Top 5 Best Trends in Men's Fashion from the

2000's
Trends and fads are by their nature ephemeral. They come and go, some
of them very quickly.

When it comes to clothing fads, some people wholeheartedly embrace

them. For them, fashion is, by its very nature, a series of constantly
evolving trends. To be fashionable, is by definition, to be current with
the cutting edge.

There is also a school of thought that opposes the wholesale adoption of

trends. While these people are open to a fresh perspectives, they
essentially believe that there are certain tried-and-true, “timeless” and
classic looks that inherently look good. To them, the trendy fashionista
is more concerned about appearing hip and current than he is about the
actual appearance of the clothing itself.

My own sympathies lie with th

e latter approach. While I think clothing fads and trends offer an

advantage of disrupting monotony, taken too far, they can often lead to
absurd results. That’s why in retrospect, pop and rock stars often look so
ridiculous. Who more than them is as caught up in taking up the latest
fads?
Anyways, with that in mind, here are my selection for the best
fads and trends of the ‘00 decade.

1. Three-piece suits

Prior to this decade, three-piece suits were considered to give off an old
musty, stuffy, Victorian look. There also appears to have been a tacky
resurgence of three-piece in the 1970’s, but again, there was nothing
youthful about them.
All of that changed this decade. With young professionals returning to
old-school tailoring, there was an interest in these dapper outfits.

Tom Ford
 Ralph Lauren

Justin Timberlake was one of the most reknown celebrity propagators of

this look, often prancing around in a 3-piece suit (and canvas running
shoes).

Ryan Seacrest is another example of a young celebrity comfortable in a

3-piece suit.
Another advantage of the 3-piece suit is that you can remove the jacket,
and the vest will still give you a dressy look.

2. Double breasted suits

Considered awful boxy, relics from the 1980’s, up until a few years ago,
it’s hard to over-estimate how un-cool these suits were regarded. In fact,
when SNL used to parody Alex Trebek, they always dressed Will Ferrell
in some god awful double breasted suit.
Aside from David Letterman (and those people who were wearing suits
over 10 years old), nobody wore double breated suits in the late 90's
and early part of this decade.

I first noticed a comeback in double breasted suits in the Fall/Winter

2007 Valentino show. But this wasn’t your uncle’s double breasted suit.
The Valentino version offered a slim, modern, two-button re-design and
it looked very smart.
Suddenly by the end of the decade, just about every Paris and Milan and
fashion house was designing double breasted suits, often with a modern
twist.

Ralph Lauren
Botega Veneta

Prada
 Z Zegna

3. Formal and casual wear cross-breeding

During the middle part of the decade, it became quite fashionable to mix
up formal wear with casual attire. It was not uncommon to see guys
wearing tuxedo jackets, pants and shirts (not to mention suspenders,
bow ties and even velvet or patent leather shoes).
Costume National

DSquared
Undoubtedly, some of the chief designers propelling this trend
were Canadians Dean and Dan from DSquared.

4. Designer Jeans

Though commonplace now, going back 10 years, it’s hard to

fathom guys willing to wear jeans made in Italy (or Japan), let alone
shelling out well over $250 per pair.

Though there was a designer jeans craze in the late 1970’s and early
1980’s, the fad was limited to womenswear. It never seeped into men’s
wardrobes.

Up until this past decade, denim was hardly a fashion statement for
men. You couldn’t get into a swanky place with a pair of jeans anymore
than you could wearing a baseball hat. But by early/mid decade this all
changed. Jeans--notably, distressed jeans-- had clearly become an
acceptable “dressy” item of clothing for either sex. “Has-been”
nightclubs were readily identifiable precisely because they had a “no
jeans” policy (as a relic from the 1990’s).
Copyright: The Sartorialist
I waffled on whether to include designer jeans in my Top 5 list,
primarily for two reasons: Firstly, I think that designer jeans had
quickly become the de facto uniform of the douchebag. Secondly, the
widespread acceptability of denim ultimately robbed men of a lot of
their imagination. In the 2000's, a lot of guys put on jeans and simply
never took them off. There is more to men's fashion than just jeans (yes,
even on casual Fridays).

5. Tailoring

Following the decline of the bulky three-buttoned suits from the 90's
(still favoured by American football sportcasters)
a lot of designers returned to a more a tailored British look that
emphasized a man's silouhette. This look is achieved, in part by
tapering the jacket at the waist, and higher armholes. In fact, the next
time you go to a nice men's shop, you'll notice that the suits on the
mannequins are usually pinned up in order to give a more tailored look.
(Query why the suit isn't manufactured that way in the first place?) A
slimmer jacket usually (but not always) is paired with slim-fitting pants.
In my opinion, a fitted suit, especially on a reasonably in-shape guy is
most flattering.

