S/S 2010 Viktor & Rolf–Monsieur Collection

Typically structured and very conscious about construction, silhouette and quality when it comes to suiting in menswear, this season, Viktor & Rolf take the less traveled approach, settling for a suit that is more broken down and effortless in nature. Relaxed, pre-wrinkled fabrics act as the collection's canvas as Viktor & Rolf take a low-brow stab at the traditional suit–leaving room for a soft silhouette that seamlessly flows from one hem to the next–as any spring piece should.

Great Men's Hair Cuts

The Sartorialist & Burberry, Art of the Trench interview

White Jeans...in the Winter?

Completely worth the repost... This is from GQ:
Q: I have a pair of awesome white Alexander McQueen jeans. Can I pull them off in winter, or do I have to tuck them away with the rest of my summer clothes?

A: Sure, you can wear them in winter, and if anyone says anything, tell him you're wearing them to call attention to the plight of the polar bears. Winter is a fine time for white in certain items, like big woolly sweaters. My wife has a fabulous Gaultier toggle coat the likes of which I would certainly sport were it made in men's sizes and I had a sniper job in the Alps. We have put away our white suits and white dinner jackets, as such things are hard to carry off unless you're Tom Wolfe, but there's no reason we can't wear white shirts or jeans and blend in with the snow as much as the next species.

~ Glenn O'Brien

Leica Launches M7 Edition Hermès

Iconic German camera firm Leica has just unveiled a new, limited special edition – the Leica M7 Edition Hermès, designed in collaboration with the famed French fashion house. Only 200 silver chrome 35 mm cameras will be available starting next month wrapped in two colors of exclusive Hermès 'Veau Swift' leather: orange and étoupe (green), 100 examples of each priced at about $14,000. The special Leica M7 Edition Hermès set also includes a matching, silver anodised Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. wide-angle lens. The lens is complemented by a classical round lens hood in silver anodised metal manufactured exclusively for the Edition Hermès. The set also includes a Leicavit M rapid winder finished in silver chrome. The finishing touch to the special edition is provided by a real leather carrying strap handcrafted by Atelier Hermès to match the color of the camera chosen. The camera marks the second collaboration between Leica and Hermès.

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Cologne From the Great Beyond

Enter MyDNA Antiquity, a new line of fragrances engineered from the DNA of dead celebrities, available for your olfactory pleasure now.

You might have heard of MyDNA before—they got their start making customized fragrances from regular folks' DNA. But now they've set their sights on something considerably more challenging: turning dead celebs' DNA into all-new colognes.

Their first batch of colognes include iQ—it's made from Einstein's DNA and comes in an aluminum light bulb—which should put you in the right frame of nose for a big meeting. If you're looking to impress a date, try a dash of Blue Suede, which is harvested from Elvis's genes.

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GQ Italia's flexible Men Editorial

GQ Italia's flexible Men Editorial, styled by Andrea Tenerani and photographed by David Slijper, is an excellent example of that inspirational, aspirational photoshoot that gets us to pull out the formal duds and start moving, too. This editorial is a little bit more of the rumpled, wrinkled, “real,” side, and thanks to that, our own wardrobing ideas are flying faster than ever before.

Paul Smith, sample sale alert [New York]

Tomorrow's Paul Smith's sample sale will offer discounts on men's and women's clothing, including men's dress shoes for $80 and suits for $300. 142 Greene St between W. Houston and Prince Sts, second floor (no phone) Noon—6pm.

USB with Style

The usb cufflinks BERLIN form the centerpiece of a precious usb jewellery collection. The items are both modern functional tools and high quality fashion accessories. Storage capacity is 2 or 4 GB, uprades possible. The collection ranges from necklaces (VENICE, MILANO) to bracelets (RIO, PALERMO, MÜNCHEN) and keychains (HAMBURG). All details are carefully handmade in a tiny goldsmith workshop in Berlin, Germany.

The actual collection is made of sterling silver, available in limited edition of 500 pieces. The surface appears in two different designs: shiny-brushed and icy-matt finish.

Individual whishes like engraving, gemstones (zirconia, coral, chrystals) and other materials (white and yellow gold, platinum, titanium, palladium) upon request.

Prices starting from 185.- €.

AnOther | colette

Printed with bold graphic artwork by fashion designer Gareth Pugh, this highly limited-edition 13" MacBook Pro Sleeve and iPhone 3GS Slider Case are statement pieces that represent experimental creativity. Both items have been designed in partnership with fashion and culture biannual AnOther Magazine and Paris boutique colette as part of a capsule collection of accessories for Apple product users with an appreciation of high fashion and technology.

This collection is available through AnOther Magazine, colette and select boutiques around the world.

 

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Spotlight: Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Essential Oil by Taylor of Old Bond Street

Since 1854, when Jeremiah Taylor opened his exclusive shop on Bond Street, in the heart of London, England's fashionable West End, four generations of Taylors have gained an enviable reputation as providers of the world's finest personal products.

