On the London runways this weekend, fashion met politics.

Acclaimed designer Vivienne Westwood made it clear that she supports Scottish independence during her Red Label 2015 show at London Fashion Week on Sunday. The designer, who is British,  said she was ''very unpatriotic about England because it is being completely ruined," the BBC reported.

In addition to putting "Yes" pins on many of her models, in reference to this week's referendum for Scotland to secede from the UK, Westwood also left notes explaining her stance on seats at the runway show venue, according to Time.

Some snapshots from the runway, below.

And a video of Westwood explaining why she says "yes":

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In the past three years, while his classmates were doing homework and playing sports, Moziah Bridges built himself a $150,000 business.

That's right — he started his business at 9 years old. Not yet a teenager, Moziah now has five staff members and has received a ton of media attention, from an appearance on the TV show "Shark Week" to features in "O Magazine" and "Vogue."

"I like to wear bow ties because they make me look good and feel good," Moziah writes on his website. "Designing a colorful bow tie is just part of my vision to make the world a fun and happier place."

Ever the fashionista, he's reveled in style from a young age. At 4 years old, Moziah wore a suit and tie whenever possible and insisted on dressing himself.

Within a few months, he had created his own collection of over two dozen bow ties. Friends and family fell in love with his creations. Moziah upped his production, fashioning tidy bow ties from his grandmother's vintage fabrics in an array of floral and African prints, and even scraps of old taffeta dresses.

Word of mouth worked its magic, and soon Moziah was taking orders through Facebook and selling on his own Etsy store. As demand increased, his mother, grandmother and other family came on board to help with production.

Today, each bow tie is still sewn from scratch, though Moziah has expanded from vintage materials to tweeds and ginghams, with a formal line of satins and silk. His bow ties are available in his own web store, on Etsy, and in boutiques throughout Texas, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

When asked who his role models are, he said he looks up to Daymond John, who became his mentor as a result of the "Shark Week" appearance.

As if his early success in business weren't enough, Moziah has also become something of a young philanthropist. This summer, he donated $1,600 to send 10 children from his hometown of Memphis to Glenview Summer Camp.

In a post on his blog, Moziah wrote, "Memphis is ranked the highest of child hunger; most kids only get a meal when school is in session. At the community center, the kids get a meal and play time. Giving back to my community really helped me feel humble. It also makes me smile because I see other kids smiling and enjoying the camp."

What's next for this inspirational kidpreneur? In a recent interview, Moziah said he wants to go college and start a full clothing line by the time he's twenty.

He's got it all figured out, folks; Moziah Bridges has a happy, colorful life filled with business successes, social good, work/school/life balance and solid goals for the future. And he still gets to bed at 8:30 every night!

What's holding you back?

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Are there any clothes you just can’t wear?

Well, “can’t” is the wrong word – obviously nothing’s preventing you from donning flat-front khakis, or a bow tie, or a high and tight hairstyle, for that matter.

I’m talking about the items you put on – whether off the rack at the store or pulled from the back of your closet – and just think, “Nope, no. Uh uh. Get. It. Off. Me.”

For me, it’s dress shirts. If it buttons up the front, I want no part of it.

That’s not to say I don’t own button-front shirts. Quite the opposite, in fact. I’ve bought them time and time again, thinking, “This time….this time, it’ll work.”

Because, and I know you feel me on this, they look so good at the store! That petal pink Ralph Lauren OCBD I snagged at the outlets a few years back, when Kate Middleton’s tucked-in preppy style was showing up on every women’s fashion blog? Very cute on the mannequin.

And when I got it home and just couldn’t figure out how to wear it? My tailor tagged in, adding darts in the back to create a more form-fitted look. That expense – small as it may be – taunts me every time I pull the shirt on, when I button it all the way to the top…then give myself the side eye from every angle in the mirror and immediately pull it off again.

But there’s a difference in feeling outside your style comfort zone and simply uncomfortable.

Not sure what’s not you vs. just what you haven’t figured out how to wear? Ask yourself these questions:

1) Have I tried it multiple ways?

It’s important to experiment. Maybe you don’t like how a bow tie looks when it’s dressed up with a suit, but what about with slacks and a sport coat, or with dark, straight-leg jeans and the sleeves rolled up. Especially once you’ve brought an item home with you, you might as well do your due diligence and see if there’s a way you can make this alien item work for you.

2) Are other people wearing this?

If you’re considering a trend that simply hasn’t made its way to your city, or your circle of friends yet, your style discomfort may be a case of “One of these things is not like the other.” If that’s the culprit, I’d encourage you to take that trend for a spin anyway – and forge the path for your pals, rather than following it.

3) What don’t I like about it?

If it’s a fit issue, take it to the tailor, then give it another try. You might find that whatever problem you had with the style has been fixed by improved fit.

Or, you might discover the item in question is still a no-go, as was the case with my lady OCBDs. For me, I realized the problem was that button-fronts don’t make me feel feminine. I’d rather get my structure from a blazer (with a tank underneath) or a pencil skirt (with a luxe t-shirt tucked into it).

And since I inevitably smear red lipstick whenever I wear it, I didn’t want to counteract the masculine lines of the shirt with too much over-compensating. But hey, that’s just me

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Magnetic collar stays. Just how necessary are they in a man’s wardrobe?

I personally use them daily.

But the reality is most men don’t even use basic collar stays. Basic collar stays are primarily made of plastic or metal.

