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Celeb Trend: Varsity Blues

You always hear people saying that they never want to go back to high school, but if this celebrity trend is any indication, that statement couldn’t be more wrong. Varsity jackets have been playing a big role in celeb street style lately. You don’t see many guys giving their letterman jackets to their girlfriends anymore … Continue reading “Celeb Trend: Varsity Blues”

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Modern Evening Glamour for the Male: Shaken not Stale

Modern glamour. Words that don’t often seem to mix as well as, say, the components of a dirty gin martini. However, it works, and lately we’re seeing the evolution of menswear from a simple tuxedo constituting the attire for a glamour-laden event to a mix and match approach sans-bow tie. Yeah, we’ve gotten to the … Continue reading “Modern Evening Glamour for the Male: Shaken not Stale”

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Daniel Craig in Skyfall wearing a Billy Reid Peacoat

Billy Reid Peacoat: Bond does Billy

Okay, so I don’t know about you, but besides apple cider and Thanksgiving (tryptophan-induced coma cannot come soon enough!), the only other thing I’m excited for this is fall is the new James Bond film, Skyfall. Daniel Craig is back, and his film wardrobe will most likely keep me dreaming for days.

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BASCO: Blast From the Past!

The other day, I headed uptown to the Barneys flagship to preview BASCO, aka Barneys Sportswear Company, a modern in-house approach to classic and accessible sportswear. However, this is not the first, but the second time that BASCO has been sold on the floor of Barneys New York. BASCO was first launched long ago, and … Continue reading “BASCO: Blast From the Past!”

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Top Summery Blazers for Men: Light This Fire

During summer, the last thing anybody wants to do is wear more than shorts and a t-shirt. It’s hot, and suits just don’t float the estival catamaran. However, a good blazer can fit the bill and keep you dressed appropriately for work and play. More importantly, your blazer does not need to be a navy … Continue reading “Top Summery Blazers for Men: Light This Fire”

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Men’s Paris Top 10: Bonjour, Beautiful

Givenchy: Riccardo wins again. The man has managed to take gothic fashion and elevate it to the highest form of chicness. You know, the one where you see people actually wearing it? Well, this season was no exception, with iconography-based prints, and über fun apparel. If ever you wanted a gilded and tempura Renaissance that … Continue reading “Men’s Paris Top 10: Bonjour, Beautiful”

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