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BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S - FASHION FROM THE MOVIE

A lot of fuss has been made over Audrey Hepburn over the years. As Holly Golightly she captured the hearts of many a man and woman. Naturally, she was so sweet and sexy, a charmer and a goof and we loved her for it. But above all Breakfast at Tiffany's has been worshiped by fashion followers for decades. Style paraded around so recklessly as if that's just how we live our lives, it was decadent and above all, fun.

So, naturally all the attention gravitated towards Audrey Hepburn and her chic outfit changes, but little has been said of Paul the love interest.

When I grow up I want to be George Peppard as Paul Varjac. From the sleek side-path to his grace and good-manners. I loved everything about this man because so few men today conduct themselves like him. Not the sex-for-money thing though, of course. And yet he is a little bit awkward and it only adds to the on-screen chemisty of the duo since she is so direct with him. Plus it's so wonderful that the two of the characters just jumped head-first into their roles after meeting.

Paul Varjac if you haven't seen the movie is a gigilo who wants to end things with his... employer once he meets Holly Golightly. Throughout the movie the eccentric Golightly drags Paul, or Frank as she renamed him all over as she schemes to marry José for his money and he tried to convince her not to. 

Of course the most well-known or popular scene in the movie is the lavish party which is oddly still conducted like a frat party from today. This is where we see Paul in his slim blue suit and skinny tie. Towards the 1960's the longer and wider cut started to fade away. A more refined and slimmer look appeared. Details like a simple folded pocket square complete this look.  

When we first meet Paul it is also the first time he meets Holly. He is wearing a wonderful combination which takes a more formal look down a few notches by adding a cardigan. The varying tones are important to note. The woolen jacket matched with a beige/camel cardigan seems perfectly assembled which tells you he dresses well but isn't so strict with is look. 

For cities like Cape Town it's not as easy to don items like a Burberry trench because of the immense heat, but come July August September it gets cold and wet like anywhere else. Paul still maintains his style throughout the movie but as the more urgent scenes come forward he wears a beige overcoat over a grey woolen jacket and sticks with the white button down and black tie. You can have more fun in terms of colour though. A blue shirt would easily suffice over a white one and you wouldn't even need a tie for either looks.

If you're neat, charming and well-mannered it would be the perfect accessory to any of these looks. Prove them wrong about chivalry being dead along with the old-fashioned gentleman. Somebody. Anybody!

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TOP 5 TRENDS ON THE STREETS OF FASHION WEEK

We keep our eyes peeled on the fashion shows every year, but have you ever taken a good look at what the show-goers wear? I searched all the latest from Tommy-Ton and bring you the top 5 trends that fashion week offers. You know, the one going outside the shows.

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Stylescoop Article: How to tie a scarf

Men have been ill-informed. Scarves, unlike cartoon ties and Crocs are actually both socially acceptable and fashionable for the modern man. Just look at European men and you should see that not only are they adorned in various styles, but they wear it with such ease.

What started out as a sweat-cloth in ancient Rome later evolved to an item of fashion by merely swapping the fabric to wool, silk and pashimina. By women, no less.

With Winter officially at our doorstep it’s just plain silly to be cold. So allow yourself the joy of warmth and style...

For starters choose a scarf that will suit most of your wardrobe and your general colouring. It should suit your personality and compliment your current wardrobe. Once you have chosen the perfect scarf there are a few classic ways to tie it, (too many to mention) so here are the best...

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Stylescoop Article: Winter Essentials

The single gentleman may need some help warming up when Winter finally arrives. It’s not easy, nor is it any fun but we have a few items that could at least make your Winter season a more stylish one.

Consider a cold and rainy day. If you are wise you will be well layered from head to foot. This is the perfect time of the year to stretch your sartorial desires to the limit.

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PART 3 - Robert Downey Jr's style

Hero comes in a new shade! He's quirky yet handsome and seems to fall into all the wrong places in comical scenarios of every kind. So as the borders are stretched on what kind of actors we place in action movies it comes as no surprise that Robert Downey Jr is still a valid member of modern cinema.

His style is non-conformity. Or rather classic with a twist. A t-shirt under a blazer, quirky glasses and his goatee (interesting how all three Top Billing candidates have goatee's?), even double-breasted suits with high-top sneakers.



His sunglass choices are even posted online for you to buy for yourself.

So if you want to duplicate the Robert Downey Jr. style, then get the following:

1) Cartoon tee's to wear under a fitted blazer with jeans
2) Purple tinted sunglasses
3) A mustache or goatee
4) Cardigans/shirts and fun striped ties
5) Neckerchiefs
5) Sherlock Holmes attire with top hat and cane!

PART 2 - Leonardo DiCaprio's style

I wouldn't exaclty call Leonardo DiCaprio, trendy. But what he manages to exude, wether owed to a stylist or not is style and attitude. He is quite simple in his dress sense and I think that's what works. However when it gets to his casual wear it leaves a little to the imagination. With his baseball caps that never seem to leave his head except for premieres, Leo (according to a specific study of all the many photo's taken of him) wears a different cap to every baseball game he attends.



With the red carpet, Leo keeps it classic! And barely ever moves far from his black and white standard. Slick back hair and a 5 o' clock goatee is all you need. And a tan of course.

If you want to look like Leonardo DiCaprio, this is what you need:

1) Basic fitted black suit
2) Slick back hair
3) Baggy jeans and high-tops
4) Day old scruff shaved into a simple goatee
5) A collection of State Baseball caps
6) Nonchalance