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R. Saravana Selvakumar Assistant Professor Department of English V.V.College of Engineering Tisaiyanvilai

The role of woman in Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, Death and the King’s Horseman and The Swamp Dwellers.

African American community remained silent about gender even as race has moved to the forefront of our nation’s consciousness. Hard-hitting and brilliant in its analysis of culture and sexual politics; Gender Talk asserts boldly that gender matters are critical to the Black community in the twenty-first century. In the Black community, rape, violence against women and sexual harassment are as much the legacy of slavery as is racism. Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Beverly Guy-Sheft all argue powerfully that the only way to defeat this legacy is to focus on the intersection of race and gender. Gender Talk examines why the race problem has become so male-centered and how this has opened a deep divide between Black women and men. The authors turn to their own lives, offering intimate accounts of their experiences as daughters, wives, and leaders. They examine pivotal moments in African American history when race and gender issues collided with explosive results-from the struggle for women’s suffrage in the nineteenth century to women’s attempts to gain a voice in the Black Baptist movement and on into the 1960s, when the Civil Rights movement and the upsurge of Black Power transformed the Black community while sidelining women. Through the centuries, the Hindu woman in literature has been based on the mythic models from Ramayana and Puranas: Sita, the silent sufferer – the archetype of Indian womanhood; the Earth-Mother, forbearance personified; the playmate and beloved Radha; the devotee Meera. Patterned on these Hindu models, the woman is often passive accepting the dynamic role of the men in her life.

Indian woman, for this very reason of pride in suffering, and due to years of inculcation about the necessity to accept her role, may not like her husband to step in and do her work. She is taught the importance and necessity of a stable marriage and family – family as security as a source of emotional strength. Even in sexual matters she has very little choice; her husband’s needs must be fulfilled first. Sex becomes routine, for there is no overt discussion of sex. He does not think of her as a human being with whom he can have a conversation, can communicate. He visualizes her as a sex object, someone he can enjoy in bed, and one who can produce his children – at least one male child to continue his family line. In her anxiety to please, in her yearning to be recognized, in her desire to gain a prominent position in the family hierarchy, the woman longs for a son – her social redeemer, thus perpetrating male dominance and patriarchy. -Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen- (Uma 1). These words spoken by a black woman could very well have been uttered by an Indian woman. May be some of the troubles are different, may be the Indian woman was not uprooted, enslaved, and violated by the white man. But in her own way, she, the Indian woman, has carried the burden of the family, has slaved for the husband, her children, and her family – whether extended or nuclear. Like the Indo-Anglian woman, the Afro-American woman is -to use of Harlem, subjective, willful and complexly and compellingly human- (Uma 10). But -strong’ is what an Afro-American woman is commonly labeled as. Not strong as much as domineering what most people fail to realize is that historical reality automatically overrules the term domineering. In Africa, the conditions of the black race deteriorated under the rule of the white men. The main factor in this respect was the dislocation which affected the old village community and disturbed the natural balance between males and females. The black woman, aware of her man’s exploitative relationship with her, is unenthusiastic about the birth of a son. For her, feminity represents respectability, dependability. Since the age of Aristotle, patriarchy has been working on the assumption that women are incapable of rational thought and therefore, they are naturally inferior to men. Women constitute half the humanity. Women are being extolled in literature; the saying goes that there is a woman behind every successful man. Bacon accords a very significant place for woman in man’s life. His statement amply explains the concept, wives are young men’s mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men’s mistresses. In the life of man, woman plays a vital role as mother, sister and wife. But still, it is disputable whether woman is given a due place she deserves. All along, she is treated only as -the other’. She is considered as physically weak and very emotional in nature. So she cannot be independent to take decisions of her own as she is not mature enough to decide her future. Since most human societies are male-dominated, women are subjected to many social evils like -purdah’ system, female infanticide, child marriage, dowry system, enforced widowhood and denial of education. She is made to act as an unpaid domestic servant and is subjected to perpetual torture by a demanding husband, a ruthless mother-in-law and a nagging sister in law. It is said that man’s cruelty towards man is exceeded only by man’s cruelty to woman. Woman’s subjugation is master-minded by patriarchal systems. The patriarchal systems do not allow women to realize their aspirations and ambitions. Every girl is taught and brought up as a subordinate to the male member. She is made aware that she is different from a boy and so her aspirations and ambitions are different from those of boys. Boys are nurtured to grow up as ambitious, rational and dynamic. The girls are encouraged to cultivate qualities like grace, gentleness and docility. In order to bring out woman to the forefront and to fight for her liberty, feminist movement comes into existence. The main aim of the feminist’s movement is to liberate woman from all kinds of shackles which do not allow her to develop her full potential as a free and an autonomous individual. All Feminists are not necessarily women, as there are also men who fight for the rights of women. Thus feminism is a social, political and cultural movement that focuses on gender differences due to biological difference. It questions the rationale behind the culturally determined notions of superiority. It asserts that men have historically imposed their will on women to convince them of their inferiority. Wole Soyinka’s women are built on the African traditional setup. Though they are considered as an inferior subject in Africa, Soyinka’s women are equally treated with men. Soyinka’s play The Lion and Jewel is a spirited and ribald account of African village life that explores the conflicts between traditional and modern values, third World reality against first world ideals, and the power of men against the influence of women. The action is interspersed with raucous African song and dance. The visit of the photographer is told as a play within a play, a musical re-enactment with the villagers acting out the events of that day. Soyinka’s Sidi in The Lion and the Jewel opts for tradition. When the teacher Lakunle and Chief Baroka vie for her affection, at first she will have nothing to do with them. She is a free woman. Yet the kind of -westernization’ which Sidi might have adored is chafed at in Soyinka’s play. The pedantic schoolmaster’s ideas of what is -civilized’ are truly laughable. Lakunle promises Sidi that they will eat: Together we shall sit at table -Not on the floor – and eat, Not with fingers, but with knives And forks and breakable plates Like civilized beings. (9) Finally she agrees to marry Lakunle if he will pay the bride-price: I’ve told you, and I say it again I shall marry you today, next week Or any day you name But my bride-price must first be paid. (7)

