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For Him

September 15, 2010

Leather and Latex at Michael Angel, South Coast Cool at Nautica, Bauhaus for Buckler Sally Lapointe and Luis Valenzuela Spring 2011 Collections

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[Images via Style.com]

Michael Angel

Light and dark, soft and hard, thesis and antithesis…having contrasts can be a great thing. They bring dimension and diversity, adding that Je ne sais quoi where it was previously non-existent. Michael Angel‘s Spring 2011 collection was full of them: hidden vs revealed, inspired by a recent trip to Rome, bursting prints vs matte, transparent latex, buttoned-up collars vs. skirts with daring slits. Throughout it all, the designer kept his trademark prints yet somehow managed to present a simple, minimalist collection that was at times, appropriately austere and lush.

[Images via Style.com]

Buckler

If the models on Buckler’s Spring runway looked like fresh-faced Eastern European athletes, that look was intentional. Designer Andrew Buckler, whose self-proclaimed design concept is “English bloke meets New York,” said he was inspired by Bauhaus, as well as the 1936 Olympics. “The guys have sort of just come in off the running field,” the designer shared with FPD in a quick post-show interview. There was a weathered elegance to the pieces, with a splash of sportiness and a pinch of rock and roll. I’d like to think that if Kafka was around, he might pick up a Buckler piece or two on the way to the library, or the gym.

[Images via thebudgetbabe.com]

Nautica

For Nautica, Spring 2011 is all about the water , the people and the places of the American Southern Coast: easy, charming, vibrant, authentic. A great showing of casual, yet put-together menswear echoed the sentiments of spring 2011: variations of khaki with a burst of color here and there is the way to go.

[Images via the Sally LaPointe Facebook page]

Sally LaPointe

“A mix of beauty and distortion, the collection is inspired by the intoxication of accepting madness.” This is the opening statement on Sally LaPointe’s Spring 2011 run-of-show. What followed was beautiful and distorted alright, with exaggerated shoulders and hips, and rose-embellished moon boots with billowing, amorphous dresses. It was foreign and bright, with lots of shimmering silver and patches of black, much like what you imagine a trip to the moon might be.

[Images via Kaci Hamilton]

Luis Valenzuela

Eco-friendly fashionistas out there, prepare to be blown away by Luis Valenzuela’s Spring 2011 collection. The artist and designer was inspired by, of all people, his grandfather, to create a women’s collection made from existing materials: a lamp shade, men’s trousers, an old chandelier. The result was a whole new take on “masculine” women’s wear. Valenzuela still managed to evoke Victorian drama even when you could see the waistband and belt loops of a pair of men’s pants as the back of a model’s dress.

-Kaci Hamilton

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June 17, 2010

Father’s Day Gift Tips from Robert Verdi

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Robert Verdi once again had a fabulous event in which he gave gift suggestions for every type of Dad imaginable. His suggestions are always unique and go over well — currently the boyfriend, my brother and my Dad have to draw straws  to decide who gets to keep what!  Hopefully it won’t turn into a fist fight over these fabulous man products! Here are the ones the guys are most vying for from the event (you can also watch the live ustream from the event here with appearances by John Bartlett, John Allan, and Jonathan Adler):

John Bartlett‘s Tiny Tim tee (which a percentage benefits the North Shore Animal League)

Jonathan Adler‘s Pop Candles (great scents – tell Dad to leave it in the bathroom, then once the wax is all gone, it can double as a drinking glass!)

Vaseline‘s new line of quick-absorbing, non-greasy body lotion for me, for both face and body (I was surprised to learn that my boyfriend cared so much about moisturizing!)

John Allan’s full service experience and line of products – man grooming has never been so sophisticated!

Hugo Boss BOSS Aviator. The stylish US-exclusive collection by Hugo Boss just came out this month, and this classic style always look good on guys!

This Skagen’s men’s watch has a signature slim mesh band and is just incredibly slick-looking.

Leatherman Skeletool – classic dude gadget – ’nuff said!

November 23, 2009

Lance, Rip Curl, FPD, & ModCloth Heart Movember

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What is Movember, exactly? Besides seeing moustaches on a ton of guys during the month of November, its purpose is to raise awareness of men’s health, with organizations such as Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation to promote research and awareness for prostate cancer.  At Fashion Pulse Daily, we are supporting a group of guys with silly ‘staches called Team Rip Curl USA in the race to not only grow the weirdest-looking moustache, but also to raise an incredible amount of money for the cause (click here to make a donation!).

While the ladies in the ModCloth office won’t be growing ‘staches, ModCloth will be putting special Movember tote bags into orders of $100 or more on Nov. 23 (today!), while supplies last. Get one before they are all gone, and spread the word about Movember!

October 28, 2009

Beware of Meggings!

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No, Russell, these aren’t even OK on you.

Via our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

When it comes to fashion, Americans seem to be a little late on the uptake. More often then not, fashion trends start elsewhere before they creep their way over to NYC, L.A., and the rest of this fine place we call home. While this often leaves us waiting in anticipation for the latest craze in handbags or jeans to make their way into our closets, we aren’t always leaping to be the next nation to pick up a trend.

And right now that trend that we’re praying will pass us by is Meggings.

Yes, meggings. Leggings for men. Grown men. They have blown up in Tokyo (and have been spotted in Paris, London, and, gasp, New York), with men sporting them under shorts and with boots. And not just to keep warm during a morning run on a cold winter day.

This is a full-blown fashion statement just screaming “Look At My Junk!”

Being that I live in NYC, the first stop for new trends, I’ve recently had the honor of a run-in with a pair of meggings. And it was brutal. Seriously, I don’t like watching girls walk around flaunting their camel-toes in these things and now I’m forced to deal with full-frontal on a dude?

I have no idea what these guys are thinking, but I sure as hell know what I was thinking when I came face to outline-of-a-nutsack with a man sporting meggings. It went a little like this:

God I’m tired. I can’t wait to get that Americano into my belly. Ugh, why is this bitch in front of me taking so long to order? And why is her voice so deep? Wait. Is that a beard? Is that a dude? In leggings? OMG, that is a dude in leggings. Is it Halloween yet? Is that a Peter Pan costume? No, it’s not Halloween. And it’s a Monday afternoon. WTF? Why are his thighs smaller than mine? And where is his cellulite? Where does he keep his wallet? Oh wait – there it…oh. No. That’s his junk. Nice balls, dude. Just what I wanted to see while I waited in line for my ‘Bux this morning. What’s next? Meels? Mras? Mresses?! Oh god. I feel fat. And queasy. Take those off, dude. Take them off!

And then I gathered my things, ran out…and into a different Starbucks 2 blocks away.

Seriously, spandex is only OK on two men: Lance Armstrong (while he’s biking ONLY) and Superman. Let’s all say a silent prayer tonight that we don’t be seeing these on our campuses any time soon. Especially paired with a pair of Muggs.

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