The most popular of these products are the shaving creams. They were developed from an original formula by the son of the founder, and are very dense creams rich in essential oils and moisturizers that soften the beard. A tiny bit of this cream on the head of your brush creates an incredibly thick, luxurious lather and prepares the skin for a close, smooth shave.

Taylor Of Old Bond Street's Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Oil [$15.00 U.S.] is a nourishing concoction of essential oils, especially beneficial to those with heavy beards or sensitive skin. Using the oil on a wet face, and applying shaving lather directly on top of the oil, will promote a flawless shave and healthy skin.

The BOLT Is Back - Lightning Bolt Pops up on Crosby [New York City]

Lightning Bolt, the iconic surf-inspired apparel brand, will feature its product for a limited time at recently opened, “urban surf” boutique cum coffee bar, Saturdays Surf, located in New York City.


“Saturdays is the ideal space for Lightning Bolt’s pop-up shop. Their vibe perfectly complements the brand image and company culture that we’ve maintained since the re-launch - understated, yet stylish,” says Jonathan Paskowitz, president of Lightning Bolt, USA. “Being based in Venice, CA, we’ve created a good amount of buzz on the west coast and are looking forward to bringing that to New York, showing the east coast some love and aloha on behalf of the Bolt.”

The young team of edgy designers behind Lightning Bolt’s creative direction is influenced heavily by 70s surf. In turn, the SS10 collection features a perfectly cohesive combination of nostalgia and modern, effortless chic.

Be sure to stop by Saturdays Surf Shop (31 Crosby Street, New York) during the month of November to snag your very own Lightning Bolt threads - they will sell like hotcakes, so get yours first!

Backstage at the Rose Bowl U2 360 Tour

25 Oct 09 in Pasadena, California

Backstage at the Rose Bowl during the U2 360 Tour:

 

Ben Stiller and Barbra Streisand

Colin Farrell

Designer Christian Audigier and Ira Audigier

Don Johnson and Ewan McGregor

Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt 

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Adidas Fetes David Beckham Collaboration

Adidas threw a party at its Melrose Avenue store Wednesday night to celebrate the second season of its Originals by Originals, or ObyO, collection and the newest partnership between David Beckham and streetwear designer James Bond.

The collaboration, unveiled in August, between the soccer star and the owner of Los Angeles’ Undefeated stores, is the third partnership in the ObyO concept. Jeremy Scott and Kazuki continue to design a collection of apparel and footwear as well.

Beckham, wearing a black leather jacket from the collection, said the collaboration came naturally.

“I’ve been in James’ shop quite a few times. I was a fan of his store and everything in the store before I met [him]. Then Adidas came to me and said, ‘You want to do this collection?’ and mentioned James, and that’s when we came together,” he said.

Bond took inspiration for the 22-piece collection from a photograph of a London tailoring shop.

“When they came to me, the first thing I did was show David the photo,” he said. “We wanted to go with proper tailoring mixed with athletic silhouettes and materials.

“The key for me was to give [Beckham] something that upped the lifestyle. You’re going to get your suits and high fashion wherever you get it. When you leave the training facility and you jump in the car, you’re going to have your leather jacket, puffy coat, breakaway sweatpant...things that have everyday function and that look and feel good,” said Bond.

Beckham credits Bond with being “the driving force behind the collection,” noting: “Just spending a few hours together talking and sending messages, he got the idea of what I like and my style. He looked back over old Adidas collections of mine and old pictures.”

The soccer star has worn Adidas since the beginning of his career and designed several collections for the brand.

“I’ve done ranges in the past and some people have looked at them and thought, ‘I love David Beckham the soccer player, but would I want to wear something with Beckham sprayed over it?’ I think these pieces are very original and it’s not just going to look good now. I think in 10 years people will still be into the sneakers and the clothing,” Beckham said.

While some of the footwear uses high-tech sandwich mesh in bright yellow and orange, most of the fall collection is gray, black and navy in traditional men’s wear fabrics inspired by old-school Adidas pieces.

Beckham noted the pieces are versatile — suitable for post-training or a dinner out.

“We wanted to have that mixture of things where you can be casual but with the right lines and material that you could wear to go out,” said Beckham, who cited Steve McQueen and Muhammad Ali as his main style inspirations.

For Bond, who follows street fashion around the world, North London street style gave him cues for details such as the leather jacket that zips to the top, the fitted cardigan and the wool crepe track pants lined with silk. More high fashion materials, such as lambskin, are used for a puffy track jacket, and cotton-cashmere is used for thermals. Retail prices range from $70 to $220 for core apparel pieces, $290 to $1,100 for statement pieces and $145 to $320 for footwear.

For spring, the collection includes a three-quarter-sleeve pullover hoodie with an oversize hood, a henley and a khaki suit based on McQueen’s “The Great Escape” style.

With a designing wife at home, did Beckham receive any input from Victoria on the collection?

“She kind of left this to me and James. It was about pieces we like to wear, not ‘What are you wearing?’ clothes. Of course, she’s my wife and we always have opinions about different things that we wear,” said Beckham.

Added Bond: “At our first meeting at their house, Victoria said, ‘Whatever you do, just keep it manly.’”

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