Dolce & Gabbana

 Michael Bastian

Dolce & Gabbana

The slim fit wasn't restricted to suits. It was extended to shirts, trousers
and sweaters.
 Ralph Lauren

Dolce & Gabbana

10 TRENDS THAT
CHANGED MENSWEAR
With new creative directors at some of the top fashion houses,
the last 10 years have proved to be extremely influential for
menswear. Here are WGSN's top 10 trends to hit this market.

Hedi Slimane, creative director at Dior

Homme 2000-2007
Designer who created the dark, youthful slimline menswear
synonymous with Dior Homme.

Why: His indie rock star-inspired collections influenced a far-

reaching slimming-down of the silhouette, which still resonates
through denim and tailoring directions today.
Razor sharp: Hedi Slimane
Menswear inspiration: photography round-up

Tom Ford, creative director at Gucci 1994-

2004
Designer who reinvented the luxury menswear market with a
new masculine edge.

Why: Ford put sex back into men's apparel, spearheading a

new confidence and attitude that ignited fresh interest in high-
end eveningwear and culminated in his recent appointment as
tailor to James Bond.
A new era of elegance
Cocktail hour: formalwear update
 •

Lanvin autumn/winter 2006/07

Debut Lanvin collection from designer Lucas Ossendrijver.

Why: Lanvin, under the watchful eye of both artistic director

Alber Elbaz and men's ready-to-wear designer Lucas
Ossendrijver, set a new benchmark for modern menswear
through the skilled combination of formal luxury, sportswear
influences, relaxed elegance and sophisticated contemporary
silhouettes.

Raf Simons
Youth culture-driven Belgian designer and creative director of
Jil Sander.

Why: Over the last 10 years the influence of Simons' unique

vision on menswear trends has ranged from his directional use
of volume and proportion, to his futurist approach to materials
and construction, spearheading the crossover of sportswear,
denim and formalwear we are accustomed to seeing today.

The Sartorialist
The men's street style blog.

Why: Scott Schuman's blog has become an international

source of inspiration for industry insiders and men-about-town
alike, promoting a return to classic styling and changing the
way men search for their style information.

Massimo Osti
Creator of technical outerwear-focused labels CP Company and
Stone Island.

Why: Designer Massimo Osti's unrelenting focus on

lightweight performance and functional innovation instead of
fashion has ensured that ultra-modern technical fabrics and
surface treatments are now a staple menswear element and
no longer a novelty sci-fi trend.

Y-3 launch collection October 2002

The designer collaboration.

Why: The collaboration of designer Yohji Yamamoto and

adidas marked the beginning of an ongoing trend in mutually
beneficial joint ventures between high-end designers and the
high street, allowing them to bridge the gap between design
kudos and commercial accessibility, and create highly
desirable product in the middle.
Viktor & Rolf for H&M
Junya Watanabe and Levi's

Premium vintage
Menswear archive clothing.
Why: Rising in status from undesirable hand-me-down to
valuable commodity, vintage clothing has become a
commercial concept. As a highly valued inspiration for many
menswear collections, vintage provides functional authenticity
of historical uniforms, workwear and tailoring.
Product update: archive outerwear
Menswear inspiration: Stock Vintage, New York

East Coast style

The ubiquitous preppy trend.

Why: Though its roots are in the 80s, the preppy look has
managed to continuously renew its relevance and keep
influencing global trends on both mainstream and designer
collection levels, thanks to wide accessibility and potential for
creative reinterpretation.
Trend flash: preppy style US
Tokyo menswear trend: College Fund

Crombie coats and tartans

The British youth culture archive

Why: Sparked by photographic exhibitions, feature films and

documentaries, designers and consumers alike keep returning
to the succession of British youth movements between the late
50s and early 80s. The music, rebellious attitude, visual
impact and authentic style icons refuse to lose inspirational
appeal.
The term “retrosexual” was first used to describe a particular sort of
man in 2003 by Mark Simpson. Many traits characterize a retrosexual,
but the most distinctive is their classically masculine identity.
Retrosexuals spend minimal time on their personal appearance, for
example, and they often pursue classically masculine activities like
hunting and rough field sports. Some people simply call retrosexuals
“manly men,” in a reference to their very masculine demeanor.