Of the small percentage of men who use collar stays regularly – only the most detail-oriented focus in on the magnetic variation that allows you to hold your dress shirt collar in place with a hidden magnet.

So don’t be embarrassed if you’ve never heard of the specialty niche that magnetic collar stays fill.

But now that you know it exists – I’m sure you’re interested to learn more ... right?

The first thing to consider is knowing when and how to use magnetic shirt collar stays.

One will need a shirt that can actually hold stays. The way to determine if a shirt can take stays is to look under the collar and see if the stay pocket exists. On higher end shirts, there is a slit just big enough to slip the stay in.

This detail may be missing on inexpensive shirts so it is up to you to take these shirts to the tailor and request for one to be put in.

Wurkin Stiffs

A magnetic shirt collar stay will come in 2 parts- the actual metal collar stay and a small magnet that will stick to it on the other side of the shirt.  Wurkin Stiffs , an American company founded by the Boos family, produces magnetic collar stays and a few years back even landed an appearance on Shark Tank..

Wurkin Stiffs first started out in 2008 which was around the time I came across their website and thought that it was a great idea.  I got in touch with one of the owners, Amy. She kindly sent me some samples. Prior to that, I had already bought some so I ended up with a variety which was nice. I tried the magnetic shirt collar stays out and thought that they were really effective and built well.

Wurkin Stiff’s magnetic shirt stays come in a really nice box and are well-made – the quality is excellent as mine have lasted 5 years and counting.

When it comes to practicality – Wurkin Stiffs are convenient for regular use. With continuous usage of the magnetic shirt collar stays I’ve easily gotten my money’s worth out of them.

Also worth mentioning is the excellent customer service the company offers.

If you happen to lose a magnet or have a problem with quality, simply contact the owners Amy and John and they will be more than happy to help.

However, Wurkin Stiffs are relatively pricey for what you get.

For 6 magnetic shirt stays or 3 sets of each, you will pay close to $40.00. The upside is that they are presented well and make an excellent gift.

Click here to check out Wurking Stiffs on Amazon.

A More Cost Effective Magnetic Collar Stay Alternative

It is understandable that not everyone is willing to hand over 40 bucks for six pieces of metal and six magnets.

For those in a tight budget Amazon has an alternative.

Simply go to Amazon.com and search for plain metal shirt stays. Then search for small magnets on the site too.

For about 12-14 dollars you end up with about forty magnetic shirt stays that you’ve sort of made yourself.

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While the fashion world is already looking ahead to Spring 2015, we're here to prepare you for Fall 2014.

The majority of fall menswear collections that were shown at New York Fashion Week last spring had muted color palettes and resurrected past trends, from puffy jackets to fair isle prints. Sweatpants even made their way onto the runway.

Here are eight trends to watch out for this season.

Down-Filled, Quilted Jackets

Puffy, quilted coats will be back in style this fall and winter. Top designers like Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, and Calvin Klein sent iterations of the down-filled jacket down the runway.

Try to choose a style that is as streamlined as possible so you don’t look like a marshmallow (or time traveler from the early aughts), and pair it with slim-fitting jeans and sneakers. 

Because it’s a sporty look, avoid wearing this style of jacket with suits or fancier attire.

Shearling Jackets 

Another popular outerwear trend for this season will be shearling-lined coats that look like the classic bombardier jackets pilots wore during WWII. 

While we saw a lot of these on the runway, no other designer was quite as into the shearling look as Belstaff, a brand from designer Martin Cooper that is popular in the motorcycle competition world. 

The look is rugged and manly, but also best relegated to your weekend wear or worn on a chilly weekend getaway.

Flannel 

Flannel isn’t only for outdoorsy men — it also works in the city when you pair it with leather like the designers at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Band of Outsiders, McQ Alexander McQueen, and No. 21 all did.

It’s a versatile material that looks good whether it’s on shirts, outerwear, or cold-weather accessories. The more flannel the better this fall.

Big, Boxy Bags

Handbags are not just for the ladies. The runways were chock full of large duffel bags — approximately carry-on sized — being held by models for Bally, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Burberry, and Gieves & Hawkes.

Whether you’re going to the gym or on a business trip, these bags are smart accessories. Pick one that’s neither too small nor too big, and opt for a leather version instead of canvas since it will last longer and be more versatile.

Patterned Knits

Knits are obviously going to make a comeback this fall, but the patterned knits and fair isle prints that we saw on the runway were an exciting departure from bland, boring sweaters.

Pair yours with a blazer or collared shirt underneath to make it look less like something your aunt bought you for Christmas. Layering is your friend — especially since the temperatures will be dropping soon, too.

If you're at a loss for where to start, J.Crew has some good options.

White And Black Everything

Aside from a few pops of color, the Fall/Winter 2014 runways looked very muted and neutral. But the pairing that fashion houses seemed to love more than any other was the classic white and black combo.

Agi & Sam, Todd Snyder, Casely-Hayford, and Comme des Garçons all featured black and white outfits prominently in their collections. It’s an easy combination that any man can pull off, but if it feels too crisp for you, add a grey item or jeans to break up the look.

Turtlenecks 

This retro-classic has been gaining ground for a couple of years now in men’s fashion circles, and this year was no exception thanks to brands like AMI, Bally, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, and Topman Design.

Though most men are scared that a turtleneck will make them appear too feminine, it’s all about the way you wear it.

Pair a tailored, light-weight turtleneck with a blazer or bomber jacket to switch up your style, or layer a thick-knit turtleneck with a blazer (you can also wear it all on its own). 