The sympathies of the audience are entirely with Sidi. All through the play the use of mime, masquerade, and dance is most convincing, anticipating for instance Sidi’s seduction scene, emphasizing the virility of the Baroka and the tawdriness of the school teacher and the European photographer. Sidi’s zest for life makes her not only an individual but an individualist. Soyinka has advanced the process of individual assertiveness one step further; to Sidi her own personal values are what matter, she never compromises. It is Sadiku, the chief wife of Baroka, very cleverly tries to inveigle Sidi into a visit to the Palace. So that Baroka may use coaxing or force according to circumstances. She invites Sidi to a supper party to be given by the chief. Sidi declines and says that Baroka is in the habit of inviting to his parties only girls on whom he has designs. Always, they become his wives or concubines by the next day. As a woman in a polygamous society, Sadiku has been trained to put with many things which may hurt her self-respect as an individual. She has not merely to put up with the favourites her husband has been choosing from time to time, but also to invite the woman on whom his fancy falls to marry him. On the surface, she is loyal to her husband and, if her attempts to persuade Sidi are typical, she puts her heart and soul in recruiting new brides for her husband. But Soyinka portrays her individuality in revealing to us her long-standing resentment at sharing her husband with many women. Her stifled self-respect asserts itself in her dance of triumph at the supposed loss of manliness by Baroka and in her attempt to celebrate it by a mummer’s show: Sadiku: Ask no questions my girl. Just join my victory dance. Oh Sango my lord, who of us possessed your lightning and ran like fire through that lion’s tail- Sadiku: – Is Baroka not more of a man than you? And if he is no longer a man than what are you?… (33-34) Sadiku is interesting by herself, an old woman who is not soured by life and whom age has not deprived of high spirits. The Iyaloja, leader of the market women in Death and the King’s Horseman, taunts Elesin because he insisted on tasting a young girl on the eve of his death and allowed the taste to weaken his resolve. That this insistence was in itself startling, even unprecedented, is indicated in the earlier scene where he hints at his desire for the girl, who is already promised to the Iyaloja’s son. The Iyaloja dare not understand him, but he clarifies his meaning beyond doubt. The Elesin’s speech is sophistical, with its imagery of earth, seed and plantain shoots, its scorn of mere desire, its insistence upon his sanctity as a man already dedicated to death, and hence upon the sanctity of his wishes. But his desire is nevertheless apparent, and it is one which holds him to life instead of freeing him from it. It is also, although Soyinka does not emphasize this, profoundly contrary to the usual rituals of preparing oneself for a great spiritual task; rituals which stress abstinence, whether from food, drink or sex, rather than indulgence of senses which may cloud the will. Yet the Iyaloja grants his wish without a struggle, because she appears to accept his argument for its sanctity as coming from one already touched by the waiting fingers of out departed. Only when preparing him for the marriage bed does she remind him that it must also be the bed of death. In terms, in the play, the future is not really separable from the past, and must suffer whatever contamination today’s events may spill upon it. It is only in this restricted sense that the Iyaloja can tell us, in the play’s closing words: -Now forget the dead, forget even the living. Turn your mind only to the unborn- (219). Iyaloja gives sanction to the marriage of Elesin Oba and the young girl with the hope that any child born of the woman should be -neither of this world nor of the next. Nor of the one behind us. As if the timelessness of the ancestor world and the unborn have joined spirits to wring an issue of the elusive being of passage- Elesin!