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Canali Man – MIFW Spring/Summer 2013 – Fashion Network

belton08 — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:30 +0000

GLA CONCEPT BY MERCEDES-BENZ – Design Milk

belton08 — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:17:42 +0000

Just recently at the Shanghai Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz pulled back the curtains on its slick new GLA concept. Complete with all of the bells and whistles you’d expect from the company, this SUV packs some additional heat.

For starters, it has a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 208 horsepower in tow. Inside, though, is where all of the action is. Aesthetically speaking, the sophisticated interiors are filled with contrasting, hand-stitched leather and galvanized aluminum, not to mention the Plexiglas COMAND system and illuminated air vents. Depending on the set temperature the vents change color. Cool or cheesy?
Read More at design-milk.com

Top Summer Style Tips

Wright — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:03:22 +0000

Time is going by, things are moving forward and so should your style. No matter your budget or how much time you have to spare, following these summer style tips (all or just some of them) will go a long way in updating your look.

How to Care for Your Watch

Steve — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:36:21 +0000

What does it really take to maintain a fine watch? The Watch Snob has the answers. Check out these great tips to keep your piece ticking in prime-time. [READ MORE]

How to Create a Barbershop Hot Towel at Home

Wright — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:42:26 +0000

One of the best parts of a barbershop straight razor shave are the copious amounts of hot towels the barber presses on your face. It’s so stinking relaxing. There’s also a practical reason for this classic ritual: the heat from the towel softens up your beard so the barber can give you a nice, close, comfortable shave.

Re-create the experience in the comforts of your own home. [READ ON] to learn how.

31 Style Terms Every Man Needs to Know

Steve — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:27:28 +0000

Confused by Chesterfields? Baffled by brogues? Fill out your style vocab with these essential definitions via GQ.

[Read more here]

Fashion Evolution

belton08 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:39:23 +0000

We see it on our streets and in our offices, at our parties and on our golf courses. The cuts of our clothes are a little closer. The colors are more varied. And the sprezzatura ease that was remarkable just ten years ago no longer looks foreign or exotic or fashiony — it just looks normal. Here, eleven mavericks of men’s style look back over the decade and tell the brief history of how we dress now.
Read more here.

Via @ESQStyle

Spring Trend Report

belton08 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:23:06 +0000

Everything you need to know about Spring 2013 Fashion: what to wear, and how to style it. See here from more (via GQ Magazine)

Three Things We Noticed at Milan Fashion Week

belton08 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:24:55 +0000

From Esquire.com…..

Men’s Fashion Week landed in Paris today, making it the perfect time to take a look at the big picture from Milan. And there are plenty of threads that tied up the Italian collections nicely — some new, others as part of an ongoing evolution. So, without any further ado, allow us to present three broad movements that we’re looking forward to seeing more of next autumn.

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10 Things You Can’t Wear This Winter

belton08 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:16:49 +0000

Tips from Ask Men….

Ski Jackets With Work Attire

Winter is calling. And, just as temps are tipping south, it’s easy to let your style slip into hibernation. We’re here to snap you out of sleep mode to avoid this season’s biggest blunders (hint: oversize sweaters and pom-pom hats have to go).

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You wouldn’t sport a swimsuit to the office, so why suit up in something meant for the slopes? Investing in a well-tailored wool car coat (not the ’80s shoulder-padded kind) is yet another way to separate the men from the boys in the boardroom.