The term is closely related to “metrosexual,” a sort of man who is

essentially the opposite of a retrosexual. Metrosexual men spend a
great deal of time, energy, and money on personal appearance, and
they pride themselves on dressing well. They often use a wide variety of
cosmetic products for skin, hair, and nails, and then tend to have a
more feminine presentation. The “metrosexual” actually came first; this
particular species of man was described in an article in 2002, also by
Mark Simpson.

Individual retrosexuals have a wide range of personal beliefs and

attitudes. Some people believe that the reluctance to follow fashion fads
is accompanied with a lack of interest in general social trends,
suggesting that retrosexuals have antiquated attitudes about women,
people of different sexual orientations, and minorities. This is not, in
fact, the case. A retrosexual can be a poet just as easily as he can be a
logger, and in both instances he may not be overly concerned with skin
color, sexual orientation, or gender.

If retrosexual men could be said to have a “look,” the look is generally

rugged. Jeans, flannel shirts, and other comfortable garments are
common inclusions in the retrosexual wardrobe, with a focus on utility
rather than style. Retrosexuality is more about attitude than style, as
many of these men believe that actions and beliefs speak louder than
clothing. A certain sense of honor and self reliance is associated with
retrosexual men, some of whom place a heavy emphasis on being able
to hunt, garden, fix things around the house, and tinker with machinery.
Guyliner is what you might imagine from the name: eyeliner for guys.
Though the term guyliner is relatively new, rock stars like David
Bowie and Alice Cooper were sporting eyeliner in the 1970s. It is
generally associated with certain alternative rock cultures, especially
glam, goth, punk, and emo. However, guyliner has recently become
more popular in mainstream culture as well.

Some modern celebrities famous for their guyliner include Johnny

Depp's character Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film
series, Adam Lambert of American Idol fame, and bass player Pete
Wentz of Fall Out Boy, who recorded a helpful video on how to apply
the cosmetic. Wentz advises going for a messy look, perhaps even
sleeping on it. Some men prefer a very light application of eyeliner to
bring out the eyes without making it obvious they are wearing makeup.
Others like a thicker, more edgy appearance.

Men should generally choose black or brown eyeliner for everyday

wear. The very brave might experiment with other colors, like metallics,
for a glam look a la David Bowie. Brown is better for subtle
enhancement of the eyes, while black provides a more dramatic, rock
star look, especially if applied heavily.

There are two major types of eyeliner: pencil and liquid. Guyliner
novices should choose pencil, as it is easier to apply, easier to smudge,
and more subtle. Applying liquid eyeliner takes practice, but can
produce very sharp, dramatic lines. Make-up remover is also a good
investment for newcomers, as it can be used to easily correct stray lines
or overapplication.

Guyliner has become so popular that some companies have begun

manufacturing eye make-up specifically for men, though it is doubtful
that it differs in any significant way from similar products aimed towards
the female market. Marek Hewryk has pioneered a line of men's
cosmetics called 4VOO, including shine-reducing face powder. Several
major makeup manufacturers also now offer cosmetics especially for
men.
Style Report | Retrosexual
Revolution
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When GQ and Allure recently joined forces for their 2010 Grooming and Beauty Study, they

discovered that 93% of men find the term metrosexual offensive. Speaking of the obvious! The

term grew to popularity in the late 90s and early twenty-first century when, both, men starting

embracing it's meaning and women started giving it a name. Snap back to the reality of the

present, however, and there seems to be a new movement in order; a movement some call

retrosexual. If the earlier hailed a trend over the past decade of an overly-manicured and

somewhat emasculated man, the latter is a renunciation of that trend. While retrosexuals are
heralding the styles and values of traditional masculinity—they are doing so with an entirely

different perspective, post-metrosexual male, with a heightened understanding and likening of

brands, aesthetics and lifestyle.

Think Justin Timeberlake's love for fedoras, David Beckham's penchant for flannels and Johnny

Depp's old-era eyeglasses; these are subtle examples of the retrosexual. But they come in more

extremities: the flannel-clad urbanite with rustic hair, nouveau gentleman on a motorbike or

tattooed soldier in a J. Crew chambray shirt.

The rising trend can easily be seen in the growing popularity of brands that exude Americana and

heritage—brands like J. Crew, Woolrich, Gilded Age, Red Wing boots and even vintage Ray Bans.

Retailers are also feeding into the craze, providing old-school environments based on traditional

values of masculinity. Tom Ford flagships connote the look of bachelor pads and the J. Crew

Liquor Store and John Varvartos flagships shine light on a Depression-era general store. Betrand

Pellegrin, author of Branding the Man, argues that men's retailers in general adopt this strategy.

