After the continued success of Prada's women's scent Infusion d’Iris, Spanish company Puig is releasing a men's Infusion fragrance in October. Similar to the female version, it combines Florentine iris with cedar, vetiver, olibanum and benzoin, and comes in a bottle modeled on the women’s version. Sounds like Prada is running a little dry on originality over there...[Cosmetic News]
Karl Lagerfeld does it for the girls and boys with his new fragrance,
Kapsule. All three unisex scents will hit the States in November.
Some of Lagerfeld's favorite scents? Fresh bread, vanilla, woods and
spices. Fresh bread? Can we expect to smell like a bakery with these
new scents? Come November, we'll find out. [WWD]
For all you art-saavy men out there, it was just announced that Christie's will auction off a large portion of Yves Saint Laurent's art collection in February. Estimated at nearly $600 million, his well stocked collection includes pieces from Picasso, Mondrian, Matisse, Goya and, of course, Warhol. I've got my bidding paddle ready! [Fashionista]
Passing Judgment: David Beckham wore some hideous--and I mean hideous--eye wear when leaving a restaurant the other night. Usually he's so impeccably dressed. I'm calling for five more Armani Underwear ads to make up for this atrocity. I'm already in touch with his people. [The Sun]
The thought of Pierre Hardy designing shoes for The Gap sent our little heads swirling with the possibilities of the vast array of footwear he would create. Alas, the only thing we'll get out of him for fall is a pair of combat boots and a taupe desert boot. He's such a tease, that Pierre Hardy. [Material Interest]
Puma has launched a men's and women's fragrance as a follow up to their 2003 Puma Flowing duo. This season's smells have been dubbed "Free Flowing Man" and "Free Flowing Woman." The men's fragrance is described as "a spicy citrus woods" and the women's fragrance simply makes me uncomfortable because of it's menstrual name. [Now Smell This]
The summer's most stylish pants? High waters and cut-offs. So raid your closet and work that hem! [NYT]
While we sort of thought she was cute in The Princess Diaries, then applauded her for showing off her girls in Brokeback Mountain (but secretly despised her for getting to kiss Jake Gyllenhaal), and then fell head-over-heels for The Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway has now become our new girl crush. She ditched her loser man and is looking more fabulous than ever. [The Cut]
Forget the bags for the women and the watches for men: designer shades are the new "it" accessory. Glad to hear my face isn't being shielded by my over sized Guccis for nothing...[NYT]
For all you daddies out there (legitimate and otherwise) David Beckham filmed a cameo for Sesame Street in which he almost "comes to blows" with Oscar the Grouch. It's always nice to find a program that kids and parents can agree on, because Mr. Becks can come to blows with me any day...[Mirror]
Former Guns n' Roses face shredder Slash is teaming up with longtime friend and "Australia's Next Top Model" stylist Jonathan Pease to develop a video game based on fashion and styling. Um...what? [Blabbermouth]
If you've been keeping up with your issues of Out, you know that bold sunglasses are one of summer's must-have accessories. For some truly bold shades, check out Raf Simmons' sunglasses for Linda Farrow. Raf Simons, creative director of Jil Sander and his own eponymous lines, collaborated with the folks at Linda Farrow to design a collection of futuristic eyeglasses that blend a little Mad Max with a dash of 80s pop resulting in styles that would make Kanye West (and his throngs of emulating fans) giddy. Think thick plastic aviators in bright hues, geometric metal versions with lenses that resemble shards, and strips of leather along the temples. Trust me, you won't see every queen in the Castro rocking the same shades come Pride.
