LOUIS VUITTON SCHOOL DAYS
There were plenty of stellar looks in designer Kim Jones’ debut collection for Louis Vuitton in Paris this week, but the clothes that really stood out had a vintage, prep school appeal. Do not be mistaken, the Louis Vuitton man (more…)
COMMON PROJECTS AT ODIN
These are some pretty sweet kicks. Made by Common Projects designers Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat. “Inspired by the lines and shapes of everyday objects, they design their pieces with a tailored approach, using (more…)
REMEMBER MYSPACE?
REMEMBER MYSPACE? News Corp. bought the once mighty social media juggernaut for $580 million in 2005 and it just sold to Specific Media for a mere $35 million. Ouch! [MASHABLE]
4TH OF JULY ESSENTIALS
4TH OF JULY ESSENTIALS. Ten must-have items to celebrate Independence Day in style. [FOODREPUBLIC]
NEIL GEORGE
It’s good to switch up your shampoo from time to time and Neil George is a worthy upgrade. Spotted at the Viceroy Hotel in downtown Miami, the shampoo and body wash smell amazing and the larger bottle (more…)
AN EARLY REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS
TRANSFORMERS: AN EARLY REVIEW. Unfortunately the movie sounds just like the last one. [REUTERS]
NEWS FROM PARIS
MENSWEAR RUNWAY COVERAGE. “Sensuality saves the day.” Cathy Horyn reports from Paris. [NYT]
BILL FOOTE PADDLE BOARDS
If you’ve tried surfing with little to no success and want to experience something a bit more mellow, try paddle boarding, also known as stand up surfing. This new sport dropped onto the scene about three years ago with sales contining to climb at a rapid pace. You can find a good board for (more…)
REEF COASTAL CRUISERS
Founded in 1984 by two brothers from Argentina, Fernando and Santiago Aguerre, Reef has been the number one sandal brand for decades. They’ve expanded to include some pretty sweet looking, super comfortable (more…)
HOW COMMERCIAL CONTENT IS CHANGING EDITORIAL
HOW COMMERCIAL CONTENT IS CHANGING EDITORIAL. What began as a trickle is now starting to look more like a mass exodus. [BUSINESSOFFASHION]
CALVIN KLEIN COLOR GAMES
Blue cotton candy, key lime pie, not your typical Calvin Klein Collection colors, but there they were, set amongst traditional black, white and denim in designer Italo Zucchelli’s tight 44 look runway show. The collection had (more…)
BURKMAN BROTHERS BRACELETS
Bracelets can be a tough sell for guys, just the name alone sounds unmanly. But these woven multi-color, waxed cotton, let’s say ‘bands,’ from Burkman Brothers are a home run. First spotted at Scoop Men’s in (more…)
THE ARMANI TRAVELER
Accessories have always been vital to a runway collection, with shoes, bags and sunglasses pulling each look together. In Milan, Giorgio Armani sent 17 looks down the runway with bags in all shapes and sizes. The Armani man (more…)
LOUIS VUITTON INAUGURATES NEW FACTORY
LOUIS VUITTON INAUGURATES NEW FACTORY. “Our paradox is how to grow without diluting our image,” Yves Carcelle, Chief Executive. [WSJ]
PARIS MENS REPORT
PARIS MENSWEAR REPORT. “The beating heart of men’s fashion is sportswear.” Suzy Menkes of the Tribune covers Paris. [IHT]
RAG & BONE BEACH SHORTS
These shorts from Rag & Bone have serious old world charm – the tailored silhouette and longer leg would fit right in while cruising the Mediterranean on a scooter or hiking in the Alps. Hook up some suspenders and you could even join the Von Trapp Family Singers. (Go with flip flops and white tee instead.) $195, available at the Barneys Co-Op.
A PATTERN IS EMERGING
A PATTERN IS EMERGING. Godfrey Deeny covers a few key trends emerging from Milan. [FT]
NEW IPHONE IN SEPTEMBER?
NEW IPHONE IN SEPTEMBER? Production rumored to begin in August. [ALLTHINGSDIGITAL]
TRENDS IN MENS SHORTS
TRENDS IN MENS SHORTS. A longer silhouette dominates. #6 gets our pick. [GUARDIAN]
DOLCE & GABBANA BLACK
Black and white dominated the second half of the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, with no less than seven black 1-button suit looks featured. (more…)