- (162). Iyaloja asserts her faith in the unborn. All the character roles in The Swamp Dwellers were very strong. Alu is shown as a very determined and focused woman. She shows many good characteristics in the story, but as a woman for that time, era and setting, her manor was quite different. Alu represents determination. This is determination in many ways. One side of her determination is to locate where she -believers’ her lost son Igwezu is. As any mother would do, she shows such determination to find him and will do whatever it takes to bring him home to the country. While discussing her son with her husband, Makuri, she shows her determination as she states: Alu: I’m going after him. I don’t want to lose him too. I don’t want him missing his foothold and vanishing without a cry, without a chance for anyone to save him- Alu: I’m going out to shout his name until he hears me- (83) The two women in the family – Igwezu’s mother, Alu and his wife, Desala – are sharply contrasted. The weakness and infidelity of Igwezu’s wife provide a contrast to the strength and virtue of his mother. Despite temptations from visiting traders, Alu had remained faithful to her husband. Similarly, the mutual understanding and affection between the old couple, Makuri and Alu, despite their bickering and finding fault with each other, contrast itself with the awful lack of the same between the young couple Igwezu and Desala. Soyinka’s Alu in The Swamp Dwellers is the strong figure hopelessly fettered by her rigid concept of tradition. Alu has her virtues in not being carried away by the glitter of city life or the lure of city-traders’ money. Makuri, Alu’s husband, had reason to be really proud of his steadfast wife, who -turned their traders’ heads but- kept her own- (108). In spite of her strength of character, Alu can exercise no influence over her twin sons. The story of Igwezu, one of the twins, is a story of poignant loss on all sides. He lives to lose his wife, Desala, to his brother in the city and loses his harvest to the flood and swamp in the village. Igwezu returns to the city, belonging neither to the village nor the city, which merely swallows another victim down its gargantuan throat. Once again Alu manifests her limitation by losing both her sons through her blind adherence to traditional values. Alu shows a mother’s concern for the safety of her sons who have ventured into the city and away from the maternal protection. One of her sons, Awuchike, has been away from home for ten years, and to his mother he is dead. Makuri scolds her: The older you get, the more of a fraud you become. Every day for the past ten years, you’ve done nothing but swear that your son was dead in the marshes. And now you sit there like a crow and tell me that you’re waiting for news about him. Alu: [stubbornly] I know he’s dead. (82) Although her husband understands the reason why the young will drift away from the land and tries to explain it to her – Awuchike got sick of this place and went into the city’ Alu remains firm in her conviction that he was drowned in the swamps. The assumption is that if he had stayed at home, she would have offered him the protection he needed. Soyinka’s women enjoy prestige in the hierarchy of marriage in The Lion and the Jewel. The second or third wife holds higher status over a single woman, the first wife maintains the most privilege among the women in the family. Traditionally, the first wife would choose her husband’s second and third wives and act as a go-between or Alarena, to propose the marriage. Sadiku in The Lion and the Jewel act as the go-between Sidi and Baroka and plays a major role in getting her married to Baroka. The final surrender of Sidi to Baroka is evidence of the victory of traditional African values over the modern European ones in the African context. The weakness and strength, infidelity and virtue are contrasted with the two women- Igwezu’s mother and his wife in The swamp Dwellers. The pain and agony of Alu moves the play to the theme of motherhood. The love for her lost sons and later the depressed Igwezu makes her remains faithful to her husband. It is understood that Soyinka’s women are built on the African traditional set up. Though they are considered as an inferior subject in Africa, Soyinka’s women are equally treated with men, sometimes these women direct men and advice them. For example Iyaloja in Death and the Kings Horseman represents traditional wisdom. Whereas Sidi in The Lion and the Jewel is a girl of high spirit and she respects the traditional values throughout the play. Finally Alu and Igwezu’s wife in The Swamp Dwellers remain faithful to their husbands. It is clear that women enjoy prestige in the traditional Nigerian society