Sweatpants

For better or worse, sweatpants will be popular all season long if the runways at J.Crew, Sibling, Todd Snyder, and Band of Outsiders are any indication. 

If you do want to take part in this trend, keep your look sporty but polished with nice sneakers or boots, a fitted-shirt, and top the look with either a casual blazer or jacket.

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The startup world isn't exactly known for its fashion. And with a gender ratio that undoubtedly tilts toward males, there's a real sense of a "brogrammer" culture in Silicon Valley. 

A new Tumblr called "Dudes in Startup Shirts" calls out brogrammers in a hilarious way, posting pictures of guys wearing the t-shirts they probably got from their employers for free. 

The Tumblr's creator is Cory Sklar, a San Francisco native who told Business Insider that he's currently working on a startup that makes t-shirts for startups. 

"I wanted an online presence where men could be admired for their keen fashion sense as well as their top-notch business skills," he said when we asked why he started the blog. 

Here are some of the brotastic looks you can find on the blog. 

Some big-time startups got called out on the blog, including Uber.

Yelp also makes an appearance.

Obviously, a beach day requires uniforms.

As do house parties and press events.

Startup shirts are apparently a good option for any night out on the town. 

No matter how questionable the slogan is, startup guys sure do love their startup shirts.

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Hi Gents,

Beau from Siblings With Style is back with another Five Ways post, one of our most popular series on EG.

Admittedly, some of these suggestions are most applicable in warm weather, they also carry over nicely in this transitional period we’re in (in the northern hemisphere, particularly here in the US).

Enjoy this one!

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Building a new wardrobe (or refreshing an old one) can get pretty difficult with the array of options out there, especially when it comes to pants in seasonal fabrics.

Between lighter-weight chinos for spring and summer, and heavier wool fabrics for other parts of the year, you could find yourself with a closet jammed full of various varieties of pants. That’s why it makes things that much easier to have a go-to, any-season pant in a neutral shade.

While most of us associate khakis with a baggy fit and pleats, the new khaki has undergone, at least by most measures, an update for the 21st-century man.

And the starting barometer for your new khaki pant involves two keys, things worth always remembering: color and fit. While the khaki of yesteryear might feature a washed-out, light color, a dark tan khaki—like these from Dockers—works with darker fall and winter hues and sits somewhere in the middle of the spectrum during spring and summer.

Another great example of nailing that in-between color is last year’s Newport Chino from Frank & Oak, reviewed here by yours truly.

The Fit

As with any item, fit is also a huge essential. Since it’s a piece that can work casually and in dressier situations, look for a trim fit that’s not rock-star denim tight. Think something like a slim-straight Levi’s 513 or a 514 jean, yet in chino form.

Again, the F&O chino is a nice example of a pair with some taper from the thigh to the ankle. And a pair with either a minimal break (or maybe some extra length to allow a cuff or roll) keeps things sleek and not ultra-baggy.

Chino Care

Caring for chinos is something to pay close attention to, as well. Since chino fabric is different than denim (not anywhere close to as stiff, more susceptible to visible stains and made with more stretch) washing more frequently than your jeans is definitely advised.

Washing with dark colors in cold water and hang-drying is definitely the simplest option (and they could also be pressed to avoid wrinkling). Throwing them in the dryer might shrink them, making it tough to put them back on again… not something you want in the slightest.

It’s worth noting that if the fabric isn’t up to par (if it’s a cheaper pair from, sayH&M), the color could fade much more quickly through washing.

Now, onto the outfits!

1. Everyday, All-Season Wear

Dark tan khaki chinos
Blue OCBD
Navy jacket
Brown leather belt
Brown chukka boots
Classic dive watch

At first glance, this outfit might be easy to miss. It’s definitely not flashy or crazily fashion-forward, but that gives it lots of utility across any season, and pretty much any type of weather.

It’s the well-dressed man’s version of standing out quietly, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. In fact, it takes the best of so many men’s style essentials (a classic shirt, updated pants, a sharp dive watch and timeless shoes) and combines them, ensuring that this entire ensemble could work in the office or out to dinner, on the weekends or running errands on a weeknight.

That’s also why it’s worth investing slightly in some of these pieces. The jacket is a bit pricier but works in at least three seasons as outerwear, and with J. Crew, the quality of the leather speaks for itself (personally, a belt from them has held up great for over a year with frequent wear).

The blue OCBD, as long as it fits well, can function as a casual, comfortable piece when the sleeves are rolled, and when paired with the chinos and a classic desert boot with a slight sheen, it’s definitely work-ready. And in the event it rains or gets chilly, the navy jacket protects you from the elements while playing nicely off the blue top.

If it gets too hot, on the other hand, the jacket can easily be taken off without losing any of the outfit’s versatility. On your wrist, a low-shine, stainless steel dive watch is another classic that can be worn with everything from shorts to a suit, and there’s no need to worry about matching leathers, either.

2. A Day at the Office

Dark tan chinos
‘Non-traditional’ blue blazer
Gingham buttondown shirt
Neutral knit tie
Crisp pocket square
Brown leather belt
Dark grey socks
Brown wingtips

This outfit is another version of incorporating traditional menswear elements, but doing so with slightly different stylistic touches.

Using the clean, simple base of dark tan chinos gives you some liberty to experiment with other, more unique pieces in this outfit. Take, for example, the patterned button-down shirt. Although the red is perhaps more appropriate for fall, a deep color like that would be a nice change of pace to the washed-out shades we typically see in spring and summer.

