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• product knowledgeBleached washed& stretch denimSons of styleFabric & fashion tips forboys’ garments this seasonPinwale cordImage courtesy WGSNImage courtesy WGSNCottonstretchdrillOne of the biggest and most energeticcategories to get a fresh burstof energy this winter is the boys’market. The change in weather willhave you enthusiastically firing up thesewing machine to make some great,affordable and completely cool piecesfor the little man in your life.This winter checks are going to bethe staple behind the whole kit. Checkshirts, boxers and overcoats will definethe look. Dress them in layers to dealwith changes in climate and tempercolours by using plain coloured knitsand jackets.The jean is prominent as always,but allow for the new soft chinos anddrill as a new foundation. Puffer jacketsand vests will add the extra elementof ‘cool’.There are three major themes forboys this year, all involving the samefabrications, but it is colour andattitude that separate them.Hunter or ‘cabin cool’ will havethe traditionalists excited, with itsabundance of cords, tweeds, cottonchecks and polar. Practical clothing ingreens, oranges and neutral tones canbe seen, along with the preppy coloursof navy and red which give juniors apolished little look.A simple way to get started is toappliqué a check patch onto sleeves ofan existing jumper - cut out an appliquénumber in check fabric and sew it ontoa polo, for instance.Urban style has all the same typesof fabric but the styling and coloursare edgier. Narrower legs in the pants,more detailing on the tops, brightercolours and contrasts make sure yourboy stands out. Hoodies under, over oraround anything add to the ‘cool’.The puffer jacket or vest gives thelittle man his street ‘cred’ plus it’s apractical, stylish winter warmer and anextra fashionable layer that’s not toomuch for milder Australasian winters.Preppy is on the comeback;perhaps the return of Gordon Kekkoand the movie, ‘Wall Street: MoneyNever Sleeps’ is having some effect?Regardless, there is a gorgeous preppylook coming through, forming theperfect antidote for people tired ofsloppy joes and sloppy dressing. Andit’s the kids who are adapting the style!Vests, smart jackets, tailored pants,crisp shirts, all in compact sizes,create a gorgeous look for specialoccasion dressing or for the boy thatsees a corner office in his future.Let your imagination take off. Youwill be surprised just how into it yourboys will get. Involve, engage and enjoythe winter.Highland tartansImagecourtesyWGSN58 spotlight.com.au