"In order for the male customer to understand the merchandise, it needs to be framed in a way that

makes sense and can be instantly read as 'masculine'."

What has sparked such a backward glance at the masculine normality of yesteryear? Cultural

observers say blurring gender roles and economic insecurity. Unemployment has impacted men

more severely than women, and gender parity has resulted in men and women playing equal roles

at work and home. "There is less difference between the sexes than ever, and one way guys deal

with that is by adopting the styles and attitudes of previous generations," explained Ian Pierpoint.

In fact, Michael Kimmel, a sociologist at the State University of New York, recalls a study that

showed that men grew their sideburns and beards during times when women made visible strides

toward equality. "If the sexes are equal, men will gravitate to things that differentiate them."
Without doubt, this has resulted in fashions that are a juxtaposition of polished and rugged, well-

made and worn-in. Men want to look as if they've made an effort, but with products that have stood

the test of time. That seems to have been the aesthetic for the Fall 2010 collections of Billy Reid,

Gilded Age, Levi's and tons of other brands; not to mention the entire being of J. Crew menswear.

If anything, the metrosexual trend has resulted in men feeling that having good clothes and brands

is an important part of life. Which it is! The retrosexual craze is allowing them to do that while

grabbing hold of their balls and screaming, "I am man, hear me roar!" And by all means, I like the

latter much better.

What’s hot this week in
men’s fashion,
gadgets, and gear
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This weekly feature is a round-up, in conjunction with our friend Tim

over at CoolMaterial.com of the hot new products appearing online
this week. From fashion to gadgets, take a look at your new
obsessions.

To A Tee: Xenotees
Why sport a shirt featuring some company’s tired logo when you can rock a
completely original design?

Maxims for Manhood: 100 Rules Every Real Man Must Live By
Helps the common guy remember the important things: how to tip, how to
compliment, when to wear sunglasses (news flash: NEVER INSIDE, K?), etc.

The Fingerist
Sounds like a porn title, definitely isn’t. Pop in your iPod or iPhone and you’re music
apps suddenly take on a whole new angle.

PRO-Keds Royal Plus High Tops

Do you have perfectly good sneakers? Sure you do – but are they leather? That’s what
we thought.

Chester Wallace Waxed Canvas Tote Bags

Worst case scenario you use it for your groceries – we all gotta eat, right?

Drinique Knuckle Bottle Opener

Combining brass knuckles and a bottle opener is either a recipe for pure excellence or
absolute destruction.

Hoodie Buddie
A cool solution to integrate those earbuds into a piece of clothing and therefore get
them out of the way.
Slang Flask
When you use a flask, you’re drinking. And when you’re drinking–if you’re like us–
you’re kind of an asshole.

David Beckham Style: “Bend It Like Beckham”

By staff
March 17, 2007
After being voted Best Dressed Man by GQ readers two years in a
row, this year David Beckham has been voted Worst Dressed and
criticized for his nouveau riche, “chav” style. The football star who
once reigned supreme as fashion king now appears to be waning in
popularity and influence. However, men can still find inspiration in
his fashion choices, which span the spectrum from hot and hip
Dolce & Gabbana designer wear (Beckham’s absolute favorite) to
wrap skirt sarongs, shoulder bags, and, rumor has it, his wife’s
thong underwear.

If Beckham style suits you than you will want to read these fair
advices. To channel the vibe of the penultimate “metrosexual”, look
both outward to the latest trends and inward to your own
inclinations, no matter how wild they may be. Mix the blatantly pop
and trendy, such as logo sports clothing, with the completely
unusual - shoulder bags and women’s scarves - and the dazzlingly
prissy - glittering diamond watch and stud earring. David reportedly
gets a $500 haircut every week and has been known to fly his
stylist to wherever he may be. Why not treat yourself to a high-end
haircut, spa massage, or facial? Go all out and dress to the nines.
Feel free to fluctuate from week to week between superstyled,
buffed, and groomed to gritty and rough, trading in your pinstripe
pants and cufflinks for tattered denim and distressed leather.

Muster the unshakable confidence required to pull off any hair style,
be it mohawk, high ponytail, or buzz cut, and get to know your
hair’s character range, from sleek to messy.� As the mood strikes,
follow trends of the pack or diverge wildly off the beaten fashion
path, into the realm of women’s wear and pretty boy foppery. Little
known to men is the fact that a masculine guy who is comfortable
enough with his sexuality to blur gender fashion lines can be a huge
turn-on to women. Think about how sexy a woman in a sharply
tailored power suit can be. The phenomenon works both ways. How
about a little black Speedo?