The blazer also echoes that same sentiment. It’s cut from a rougher chambray (not plain navy), another fabric which works well in both warm and cold temperatures thanks to the rougher, yet casual and washed, texture.

And instead of a shiny regular silk tie, a textured knit tie in a neutral shade deviates from normal neckwear choices. The silver tie also plays well off the darker chambray pocket square. In a deeper color like that, the chambray is perhaps the second-most versatile pocket square out there, besides a white cotton option, as it goes with a variety of colors regardless of season.

Socks with some pattern, but in a quieter color, keep the focus on the rest of the outfit by not clashing tremendously, while dark brown wingtips exude sharp (yet still slightly casual) style on your feet.

And the watch from the first outfit could also work equally well in this outfit because of the stainless steel band.

3. Warm-Weather With Some Polish

Dark tan chinos
Short-sleeve chambray shirt
Striped ribbon belt
Grey suede captoes
Timex Weekender with patterned strap

This outfit takes a summer staple, the short-sleeve chambray shirt, and ties everything together with a snappy-casual, yet still playful vibe.

The dark tan chinos, as long as they fit trim, can be cuffed or rolled here for a breeze around your ankles, and as much as it’s a trend right now, this isn’t a bad outfit to try sockless. Just make sure you follow these tips here.

Keep the fit of the chambray shirt slim through the waist, snug at the shoulders, and fitted at the biceps to avoid extra fabric blowing in the summer breeze. Consider swapping out a dark brown leather belt for a lighter ribbon belt with subtle stripes and lighter color, a solid warm-weather move.

And on that note, this outfit also swaps out a plain canvas watch strap on a more traditional Timex Weekender for something with more color, while pairing nicely with the blue touches on the belt and watch strap.

4. Beat the Heat

Dark tan chinos
Braided leather belt
Navy striped T-shirt
Crisp white sneakers
Timex Weekender with patterned strap

Even in the dead heat of summer, these chinos can still work in a crisp, yet casual way. Pairing a classic tan chino with a T-shirt is a nice high-low combination with some continental touches, thanks to the nautical-inspired stripes on that T-shirt.

And the chinos themselves work just as well as jeans or tan shorts might. They’re a neutral basic that coordinates with most other colors, particularly the navy of the T-shirt and the red of the watch strap.

Those Tretorn sneakers are an extremely solid shoe; crisp and streamlined, yet still durable and exceptionally comfortable. They’re the perfect summer shoe, in that they can be worn sockless with the chinos cuffed or rolled.

And whereas a shiny leather dress belt (like in the business casual outfit) might look out of place, a braided leather belt brings some casual texture to the look.

5. Fighting the Chill

Dark tan chinos
White henley
Royal v-neck sweater
Dark denim jacket
Braided leather belt
Brown boots

This last ensemble proves that dark tan chinos really do have utility across all four seasons. The dark tan shade means they fit right into the deeper color hues we see in fall and winter, while holding their own stylistically against a thicker pair of work-inspired boots.

The rest of this outfit makes use of layering rugged essentials, like a white henley, with dressier (yet equally versatile) pieces, and a royal v-neck sweater.

For those times when there’s a chill in the air but it’s not Polar Vortex cold, a denim jacket helps the blue of the sweater pop nicely against that neutral outer layer, while also providing an extra layer against the cold.

With some character, a denim jacket can go just about anywhere, and look pretty cool while doing it. Texturally, that same braided leather belt fits in during the fall and winter months because of the rougher feel it has when compared to a dress belt. Reach for some thicker, marled socks and this outfit’s complete.

Wrapping up!

When taking an all-season item like dark tan chinos, the most important thing to keep in mind (after fit) is the versatility they instantly lend any outfit. They function just like dark denim, but can be more easily dressed-up — and just as easily dressed-down when paired with crisp basics, like white sneakers, a striped T-shirt or a rugged henley.

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Dick Morris, the former advisor to President Bill Clinton and current conservative pundit, apparently has a penchant for brightly-colored buttondown shirts. 

Morris' shirts of many colors are displayed on his YouTube channel where he also shows off his opinions on a wide variety of subjects including how a "climate change treaty would make Obama a virtual dictator" and the "hidden parts" of the 9/11 commission report. 

An analysis of of Morris' videos shows he used to favor dark blazers until about three years ago. Since then, apart from a few rare occasions where he opted for a black buttondown, Morris has filmed his clips in technicolor shirts. 

This incredible sartorial rainbow was brought to our attention by a tweet from Will Menaker. 

Business Insider subsequently reached out to Morris to ask why he favors bright button downs and how many he owns. We have not received a response. 

To fully appreciate the kaleidoscopic effect of Morris' shirt collection, it must be viewed in gif form.

Behold!

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The world will never be the same — there is now a one-piece suit concept called “The Suitsy.” 

Spotted on GQ, San Francisco-native Jesse Herzog is seeking funding for his suit onesie on Betabrand, an online clothing design community that designs, manufactures, and releases new retail products.

The shirt is connected to the jacket and the pants at the waist. There is a false sleeve to give gentlemen the appearance of a shirt cuff as well as a zipper hidden behind the shirt’s fake buttons to zip up the front of the suit.

“Imagine looking professional but feeling like you are in pajamas,” Herzog’s proposal reads. “Consider wearing a suit and a onesie at the same time.”

But perhaps the weirdest part about The Suitsy is that it doesn’t look that bad, all things considered. Many of the commenters are enthusiastic, with some cautiously wondering how men would use the bathroom.

