J.Crew Goes to Italy: About a Print

check out our friend, j.crew designer, somsack sikhounmuong in part three of a special film project, "j.crew goes to italy" which gives a glimpse into the design and production processes of the brand. in this part, the designers visit italian textile manufacturers in search of the perfect prints for their latest collections. j.crew has really grown to become a classic american brand and it is mostly due to their incredible design team. the film series sheds light on j.crew's dedication to the quality of their designs and the people behind it.

Check out more clips from the series at JCrew.com

SHOP: Boris Bidjan Saberi Leather Pouch Wallet

we're in love with this boris bidjan saberi wallet. the distressed, super soft calfskin leather wallet unravels to become a pouch divided into three sections while the leather-coated drawstring and toggle hold it closed.  the wallet has the appeal of something from an entirely different age, a time when things were once rugged and wild but the design still retains a discernible modern edge. although unraveling your wallet may not be the most practical thing it's still a cool piece to own.

$360

Oki-ni

A White Demon Love Song

paolo anchisi shot by chris craymer and styled by toby grimditch for dansk magazine's 25th issue.

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Thomas Hoefnagels by Nella Balda

thomas hoefnagels shot by nella balda.

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Burberry Brit Opens on Bleeker Street

last week, on march 15th, burberry opened it's third brit retail location in nyc's greenwich village. the shop fits in perfectly with the surrounding neighborhood, while the interior is casual but still refined reflecting the brit label's personality (conceptualized by christopher bailey, of course). the new store carries both men's and women's clothing in addition to fragrances, accessories and timepieces. make sure to stop by next time your in the village, 367-369 Bleecker St., NY, NY.

Faded

alex poots and andre feulner shot by mariell amelie and styled by guy hipwell for fashion156 magazine.

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Portrait

adrian wlodarski, alex bennett, alex dunstan, bastiaan ninaber, dan kling, gerhard freidl, isaac carew and sebastian sauve shot by  lionel guyou and styled by birgitte mahrt for twist magazine's 8th issue.

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SHOP: Eyebob Nudnik Sunglasses

with the promise of a little more sunshine, it's time to start looking for a new pair of shades. we're loving these eyebob nudnik pair. eyebob works a play on the classic clubmaster by adding a keyhole bridge. we could totally see a kennedy out on the vineyard in this tortoiseshell pair. they're also pretty affordable.

$99

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TREND: Neon Soles

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the 90s are in fact back. after jil sander's spring 2011 collection made it's way to the runway color blocking and neons have found their way into everything from editorials to the bottom of your shoes. designers by the likes of raf simons to footwear label mark mcnairy have taken to brightening up soles--of your shoes of course. it seems like every color of the spectrum is available for an added pop of color. their concept is perfect for those who enjoy the subtle, for example, the black leather, Jil Sander derby shoes can be worn like any other regular pair but the hot pink heel and sole will attract the attention of those who take the time to look. we chose 4 of our favorites for you, see below where to find them!

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Jil Sander Memphis 999 Derby Shoe: Oki-ni $722

Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Wingtip Blucher: Barneys $395

Walk-Over Derby Oxford: NeedSupply $225

Raf Simons Leather Shoe with Turquoise Sole: Oki-ni $850

Adrian Wlodarski for Twist Magazine

adrian wlodarski shot by lionel guyou and styled brigite mahrt featuring kris van assche spring 2011 for twist magazine

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Nico Krull & RJ King for T Magazine

nico krull and rj king  shot taea thale for t magazine featuring fall 2010 capsule collections.

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A. Sauvage Spring 2011 Collection

british designer, adrian sauvage's spring 2011 collection is quite incredible. featuring classic menswear pieces tailored perfectly for the the modern man. with pieces like a deep, plum velvet tuxedo jacket, charcoal three-piece-suit and bright red trousers all tailored for an ultra slim fit. our favorite piece is the blazer sporting a digital, light grey houndstooth print.

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The Men at Paris Fashion Week: Color Done Right

GQ

shot by tommy ton

with the spring season approaching and bright colors being the strongest trend in menswear, we thought a great example of how to do color right was needed. it might be hard to pull off all three of the primary colors at once but this guy really knows what he's doing. the mustard cable knit sweater paired with the royal blue pleated trousers is an amazing combination, both pieces are comparable in saturation so they work well and instead of going with a neutral shoe, the red continues the pop of of color from top to bottom. the camel coat anchors the look, the length of the coat and the soft neutral of the camel holds all of the color together.

Gold Digger

andrej pejic shot by anthony maule and styled by robbie spencer for dazed & confused magazine's april 2011 issue.

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Kris Van Assche

tristan knights shot by marco van rijt and styled by jean-paul paula for MYKROMAG featuring kris van assche's spring 2011 collection.

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The Kids Are Alright

the two germans, keno and paul boche shot by dean isidro and styled by micah johnson for elite traveler.

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le Cri

jonathan marquez shot by willy vanderperre and styled by panos yiapanis for the spring/summer 2011 issue of vogue hommes international.

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SHOP: The Jack Collection Denim Bow Tie

we're not really into the bow tie look but we have to make an exception for these two from NYC men's accessories label, the jack collection. we love the fact that they are denim, it takes the formal and prepster edge off of a traditional bow tie. these would also be great pieces to pick up with spring coming--at $21.99 each you can't really say no. they come in two shades: a darker raw denim and a lighter chambray version. they are part of a "teaser" series the label is releasing until the jack collection's full debut launches in the fall of this year.

