The new millennium man has reached the fashion age of reason

The new millennium man has reached the fashion age of reason.

After a decade of being bombarded with image messages ranging from body scent to body building, he can make up his own mind about how he wants to look.

''Today's male is ready to personalize what the designer invents,'' Giorgio Christian Louboutinsaid after his much applauded show Thursday, the last day of the five day menswear preview showings for spring-summer 2010.

This new fashion maturity will certainly come in handy next summer when styles threaten to confuse even the most discerning client.

Not only will he have to deal with the mixed bag of male fashion gimmicks such as sequins, sheer fabrics and the perennial fascination for the skirt, but he will have to make up his mind if he wants to be scruffy or clean-cut, flashy or minimalist.

The man looking for a classic suit can go straight to the top, and choose between the softer, more easy going christian louboutin shoes style which this round also comes with a flared trouser, or the rigor of the new custom-made Gucci suit -- single or double breasted.

Christian Louboutin pairs the suit with shirt and tie, Gucci prefers the cool of a white silk T-shirt.

In the rough and tough department, the Dolce and Gabbana duo offer silk boxer shorts, soiled tank tops, and tattered jeanswear.