The Suitsy currently has 375 votes on Betabrand with 27 days left to go. Only time will tell if this will become a reality.

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“Cars are not a suit of clothes; cars are an avatar,” said Chris Bangle, a former BMW design chief, during his TED talk in 2002. “Cars are an expansion of yourself: They take your thoughts, your ideas, your emotions, and they multiply [them].” But it is easy to disagree and argue that your clothes reflect your personality at least as much as your car does. 

Perhaps Bangle’s aversion to placing clothes and cars on an equal level exemplifies why creative collaborations between automobile and fashion brands are typically short-lived and fraught with complications: Fostering a true meeting of the minds between companies from these two ego-driven cultures can be a tremendous challenge. Yet it is possible, as evidenced by the partnership between the Italian automaker Maserati and the Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna, which most recently has produced the Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition.(The brands’ previous collaboration involved the VOR 70 Maserati, a 70-foot carbon-fiber monohull racing yacht whose crew is outfitted in high-tech pieces by Zegna Sport. Zegna offered the VOR Maserati capsule collection of casual sportswear and sneakers at its stores this spring and summer.)  

Maserati, which is celebrating its centenary this year, and Zegna, which began as a textile mill in 1910 and produces all of its own fabrics, have adroitly changed with the times without straying from their roots. Zegna’s suits have for decades been a uniform of choice for power brokers and celebrities, who flock to its client-centric made-to-measure tailoring services. Last year, the brand showed its intentions of venturing into a wider market when it signed as its head of design Stefano Pilati, who was the head designer at Yves Saint Laurent. Likewise, Maserati is seeking to broaden its appeal and reach a more youthful-minded and upwardly mobile clientele by adding the midsize Ghibli sedan to its portfolio of cars. Maseratis once were reserved for film stars and playboys or—as in the case of Marcello Mastroianni, who was among the famous owners of the elegant Series I Quattroporte—films stars who were playboys. Mastroianni’s 1965 Quattroporte is among about 30 historic models included in Maserati 100: A Century of Pure Italian Luxury Sports Cars, an exhibit showing at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Italy, through the end of this year.

The similar histories and forward-thinking philosophies of these two paragons of la dolce vita hold promise for a long and happy partnership, which in addition to producing the special-edition Quattroporte (and the VOR sportswear) is expected to create a new range of optional trims for Maserati models. Maserati will produce only 100 examples of the Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition, which begins as the Quattroporte GTS and has a base price of $175,000—about $35,000 more than the standard GTS. The interior is lined with a combination of ultrafine-grained leather, open-pore walnut trim, and opulent yet durable ZegnaSilk fabrics that were developed exclusively for the car. The sandy-gray leather covering the headrests is embossed with Maserati’s trident logo. The roof pillars are wrapped in Alcantara that is the same color as the headrests, and the roof and sunshades are lined with gray silk jersey. Labels reading “Ermenegildo Zegna Exclusively for Maserati” are sewn to the sunshades. An aluminum plate bearing the words “Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition One of 100” is affixed to the center console. The exterior is finished in a color called Platinum Silk, which is exclusive to the Limited Edition and uses extra-fine aluminum pigments to create a sheen similar to that of silk.“We’ve worked closely together over the past few years to bring to life the best assets of both houses with this limited edition,” says Maserati’s CEO, Harald Wester.  

Gildo Zegna, CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, adds, “For over a century, Zegna and Maserati have shared a tradition of craftsmanship and innovation, and our collaboration combines attention to tailored details with cutting-edge technology to produce a vehicle which celebrates the timeless charm and sophistication of the Italian lifestyle.” 

The Limited Edition is powered by a twin-turbo V-8 that develops 523 hp and 524 ft lbs of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 191 mph. Many of the features that are optional on the GTS are standard on the Limited Edition. These include the sunroof, front-seat ventilation, and four-zone climate control. With the Limited Edition comes the 19-piece Owner’s Collection, some of which will be available in Zegna stores beginning in September. The capsule collection includes leather goods, luggage, an umbrella, and an 11.5-foot bolt of the ZegnaSilk chevron-weave fabric used for the Quattroporte’s seating surfaces. For an additional fee, an Ermenegildo Zegna made-to-measure suit can be fashioned from the fabric, so that your clothes can be an expansion of your car.  

Ermenegildo Zegna, www.zegna.com; Maserati, www.maserati.us

Styling: Christopher Campbell
Model: Ryan Barrett, IMG Models
Groomer: Santoro Giacomo

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Paris (AFP) - See it on the catwalks next week. See it in the shops in a month's time. When the ready-to-wear shows start in Paris on Tuesday, teams of designers for high street stores will be poised to spring into action.

Thanks to their efforts, strikingly similar mass market versions of the latest designer outfits will be in the shops within weeks -- and at a fraction of the price.

Some call it 'taking inspiration'. For others it is copying or ripping designers' work off. Nearly everyone agrees it is pervasive and that there is very little the industry's top talents can do about it.

Nine days of ready-to-wear fashion shows begin in Paris on Tuesday with collections by nearly 100 labels for spring/summer 2015.

But before the catwalk models have even kicked off their high heels, designers for big-name retailers will be poring over the pictures on the Internet and homing in on the trendiest looks.

In some companies, specialist pattern cutters and tailors will be on standby ready to "whip something up literally within 24 hours", according to Jane Banyai, of the British designers' trade organisation ACID.

In the 1950s, copies of Paris Match magazine with images from fashion shows appeared covered in thick black lines to prevent the designs being copied.

