subject: The Return Of The Well Dressed Man [print this page] Designer menswear is undergoing a democratic revitalisation that has seen it move away from the preserve of a wealthy elite and move to the provinces of the man in the street. High quality mens fashion has never been so popular and the current demand has seen prices plummet as arcane and esoteric styles benefit from an economy of scale that theyd never been able to enjoy before. Designer menswear has been one of the main beneficiaries of the recent economic downturn, with many men treating themselves to nice clothes as an affordable luxury treat in preference to shelling out on expensive cars, holidays and other luxury accoutrements.
The result is that high couture has undergone something of a democratic resurgence and led to the production of clothing lines that are increasingly stopped by High Street stores. Yet despite the popularity, prices are still high and the best brands can command a premium thats well above comparable garments by unknown manufacturers. Indeed, fashion houses like Ralph Lauren, Boss and Calvin Klein still regularly charge Savile Row prices for off the peg suits, despite having less than a fifth of the skills and expertise that goes into making the average bespoke suit. Paying for a brand is still a measure of success and until these brands start to lose customers to competitors, they wont reduce their prices. So, if you are looking for a bargain, its important to know how to shop intelligently.
The best approach is to combine designer items with cheaper fashion staples to create a look which is personal and stylish, utilising the best of cutting edge designers with firm favourites so that you can look fantastic without paying through the nose. Designer menswear is always going to be costly, but if you know the right places to look, you can snap up a bargain. Going online is obviously the first point of call and three are many discount shops that offer last years fashion for a considerable reduction on their list price. Equally, if you live near a retail outlet shop, you can pick up some great end of season deals on designer clothes that will beat anything youre likely to find elsewhere. Of course, like any purchase of high-end goods, you need to be careful youre buying from a reputable shop as cheap imitations are everywhere and many deals arent quite so attractive when you discover youve just paid a knocked down price of 100 for a Asda jumper thats been daubed with a Polo logo.
