Fashion News: Burberry Launches 'The Scarf Bar'

Always dreamt of designing your own Burberry scarf? Now you can with the launch of the label's 'The Scarf Bar'.

Shop online or in Burberry stores.

Stuff I Like: Johnstons of Elgin Glen Check Scarf

 

Start your preparations for AW13 with this beautifully made scarf from Johnstons of Elgin. Johnstons of Elgin, £135.

Mastering the Art: Tying Your Scarf

It's a tough life isn't it? As the cold weather arrives in abundance, us suave gentleman have to come up with a way of looking cool but staying warm. As if we didn't have enough to deal with - present wrapping, turkey cutting, and of course decorating the tree.

A Closer Look: Farrell Ivory Spot Scarf

Accessories can make or break an outfit, but this scarf from Farrell leaves you with no such risk. Pair or drape over an oxford shirt to give your look a touch of sophistication. Farrell, £35.

The Winter Essentials: Mr Porter

1. Quoddy Grizzly leather tweed boots, £375 | 2. Margaret Howell Knitted wool scarf, £85 | 3. Undercover Cable-knit sweater, £485 | 4. Oliver Spencer Woven belt, £95 | All available at Mr Porter.

A new season means a new wardrobe, so pack away the t-shirts and feast your eyes on these winter essentials from Mr Porter. Make sure you keep an eye out on the blog for my next lot of seasonal picks!

Accessories from my-wardrobe.com

1. Joseph grey giant cable knit scarf| 2. Andersons deep blue leather woven belt| 3. Paul Smith sheepskin gloves| 4. D&G spot bow tie| 5. Falke fairisle pattern socks| 6. D&G white spot skinny tie| All from my-wardrobe.com

Accessories are key to every mans wardrobe, yet many of us aren't sure how to pick the right ones.

An accessory can make or break and outfit, so it's vital we choose wisely. To get you started, you can't go far wrong with this lot from online luxury retailer, my-wardrobe.

Pick for yourself, or be a gentlemen and treat someone for Christmas!

Essentials: Five key items you NEED this A/W

As the summer draws to a disappointing end, you may struggle to find something to smile about. However, not all is doom and gloom. The beginning of a new season means one thing, a new wardrobe!

So pack away your beloved summer essentials, and start preparing for life amongst the wind and the rain.

To help you tackle the miserable months ahead, The Modern Man has prepared a list of FIVE essentials which should see you safely through the autumn/winter season.

Item 1 - Fair Isle

Left to right: Topman brown reindeer yoke jumper £40| Exclusive YMC fair isle knit @ my-wardrobe £150| AllSaints Yorvik crew £75|

Once the unwanted Christmas gift given to you by your aggravating great Aunt, the Fair Isle jumper is now officially 'cool'.

This season, the homespun knitwear should be the very first on your A/W checklist. Its greatest feature? Versatility. Pair with almost anything and it won't look out of place.

The Modern Man recommends pairing with a dark shaded pair of chinos and loafers, whilst wearing solo or under a tweed jacket or quilted gilet.

Item 2 - The Snood

Left to right: Topman grey jersey grid snood £12| River Island brown oversized snood £17| Topman burgundy gauze snood £14|

After making a rather stylish arrival last year, it seems the snood is sticking around. Again, like the fair isle knit, the snood is extremely versatile. Pair with tailoring (a snood leaves no bulky knots or lumps) or with your everyday outfit to add that extra special touch.

There are so many patterns out there, but The Modern Man recommends playing it safe and sticking with a stylish plain snood. This way, you can rock your new neck wear with pretty much anything!

Item 3 - Quilting

Left to right: J.Crew padded gilet @ Mr Porter £130| Topman red jersey quilted gilet £42| AllSaints mountain gilet £185|

From jackets to gilets, quilting is a must this A/W. It's EVERYWHERE, and is the perfect winter item to chuck on over the top of another of your season purchases.

The Modern Man recommends pairing with your new fair isle knit!

Item 4 - The Trench Coat

Left to right: Burberry London double-breasted trench coat @ Mr Porter £650| Topman funnel neck trench coat £75| Burberry London packaway trench coat @ Mr Porter £495|

A quintessentially English piece, the trench coat is timeless, and perfect for this A/W season. Add this stylish coat to your wardrobe, and be prepared for whatever the weather has in store.

Pair with tailoring or casual attire, as with neither will it look out of place. Its added bonus? It has a reluctance to go out of fashion, so buy a trench coat and wear it for the next five to ten years!

Item 5 - Shearling (sheepskin)

Left to right: River Island grey leather flight jacket £130| Topman khaki borg lined hooded parka £90| Topman black borg lined aviator jacket £70|

Now last, but by no means least, is shearling. The warm A/W piece has always been a huge hit on the catwalks, but this year is taking the shops by storm. Not only will it keep you warm on the chilliest of evenings, a shearling coat will give you a super stylish look. Pair with shearling accessories, such as socks, to finish the look off.

Don't forget, the best thing about these essentials, is that most of them can be worn together!

The snood

After a welcome return last year, the snood will be making another appearance for this A/W season.

A extremely versatile accessory, the snood is perfect for the transitional months of autumn and spring.

The Modern Man recommends this grey jersey snood from Topman, but don't be afraid to buy several:

Available at Topman

Alexander McQueen silk skull scarf

Add this Alexander McQueen silk skull scarf to your contemporary wardrobe, and you open up a window of opportunities this summer.

Accessories are key this season, and this 100% silk scarf is the ideal way to add a directional edge to you'll outfits. 'The Modern Man' recommends teaming it with a casual tee and chino shorts, or dressing it up underneath a smart shirt and blazer. Either way your be standing out for all the right reasons:

Available at matches fashion.