Fashion shows then were exclusive affairs at which only a few privileged invitees were lucky enough to get a glimpse of the next season's trends.

Today, designers have far less control and pictures from the shows can be zinging their way around the world within seconds with just a few clicks of a smartphone.

"It's terribly easy for things to be reproduced. A photograph can be out in Asia within seconds and they can be in production within minutes," Banyai told AFP.

'COMPARISON SHOPPING'

With so many imitation garments in circulation, fashion magazines delight in showing their readers pricey designer pieces and high street versions with more modest price tags.

Kal Raustiala, a law professor at UCLA and co-author of the book "The Knockoff Economy" said the practice was so widespread that most designers felt powerless to stop it.

"Knock-offs are everywhere. They're almost an accepted part of the reality of this world," he told AFP.

Raustiala said he became interested in the subject after a friend who worked in fashion told him about a "comparison shopping" trip he had been on to London.

"I think there are different phrases used but what he was doing was going around London looking at clothes, taking pictures and bringing things back to copy," he said.

"I was surprised to find out that it was legal and that it was common practice," he said, adding that he believed it was the legality rather than the Internet that was responsible for "accelerating and turbocharging" copycat fashion.

Michael Chan, a New York-based intellectual property lawyer, said he usually advised clients not to go to court.

"If it's a question of 'I have a particular leopard print pattern' and someone else makes a slightly different one -- well, the cycle is too fast to do anything," he said.

"I would not advise clients to go after it. They might, but you're probably just taking resources away from your business."

"Unless you have some particular reason you want to do it, you just have to let it go," he said.

FLATTERY

Designers do sue sometimes. Yves Saint Laurent famously sued Ralph Lauren for copying a tuxedo dress from his 1992/3 couture collection and won.

More recently, in 2007, British store Topshop had to bin over 1,000 dungaree-look yellow minidresses after losing a copyright case brought by the Chloe fashion house.

Topshop boss Philip Green at the time utterly refuted that the dress was a copy.

But he said the company agreed to pay £12,000 ($19,500, 15,100 euros) in compensation plus legal costs in order to avoid a protracted legal wrangle and "get on with the rest of our lives".

Banyai said most big brands were too busy with the next season to care about who may or may not have copied them last season, but that it was more of an issue for smaller designers.

"There's a real dichotomy between the small players and the big players. For the small ones whether you sell a particular range can be the bread and butter on your table.

"For the big ones, they have another three collections that year to worry about and so they don't seem to be so concerned about it. They see it as flattery," she said.

All acknowledge, however, that copying is far from a new problem.

"You can go back to the great depression and there are accounts of how within 24 hours dresses are being copied," Raustiala added.

"In the 1930s they would just steal a sketch from the art boy."

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As you walk down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan's Flatiron District on a Tuesday or Thursday, you may notice a stream of people climbing into the back of a giant tan delivery truck. On closer look, you'll see that the truck, with "Nomad" painted on its sides, is a full-blown boutique fashion shop, complete with a dressing room.

Nomad is just one of what the American Mobile Retail Association (AMRA) tells us is approximately 500 fashion trucks spread across all 50 states. They began popping up four years ago, but the trend has exploded in the past year as new entrepreneurs learn from the successes and failures of the movement's pioneers.

Nomad owner Jessie Goldenberg, 26, was voted "Best Dressed" by her senior class at her high school in Westchester, New York. It was around this time that she started to think about using her obsession with fashion to open her own small clothing shop sometime after college.

But after graduating from New York University in 2010, the prospect of opening her own store in NYC seemed impossible with the burden of student loans and little credit history, she says. She took her degree in film and television production and worked stints at CBS and Ogilvy's Eyepatch Productions.

Then she found a new way to pursue her interest in fashion.

In 2012, she saw a "Today" Show segment on fashion trucks in the US. Young entrepreneurial women were taking the food truck craze and applying it to retail, and shoppers were loving it.

It didn't take much mulling over to convince Goldenberg that this would be her entrance into the fashion world. "It was pretty instant," she says, on how long it took for inspiration to hit. "I'm the type of person that as soon as I get an idea in my head, I go for it."

She found an old clothing delivery truck on Craigslist. With help from family and friends, she spent six weeks renovating and remodeling the truck. She took out some loans, got some credit cards, and crowdsourced $5,000 on Kiva and Indiegogo.

Before she hit the road, she built some free buzz by promoting her forthcoming fashion truck on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Goldenberg launched in April 2013 with a truck full of "funky and bohemian chic" clothing from small New York- and LA-based designers, all products under $100. Today, Goldenberg says she has connections with anywhere from 30 to 50 clothing designers and 8 to 15 designers who specialize in accessories.

Part of the business idea's appeal is the low cost of entry. Goldenberg tells us it took around $70,000 to start her business, and she spends an average of $1,000 each month for gas, maintenance, and parking. By the end of 2013 she broke even, she says.

If she had opened a traditional storefront in Park Slope, Brooklyn, she says it would have cost her $100,000 to $150,000 to move into a medium-sized corner on a high-traffic block and then $10,000 to $12,000 a month for rent.

In 2010, Stacey Steffe and Jeanine Romo, the owners of the popular LA-based Le Fashion Truck, were among the first to build a boutique women's fashion truck. 

Steffe got the idea while she was selling vintage clothes under the name Better Than Naked from a 10-foot x 10-foot booth at a farmer's market.