Bibliography

1. Soyinka, Wole. Collected Plays I: The Swamp Dwellers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1973.

2. ——————-. Collected Plays II: Includes The Lion and the Jewel. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1973.

3. ——————-. Six Plays: Death and the King’s Horseman. London: Methuen, 1984.

4. Uma, Alladi. Woman and Her Family Indian and Afro-American: A Literary Perspective. New York: Envoy Press, 1989.

Men Fashion

First you may need to go out and buy a tape measure, one that’s flexible. It’s best to measure yourself when you have bare feet, keeping your back straight and standing tall. I recommend measuring yourself 2-3 times because your posture can change giving a different measurement each time. If possible get someone else to do it for you. Collar – Wrap the tape measure around the base of your neck not too tightly. This is especially useful to measure your shirt size when needing to wear a tie. Business shirts always use the measurement of the collar for the size e.g. 39 medium, 41-42 large, 43-44 extra large etc. Casual shirts will be sized small, medium, large–.. Sleeve – Take the measurement from the base of the collar seam, following the outside shoulder down to the wrist for sleeve length. Chest – Measure by wrapping the tape up under the arms and at the fullest part of the chest. Keep the tape as straight as possible across the back ensuring it’s over the shoulder blades to get an accurate measurement. Waist – Generally a trouser is worn below the navel at a comfortable level. When you wrap the tape measure around your waist, allow for any other garments which might be worn underneath, e.g. singlet, to get a true measurement. Trouser Leg – This is taken from the inside crutch (top in between your legs) to the bottom hemline. The trouser length should fall to approximately 1 cm above the floor when in bare feet. This will allow for the shoe heals when wearing them. Big and Tall When are you considered a Big and Tall person? Is it when you have big feet? Perhaps you think of yourself as a big man because your thighs are quite large at the top or maybe you have a thick neck and you find it difficult to buy a business shirt? Well, I’ll explain the differences in the sizing so you can understand which department you may need to go to when shopping for clothes. It’s not really a great look when larger men or women choose to buy clothes that don’t fit correctly. Many big men and women oversize themselves by trying to hide the effects of being overweight, but this just gives a sloppy appearance. Then there’s the other end of the scale where people don’t like to admit their size and buy clothing far too small for themselves, so these people end up looking like their clothes shrunk in the dryer. When buying clothes, if you can, try them on or if like me you prefer not to in the shop then at least shop where an item can be returned or exchanged so you can take it home, see what you think and exchange if necessary. Many stores don’t refund without the garment being faulty so check first before buying. Big Men’s sections generally begin their sizes at 3 XL going anywhere up from there. Some stores only carry up to 6 or 7 XL and some go to 12 XL. Be aware of the sizing as many companies claim to have a big men’s range when in fact the sizing is misleading due to it being incorrectly labelled larger, making you buy up a size or two so my advice is to check their individual size charts for inches or cm measurements. This has been a constant issue for many women due to a lot of clothing now being made in Asian countries and women are not amused to say they bought a size bigger than they actually are. Me included! With the more and more people of the world becoming overweight, department stores have finally acknowledged the need to increase their size variety and there’s now a fantastic range of clothes around for big and tall men. Everyone has the opportunity to dress well on a budget and stand confident in their choice of style. Trousers usually have at least 2 lengths to choose from, one being regular and the second most popular are short. For tall men it can be a big problem to get trousers long enough to the shoe with many having to make do with socks showing. Trousers tend to differ by around 2 inches not only in length but also in the crutch to waist measurement. The shorter length availability saves having to have a tailor take them up which can be more expensive than the price of the trousers. Shirts often vary in length also. Big or tall men can have trouble tucking the shirt in at the waist if the back is too short which usually are longer than the front. You don’t want to tuck your shirt in too tightly but at the same time don’t want it hanging out either as it looks messy. Being a big man, you may choose to wear a woolen vest, which I personally think looks extremely smart and like. Shoes are another issue altogether for big and tall guys. Just because you may be carrying a bit of weight does not mean your feet are large. Most problems to arise are the width of the foot, not the actual size. Walmart have a range of Wrangler jeans up to size 60 inch or 152 cm at a price of $17.77 which I think is fantastic value or a Faded Glory Original fit jean reduced to only $11. Unfortunately their shirt sizes aren’t as generous as their trousers with most shirts only up to 5 -6 XL. If you’re a 60 inch trouser, chances are you won’t fit a 5 XL shirt. Marks & Spencer have now increased their size range in the big and tall men’s trouser department to a size 52 inches or 132 cm. This is still excellent guys, with a great range across the board of trousers starting at 12.50 for a flat front crease resistant plain trouser and jeans starting at 15. The only issue there is the out of stocks. You may not get the color you would like and may need to compromise. Again the shirt sizes don’t actually match the shape of the body if you wear a size 52 trouser. On their website the shirt size chart goes up to a 19 in or 3 XL which is not an overly large shirt and most seem to be out of stock. With the amount of people buying online these days you need to be able to convert sizes as they differ country to country. If buying from European sites and you’re from the US or UK you’ll need to convert. I used this sizing chart which I found helpful. Some countries are the same so always check first.

