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!

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.

Button Up Basics

No gent should ever underestimate the value of an essential wardrobe staple like a black button up woven shirt. Not only a great classic for any occasion, it's a piece that's easily played up or down whether you want to wear it open with a vintage tee for a casual look or with a slim tie for more formal occasions.

Shop button up basics for the well-dressed gent at UrbanMinx!

Staff Pick: Striking Gould

For UrbanMinx model, Preston (pictured above), it was love at first sight when he laid eyes on our G-Star Gould Civil Shirt.

The shirt is an edgy array of myriad details, all with that slight military taste. Easily worn as either a button-up shirt or layered over a tee, it's got a unique double closure with both zip and button options. Best of all, it's made of a particularly resilient cotton knit, meaning you won't have to just look rugged.

Preston took this particular piece home less than a week after the shoot. Shop the Gould Civil Shirt and other great G-Star items at UrbanMinx.

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.

Shop Bogosse's trendiest threads at UrbanMinx.

Mod About the Music

Ben Sherman clothing has always been about the mod lifestyle movement, from assigning the
plectrum their signature logo, to reaching out to aspiring musicians.

In support of the freshest music, Ben Sherman sponsored the Live Club stage at this year's Guilfest, playing host to a line up of all-new and unsigned talent.

View the behind the scenes video in Ben Sherman's Button Down Blog
and shop Ben Sherman's new and marvelously mod styles at UrbanMinx.