Denim Button Down

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Denim is making a comeback on more than jeans. The versatility of the denim button down is making it a classic must have.

Denim can be worn together if the pieces are in contrasting washes. Bonus for breaking up the outfit with a belt.

If denim on denim makes you uneasy, pair with a pant in black, white, or brown.

I'm personally loving the top being worn as a blazer over a girlie dress. It bring just the right about of toughness to a cutesier outfit.

Luxury for Men from Bogosse

Bogosse shirts are seriously luxurious.

The fabrics are high quality cotton and the shirts are made in Turkey. Attention to detail at the cuff, collar and in the buttons ups the ante and makes them even more unique. I love the square silver buttons they sometimes use with button holes cut and sewn at a diagonal. They took the time to think about every element of their shirts and make them way above average.

What does Bogosse mean? A handsome man. The perfect fit for a handsome shirt.

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The Long and Short-Shorts of It...

Recent pictures of young Hollywood starlets show that the thing to be wearing is a white button- down blouse and raggedy short shorts-- business up top and party on the bottom! Miley Cyrus, Rachel Bilson and Emma Watson were all caught donning white blouses and cut-off jean shorts, so you should follow their lead and snag this style for yourself!

For your business-on-top we would suggest either the Robespierre Shirt in White by Bailey 44 or the Larissa Luxe Blouse in White by Theory. These would look best with a cute pair of shorts like Kiera Short in Dakota Sky by True Religion, Croxley Short in Kilburn by Hudson Jeans or Sophie Short in Bolinas by Juicy Couture.

Roar for Fashion!

Men's clothing deserves some attention, and the latest pieces by Roar are definitely going to give you or your man a lot of it! Roar's clothing is set apart by the subtleties in the seam work and the embroidery that's put into almost every piece. They also focus on twisting modern classics like adding leather to a western inspired button down, the Western Bling Button Down in Navy, or by adding rhinestones and velvet to a tee like the Calypso Jr T-Shirt in Blue. Don't think these little touches make the shirt girly-- any woman who sees you in these is definetly going to be giving you the attention Roar demands!

Father's Day: Closer Than We Think!

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for dad? Check out G-Star's collection of Button Down Shirts and you won't go wrong this Father's Day. A popular pick is the Gould Comfort Shirt in Black from G-Star. This detailed button down is complete with double front pockets and shoulder epaulets. Browse all button down shirts at UrbanMinx!
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Fashionable Fine Print

We girls don't give gents much credit when it comes to complexity but I think much more is due, especially when seeing the gorgeous little details being incorporated into menswear these days.

See below for some UrbanMinx favorites featuring fun accents and hidden facets which have recreated the button down shirt.

Designer branding can be overly audacious, drowning out essential style elements with bold lettering and logos, but G-Star shows the more artful way of managing. Every little button on this Gould Shirt is etched with the G-Star name - defined but not demanding, and ultra chic with their distressed texture.

Even more impressive is how G-Star communicates their signature military theme in the sharp angles of the collar and pockets, as well as the ever-present epaulet shoulders.

Plaid is too often plain, but Ben Sherman plays the print up in their Starling Shirt. Tucked within the collar and cuffed sleeves of the Starling is a contrasting checkerboard pattern, which is basic enough on its own but when combined with the plaid it simply pops!

This particular style is all about subtle shifts in the norm. Notice the skewed angle of the same-plaid pockets. Like the checkerboard addition it creates interest without interruption.

Who knew something as simple as shifting your shapes around could make such a difference? Bogosse shows how it's done in their Jit 02 Shirt. The Jit features rectangular buttons (how revolutionary!) set into pairs along the front button placket and cuffs. This arrangement changes the appearance entirely, creating a sense of cohesion.

The Matis from Bogosse is rich with detail without being overwhelming. The floral print is fancy but not overtly feminine, with the leather tab accents and (again-square) burnt orange buttons finding a fashionable niche.

When it comes to embellishments Monarchy is king. This particular Die Hard shirt is styled with tonal flourish embroidery set against pinstripe patterning throughout.

Another example of elegant advertising, Monarchy has stitched branding above unique pointed pockets, complimented by the brand crest at the back in equally understated black.

Bogosse Bound

Brand new from Bogosse is a selection of seriously chic shirts for our more style-conscious gents out there.

Bogosse (which literally translates from the French 'beautiful man') is not your average button-up buy. Each shirt features singular details, from the brand's signature square buttons in an endless variety of arrangements and shades, to contrast embroidery, myriad tonal patterning, and other fun detailing specific to each style.

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