Outspoken Outfit: Dandyism

Dandyism is all about extreme style. The pervasive extremities of this ensemble are characteristic of everything dandy: pattern-on-pattern, colour combinations, and overstated accessories. The combination of plaid-on-gingham in two very contrasting colours speaks volumes of the dandy's daring take on fashion, while the horn-rimmed glasses, snakeskin gloves, and riding boots show a great deal of excessiveness.

Photos: Gemma Warren

Milan Menswear: Costume National Fall 2010

This season, Ennio Capasa did the suit, and did he ever. With his background at Yohji Yamamoto, Capasa represents the distillation of the perfect combination of Italian tailoring and Japanese minimalism. The suits appealed to one and all: the colors were dark and sombre; the stances were low, revealing slim-fitting turtlenecks and bare chests; and the lapels came in all forms – notch, peak, and shawl. Be it single- or double-breasted, Capasa’s comprehensive take on suits gives this season’s suit an inexplicably modern feeling.

Photos: men.style.com / Andrew Thomas

Costume National Fall 2010 full collection

Milan Menswear: Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010

Burberry Prorsum has always represented the epitome of the modern Englishman and Christopher Bailey's take on this collection is no exception. The focus this season was outerwear in all shapes and forms: the eponymous Burberry trench was shown in mustard yellow and drab olive, accented with tans, ivories, and beiges; leather shearlings, wool overcoats, and fur-lined boots all took the helm of the collection; the trousers and knits reinforced Bailey's rapport with simplicity; and gold embellishments spoke volumes of his undivided attention to exquisite detailing.

Photos: men.style.com / Andrew Thomas

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010 complete collection