Not long ago, it was just the women who loves owning expensive designer clothes, bags and shoes. Maybe it's the looks or the prestige of being able to own one, but men have started to join this bandwagon. Many guys are now starting to realize that wearing designer clothing can also have some major advantages as supposed to wearing cheap and low-quality garments.

Of course, there is that special look and style that expensive clothing give to its wearer. From suits, shirts, pants, ties, shoes, belts and other accessories, men are now investing more on items for their closet to be able to get that look they want. Besides, giving a good impression to people through the way you dress is you first step to success. Just imagine going to an interview or business meeting wearing raggedy old clothes. You probably won't get that job or that big deal because of how you look. You look good, you exude confidence. And when you look confident, people tend to trust and like you more.

But most men are guilty of buying designer brands because they just want to save money in the long run. You see if you are the type who buys your shirt and pants from cheap store, you are aware that they tend to wear out faster and get damaged from frequent wearing. Your tendency now is to buy new ones to replace those dress shirts with holes and trousers with frayed hems. But because you are assured with quality when it comes to designer clothing, it doesn't matter that they are a bit expensive so long as you can use them longer. Thus you save some cash from buying clothes regularly.

But that doesn't mean that you have to blow off your entire pay check just because you want to have high-quality and good looking clothes from top designer brands. There are ways that you can do this but still have some money for the rainy days.

1. If you really want to go into brand name clothing but not spend too much, you can do it slowly by buying one or two items at a time. This may take you longer but in no time, you'll have a closet full of designer clothes and still be able to spend on other important things.

2. You can also go on stores that are on sale. One advantage of men's clothing is that styles don't change drastically as compared to women's fashion. In fact, the classic look is still the best way to go. This means you can take advantage of clearance sales of last year's designer clothing sold in lower prices and still be in fashion.

3. When shopping for more expensive clothes from designer brands, try investing first on the basic items like suits, shirts and pants. These are the essentials and you can't go without them. Other items you can buy them in the future if you have more money to spend. Also, stick to the simple and basic colors like black, navy blue and gray so that you can mix and match items from your closet more. Avoid items which may not go with most of the things you have.

To make sure you get the best values on designer brands like Pal Zileri, make sure you check out UpscaleDeals.com and Men's Fashion 101 for more tips.

By Jackie D.


Giorgio Armani is one of the most successful designers in the history of fashion. With a net worth of over 5 billion dollars and a company that posts annual returns over $1.6 billion, he is a fashion icon and a true living legend.

Early Years

Armani got his start working as an assistant designer at a fashion house called Nino Cerruti. He worked there from 1961 to 1970 and was in charge of designing menswear for the company. He left them in 1970 to focus on freelance work. Because he no longer had to focus on the instructions of his bosses, it was during this time that Armani started to develop his own style. Then in 1974 he partnered up with designer Sergio Galeotti and established a menswear label appropriately called Armani. A year later the pair introduced a womenswear line as well.

Though he was immensely successful from the start, Armani achieved true international fame when he designed suits and menswear for major Hollywood movies like American Gigolo. In fact, this would become a theme for Armani who would go on to personally design custom suits for the male stars in a number of blockbuster movies.

Armani has also been an avid sports fan for years, so much so that he has twice designed uniforms for the English national football tam. He also designed the outfits worn by the Italian flag bearers' at the Winter Olympics in Turin in 2006.

Expanding Beyond Menswear

But a fortune as large as Armani's was not amassed by designing menswear and sports uniforms alone. The company also manufactures a wide range of products which include: jewelry, watches, eyewear, cosmetics, perfumes and colognes, fashion accessories, and even home interiors.

These products are produced under the following labels: Giorgio Armani, Armani Exchange, Armani Collezioni, Armani Jeans, Armani Casa, Armani Junior and Emporio Armani. Each line offers customers something different. For example, Armani Casa is not a clothing line, but rather a collection of high-end goods for the home, which include lamps, linens, and even furniture. This demonstrates just how far the Armani brand has come in only thirty-four years.

It is even rumored that Armani is planning on opening a chain of luxury hotels in several of the world's largest cities. At present, the company owns and operates a number of cafes, bars, nightclubs and restaurants all around the world.

Returning to His Roots

But even though Giorgio Armani has expanded his interests as well as his fashion empire in recent years, he has remained true to his roots. In fact, his signature collections all focus on menswear, specifically men's suits. Armani suits and accessories are available in most major department stores and at high end clothing stores around the world.

One accessory Armani has always had a keen interest in is the necktie. It is said that he strongly believes that ties should display simple patterns and should not overwhelm the suit, but rather serve as a compliment to it. To this day, Armani designs simple silk neckties that come in a variety of colors and patterns. He is particularly fond of floral and checkered patterns.

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