"A gourmet food truck came to the farmer's market, and I admired their eclectic menu, young followers, and brightly decorated truck," Steffe tells us. "I thought setting up a store on wheels would be an easy and fun way to cart my vintage wares to the different markets I was attending."

She hadn't heard of the idea before but discovered through online research that the renowned designer Cynthia Rowley had recently applied the food truck concept to retail.

After Le Fashion Truck's popularity took off in LA, Steffe and Romo noticed that it didn't take long for other designers and retailers to take their business on the road, and so they established AMRA in 2012 as a way to keep the trend from being a craze that burned out after a year or two.

Today the collective has 103 members and offers business consulting to fashion truck owners across the US.

Lia Lee is among the many inspired by Le Fashion Truck's owners. She launched her truck Street Boutique in October 2012 in Washington, D.C., and the database The Fashion Truck Finder the following year.

Lee tells us that fashion trucks did not necessarily create a new wave of entrepreneurs so much as give them an outlet they previously did not have.

"After the recession, we were looking for ways to be self-sufficient. And with fashion trucks, you can always exit quickly," she says.

And of course there's the cool factor of buying clothes from a truck, which creates a built-in "sense of urgency" as Lee says, since you may only have one chance to grab that cool dress before the truck goes somewhere else.

She tells us that the average life span for fashion trucks has been two years, with the truck's owner either starting a different venture or converting the truck to a traditional brick-and-mortar shop.

Goldenberg falls into the latter group. She says she always wants to keep the Nomad truck, but aspires to have a full-fledged store to manage.

Nomad now brings in around 20 to 50 paying customers each day. "They come in waves," she says.

On our visit, we saw what she meant. In typical New York-fashion, most people, heads down or directly forward, don't seem to notice the shop on wheels. But when it catches the eye of one person, others follow, and a group of people start to file in. Soon the truck is filled.

Two trendy-looking women walk into the truck as another tries something on in the dressing room — a niche in the back with a curtain. They smile as they browse the clothes and accessories. One turns to us. "Isn't this so cool?" she asks.

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Here's the thing about fashion, it's not always wearable. What appears on the runway is not appealing on the street, or in any guys closet for that matter.

But that doesn't mean that there aren't a few cool trends any guy could pick up from each season — or ways to wear them without feeling like Zoolander.

Business Insider caught up with a few of our friends in the world of menswear to ask how they're incorporating trends they see from more runway-focused designers into their every day wardrobes... subtly.

"You can see things that are inspiring on the street or on the run way show and integrate them in a way that's not completely in your face," said Mark Bollman, founder of Boston-based  retailer Ball and Buck. 

Ball and Buck is a sportier brand that mixes classic and outdoor elements with modern style. Bollman recommends taking trends and subbing them in for one or two core pieces in your outfit.

Take two trends that were all over the runways this spring as an example, stripes and neon.

"Neons and other bright colors that are typically reserved for the gym have spread into the everyday wardrobe like wildfire," said Bollman. "As a brand with sporting roots we like to show our sporty side by throwing our signature blaze orange upland hat on top of almost any outfit we wear. It gives a little pop of masculinity without putting off the yoga vibe. It will also protect you if you ever find yourself on the hunting field with our old Vice President."

Or — if you don't have any hunting dates with Dick Cheney scheduled any time soon — you could try throwing a pair of brightly colored socks under your suit for a pop of color. 

As for stripes, on the runway they're wide railroad/jail-stripes. If that doesn't make you comfortable, go for a thinner, classic Oxford stripe. 

"It's about saying, would I feel comfortable wearing this in 3 years," said Bollman.

In the world of men's shoes, it's all about boots and suede, says Justin Jeffers, blogger at The Fine Young Gentleman and founder of shoe and accessory line, Jay Butler. Military coats and quilted jackets — the preppy staple — are also in full effect this season.

You may want to consider getting any of those items in green.

"Yes, a color can be a trend. This coming season that color is green. You will see it in a variety of shades from hunter green to the ever present olive drab of military wear," said Jeffers.

As for what guys are carrying, Jeffers says that bags are getting boxier — "a bit more voluminous; more masculine, some might argue."

There are also a couple trends that you should have no problem handling, like rain coats and chunky knit scarves.

You may want to be more careful with fur accents (like around the hood of your jacket) and patterns (like checks and florals).

That's if you're even willing to go in that direction. 

"It all depends on how much attention you want to get," said Bollman.

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Tory Burch is wildly successful. 

Her eponymous fashion line, which includes high-end handbags and Reva ballet flats, is ubiquitous.

The designer's bags, sunglasses and shoes are flying off the shelves at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Saks. She's competing with more established brands like Coach, Michael Kors, and Kate Spade — and winning.

Burch's company is now valued at more than $3.5 billion. 

Burch started her career a fashion copywriter. After her ex-husband, retail tycoon Christopher Burch, gave her $2 million, she began designing clothes in her kitchen. Before long, she had an important celebrity endorsement and soaring sales figures. 

She's one of the most formidable CEOs in fashion— and she's also one of the sexiest.

We mapped out how Burch became a fashion billionaire. 

Tory Burch grew up in Philadelphia. Her mother is a former actress, while her father was an investor. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Pennsylvania.

Burch had a series of writing jobs before starting her fashion line. She worked for Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, and Harper's Bazaar.

In 2004, she launched her New York City flagship boutique. It's located in the retail mecca of NoLita.

It might be a country known for its rejection of outside influences, but North Korea finally looks to be catching up with the rest of the world in terms of fashion.