So Guys, with online shopping becoming easier and stores expanding ranges, check out some of the fantastic clothes you can now buy in bigger sizes.

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Men Fashion

If you think you have good taste in clothes and buying from high premium and luxury brands alone will make sure that you look at your stylist best; Thing Again! Though your wardrobe might look swanky and up-market, but it will hold you no good if you don’t know the there-after of styling one. Yes, knowing what looks good on you, does make a difference but what matters more, is not making the mistakes that we generally end up making when dressing up.

Wrinkled Shirt: You might be the one who likes being at his casual best but you surely do not want to give an impression to people that you slept in the same clothes last night in when you meet them, do you? Forget about your office boss, the wrinkled shirt will fail to even have a good impression of your date. What you need to realize that it takes only couple of minutes to iron the clothes and there is no better impression on others, than a man who knows how to keep him groomed. If you are a bachelor and can’t do the job (though it is no rocket science) then opts for dry cleaning services!

Throw away the shine: Shine could be in (really?), but then over-doing it might actually look cheap. For those who believe that every ensemble for evenings should have a hint of glitter in it, you are so very wrong. Quality garments for men in lush fabrics, like cashmere, linen or fine wool can give you a much better and varied look than compared to the glossy effects that you usually might be opting for.

Stain- factor: Never ever… and we mean ever, ignore a stain on your clothes, whatever tiny it might be in prowess. But unfortunately, you often would end up seeing at least one character in the noon time wearing an outfit that has a stain to it somewhere. Trust us when we say, no matter how good your outfit is… a stain can kill the whole look and feel of it. Designer brand or a street wear, make sure that you keep your clothes clean and tidy all the time.

Tight is not the way: So you workout and want to flex those muscles for everyone to see? We say, do it, but only marginally, as people do not really glance with a good eye on those guys who wear clothes that seem to be all ready to burst because of their muscle size. Go for slim fit shirts instead of body hugging tees, as shirts can give you much more opulent look then those cheap looking t-shirts.

Too loose is not the way either: We’re being picky, but it’s true that going too far in the opposite direction and over-sizing all your clothes is as bad an act as wearing the tight ones. The reason could be over-weight, paunch, long height or anything, but over size clothes are not the solutions. Instead look for clothes that are smooth in their fall and are made of soft textures, which will make sure that people look at you only with an eye of appreciation.

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Men Fashion

Salwar Kameez is one of the traditional clothes worn by many people in central and south Asia. These are stitched clothes unlike the sari, or dhoti. Both men and women wear salwar kameezes in these parts of the world. However, salwar kameezes worn by women have different designs, which distinguish them from those worn by men.

Each salwar kameez consists of a trouser and a top. Kameez is the top and the salwar is its loose trouser, which ends in slightly narrow opening near the ankle like the traditional harem pants. Tailors either stitch some elastic at waist level of these salwars or provide a small fold in which a string can pass, for tying trousers. This string holds up the trousers. The fastening arrangement in these trousers is in front or the center unlike in harem pants, which mostly have such arrangement on side. The other common feature between the salwars and traditional harem pants is their bagginess. However, the bagginess of salwars tapers gradually towards the ankles, unlike in traditional harem pants. In Patiala salwar, this bagginess is more prominent and at times, it is almost straight like in pajamas. Patiala salwars with short snugly fitting tops are popular amongst teenage girls. These are convenient clothing. The narrower version of salwar fits like leggings. This is the churidar.

Men’s salwar kameezes are often similar to clothing worn by Pathans. Their kameezes may have a couple of pockets at the breast level. Cloth flaps above these pockets are for closing these pockets. A button stitched on the pocket passes through the buttonhole on the cloth flap. In addition, there are deeper pockets on either side of men’s kameezes.

Fashion designers change the length of such kameezes to create new fashions. Men often wear kameezes which are long. Usually, men’s kameezes reach a few inches below knees. Women’s kameezes are usually slightly above knee length. Knee length or even longer kameezes are also popular. There are tight kameezes as well as loose kameezes for women. Tight kameez accentuates the feminine structure of women. Loose garments are ideal summer wear. Such loose kameezes may have loose sleeves that reach the wrists. However, elbow length sleeves or sleeves that run a couple of inches below elbow are more common in such kameez varieties. Rural women wear kameezes similar to men’s kameezes. They often combine such kameezes with pleated long skirts instead of salwars. These kameezes have slit openings on sides.

