GANT and Scott Schuman AKA The Sartorialist have teamed up for a new project documenting 10 style-savvy New Yorkers dressed in a combination of their own wardrobes and pieces from the classic American brand. A new micro site featuring the fashionable fruit of the partnership's labor has just been launched and it showcases Schuman's shots coupled with a brief interview with each of the freshly plucked-from-the street models.
Some of our favorites? Luke, lost deep in thought in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, wearing a cozy gray cardigan and black Wellies and revealing his ambition to become "an ambassador to some international commission to stop global tomfoolery." Hot and political? Sign us up.
We're also big fans of Brian, who toils as the General Manager of the John Varvatos store at 315 Bowery (in case your stalker tendencies are just as healthy as ours). His tweed-y sweater tucked under a suit coat and paired with motorcycle boots is comfortable, casual, and deftly toes the line between preppy and edgy.
Douglas Geller, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for GANT, tells us there will be a gallery exhibition of the collection in New York this fall, as well as an auction of signed portraits. Finally, in the day and age of reality-based everything, what would any artistic undertaking be without behind-the-scenes footage? GANT and Schuman dare not disappoint and offer up this mini-documentary on the making of 10 New Yorkers:
> See Jake run: Photos from the set Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time -- based on the popular computer game about a sixth century
prince -- show off Gyllenhaal's newly upgraded guns.
> Make grilled cheese sandwiches in your toaster: Feed your sandwich into reusable bags. All the gooey goodness, half the mess that might end up on your shirt.
> Lutz & Patmos team with West Elm: Knitwear designers collaborate with affordable chic homemakers West Elm on luxe line of pillows and throws.
> Invisibility cloak?: Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that
could render people and objects invisible.
> Project Runway sneak peek: Bravo hosts icon Brooke Shields as a guest judge, and our guess is the designers' challenge will relate to her character on sister station NBC's Lipstick Jungle.
Few men can pull of wearing a necklace—let alone three or four at one time—without looking like a douche bag. But necklaces—not your tacky gold chains but eye catching pendants—are making a return. Stylish neckwear (no, not ties) is crossing over from the bling-adorned hip hop artists and reaching more mainstream street-styles—and with Pharrell Williams designing necklaces for Louis Vuitton, the trend will only grow.
Fears of douchebaggery didn't stop Ari Gold from sporting handful of necklaces when he stopped by Good Times at gay hot spot Eastern Bloc in Manhattan's East Village. Each necklace is strategically placed to draw your attention to the gay R&B crooner's neck and chest—of course, it helps to hit the gym a bit before attracting furtive glances. If Ari (we're on a first-name basis) wore a choker, he might not get the same effect.
His outfit wasn't anything spectacular: A sleeveless, slightly unzipped hoodie (perfect for a night out during the unseasonably warm nights that currently plague NYC), jeans and a mohawk. But it's the necklaces (and the balls confidence to wear them) that finish the look.
If you're going to sport some jewelry, be sure to follow Coco Chanel's advice and remove the last piece of jewelry you put on before leaving the house.
Meet fashion's newest odd couple. Dior's John Galliano teams up with Diesel to design a line for kids? A match made in heaven? [WWD, sub req'd]
Fashionista explores the shining question: Can a man wear metallic clothing? You decide! [Fashionista]
Rumor has it that Giles Deacon could be chosen to resurrect the design house of visionary surrealist Elsa Schiaparelli? Yes, please! [Vogue UK]
Kanye West is entering into the business of bling. At Wednesday night's Givenchy presentation, he was spotted wearing a "gold Manga-style diamond-studded pendant," says WWD, that was designed by West and Takashi Murakami. Bling is so five years ago. [WWD]
Roberto Cavalli will design the costumes for the Spice Girls reunion tour. Thank God the rumors that David Beckham would stitch the outfits himself were falsies—just like Posh's boobs (so they say)! [Vogue UK]
Calvin Klein dishes to Vogue Hommes International about his feelings about the clothes sold under his name, and his interest in pursuing architecture. I mean, designing buildings can't be any harder than designing a chic dress, right? [WWD]
The London Moped Gang strikes again! FrostFrench is the latest victim in a string of high-end boutique robberies including Luella, Marc Jacobs, Roger Vivier and Brora. The bandits nabbed thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. At least they have good taste in clothes. [Vogue UK]
While you're recovering from the long weekend of backyard barbecues and binge drinking, try not to think about the fact that Labor Day represents a last hurrah for Summer.
For many, Labor Day means returning to school or the end of half-days on Fridays. But more importantly, Labor Day means it's time to face some pressing fashion questions: What should we do with our white shoes? Can we still wear them? What about that long-standing rule about wearing white shoes after Labor Day? These are serious matters. Have you watched Serial Mom?
