Life Giving You Lemons? Buy a White Shirt

Designer Paul Smith dishes on T-shirts and tailor-made suits

(NEWSER) - Natty British designer Paul Smith outlines his do's and don'ts for the 21st-century gentlemen in a cagey Details interview. Cologne lovers, beware:

1. T-shirts seem easy, but they're a big no-no; go with a collar.
2. A good, bland haircut is better than a failed stylish one.
3. Women first! Don't ignore them in favor of a pal at dinner.
4. Dress for the occasion, but chuck the bow tie if no one else is wearing.

$63,000 worth goes missing in London ... but duplicates exist

(NEWSER) - On a ritzy street in London earlier this week, thieves snatched about $63,000 worth of high-end fashion wear from the Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 collection. The stolen items include clothing, shoes, and handbags that had been showcased on a New York runway back in September, reports the Wall Street Journal . The label has duplicates, and the theft should not affect delivery orders to retail stores. But it had to cancel an upcoming "press day" in London, where fashion editors and journalists could view the collection up close. More»

The men's wardrobe staple has more nuances than it would appear

(NEWSER) - Like the little black dress for women, the white shirt is the cornerstone of a man’s wardrobe—and small differences between shirts can make a big statement when it comes to your appearance. GQ offers tips on how to select the perfect staple:

• Fit your body type: The shirt should neither balloon nor be too tight. Box pleats are a stylish way to gain a little more room.

Fashion sinners won't burn in hell but may burn with shame

(NEWSER) - Forbes gives fashion-impaired guys a few much-needed tips. Here are 10 fashion sins to be avoided at all costs:

1. Pants that are too long or too short.
2. White socks with dress shoes.
3. Mixing patterns, especially from different color families.
4. Ties that are too long or too short.
5. Stained clothing.

German designer makes eco-friendly clothes from drink

(NEWSER) - For the fashion industry, cows provide more than just leather. Combining her knowledge of biochemistry and clothing design, a German designer has begun making clothes from a textile that’s made of pure milk, the AP reports. It feels like silk, is as washable as cotton, and is good for the environment—and on top of that, it’s great for those with sensitive skin. Anke Domaske aims to start mass-producing the material, called Qmilch, next year. (The process involves reducing milk to a protein powder that gets boiled and pressed into strands that are woven into fabric, writes Melissa Eddy.) More»