The Paris shows ended on a high, thanks in no small part to Karl Lagerfeld, who imported a massive iceberg from Scandinavia as the backdrop for his furry Chanel coats and boots, iceberg-blue Angora knits and tweedy suits — not to mention full arctic bear ensembles. Even the bags played on the theme — some of them, in fact, turned out to be hot water bottles. Chanel is one of the few labels that have weathered the crisis well and, thankfully, Lagerfeld uses its considerable resources to constantly up the ante when it comes to creating a visual spectacle.

There's nothing like a new season to jolt some new style into the world of men's fashion. Spring 2010, just several weeks down the road, should be particularly interesting because it underlines the role of color in every man's wardrobe. If you're yet to discover just how far a little bit of color can go, the upcoming season is the best time to experiment. Start by exploring the palette offered by these up-and-coming colored trends of the season.

Bold Neckties
You've likely heard the term 'power tie' in the past. It's probably the closest relative to this trend in terms of aesthetics and color. In everything else, though, they're very different.

Whereas the power tie always had some strong, masculine color that denoted authority and aggression, this new necktie trend is more about expressing individuality and joie de vivre through a surprising shock of color. The bold necktie seeks to catch attention and stand out with a devil-may-care feel, yet retains some sartorial sensibilities about it.

Since you're not likely to have one of them yet, get a necktie in the requisite loud color. That means fire engine red instead of understated burgundy, electric blue instead of just navy. If you feel that a necktie in a solid color is too much, though, you could opt to tune the volume down with a striped design. Additionally, a repp or striped necktie links back to more conservative traditions in men's fashion, no matter what the color might be.