Yves Saint Laurent once said, "Fashion fades, style is eternal."

To those people who really understand and appreciate fashion this statement is a simple fact. What many individuals do not realize is that there is often a vast difference between fashion and real style.

A clear example of this is a suit that is made by Brioni. People who buy these creations understand that they are purchasing something of style. They recognize that they will be able to wear the suit five years after the date of purchase and it will still be in style. However, a person who buys a fashion suit may discover that the suit is no longer in style or trendy as soon as a year after it was bought.

If you do not understand the difference, there is no better time to learn. One of the best ways to learn is by studying those people that dress in style. Choose the people wisely. If you plan to enter the world of business, then study those who are successful, and learn exactly what they are wearing and when. If you intend to go into another field, you should investigate successful individuals in that occupation and try to emulate them.

Every year on the runways around the world, designers show their creations. Some of the designers may be proven while others may be relatively new to the scene. Study the ones that have established themselves over the years. For example, the house of Brioni has been at the leading edge of the fashion industry for more than 60 years. They have prevailed and excelled where many have fallen.

One of the main reasons for this ability to stay atop the industry is their ability to produce a quality garment. They pay attention to every single detail. There is no seam too small or insignificant. Each and every garment that bears their name has been handled hundreds of times and has been checked and rechecked for imperfections.

Another reason that they stay on top of their field is that they are a company that creates items of style. Trends in the fashion industry often do not last more than a single season. A good fashion house understands this fact, and realizes that while they have to create items that are new, they also have to create garments that are going to be worn in the real world, by real people.

Style also shows in the way that you wear a suit. When you look at stylish people, take a look at the details. They do not just wear a suit, they present a total look. They ensure that the clothes they are wearing are all co-ordinated and match. They also ensure that they appear in the best possible condition. There is no point in wearing a Brioni shirt if you have not bothered to make certain that it is clean and free of wrinkles. Finally, they make sure that the clothes fit correctly.

Style is not always about the money. It is about quality and appearance. If you truly want to be in style, learn what style is, as opposed to, simple trends. Unless you have the money to update your wardrobe every season, avoid those things that are trendy and stay on the conservative side.