5th Avenue NYC gets a Face-lift with NEW Zara Store

Fifth Avenue is an infamous street in NYC known for its prestige shopping experience. Located in the center of Manhattan, the best Fifth Avenue shopping takes place between 39th and 60th Street at NYC flagship stores. Some stores that might catch your interest are Bergdorf Goodman, Saks 5th Ave., Barneys New York, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and H & M. Now as of 3/15/12 popular retailer Zara, known for its current fashion trends and moderate price points can be added to this list of flagship stores. 

This is not only exciting news for the store in general, but for patrons who needed this presence on Fifth. For now this new store may definitely give its competitors a run for their money. I was invited to the opening and was impressed coming from an extensive retail background with the visual decor and merchandising of the men's store. 

A few snap shots of the merchandise:

Zara is one of the best places to go for great brief cases and bags for an X-Stylez man on the go. 

Outside of the great visual displays the courtesy of service by employees was A1. All employees in the men's section were extremely nice, knowledgeable about the product and willing to get sizes from the back storage when needed. 

The only negative thing I have to say was the wait time for sizes not on the floor took entirely too long to come from the back. It took store associates 20+ minutes to bring me this leather jacket. However, other associates kept assuring me that it was on the way. It seems like there may be some additional help needed at this location for people looking for a job. Only because the store was overly crowded due to the Grand Opening I wasn't upset. I mean it was only $100, I waited patiently. Hopefully by the weekend they will have it down pack!


If your in the area please go visit this store. 


 689 5th Avenue

New York, NY
(212) 371-2417

www.Zara.com

Male Street Style: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week February 2012

MBFW only happens twice a year and although women have the range to do much more with their attire than men, this fashion week proved that we can definitely compete with our female counterparts with accessorized wardrobe components. Fashionable men filled New York's Lincoln Center to attend designer fashion shows and The X- Stylez Blog was there to capture the majority of the must see outfits. If you were an X-Stylez man on the move in NYC for fashion week, you had a couple of elements to accompany your style. Not only was your outfit one that turned heads and begged for a photo-op, but in the winter months your attire was also styled with tailored outerwear, striking shoes, timeless jewelry accents and a must have bag to carry all the "importants". 

Fashion is something that you can buy but personal style is something that is innate. Personal style was definitely at its peak this fashion week. Last season I blogged about Men's Street Style and this season you can definitely see male fashion was turned up a couple of notches. 

THE FASHION// 

 Fashion Blogger of The X-Stylez Blog Harrison T.Crite

Harrison T. Crite and Fashion News Live Host Rocco Gaglioti 

Fashion Stylist Brad Goreski, star of  Bravo TV's, "Its a Brad, Brad World" and former wardrobe assist to Racheal Zoe.

America's Next top Model Judge J. Alexander in a leather kilt. Robert Verdi hides out in the back in a distressed frock, colorful shoes and long scarf.

Elle Magazine's Senior Accessories editor Kyle Anderson photo'd in last picture in a Givenchy leather and fur coat,Versace leather studded pants, Dolce & Gabbana bag, Prada shoes, Lauren Urstadt gloves ans Lanvin sunglasses.

Dwight Eubanks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta in a tailored double breasted suit, top hat and fur lined collar trench coat. 

Noted NYC street photographer and man of style Karl Edwin Guerre. Karl is the epitome of style, a fashion icon. 

Host and Fashion Blogger of Orange Juice and Biscuits Johnathan Valdez.

Additional Street Style Pictures:

SHOES// If fashion week sets the precedent for the latest winter fashions then must-have shoes include:  spikes, velvet slippers, boots (utility, combat, duck, desert and dress), two-toned oxfords, loafers, wingtips, brogues, pointed dress shoes and fly sneakers. 

 Shoe Phenomenon: Why you should own a pair of Clarks Desert Boots

JEWELRY// Accessories are a very important factor to any outfit. They help tell a story. Learn how to help people "read" your wardrobe by taking a look at these watches, bracelets, necklaces, belts, brooches, pendants and rings from fashion week. 

 Fashion Blogger of The X-Stylez Blog Harrison T.Crite

New Age Lumberjack 

BAGS// If you are in NYC it is very essential to pack for the day, so why not have a striking bag at your side when carrying the "importants". This fashion week bags and satuals were key components when storing ipads/ laptops, business cards, phone chargers, daily schedules, fashion show invitations and literature that was passed out with Lincoln Center. These season's dopest bags included vintage totes, duffles, laptop clutches, backpacks, briefcases and nap sacks. 

Vintage MCM breifcase

 MCM Studded backpack. Check out collection here.

OUTERWEAR// Burrrr.... Its cold. Outerwear is just as important as your outfit. In fact its and "out"fit within itself. Check out the latest in this seasons heavy sweaters, coats, scarfs, gloves and toboggans. Remember layering is key!  

 THIS!!!

Fashion Week may only be for 7 days but fashion is forever. The next time you go out and your mind is boggled on what-to-wear, come back to The X-Stylez blog to gain inspiration. Thanks for reading.

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