Anarkali kameezes are a popular variety of kameezes. These are calf length gowns. However, there are more gathers in this top variety. Usually, these gathers start at waist level or immediately below the breast level. Such kameezes may have snugly fitting sleeves that run right up to the wrists. There may be print, embroidery, or sequin work at the shoulders, arms and wrists of such kameezes. In addition, designers add borders to the skirt part of these kameezes. Usually, there is some design at the neck. Most of the time, such designs may extend a bit more in the front and extend right up to waist. Cotton salwar kameezes outnumber other salwar kameezes. Other popular materials for stitching salwar kameezes include silk, georgette, net, satin, viscose, etc.

Men Fashion

Many men tend to wear clothes that have a functional purpose. That is, they may desire to be fashionable but often they choose clothes that are designed to do a job (cover, protect, keep warm, etc.). Many men’s clothes were designed in this way for many years, leaving little room for fashion sensibilities… especially on the job. Today’s man, though, has many more options and men’s fashion is a growing industry allowing for men to look great and enjoy functionality in their clothes.

One item that should be in the fashionable man’s wardrobe is the mens cashmere scarf. While the stereotype might be that real men don’t wear scarves, the reality is that it can be cold and men need to stay healthy and warm no matter what the weather. The result? Gorgeous scarves that look great on men.

Mens scarves come in vivid but subdued colors and stick fairly closely to the basic color groups. No periwinkle blue or azure. Instead, there will be various shades of blues, greens, reds, oranges, and yellows… but all fairly safe. After all, there simply isn’t the variety of color in men’s clothes that there are in women’s clothes. And mens scarves fit the bill.

If you are man buying a mens cashmere scarf for yourself or you are a woman thinking about buying a scarf for your man, how do you know what to get? One benefit of the man’s wardrobe – especially the business suit – is that they so often come in black or dark blue. And many colors work well with both.

Avoid any mens scarves that are shiny or shimmery or have fringes. Instead, stick with bold but subdued colors that are solid, without fringes, and are in a soft, non-reflective material. Cashmere, pashmina, and wool are great looking scarves to get… very difficult to go wrong.

If you do get mens scarves that are patterned, find ones that are not pattered with too large of a pattern: a very small check or a thin stripe will do the trick nicely. Because these scarves are primarily only worn outdoors (unlike women’s scarves which can be typically worn indoors or outdoors, depending on the kind of scarf it is), you don’t have to do a lot of matching because these scarves will often be worn with a fairly plain, usually dark colored coat.

Here are some great combinations to consider:

…Pair a long, thin white or off white scarf with a leather jacket for the world war one fighter pilot look.

…If you’re wearing a long wool trench coat, find a tightly knit scarf or a pashmina scarf in a forest green. It looks great. If the trench coat is black, as so many of them are, mens scarves in orange, or red also look fantastic. These scarves should not be too long.

…For casual evening and weekend wear, a looser knit scarf – perhaps slightly longer – will look great with a three quarter length jacket.

Men Fashion

Most fashion accessories are designed for women, but fashion sunglasses are also designed for men. Fashion Dior Sunglasses are the sunglasses make men more mannish. If you want to look stylish whenever the sun’s shining then you could do worse than to treat yourself to a pair of fashion Dior sunglasses. The shape of the sunglasses must suit the shape of the face in such a way as to enhance it, rather than to emphasize it.
Aside from suiting the shape of your face, it is important to know if the fashion Dior sunglasses are designed to offer the maximum protection to the extremely delicate eyeball to protect it from the suns’ harmful rays. After this, you can concentrate on getting the right style for your own sense of fashion. These aspects are many and varied everything from polarizing the lenses to using interchangeable nose pieces.
Aviator
The perennial favorite saw a massive resurgence in the eighties with the release of Top Gun. These were originally designed for the US Airforce and were provided to the pilots free of charge. They became popular with the masses when the, now famous, photo of General Douglas MacArthur wading ashore in the Phillipines was published and he was wearing these sunglasses. The best thing about these little beauties is they can be worn with almost any style of clothing.
Rimless
Even though these styles of Dior Designer Sunglasses appeal to almost every demographic of male sunglass wearer, due to the nature of their design, Rimless sunglasses are probably more suited to the young urban professional than your average Joe or sports jock.
Plastic protectors
So before you lash out and buy new fashion Dior sunglasses, check and see what the leading designers have in-store. Depending on your requirements, whether it be a pair for the office or just a pair for your car, they are sure to have what ever you desire for your next pair of Dior Sunglasses
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Men Fashion

It may feel as though it is only recently that menswear and mens designer fashion has really become popular but did you know that since the early 1920’s; dedicated, world renowned designers have been creating some of the most loved items of clothing?

Menswear has always been a debatable subject, with one side arguing that men should be the atypical guys and wear anything that feels good and makes them look ‘like a real man’ whilst the other side now debate that society, celebrities and even the women in our life have made it so that we have no choice but to conform and bow down to the style gods.

