MENS FASHION GETS SMART
MENS FASHION GETS SMART. A close look at three British fashion brands and how they get men to wear their clothes. [GUARDIANUK]
HM BERTUCCI FIELD WATCH
J.Crew and Timex have partnered for several years on a limited edition military watch that is both striking and highly popular. For something a bit more unique, but with the same outdoorsman look, check out MH Bertucci, a small company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The “Ventara A-2S Field Watch” (more…)
NEW BUSINESS MODEL IN VOGUE AT CONDE NAST
NEW BUSINESS MODEL AT CONDE NAST. A balancing act: How to expand digital media without reducing print revenue. [WSJ]
MCCARTNEYS 1967 LAMBORGHINI GT
McCARTNEY’S 1967 LAMBORGHINI 400GT. The former Beatles car goes on sale. [BLOOMBERG]
LEROY GRANNIS: SURF PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE 1960′s & 1970′s
This stunning book is a bit pricey at $90 but well worth it considering it double as artwork for your living room. Leroy Grannis captures surfing at it’s laid back best, before it became mainstream. “Grannis quickly became (more…)
LVMH DENIES ATTEMPT TO DESTABILIZE HERMES
HERMES CALLS ON LVMH TO HALVE ITS 20% STAKE. Hermes Chairman claims the company has been the target of incessant attacks. “In sports, this is called trash talk.” – Pierre-Alexis Dumont. [REUTERS]
THE JUNE 2011 COVERS
V MAN Summer 2011
MEN'S JOURNAL June 2011
MEN'S HEALTH June 2011
MAXIM June 2011
GQ June 2011
ESQUIRE June 2011
DETAILS June 2011
Details has finally hit newsstands so we can bring you the June 2011 covers. All went the actor route, with the exception of Men’s Health with Congressman Aaron Shock displaying his abs for his constituents. The rest: Details with Ryan Reynolds for (more…)
FRIDAYS SONG: ADELE “ROLLING IN THE DEEP”
Adele has a killer voice and her song “Rolling in the Deep” rocks. Period.
JASON STATHAM: LADIES MAN
As the July 1st release date for Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon nears, the films supernova-hot star, and Megan Fox’s replacement, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is about to go Megatron. We grew up watching the original Transformers cartoons, amassing as many toys as possible, so the first two massively clunky films came (more…)
LUXURY ARRIVES IN BRAZIL
LUXURY ARRIVES IN BRAZIL. High import duties, complex bureaucracy and lack or retail space no longer a deterrent as Gucci, Chanel and Burberry open shops. [REUTERS]
HEAT WAVE: SUMMER SWIMSUITS
HEAT WAVE: SUMMER SWIMSUITS. This is a great shoot by Jenny Gage and Tom Betterton, the Shipley & Halmos trunks are a stand out. [WSJ]
KNOW THIS BRAND: YUKETEN
Ok, so we admit this set looks a a bit too staged, and the dude on the bicycle is having way too much fun on his way to a drum circle, but take a closer look at the shoes and bags, instead of the civil war era pup tent. If you’re into early American history, camping and/or the great outdoors, Yuketen is a good brand to know. Started in 1985 by Japanese designer, Yuki Matsuda, (more…)
AMAZON TRIES A LADY GA-GA DO OVER
AMAZON TRIES A LADY GAGA DO-OVER. After failing miserably, Amazon claims “this time, we’re ready.” [ALLTHINGSDIGITAL]
FAST FASHION RUNS LEAN & GREEN
FAST FASHION RUNS LEAN & GREEN. This hugely successful business model should have more followers. [APPAREL.COM]
JEFF KOONS DESIGNED BMW M3 GTS
Artist Jeff Koons is the latest talent to paint a “BMW Art Car.” First started in 1975, the company has invited 17 top artists over the years to cover their cars in bold designs and color. The car goes up for auction this week at the (more…)
PRESSURE TO MAKE ACQUISITIONS HEATS UP
BIG LUXURY GOODS COMPANIES FEELING PRESSURE. Acquisitions are the hot topic, with luxury M&A totaling nearly $6 billion through may 20, vs. $2.9 billion for all of 2010. [REUTERS]
TOMMY NUTTER, “REBEL OF SAVILE ROW.”
TOMMY NUTTER, “REBEL OF SAVILE ROW.” A look back a the most in-demand tailor of the 60′s. [GUARDIANUK]
GUCCI BY GUCCI
We spotted this beautiful book in the pristine offices of P&G’s beauty division in Manhattan, known as “P&G Prestige.” Unbeknownst to many, P&G owns a collection of some of the best fragrance brands in the world, including Dolce & Gabbana, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Dunhill, and of course, Gucci. The book, “Gucci by Gucci,” chronicles the rise of one of fashion’s sexiest and (more…)
JAQUES CROQUET SET
Croquet is a summer pastime that just seems to make everyone happy. Unless you’re that Dad who prefers to launch your kids ball into the neighbors yard instead of taking an extra swing. This is one of our favorite sets, from Jaques out of London. (more…)
THE VENICE BIENNALE
The Venice Biennale is arriving soon, and runs from June 4th to November 27th. Although the spectacle, glitzy events and commercial aspects have begun to overshadow the art and creativity, this would be one of the events on the very top of our list to experience. This and maybe the Glasgow Music Festival to balance (more…)