Luckily, Dolce & Gabbana showed winter whites on their Fall 2007 runways. Consider that a license to continue indulging your obsession with white Chuck Taylors and Jack Purcells—at least until the first signs of rain.
Wearing it right. A look from Hugo Boss.Photo: Getty Images
On any particularly warm summer day in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, it's not uncommon to stumble upon a wild gay man in his natural habitat flashing his man-cleavage all over town like he's Sharon Stone . What do I mean? Let me walk you through it.
Typically, an athletic or muscular man will wear a too-tight, v-neck t-shirt that plunges to the bottom of his beefy, overly tanned and hairless pecs. This exposes the defined line down the middle of the man's chest—demanding that everyone look at his tits—and leave the rest of the shirt to cradle the nipples. In other words, it creates a man bra.
I understand that you want to show off your hard work toward looking like Thor but sporting a man bra and lacking any trace of chest hair won't promote the "super masculine look" you are probably striving for. A little androgyny can be very chic on the right body type (see photo) but if you're 6'2", built like a truck and your pecs can fill a C-cup, please avoid the deep v-neck shirt. Thank you for your understanding.
The new summer dress code for men: plaid shorts and polo shirts. Because we left our heart in New England. [NY Times]
Heidi Klum, host of Project Runway, is the new face of Jordache Jeans. Who knew those jeans were still around? [Fashion Week Daily]
Rodnik, the Brit design duo made up of Richard Ascott and Philip Colbert, will show their Spring 2008 collection during Fashion Weeks in London and New York. However, the models will be rocking the clothes and rocking out in the windows of Topshop and Barneys New York as part of the presentation. [WWD]
The return of fashion wildwoman and punk-rock royalty. No, it's not Gwen Stefani, but Zandra Rhodes. [NY Times]
Karl Lagerfeld's diet secret to curb his craving for sweets? He supposedly swishes with Nutella then spits it out. Right...and I never inhaled. [Village Voice]
Hipsters are upset that Ray-Ban Wayfarers are so hip now that they are officially over. Again. [NY Observer]
Backlash to Anya Hindmarch's "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" results in plastic bags labeled "I AM a Plastic Bag and I am 100% Recyclable." [Fashionista]
Incarcerated celebutante Paris Hilton is the only person who can spark a fashion craze while she's behind bars—and it's not for orange jumpsuits. The heiress is a polarizing person: you either love her or you hate her. Luckily, you can pick a side and show your true colors with a t-shirt, button, mug, mouse pad, bib, or thong. Cafe Press offers 606 (and counting) designs wishing freedom for the heiress or....not.
Here is a list of slogans from each political party. Please note that these are real t-shirts found on Cafe Press. We are non-partisan and don't take credit for any of them.
Pro-Paris: Free Paris! Free Tinkerbell! Jail is Not Hot! Free Paris! Save the Ho Free Paris (again)! Pardon Paris The Pink Mile Free Paris. I Haven't Nailed Her Yet!
Anti-Paris: Don't Free Paris! F**k Paris. Everyone Else Has Jail Paris Paris Gets Shawskanked Glamour in the Slammer Stripes. That's Hot. Free Paris With Purchase of Anti-Viral Medication
New York's Russians are some of the city's most flamboyant dressers. Coney Island boardwalk is their catwalk, "Those Were The Days, My Friend" is their soundtrack. Just came across these old pics while rummaging through our drawers (as in desk drawers).
Gay men love fashion, and fashion loves gay men. Is it something in our jeans? Celebrating this long tradition, Stylelist exists to offer advice, tips, and the occasional catty observation on celebrity style coups and faux pas.
Quickies: Anna retireing? Madonna's LV paycheck and more: Photo: Getty Images As her contract runs out, rumors are abound that Anna Wintour is mulling over retirement. At 59 years old and with a magazine in decline, we love you Anna, but we'll love you even more if you...
Quickies: Diddy's manscaping, Chace Crawford's biceps and more: Photo: Getty Images P. Diddy requires that all his ladies get Brazilian waxes because he does it too. "If men require women to go through the pain, we should return the favor," he says. [Jezebel] In a video interview, Chace...
Chatter: Yohji Yamamoto: “It’s the worst possible time to be opening, and I like it." -- Yohji Yamamoto at the opening of his new Paris flagship on Rue Cambon.
Out on The Scene: The Out 100!: Photo: Rae Votta The gayest of the gays came out Friday night for the 14th annual Out 100, and while the party raged on with the designers, stylemakers, entertainers and artists of the year working the crowd and the open...
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