Whatever side of the fence you sit on, there is no denying that some of the best of the best designers are those specialising in mens clothing. In fact forget women’s designers, it is the menswear designers who have been the lasting revolutionaries!

Like all fashion, mens fashion has gradually evolved overtime but in comparison to the relative ‘newbie’ women’s designers there are some menswear specialists that have been around for over seven decades. Eton, the creators of the world renowned, breathtaking quality Eton shirts was first established in 1928 but today still operate with the same ethos and belief and quality in craftsmanship that has made Eton the leading name in mens shirts.

There are also many menswear companies ‘young’ in comparison to Eton that have, in spite of their juvenility; become synonymous with mens fashion. Vilebrequin, established in 1971 has become the ultimate symbol of luxury mens swimwear whilst Oliver Sweeney; creators of the admired Oliver Sweeney shoes have, since 1989 ensured mens footwear gain the status of quality that women’s footwear dominates.

The fact of the matter is that, although men have only recently begun to take time and consideration in their appearance, a push that many believe has occurred since male celebrities have become the metrosexuals who take time and care over their appearance, mens designer fashion has been present for decades.

Whether or not we have only just begun to appreciate mens fashion; it cannot be denied that mens fashion is a market that has been around for quite some time. From the suits of the 1920’s to the leather jackets of the 1980’s; mens designers are revolutionaries who have changed the way we think and the way we dress forever.

For those who were convinced that mens fashion has only presented itself since stars like David Beckham set the bar and to those who think men were unconcerned and have and should only be wearing what they need to they should really think again. Mens fashion has been present for as long as can be remembered and if you ask me; those designers are indeed, real revolutionaries.

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The sparkling ring was purchased, the venue was booked, the cake was cut, and the honeymoon happened. Before you know it, a year has gone by and you are pulling out the top piece of your frozen (but still delicious) wedding cake from the freezer and are exchanging anniversary gifts. One great gift idea is to exchange anniversary rings or bands. But what exactly are they and how are they different from the rings you exchanged on your wedding day? When should you purchase them? What kind should you get and how much should you spend? Anniversary rings are a romantic investment into your future and the pieces purchased should be a reflection of your budget, personal taste, and statement you want to make wearing the pieces.

What are Anniversary Rings?

Anniversary rings are more widely known as eternity bands. They reflect and reaffirm the vows you took on your wedding day and are given to one another for any anniversary desired as another symbol besides your wedding bands, to wear that recommits yourselves to one another for eternity. They are not worn to replace your original wedding rings and bands, and are worn on the right hand or on the left hand next to your ring finger. However, any finger or hand you choose to wear it on is acceptable. In the past the anniversary rings were more geared toward women, but has become more popular with men today.

What do Anniversary Rings Look Like?

Anniversary rings come in traditional or modern designs. They are stocked and sold by the top chain jewelry stores (Kay Jewelers and Zales), in local jewelry shops and boutiques, and as well as by popular and sophisticated brand jewelry companies and designers like David Yurman, Neil Lane, and Tacori.

They most popularly appear as a diamond band or multi-stone diamond ring (representing the past, present, and future) for women and a band for men that can be differentiated from their wedding bands.

What are Some Popular Anniversary Ring Designs?

Diamond expert, Debeers said it best when they stated, “A diamond is forever.” Diamonds are always a popular and timeless choice regarding anniversary rings. Some more modern and unique options include colored gemstone anniversary rings that include rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Canary diamonds are also a unique and beautiful choice. Engraving anniversary rings is also a unique idea and adds a personal touch to the anniversary exchange. Many private and corporate jewelers and companies offer this feature. One company, Sorella Jewelry Studio offers a selection of metals such as platinum, gold, and palladium and sterling silver; which can all be customized and engraved to deliver a special message and meaning on anniversary day. Also, when saving for or selecting a ring, there is also no right or wrong amount to spend when it comes to this anniversary gift. The tradition has always been to spend two months salary on an engagement ring, but no ring is worth getting into an economical bind over, so designating a realistic budget for an anniversary ring or band has to work for you financially.

A ring is a circle of love and commitment that never ends and by giving one as an anniversary gift you will make a powerful statement of admiration, respect, and appreciation for the one that you love, all over again.

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There are people who believe in the saying “Know the rules and break some. While such saying can be applied in some aspects of a mans life, you can never relate it to men’s fashion. Each and every types of clothing have specific rules. Once you break any of the basic rules, you may end up looking muddled or feeling uncomfortable with your outfit. However if you well understood and properly follow the rules, you will arguably look best in your outfit.