$300-$325, Raf Simons for Linda Farrow Sunglasses, at Barneys New York
After having penned a recent essay in British GQ about the double-standard against men and nude fashion photography, Tom Ford felt dicked over when the magazine covered the models' members in the accompanying spread he styled with text blocks. First he designs amazing clothes, then he works hard to show us the goods. Could he be any dreamier? [The Cut]
It may not be designer; It may not cost $60 a bottle; and it may just be a little too simple--but the unisex Banana Republic classic fragrance is heavenly, but, with hopes of perfecting perfection, BR will release Classic Limited Edition in limited numbers in stores and online come August. The improved fragrance promises "more texture and depth as you go from eau de toilette to eau de parfum." [Style Dash]
Whereas it was sort of fun to get out there and snoop around for coveted pieces from Rogues Gallery, now that most of their collection is available online I find it much more conducive to my lifestyle to just order their amazing polo shirts from my couch. [Material Interest]
It was hard enough to deal with the influx of American bands with pretentious and often-times erroneous names (Band of Horses, Vampire Weekend, etc.), but now we have to deal with the same trend in American fashion lines. I blame it on the hipsters. Nevertheless, newly launched menswear line Conference of Birds (what?) looks to be worth keeping your eye on with pieces described as "a chic sartorial bricolage joining the hard-edged quality of American
workwear with the polish of British tailoring...garments also
recall rugged hunting pieces as much as they do trim cosmopolitan
uniforms." A hipster probably wrote that. [Refinery29]
Another weigh-in on the 10 best summer sunglasses. We are a picky bunch after all; best to consult multiple sources. [The Independent UK]
Although I started moisturizing when I was 14 and can confidently say it's helped my skin stay young and fresh, that doesn't mean my eyes aren't peeled for the next miracle anti-aging product. (Someone actually told me I was too old for them over the weekend. I don't want to talk about it). Clinique Skin Supplies for Men is set to launch an anti-aging line in September. [DNR]
Tom Ford is sexy as all hell, which means he get can get away with a lot. But $2,200 sunglasses? At that price they better come with a five-course meal and some, ahem, dessert from the man himself. [Material Interest]
Harry's of London, known for their rakishly stylish British footwear, opens up shop online for the first time. [Material Interest]
Diddy tells CBS News that his label, Sean Jean, is "fashion Viagra." He continues: "I’ve had 40 year-old men tell
me that once they started wearing Sean Jean, everything changed for
them, [including] their sex life." He assumes for the better--we're skeptical. [Perez Hilton] -- SETH PLATTNER
Even though you might prefer to hide behind the dark lenses of your sunglasses, they should still say something about your identity and personal style. In the spring and summer, shades are the most important of accessories. Not only are they they first line of defense against the evil eye but a protective cover for covert glances at good looking beach bums.
What they say about you: You're a club kid who has been up all night and you probably have a piercing thats not visible while clothed. Sunglasses, Gucci, $320, at Gucci Boutiques
What they say about you: You wear motorcycle boots to black-tie events, rock concerts and the leather bar. Sunglasses, 55DSL, $150, visit SolsticeStores.com
What We Love: Tom Ford offers an undeniably chic line of sunglasses that are currently a must-have in eyewear. The classic aviator shape of the Charles model is almost universally flattering and the rose gold frame offers a breath of warm air after cold winter months of heavy, dark framed shades.
Two John Varvatos Models Get Shady.All photos: Courtesy of John Varvatos.
Sunglasses have long reigned as a symbol of cool—just look at any celebrity who attempts to dodge the flashbulbs of hungry paparazzi by shielding their eyes with a stylish pair. Glasses are a year round must have accessory. To step up your look—with smart specs or stylish shades—check out frames from John Varvatos, whose line of eyewear blends vintage cool and nerdy chic with a little rock n' roll.
