Mannerisms

The City Sleek Holiday Guy

By REY R. ILAGAN
December 24, 2009, 5:08pm
(1) Long-sleeved shirt. (2) 2-button cotton blazer. (3) Khaki, 5-pocket pants. (4) Silk tie
(1) Long-sleeved shirt. (2) 2-button cotton blazer. (3) Khaki, 5-pocket pants. (4) Silk tie

Believed to be the inventor of pret-a-porter or ready-to-wear, fashion designer Daniel Hechter has crafted clothes that combine French sensibilities with sporty elegance. Since the ‘60s, Hechter has revolutionized style through his creative, affordable, and wearable fashions.

Savoir vivre, as the French would call the art of living well, is at the core of the Daniel Hechter brand. With Paris his city of origin, Hechter took inspiration from the capital of fashion’s true cosmopolitan flair. Customers of Hechter are self-confident men who have contemporary views in life. They are successful in their fields and embrace an active and social lifestyle that requires a dynamic yet classic wardrobe.

The Daniel Hechter man of style treats his clothes as a tool of success--selecting classic elegance mixed with sporty chic ensembles. For a more casual look, they express their individualities through quality and well-designed upscale sportwear pieces of chinos, pique polo shirts, sweaters and jackets.

The latest collection from Daniel Hechter boasts of its signature mix of sleek suits, modern casual pieces of polos, shirts, khaki pants, and jackets. For those who are looking for a stylish, casual business attire, Daniel Hechter’s slim-fit denims paired with a tailored blazer will be the perfect fashion arsenal in an out-of-the-office meeting. For Christmas festivities, don a royal blue. long-sleeved shirt under a black cotton cardigan and pair them with gray trousers for a warm, sophisticated holiday style.

During the weekends, one can wear comfortable tops and layer pullovers over shirts and then pair them with khaki pants for a relaxed city look. Pick a pique polo in bright berry shades and pair with classic chino trousers for a polished style meant for afternoon strolls at the park or casual dinner dates. The brand also has some stylish accessories one must have for a complete French savoir vivre look, such as cotton scarves and carryall bags.

Daniel Hechter is available in Shangri-La Plaza, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Pampanga, SM North Edsa The Block, Robinsons Galleria, and select SM Department Stores.

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