BEST DRESSED: NFL DRAFT
The NFL draft produces lots of drama, and unfortunately, plenty of terrible fashion choices. This is the biggest moment in the lives of these these young men, yet they often arrive looking comical. Of the 32 first round draft picks, two stood out for the right reasons: Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert, drafted by the Jaguars at #11, and Tyron Smith of USC, who went to Dallas at #9. They both (more…)
DIOR SOUNDS OFF ON JAPAN
DIOR SOUNDS OFF ON JAPAN. Isn’t it too early to discuss selling over-priced hand bags in Japan? “I am sure Japan will recover…they love luxury. They love what we do and I believe in our long-term relationship.” Dior Chief Executive, Sidney Toledano. [REUTERS]
THE ROYAL WEDDING IS OVER!
Of all the hoopla surrounding the royal wedding spectacle, we found this one the most amusing. In preparation for the wedding, the Middleton’s were ‘allowed’ to create a family crest. It is our thought that if you want a family crest, you should just sketch some ideas down on paper and commission an artist to whip something up. You really don’t need permission, but the royals thrive on dictating what commoners (more…)
SHOTGUNS AND MILK
SHOTGUNS AND MILK. Walmart quietly adds firearms to half of it’s 3,600 stores in an effort to bring back male consumers. [WSJ]
THE BEST MEN’S CAMPAIGN OF SPRING 2011: BOTTEGA VENETA
Our top men’s ad for the Spring/Summer 2011 season goes to Bottega Veneta for this stunning photograph, shot by Alex Prager with model Santiago Montero. It took a little digging to find it and says a lot about how large fashion houses select which publications to advertise in. We found this in the April 2011 issue of GQ UK and no where else. Images that are a bit more creative and artsy tend to not (more…)
STRONG RESULTS OUT OF GERMANY
STRONG RESULTS OUT OF GERMANY. One of our favorite brands, Hugo Boss, posted an impressive jump in sales for the 1st quarter, joining PPR, LVMH and Burberry. [REUTERS]
WHAT YOUR WORK BAG SAYS ABOUT YOU
WHAT YOUR WORK BAG SAYS ABOUT YOU. Great article from the journal on one of the most overlooked items in a man’s wardrobe: his work bag. [WSJ]
PPR, OWNER OF GUCCI, BEATS ESTIMATES
PPR, OWNER OF GUCCI, BEATS ESTIMATES. Stocks rise 2.2 percent after impressive earnings report. [BLOOMBERG]
BILLY REID CANVAS DUFFLE BAG
Continuing our obsession with canvas weekend bags, we bring you this beauty from Billy Reid, priced at $425. Hand made in Tennessee, but all-grown-up and ready for a jet setting trip to any hot spot. There’s something very liberating about traveling light, if you can fit everything (more…)
NEW TWITTER IPAD APP
NEW TWITTER IPAD APP. Interesting to hear how Twitter’s founders think their website is not very pretty or intuitive. [NYT]
AMERICAN APPAREL GETS LIFELINE
AMERICAN APPAREL GETS LIFELINE. Will $15 Million be enough? [WWD]
WHAT TO WEAR: SCHOOL REUNION
WHAT TO WEAR: SCHOOL REUNION. Some of these ideas are pretty good but our advice: dark jeans, white button down, great sports jacket. Medium width black tie optional. [WSJ]
COACH PROFITS UP 18%
COACH PROFITS UP 18%. Yet shares dip slightly on news related to the Japan earthquake impact. [MARKETWATCH]
TIVOLI AUDIO ISONGBOOK
The iSongBook is a sharp looking music player that would look great in any apartment. Features include: a flip down ipod dock, detachable speaker and credit card size remote. Keep it by your bed and set the alarm to your soon to be least favorite song, or throw it in your bag, hit the beach and listen to the game on the AM/FM radio. Available for $399 at tivoliaudio.com
ON A ROLL: JEREMY RENNER
One of our favorite Hollywood actors, Jeremy Renner, has been chosen by Universal to star in “The Bourne Legacy,” the latest chapter in the super smart Bourne franchise. That puts his number of major films this year at three, with “The Avengers” and “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” currently (more…)
TOMMY HILFIGER’S TRAVELING POP-UP SHOP
TOMMY HILFIGER’S TRAVELING POP-UP SHOP. This is a cool concept, something similar would kill it on college campuses. [WWD]
MILAN 2011 FURNITURE FAIR
MILAN 2011 FURNITURE FAIR. Highlights from the prestigious Salone Internazionale Del Mobile. [LATIMES]
THE MAY COVERS
GQ May 2011
ESQUIRE May 2011
DETAILS May 2011
MAXIM May 2011
MEN'S HEALTH May 2011
MEN'S JOURNAL May 2011
INTERVIEW May 2011
V MAN May 2011
Here’s a quick look at the covers of the May 2011 men’s magazines that recently hit newsstands. Most play is safe, with 6 of 8 featuring actors from newly released films. Esquire with Abbie Cornish for “Sucker Punch,” which has been out forever, GQ with Zach Galifianakis for “Hangover 2,” Details with Mark Ruffalo, Maxim with Jordana Brewster for the franchise that will never end, “Fast 5,” Men’s Health with Chris Hemsworth for “Thor,” and (more…)
FUTSAL GLOBE SOCCER BALL
Keep this soccer ball in your office and treat it like the conch in “Lord of the Flies;” whoever has it owns the floor. Something this cool is sure to get brainstorming sessions flowing a bit quicker. Designed by IDEA from Japan, the futsal blue world soccer ball costs $72 and is available on the fun website A+R Design.
NEW GATSBY FILM SETTING TRENDS
NEW GATSBY FILM ALREADY SETTING TRENDS. Pale colored linen suits arrive in force well before Jay Gatsby, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, makes his return. [FINANCIALTIMES]
