It is hard to imagine the men’s fashion industry without the name Christian Dior. It managed to position itself as a staple brand for women’s fashion, but its men’s line also has lots of swag.
The French high-end fashion house is known for its detailed and structured designs that could remain fashionable throughout the years.
Among all things, what sets the garment retailer from its competitors is its high-quality fabrics. After all, people spend moolah on luxury brands for their professional craftsmanship.
In terms of market positioning, Dior kept it simple: it offers a balance between detailed structure and simplicity—straight-cut.
Like a true gentleman, it is not a fan of elaborate pieces. Nevertheless, since its foundation in 1946, it has become a constant trendsetter.
It is hard to take a man claiming he has good fashion taste seriously without seeing the double D logo on his closet.
Finding Your Personal Taste
The simplest way to get the best Dior pieces is to know your taste.
As a general rule, the products we use generally depend on our personal fashion sense.
Lucky for you, the French company uses colors that gravitate towards neutrality, with only minimal embellishments. This makes most of its offerings timeless and dapper, just as how a true gentleman would like it.
Here are some of our carefully selected pieces from the brand which you should consider copping this year.
Smelling Good: Dior Homme Fragrance
Our olfactory sense has become an important standard of taste, even in style selection.
Smelling good at all times has become a rigid rule of thirds in the fashion industry nowadays.
Thus, the term “babe magnet” with the use of a highly attractive perfume could change your game.
Here are some of the Best Smelling Perfumes for Men you should check out.
Twilight series’ heartthrob vampire and soon to play Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman, Robert Pattinson, swear by Dior Homme Sport.
According to the website, the line aims to create the recognizable trait of an elegant man with a free and cavalier spirit.
The latest eau de toilette comes in 125 ml and 75 ml spray bottle that carries fresh, woody, and spicy notes.
The trend among perfumes in the past years officially gravitated away from strong and sometimes pungent smells.
A touch of spice with a woody accompany speaks about masculinity in a noble and more subtle language. Just as the way our women like it.
For men who prefer to keep it simple yet lasting, this bottle with a citrus tinge is a must-have.
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Dressing Good: Dior Oblique Cardigan
It is hard to come by a Dior store without trying out the brand’s oblique cardigan.
Like the majority of other classic items, the piece is screaming the double D all over but still looks classy. Are we not talking about the use of neutral colors?
Moreover, the wool knit pattern added the right amount of crispness to the texture without going big on details.
As usual, there are the engraved classic horn buttons. This is just the way to speak that the piece is made by Dior without flaunting too much.
Also, the ribbed cuffs and hems create a harmonious structure with the entire piece.
To complete the look, the oblique cardigan is best paired with a Dior signature mid-neck, oversized long-sleeve shirt. This will create an overall relaxed look without looking like you are trying “too” hard.
As a final piece, the Explorer Ankle Boots made from calfskin will be the perfect pair to take your fashion sense by the bootstrap.
If you are a fan of accentuating the look with a luxury watch, read more here.
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Carrying it Well: Dior Lingot 26 Bag
The Dior Lingot 26 bag which is a perfect size for any event.
It holds a distinguished position in terms of functionality and design, coming only with the subtle beige and black specially woven fabric.
Even the carrying strap is very efficient with its single sling which could be worn on the chest, shoulder, or otherwise.
This could be worn when going to the office, gym, or on functions and even on short-distance travels.
The best thing about this product is the space it is capable of holding. It is the perfect choice for men who are not the lightest packers but are most conscious with their look.
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Dior Saddle Backpack
Meanwhile, for our boys at the back with the slightest inclination to shoulder straps, the Saddle Backpack is the one for you.
It is hard to balance usefulness and convenience at once but this piece made it work in an efficient style.
The black grain calfskin gives off an air of elegance and formality but is nevertheless useful for more casual engagements.
It has a single pocket in the front which gives ideal access to the owner’s cardholder, keys, and small handheld devices.
It also has two side pockets just in case there is a greater need for easy-access belongings, with each size with that of an iPhone 12 max.
According to the website, the main compartment can accommodate 15-inch laptops at the very least, along with a tablet device.
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Accessorizing with Dior Pieces
To wrap our Dior recommendations, these carefully-selected accessories are the key.
A classic B23 R11 sunglasses, worn by top celebrities in Hollywood, should always be at arm’s reach.
While its namesake sneakers are a classic go-to, the pantos-shaped specs perform just the same. It has blue lenses with a mirror effect that provides 100% UVA and UVB protection. Let’s also mention the logo slathered on both spectacles. Cool!
Whether it is a normal day at the beach or just strutting around the streets of LA with some casual getup, this one jives them all.
The good thing about buying these sunglasses online is you can try if they fit your facial frame online. This skips a time-consuming process of having to go to a physical store to try sunnies on.
I actually tried the process myself which only includes turning your camera on and there goes the stylish sunglasses covering your eyes.
Do not forget to save the photo for future reference. Wink.
Also, eye wears such as the B23 R11 shades can be professionally engraved with personal names for easier identification.
Here are also the other 10 Best Items to Engrave on Men’s Accessories.
Meanwhile, among the items on the Gifts for Him list on the company’s website is the Gray Oblique Galaxy Leather cardholder.
For other Gifts for Him ideas, you may read here.
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Final Reminder: Keep it Minimal
Men nowadays are all about keeping it minimal while in style.
This final item we have on the list is Dior’s famous cardholder. It has three front and three rear credit card slots which could also accommodate identification cards of the same sizes.
It is worth noting the craftsmanship exerted on this small item given the embossed signature made from palladium.
The list goes on but these items are the most essential stapes of a timeless wardrobe capsule.
Contrary to mainstream fashion, the French luxury retailer focuses on creating functional pieces. It executed this without dropping the fun and craftsmanship among its offerings.
Be it in fashion and accessories or fragrance and beauty, Christian Dior knew exactly how to swoon clients from the very start.
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Pinstripe Magazine Staff
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