whether it’s a flashy pair of socks, a bow tie or a scarf. If you really want to make a statement, wearing a full bright cobalt garment, like Daniel Radcliffe did, is a good way to go about doing it. While Daniel Radcliffe isn’t necessarily the first person that comes to mind when I think of innovative men’s style, he does a great job here of rocking bright cobalt. His bright cobalt blazer is absolutely striking in contrast with the red carpet surrounding him. The best part about the look is how he does not hold back in any way. His double monk shoes, striped button up and sunglasses bring the look full circle and keep it very “now.” -9-