Written by Tania Braukämper on 24 May 2013
You probably know it at first glance: the unmistakable digital-print swimwear aesthetic that We Are Handsome have been pioneering since the beginning, and that others have in time adopted. Roaring animals are forever creeping from the jungle and onto the torsos of the brand’s pieces; sometimes it might be florals or a fairground. The spring / summer 2013 ad campaign showcases yet more creatures that…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 23 May 2013
We're teaming up with Pretty Wild lingerie to give you the chance to
win the ultimate lingerie set from their collection. Made from exquisite Italian scalloped lace with drapings of gold-beaded cord, the "Jenny" set is Pretty Wild's magnum opus, their piece de resistance. The prize includes bra, underwear and suspenders, totalling
a value of €635.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 20 May 2013
Despite their apparent simplicity and relaxed spirit, few other garments building a gentleman’s essential wardrobe can give rise to such interminable debates as shorts do. Confusion often leads men to steer away from the effortless, refined and comfortable style that should define the shorts choice for summer. From length to cut and from fitting to the palette of colors and patterns, every single detail should…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 15 May 2013
For what seemed like the longest time, ties have been strictly associated with the menswear department, defining dandy looks and helping shape a gentleman’s ever so polished appearance. But as society has undergone evolution, the masculine-feminine boundaries have slowly blurred. Steering away from the corporate and leaving the over-the-top preppy days behind, the tie became a versatile statement accessory. Explored in subtle ways, veiled in…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 14 May 2013
Wanda Nylon make such beautiful wet-weather clothing you'll actually want it to rain every day. If you're partial to a transparent raincoat a la Blade Runner, or want to melt into the shadows in a film noir black vinyl trench, this is one burgeoning brand you need to know about.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 13 May 2013
Don't know your fedora from your trilby, your pork pie from your panama? Not sure weather to opt for the flat cap or the Gatsby? Don't worry - we've got you covered. After the break, 10 key spring hats for men, what they are, and how to wear them.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 12 May 2013
When Lisa Schuil (a stylist whose work we’ve featured many times) puts pen to paper, the outcome is rather quirky and very different. Branching out into design, she’s created a t-shirt range under the brand name Renabla: the designs are simple sketches, but they certainly beg your eye to look twice. A cute line-drawn cat could be a woman’s naked body in Schuil’s world, if…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 10 May 2013
Picture an evening gown with plunging neckline and floor-sweeping hem. Now add some tough accessories: an upper-ear cuff, a spiked tiara, a studded clutch, a sharp talon ring… any of these things can change the mood of the look instantly and completely. And yet, they maintain a luxuriousness, adding an edge rather than necessarily taking over. This is punk as fashion statement, not as subculture.…
Written by Chevaun Roux on 10 May 2013
Women are beautiful creatures, they are sensual and stunning. Figures to be worshiped and praised, women are an enigma and beneath the layers of cloth they have something to hide that can create longing in any soul. The presence of delicate lace, soft satins and passementerie lining transforms this mysterious figure into something of pure desire. The womanly and seductive qualities within this shoot are…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 8 May 2013
Striving to keep up with the most influential spring 2013 fashion trends for men, the accessories envisioned this season are wreathed by a modern feel, although they still withhold the timeless essence that turns them into worthy investments. Even the most sleek of suits and the most exquisite of button-downs couldn’t feel complete without that ultra-stylish finishing touch that ties an outfit together. This season,…