men’s fashion goes large

Trends in men’s fashion have often been swayed by cultural figures: from the distinctive clothes of Mick Jagger and David Bowie to the original haircuts of anyone from The Beatles to Kevin Keegan. But with the meteoric success of David Beckham as a well-dressed celebrity in the limelight throughout the 1990s, it became ’stylish’ to be stylish again - and men seemed to start taking acute care of their clothes, hair and general appearance. While other famous sportsmen - like Amir Khan and Kevin Pietersen - have been making inroads into the fashion industry, it’s musicians that are leading the new generation of male style icons today.

Pete Doherty’s relationship with Kate Moss, each chapter of which has been meticulously catalogued in the press, instantly projected him into the consciousness of style gurus the world over, making him an instant fashion idol of men keen to keep up with up-and-coming clothing trends. Since then, the dandy-esque ways of a range of men in the public eye have become an inspiration to the fashion-conscious in Britain: from Russell Brand to David Tennant, men’s fashion trends have been immortalised on TV, in film and photography. The result has been that investment in male retail stores has increased considerably, with leading British fashion retailer Topman having recently opened a new flagship store in Cardiff - the store’s biggest premises outside of London.

Moreover, the recent upturn in the men’s fashion stakes has had an equally influential effect on teenagers, as much so as on young professionals and the under-40s. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, for example, is often held up as an exemplary model of men’s fashion, while young bands like the Arctic Monkeys, The Klaxons and The View are frequently lauded for their irreverent approach to clothing and hairstyles. Older men needn’t feel left out either - after all, the likes of Jagger and Bowie still hold sway in the fashion lottery. And while some older fashion fans might not be able to successfully sport the trendy offerings of Beckham and Doherty, there’s still plenty of in-vogue inspiration coming from the likes of Jose Mourinho and George Clooney.

After all, fashion is for life: not just for the twenty-somethings!

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Artistic Lighting & Murray Feiss for fashion

Artistic Lighting & Murray Feiss are among the well-trusted brands of lighting fixtures which are being used in homes and commercial establishments today. Architects and interior decorators of commercial establishments have come to rely on these two brands if they need to lend a unique touch to their decorating scheme. Now, if you are a homeowner and you are looking forward to giving your home a different look, why not take on a home renovation project? Similarly, if you in the process of building your home from the ground up – one of the best ways to start is by choosing artfully designed and engineered lighting fixtures, which should dictate the rest of your decorating theme.

First up, let us take a look at what the brand Artistic Lighting has to offer. When you go online and search for innovative lighting products, one of the many brands that you will come across is Artistic Light and Design. The good thing about entrusting your light fixture needs to a well-known brand is that you can rest assured that the product that they offer is made with quality and aesthetics in mind. With Artistic lighting products, the priority is to give your home an ‘artistic’ touch – which is what the name of the brand implies. From the way that the lighting fixture is finished, to the exquisitely detailed designs, you can rest assured that the brand will give you the best value for your money. So whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor lighting fixtures, you can find the exact product that you are looking for through Artistic lighting.

Next up, we have the Murray Feiss line of indoor and outdoor lighting products. The tagline of the Murray Feiss brand is “Home fashion for life.” From this line alone, you would already have an idea of how much artistically inclined the products would be. More than giving your home functional lighting fixtures, the designs of Murray Feiss products are attractive enough to be the focus of your indoor or outdoor decorating scheme. For example, in the living room, you can use a Murray Feiss chandelier as the centerpiece. You don’t need to add any other decor anymore once the chandelier is installed because the lighting fixture itself can already serve as the focal point of the room.

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