Hence, if you are going to attend events, especially if it is a formal one, make sure you follow the basic rules in fashion. Bear in mind, rules in casual clothing are more flexible while the rules for formal wear are the more formalistic. Before knowing the methods on how to accessorize formal attire like tuxedos or suits, first know the basic rules for men’s fashion in formal wear.

Rule: 1
White is the safest color for a formal shirt and is the finest choice for some occasions like black tie events or a job interview. On the other hand, white shirt can also be the most boring when worn for more relaxed settings. To avoid looking tedious, you may also try conservative, muted colored shirt or one with patterns. Never wear see-through or translucent shirts for formal occasions unless you want to be the laughing stock on the event.

Rule: 2
Choose a shirt that perfectly fits you. You have the freedom to wear any size of shirt, but ensure you are only wearing well-fitted shirts when going to a formal or even special occasion. If you prefer to wear a shirt that does not fit you, the sleeves will expose your wrists. Avoid wearing tight collared shirt, which will just make you look messy and may choke you once worn with a tie. So, make sure the collar and sleeves are just right and comfortable to wear.

Rule: 3
Fasten the shirt buttons. All buttons in your shirt should be fastened, including those in the side of the sleeve, near the shirt cuff. The buttons keep your forearm from being exposed on the hole where the sleeve is unbuttoned. Don’t forget to fasten the button-down collar to prevent the buttons below the collar from sticking out awkwardly.

Rule: 4
Make sure your pants fit you, too. If you bought pants that are too long for you, let them be hemmed. It is better to buy longer pants as they can be altered. Aside from the length, you should also check its waistline. If your pants are too large, they will look baggy.

Rule: 5
Choose accessories that complement each other. Never wear brown belt with black shoes or vice versa. The color of your accessories should always match each other. Also, avoid wearing sneakers with formal attire. Make sure your shoes provide elegance and go well with your formal wear.

Since you are going to wear your outfit for a formal affair, look for ultra-conservative socks. Formal socks should be thin, although ultra-thin nylon socks are not totally necessary. Make sure your socks are long enough to keep your calf and ankle from being exposed when you cross your legs.

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Fine clothing style and these Swedish men seemed to be interconnected with each other. These Swedish men are the most stylish people among the whole Scandinavian countries. Right from jacket to tie, shirt to trousers, whatever these Swedish men wear becomes a style statement if its own.

Some Swedish online clothing stores are selling mens clothing not only in Sweden but throughout Europe and they are indeed famous mens clothing brands. But, the real fact remains the same that these Germen men old and young intimate the clothing style that is followed in my most other western countries, where style is measured through a persons profession, his age and personal taste. The online clothing trend of Sweden is slightly different from other European countries and if you can make your purchase through online clothing (online klader in Swedish) stores available in and around Sweden.

The clothing style of these Sweden depends upon certain factors. These are as follows:

Climate: Sweden is a cold Scandinavian country, but majority of the southern quarters of the country is warm. Summer temperatures are usually between 13s and 15s and if the temperature touches 30 degree mark, then its horrible warm. This leaves the Swedish men to wear variety of stylish clothing as similar to any to any German or European country, like jeans, pullovers, T-shirts and sweatshirts;

Business Clothing: Most Swedish men follow the same European style clothing when they go for their respective offices. Black or grey coloured suits are the day-to day clothing which these Swedish men wear when they approach the business clients. Those Swedish men who are attached with financial, legal or any public sector usually add tie as a part of their whole attire and in many Swedish business houses wearing tie is a compulsory these days. Those Swedish men who perform their daily business dealings without interacting with their business clients a great deal dress up in casual clothing style especially in jeans and T-shirts;

Street Fashion: Young men living in various Sweden cities like Stockholm, Malmo, Uppsala, Orebro and Halland are very much creative minded Swedish people when it comes to their clothing. Well any Swedish teenager who loves trendy things would find majority of Swedish teenagers are wearing neon colours along with ripped shirts or a studded leather jackets. Both teenagers and university teens in Sweden can easily shop through online clothing stores like H&M, ASOS, Hope Sthlm, Gant, Elvine etc, which offer less expensive men designer clothing which are seen on the Swedish roads. These Swedish men also wear T-shirts, jeans along with colourful sneakers so as to look trendy;

Designer Label: Very few Designer labels in mens clothing (klader in Swedish) are famous world wide especially in Europe. Brands like Tiger and H&M for instance have made their mark due to the tremendous designing work being done from the designers of this small Scandinavian country called, Sweden. Although the designers here are shy to come out in public but their over all designer clothes for men which they make says about them a lot!!

These all about Swedish Men clothing and online clothing stores, folks!! Although as comparison to other European countries like Denmark and United Kingdom, Swedish clothing market has not stamped is authority but by the given times the countries clothing style would surely prosper.