10 for '10

Its a new year and with new years come resolutions, trends and a list of ten essentials for every man. These should be invested in, because they're the kind of pieces that will stay with you a life-time.




1.) Wool/cashmere blazer in black, navy and grey. They go with everything and are very versatile. You can wear them with a shirt, v-neck, jeans, suit, sweats. A must-have for any modern day fashionisto.




2.) A slim-fitting white Oxford shirt in heavier-weight white cotton. These are perfect for wearing them with shorts and flip flops or khakis and loafers.



3.) Straight-leg jeans in Dark Indigo. Forget everything you learned about jeans. Ripped, washed, boot-cut. Straight-leg, dark wash jeans are classic and go with almost everything (except a deshdasha).



4.) A Khaki trench coat that falls just above the knee. For those rainy days (if we're lucky to even get them) or when you're away on vacation. A Khaki trench gives an individual a certain element of private investigator-esque cool.



5.) Black, Tan and Brown loafers. These are available everywhere and go with everything. Classic pieces that are durable. They can be worn with deshdashas, suits, shorts and jeans.



6.) Navy, Grey and Black cashmere v-neck sweaters. Just like the blazer, they go with everything and draw attention to your chest, therefore, making you look thinner.



7.) Wire-framed aviator sunglasses. They've been used ever since the 1960's and have never gone out of style. A Classic, cool piece. A must-have for any modern man.



8.) A Cashmere Camel-colored scarf. This can be worn with sweaters, blazers and trench coats. You can even wear them with t-shirts and sweats. A Cashmere scarf in a neutral tone is the perfect balance to your wardrobe.



9.) A Navy suit. Perfect for job interviews and formal occasions. You can never go wrong with Navy, as it can make the transition from day to night, successfully.



10.) A signature scent. The power of scent is undeniable. Even animals live according to scent, using scents to mark territory and choose a mate. So it’s no wonder that a person’s scent can be incredibly powerful; it can even trigger physical and psychological changes in humans. Anything by Chanel, Givenchy and YSL is perfect. Masculine, cool and versatile is the kind of scent you should look for. Something that can be worn both in Winter and in Summer.

And that's all folks! These are my 10 essentials for 2010. They're durable, never go out of style and elegant. Wish you all a Happy New Year!