Posts with tag men

Michael Bastian, you are a respectable and talented fashion designer. Your looks for men are confident and classy, with a playboy flavor.

So WTF is this? That doesn't go there.

At Fashion Forward, a fashion show hosted by Tim Gunn on November 10, 2008, to benefit Gay Men's Heath Crisis, we spotted 5 trends for men this season. Designers Tim Hamilton, Michael Bastian, and John Varvatos (the most anticipated of the night) all had great looks and new perspectives.

Ha! See what we did there? "Time." Because this post is about watches. We're good, we know.

Super-watch company Swatch has released a line of James Bond villain-themed watches to celebrate the release of the newest 007 flick, Quantum of Solace. The watches range from childishly kooky (like the skull-filled Live And Let Die piece) to delightfully sleek (like the subtly eyepatch-y Thunderball piece). It is also a huge bonus that they aren't blatantly Bond-related; it'd be even better if they got rid of the tiny little "007" emblems though.

Fans of Mad Men no doubt had their DVRs at the ready to record Jon Hamm's first SNL appearance. (Ahem.) We weren't disappointed - especially when he poked fun at his dark and outrageously sexy alter ego, Don Draper.

"Don Draper's Guide to Picking Up Women" was spot on, and the funny thing is that most of his suggestions will work. Just trust us on this. You too, can be Don Draper - and StyleList can help, to a point - when it comes to lying to everyone about everything and disappearing for weeks at a time? Well, then you're on your own.

Sure, everyone loves to go all out on Halloween, especially when you can use a lot of make up and a wig. But what about all of those other times when you could benefit from a little follicular disguise?

Mantyhose.
Manscara.
Guyliner.
Manties.

And now? Boytox.

It's not just for Jeff Lewis from Flipping Out anymore.

We love this tie. We love how emo the model is. Wouldn't you be emo if you were ripped from your 8-bit world into this crazy, disorganized one? No fire flowers, no invincibility stars...from superhero to plumber in a financial crisis.

We don't know about you, but many of the men in our lives aren't big fans of wearing jewelry, which is a downer when big events, like milestone birthdays or anniversaries come around and we want to buy them something really special. However, if the guy in question is into fashion with a little edge, we might have found just the thing for him -- Arm Architecture.

Arm Architecture is new and hot in the world of cufflinks. The designs are hip, modern, and most of all, unique. Oh, and pricey -- they start at $695 a pair, but considering women are gifted goodies like diamonds and pearls, this is basically a drop in the bucket, right?

Canada may not be known as a hotbed of fashion design, but streetwear company Wings + Horn make shoes and basics for men that could trick you into thinking otherwise.

This is the second season the line has offered footwear, and the Italian-made low-tops and hi-tops are a hybrid of casual comfort and high-fashion detailing. (Think Dior + A.P.C. x Converse.) Clothing mostly comes in utilitarian gray and black, and includes worn-in T-shirts, zip-up hoodies in coated terry, and reversible, striped jersey scarves.

Find clothes by Wings + Horn at New York's Blackbird and kicks at Vancouver's own Roden Gray.

Call your musician friends. This is one of the coolest things we've ever seen.

Conceptual and sound artist Alyce Santoro invented a little something called Sonic Fabric. Sonic Fabric is made from 50% audio cassette tape and 50% polyester, and the result is 100% rock and roll.

Just ask Jon Fishman from Phish who wore a full Sonic Fabric suit onstage in Vegas and played it. That's right, you can play it. Watch Fishman here.

The sound:

Guys don't really have a myriad of accessories to obsess over. Most don't wear much--if any--jewelry, or carry a bag, or put things in their hair, or have much use for scarves. It's all the more reason that a man's choice of sunglasses carries a lot of weight.

The never-fail option is classic aviators, which were first developed by Ray-Ban way back in 1937. According to Wikipedia, aviators are defined by their "dark, often reflective lenses having an area two or three times the area of the eye socket, and metal frames with wire temples which hook behind the ears."

Of course, most of us simply know them when we see them. Here are some of our favorite, modern takes on the eternally cool aviator sunglasses.

When we last visited Vintage Red they were releasing their Spring 2008 line and we were so impressed with the pieces, not to mention the vibe of the company, that we were falling over ourselves to sing its praise. We wrote things like, "Vintage Red's latest contribution to our closet is inspired by world travels, beers in Bali, and long laughs shared with "citizens of the world" and "we love a line of clothing that wears like a postcard and a company with pride like poetry." Is it obvious that we were smitten?

Fast forward to the now. Spring has long ago sprung and wilted beneath the heat of summer and we're standing on the cusp of change- falling leaves and football. We need new clothes.

Vintage Red can help:

With Labor Day approaching, many of us will be taking advantage of the three-day weekend by getting out of town. And one necessity of a weekend trip that ranks right up there with a toothbrush is a sturdy, stylish weekend bag. (That means you, gentlemen.)

After all, when the alternative is emptying out your stinky, sweaty gym duffel and stuffing it full of wrinkled clothes, investing in some new luggage doesn't sound half bad. Check out our roundup of some of the best men's travel bags out there and save yourself from disorganization--or from paying $50 to check your over-sized, half-empty suitcase.

Sure, football is a good excuse for guys to get together to grill, drink beer, argue about plays and stats -- to put it simply, it's a great way for them to bond. But, for the halfway fashion conscious guy, it's also a perfect chance to dress to impress. Because you have automatic colors to work with, you have the ability to play around a little more with the form while still looking like "one of the guys."

Think about how men dressed for sporting events 50 years ago -- they didn't need loud graphics to show their school spirit. Instead, they relied on classic pieces in the right colors, and that's something that's easy for you to do, too.

Click through the gallery for some tips on being a fashionable fan. You never know who's going to stop by your tailgate party!

Some guys wear a suit every day for work. Most likely, these fellas know what to look for in a good suit -- they're surrounded by them, and they've probably suit shopped more than once. But a lot of men wear suits only for certain occasions -- weddings, funerals, and maybe interviews -- and these are the guys we're talking to today.

If you're only going to have one suit hanging in your closet, make it the right suit. Whether you choose one that's hot or hideous, you're going to be spending a chunk of change on it, so you might as well look your best. And, take a cue from GQ -- dress like Cary Grant.