Pyongyang, the socialist country's capital, now sees many women walking its streets in high-heeled shoes and wearing figure-hugging clothes. They also sport contemporary east Asian hairstyles and carry smart handbags.

Men too have started to wear more flattering clothes; clothes such as tight shirts with sharper, harder collars. Skinny trousers, however, are not yet fashionable there.

Ten years ago, Pyongyang residents walked around in loose-fitting, utilitarian outfits like the "Jumper" - a khaki, military-style zip-fronted top and trouser suit that was favoured by North Korea's previous leader, Kim Jong Il.

The country's current leader, King Jong-un tends to favour dark military-style suits.

Kim Su Jong, a Pyongyang citizen, said: "nowadays it's clear that clothes have become very bright. In the past the colours were a little dark."

Clothes, shoes, and accessories and now more easily available with most imported from China.

Despite the evolving fashion, jeans are still unpopular in North Korea.

"We don't have to like jeans", Kim Su Jong added. "Why should I wear that kind of jeans, it looks ugly, we have our own style."

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The Italian tax authorities are investigating Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, joint chief executives at Prada, for tax avoidance.

That’s according to a company statement this morning. The company insists that it is not involved directly in the matter. The investigation relates to the “accuracy of certain past tax filings by them as individuals in respect of foreign owned companies”

 The release says the husband and wife executive team made a “voluntary disclosure” to the tax authority in December last year, even though they officially denied the existence of any investigation in January this year, as reported by Reuters, which cited three sources saying Milan prosecutors were looking into the Prada family.

Prada shares dropped 0.83% during the day – the company is listed in Hong Kong, so the announcement came after trading closed. But the combination of Hong Kong’s enormous democracy protests and worries over the company’s leadership might mean some ugly days ahead for the company.

Italy, like most other cash-strapped countries, has made more of an effort on tax avoidance since the 2008 financial crisis. In the past, that's included just stopping people in expensive cars to work out how much they earn. 

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Ferrari revealed the 458 Speciale A variant of its street-legal race car at the Paris Motor Show this week.

Outgoing Chairman Luca di Montezemolo — he will step down in a few weeks after decades at the helm — was on hand. As you can see from the photo, he looks mighty pleased with the gorgeous open-top Ferrari, presented not in red, but rather in yellow — the bright, optimistic, open-road, sunrise yellow of the Scuderia Ferrari marque.

Another fetching feature of the 458 Speciale A is the use of blue rather than the more typical black carbon fiber. The blue theme is carried through the entire car, inside and out. 

It's something that Montezemolo seems to be pridefully aware of: Check out the impeccable coordination of his blue tie with the blue brake calipers. Perfection!

Now, obviously, he could have gone with a yellow tie. And didn't. Which is the way it should be. The playwright Noel Coward reportedly once said that the definition of a gentleman is that he can play the bagpipes — but doesn't. Clearly, the definition of Luca di Montezemolo, an icon of style if ever there was one, is that you can wear a yellow tie when standing next to your yellow supercar — but shouldn't.

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This one comes straight from you — our gentlemen readers.

It has come to our attention that while some of you out there would love to dress fresh to death at all times, you believe that achieving that goal is beyond your means.

It's not.

Affordable men's fashion is everywhere, and with a few key pieces, you can make your wardrobe look crisp and tidy. Business Insider reached out to some of our favorite men's fashion bloggers and retailers to get their opinion on where to get a stylish wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Think about it: They love clothes, but a brother still needs money to eat.

We've organized this list by item, and with each item we've included a list of awesome retailers — including some you've probably never heard of — that carry what you need, in a reasonable price range.

Special thanks to Sabir Peele of Men's Style Pro, who sent us an especially awesome list of stores. Follow him on Instagram here.

Suits, under $650

Why you need them: For obvious reasons, you need a suit, and the truth is, it should be made to measure. Our good friend, The Fine Young Gentleman, wrote an excellent post for us about how you can get a made-to-measure suit without spending a trillion dollars. Read it. Then read it again.

Also, remember, you can't go wrong with gray, navy, and black.

Where to get them: FYG recommends brands like Indochino, Black Lapel, Knot Standard, and My Suit.

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Dress shirts, $60 to $85

Why you need them: This goes without saying: You need something to wear to the office, and you may not want to spend $200 on something from say, Thomas Pink.

Where to get them: For a perfect fit we highly recommend our friends at Hugh and Crye, based in DC. Also SuitSupply.com and Lands' End Canvas have good stuff ranging from $56 to $80.

Casual shirts, $45 to $85

Why you need them: Dude, you can't wear a T-shirt everywhere.

Where to get them: This item's not too hard to find, but we especially love Frank and Oak for this. Everything's under $50, and they have a great selection, but you have to sign up and be member (which is free). There's also NewLook.com (out of the UK), which has a huge variety of styles, fabrics, and brands at low prices. 

While Russian president Vladamir Putin celebrates his 62nd birthday with a trip to the Siberian forests, Russian designers our honoring their leader's big day with a new collection of sweatshirts featuring images of the president in sunglasses. 

A collection of Putin T-shirts were launched in the summer, but now Russians have a warmer version to add to their wardrobe. 

Souvenirs and slogans featuring the Russian president have become hot items this year, according to the Associated Press. 

The sweatshirt shows a "spy-version" of the president wearing a pair of sunglasses.

A costumer shows appreciation for his beloved President.

People queue to buy Putin-themed shirts at GUM, the state department store on the Red Square in Moscow.