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STREETSTYLE: Spring Mutes

with the weather being slightly kinder the past few days we're allowing ourselves to get a little more excited about spring. we love the dustiness of the color combination above, the light blue pants and a muted, sandy sweater help shake off the winter darks. the color palette is soft as well as the textures. the more rugged canvas tote and well-worn, suede oxfords with socks help ground the outfit as a transition, even though it leans toward a spring-ier influence.  

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Creative Recreation Turino Lows & Mids

we rarely get excited about sneakers but the creative recreation turino series is definitely an exception. the footwear label has added some color and texture to their existing turino collection with burnished suede and tumbled leather styles. we love the semi-hidden laces and the super clean, minimalist design. we're thinking a pair of the burgundy tumbled leather low tops and the all black leather mids for ourselves.

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Mr. Teller

tommy ton snapped a torso shot of photographer jeurgen teller, he also captured an amazing visual representation of masculine elegance. the leopard lining of his coat and embroidery on the scarf prove that the details really do matter.

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Tailor Made

 

jonathan marquez shot by dean isidro and styled by micah johnson for elite traveler.

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Dries Prinzip

 

luka badnajr shot by bruno staub and styled by klaus stockhausen for GQ style germany featuring dries van noten spring 2011

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MAD MAN: Ford Model Brent Chua for CARBONvi

brent chua (FORD) shot by jet nicolas for CARBONvi's march editorial, "mad man".

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Time Charoenthaitawee & Jae Yoo for Italian Max

time charoenthaitawee & jae yoo shot by stephanie pfriender stylander and styled by carlo ortenzi for italian max.

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SHOP: Maria Rudman Bracelets

swedish jewelry designer, maria rudman spent quite sometime working with the sami craftsmen of scandinavia to put together an incredible collection of men's wristwear. each piece is made of a colorful leather strap, super-fine pewter coils and reindeer antler buttons. the visible stitching and rustic irregularity of each piece is what makes them worth the price. maria rudman has taken a centuries old tradition of scandinavian craftsmanship and translated it into an amazing set of contemporary accessories. these would be great for adding a tribal touch to your spring looks.

$410

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FILM: Frankie Morello Fall 2011 Dancers

check out this video featuring the dance performance for frankie morello's fall 2011 collection.

Stallion

david gandy covers and is featured in the first issue of shortlist mode magazine shot by ram shergill and styled by adrian clark.

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

max krieger shot by thomas cooksey and styled by yasuhiro takehisa for common & sense man.

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FEATURE: Philip-Lorca diCorcia's Eleven Exhibit

     Photographs Courtesy of David Zwirner Gallery

     we recently checked out the philip-lorca dicorcia exhibit entitled eleven at the david zwirner gallery on 19th street, here in manhattan. the exhibit featured photographs from 11 years worth of editorials dicorcia shot for W magazine.      

     a dicorcia photograph is expertly planned although the image seems as if the moment was captured accidentally. his photographs for W are very much considered “fashion photography” but his work marks a distinct concept and change in the idea of what exactly “fashion photography” is. his photographs are not necessarily about the product, there is little exhibition of clothes—even if the subjects are outfitted in calvin Klein or chanel.      

     his images captured models of his choice in extremely loaded photographs, documenting a created experience. the angles and the subject matter always reminds us that we are voyeurs and that we are in fact looking at something we could only look at had the image been taken by him.

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SHOP: Gucci Woven Leather Holdall

we're dying.

this bag is amazing, the leather is perfectly tanned and the intricately weaved bands add texture without taking away from the suppleness of the rest of the bag. this is what a men's carry-all should look like---we see it paired with anything: a pair of dark denim jeans and a chunky cardigan or a deep navy suit and if you dare, it could make a beautiful beach bag.

$4,700

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Class Act

charlie france shot by willy vanderperre and styled by joe mckenna for man about town magazine. 

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The Men at London Fashion Week: Neon Marled Socks

GQ

shot by tommy ton

not only are chunky marled socks a way of keep your feet warm, they look great peaking out under a cuffed jean or a pair of brogues. we love how this guy is having fun with color, the neon green and pink yarns against the navy blue brogues are subtle enough for a passing glance but worthy of lots of attention. 

Andrej Pejic for Oyster Magazine

andrej pejic shot by jez smith and styled by kevin harries for oyster magazine issue #91, head to the link below for an amazing interview with one of the industry's most intriguing models.

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Tara Ferry for Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 Campaign

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tara ferry is featured in burberry prorsum's spring 2011 march-released campaigns continuing the campaigns rustic beach motif.

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Taylor Fuchs for GQ Taiwan

taylor fuchs shot by chiun-kai shih and styled by brent coover for gq taiwan.

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SHOP: Ksubi Marfik Sunglasses

these ksubi shades from the spring 2011 collection take the boring aviator style to a more industrial, futuristic level with mesh side-blinders.

$210

EyeGoodies

STREETSTYLE: Abstract Addition

we're intrigued by this blazer. we can't tell if it's one piece or if he added it himself, but we love the abstract, matisse-like curves of the white appliques. if it is removable it would be amazing to include it in a variety of outfits but it adds an architectural feeling to this other wise uncomplicated look. 

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Garrett Neff for >bmm

garrett neff by stefano moro and style by paolo turina for >bmm magazine's march 2011 issue.

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Coastal Cool

eddie tucker shot by steven chee and styled by kim payne for men's style's 40th issue.

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SHOP: Proenza Schouler PS1 Tote

    

we know the ps1 by proenza schouler is marketed towards women but we are totally in love with the ps1 tote series. the bag is practical and fairly masculine-- the elongated, notched straps add a great visual touch along with functionality. these are three of the four color options offered, and we kind of want each one and considering they are proenza they are comparable in price to any other high-end bag you might be thinking about buying, but this one seems to have a timeless touch. 

$615

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