Jil Sander, the acclaimed designer who left her eponymous company after disagreements with the parent company Prada, might pen a book about her life. Unfortunately, the title 'The Devil Wears Prada" is already taken. [WWD]
The NY Times gives readers a not-so-glamorous sneak peek at Dsquared's early morning rehearsal for yesterday's show. [NY Times]
Are you watching Gossip Girl? Now you, too, can show your Brooklyn pride and wear a shirt inspired by the show. [Radar]
Rihanna wants to design a clothing line...Does four or five hit singles give one enough star power to support a fashion line? Maybe she should stick to umbrellas. Chances are Rihanna will burn out before the line even hits racks. [WWD]
Chicken Poop lip balm? A mystery cure-all balm called Egyptian Magic? I've got a Brooklyn Bridge I'd like to sell you. [NY Times]
Karl Lagerfeld plans to show stage Fendi's Spring/Summer 2008 fashion show on the Great Wall of China...literally...seriously. ""I have a lot of people working for me, like Mao," Lagerfeld told Fashion Week Daily in February. [WWD]
Fashion brands from Tiffany to 3.1 Philip Lim bring specs-y back (bad joke, I know) and hop on the luxury eyewear bandwagon, so even the little (read: less wealthy) people can get a piece of luxury brands...right between the eyes. [IHT]
Luxury watch and jewelery brand David Yurman will launch an eyewear line for men and women next Spring. Jewel-encrusted shades anyone? I thought the era of bling had passed but apparently I was wrong. [WWD]
Milan's battle against underweight models and anorexia took the fight a bit further with an in-your-face billboard campaign showing a nude, anorexic woman. The photo shows the horrors of anorexia but it doesn't exactly move you to make a sandwich. [Daily Mail UK]
The stripper who snapped photos of boxing hottie Oscar de la Hoya feels remorse. In a voicemail to photo agency X17, she said, "I can't believe we did this! For $70,000 you let them take advantage of
me? What is going to happen to me? I've crushed a million hearts of
kids . . . People look up to [de la Hoya.] . . . I'm really upset. I
can't eat. I can't sleep." Oh, cry yourself to sleep on your $70,000 pillow. You knew what was going to happen. [NY Post]
Lars Nilsson to take the helm of Gianfranco Ferre. The Swedish designer who previously worked for Nina Ricci will present his first collection in January. [WWD]
Fashion icon smack-down! Did Kate Moss accuse Sienna Miller of stealing her style? Ooh, catfight! My money is on Kate. She's a waif, but she's had a rough few years and could probably teach Jude Law's ex a thing or two. [Daily Mail UK]
Each time you flip through a celebrity rag, every star hides from the paparazzi behind the same tired styles of sunglasses—a large, plastic, Jackie O' number or barely-there framed aviators . While the frames might be thin, the pieces that slide over your ears are usually massive and overly bedazzled with a designer's name or monstrous logo.
That's why we love Dior Homme's ultra-sleek, two-tone, thin-framed specs. The metal and resin frames aren't just slim around the lenses, but the width is consistent throughout. And don't worry about obnoxious logos taking center stage on your temples, the Dior Homme frames feature a pared down "CD".
The color combinations also tickle our love for Dior Homme. A deliciously '80s black metal and red resin with smokey gray lenses reminds us of Michael Jackson in Thriller. The pair in black metal with khaki resin if you live in your chinos or fancy a pair that compliments your military-inspired garb. The silver palladium metal with black resin compliments the trends of metallics that appeared in numerous collections—including D&G's fall collection.
A budgie smuggler from Parke & Ronen's Spring 2007 Collection.Photo: Getty Images
New York Magazine bites back after Jay McCarroll's publicist denies that he's homeless and posts the transcript from Jay's interview. [NY Mag]
Do your sunglasses make you more prone to car accidents? Will this news make you trade in your Prada aviators for wrap-around Oakleys? Don't count on it. [Daily Mail]
Men.Style.com asks buyers from the 10 leading menswear stores in the country for their top fall picks. I hope you like plaid. [Men.Style.com]
V Magazines snags an impromptu interview with delicious, Dutch, design duo Viktor & Rolf. [V Mag]
A quick guide to who should wear short bathing trunks (or "budgie smugglers")—and more importantly, who should not. [Daily Mail]
Sunglasses are a great way to protect you eyes from the sun's harmful rays...and to deflect unwanted attention, while giving off an air of aloof cool. These two stars, whose sexual preferences are the subject of much speculation, are both noteworthy case studies in matching face shape to sunglasses shape. Let's go by the guidelines laid out by Men's Flair.
Quadrilateral Lenses: Jodie Foster "Wear square sunglasses for a diamond or oblong face shape...Be sure to shorten your face with sunglasses that do not extend past the widest part of the cheekbones." Score: 6 out of 10. Jodie's lenses are a bit too wide for her cheeks, though we like the slight cat-eyes slant.
Square Face: Timbaland "Sunglasses with teardrop shaped lenses look especially good on someone with a square face. They will soften up the jawline and forehead." Score: 9 out of 10. Timba rocks the aviators, though we'd suggest a pair with a smaller bridge next time, so as to lessen the impression this pair gives of an impermeable obsidian wall.
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.
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