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Although ties aren't always compulsory to all work places, some men do regard them as a daily accessory. The reason - it manages to be both a bit of self-expression and a concession to business dress. A tie worn under a sweater, or with no jacket and rolled-up shirt sleeves, or even just a tie with a loose knot sounds exciting to women. Wearing a tie is a kind of style, especially with skinny ties which looks updated and cool. The …

Looking sharp is as easy as taking sheers to a faded pair of pants. As the fashion world springs ahead to 2009, we’ve been seeing cutoff shorts above the knee. “It’s just cooler, more casual," the new fashion director of Details magazine Michael Macko said to the New York Times. Browse the Times slideshow of options and catch onto the trend with the following picks that are available now. Cutoff knee shorts in throwback blue denim with the same fit as …

What: We’ve been spotting men swapping leather holdalls and messengers with canvas totes. What we say: Canvas is light, durable and easy to care for. The boat styles can handle anything you throw in it – be eco by taking it with you to the grocery store or grab it before heading out for the day. Get the look: Pictured above: Large canvas bag with navy cotton handles and detail with snap closure from J. Crew, $68. Cotton canvas totes with …