Beckham has made a habit of setting runway trends with

unexpected clothing details such as a cummerbund worn in a casual
setting or dressed-down sneakers with formal wear. Follow his
example and play with clothing pieces out of context. The charm of
David’s style lies in the element of surprise, and the best lesson to
be learned from him is that bending and flowing with and against
the tide keeps things interesting.
 Beckhams Design
T-Shirts for
Charity
January 20, 2010
by:
Bridget Daly
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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham usually
keep their business ventures separate. But the
couple has just teamed up to design a line of t-
shirts for an organization called Sport Relief. Even their kids Brooklyn, Romeo
and Cruz joined in the creative process, armed with spray cans and a blank
canvas, to create a unique Beckham family collaboration.

The company helps disadvantaged people all over the world, and David and
Victoria are trying to raise awareness for the charity. According to the Daily
Mail, hundreds of thousands of people across the UK will take part in the
Sport Relief Mile on the weekend of March 20-21, with all money raised going
towards the needy in the UK and the rest of the world.

David said in a statement, “Victoria and I are excited to be involved with Sport
Relief again this year. Our family had a great time designing the T-shirt range
and we hope it will raise much needed funds for many important causes. The
most important thing is that the money raised will make a genuine difference
to people’s lives.
Victoria and David Beckham
Category: Evening
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Donning matching tuxedos – sans shirt for her, and a
spotted blue tie for him – Victoria and David Beckham
make for one stylish couple as they enjoy a pre-holiday
dinner in London. ...
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David Beckham
Category: Fashionable
Posted 9 months ago by Dawn_light93
The soccer sensation shows no sign of jetlag while
carrying his Louis Vuitton luggage in a chambray shirt,
black corduroys and matching beanie hat through
Heathrow. ...
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Beckham leaves in denim

Category: Casual
Posted 9 months ago by WhiteRose
Soccer star David Beckham prepares to depart Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) wearing denim.
(November 30, 2009 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)...
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The Beckhams New Smell

Category: Chic
Posted 10 months ago by genu
David Beckham gazes rather intently at sleeping wifey
Victoria in the new ad for their his and hers Signature
Fragrance line. It`s not quite as seksi as their Armani
Underwear campaign, but David i...
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David Beckham
Category: Casual
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Gearing up to return to the States, David Beckham was
spotted at London’s Heathrow International Airport today
(September 10) to catch a departing flight....
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David Beckham
Category: Casual
Posted 1 year ago by WhiteRose
David Beckham arrives at a Washington D.C. airport
sans wife Vicky-B but accompanied by three bodyguards
on Thursday (August 20)....
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From Boys to Men: Ten actors who beefed up to

break out.
Posted by
snicks
on June 27, 2008
 *Note: This post originally ran on June 27th, 2008
In the insane action epic Wanted, Scottish actor James
McAvoy played an everyman who's given the chance to become an
action hero.

James McAvoy breaks out the guns in Wanted

From the pic above, it's obvious that James isn't an everyman, but a
buff He-God. It's a far cry from how we first remember him, as Mr.
Tumnus, the faun, in The Chronicles of Narnia:
Lots of actors try image changes in their career, but one of the
toughest to pull off must be when actors try to break out of the
"boyish, sensitive" mold and transform themselves into bad boys or
kick-ass superheroes. Here are a few more examples of actors who
went (with varying degrees of success) from wimp ... to pimp. (I
know that was horrible, but it rhymed.)

Tobey Maguire
When the sensitive lad from The Ice Storm, The Cider House
Rules, and Pleasantville was cast in the long awaited big screen
version of Spider-Man, people scoffed at the idea ... until they saw
him shirtless in the movie. I clearly remember the audible gasps in
the theater when he stood in front of the mirror, and the jealous
straight guy in front of me who turned to his girlfriend and
whispered, "It must be CGI."
Ben Foster
I knew Ben primarily from when he was a kid on the tv show Flash
Forward, and as that creepy guy onSix Feet Under, so I was not
prepared for it when he spread his wings in X-Men:The Last
Stand. Unfortunately, he was only in the movie for literally five
minutes (rip-off!), because I would have loved to have seen him
really spread them wide.
See more transformations after the break!

Shia LaBeouf

I know that Shia is the new "it" guy, and everyone's captivated by
his transformation from teen star to leading man, but I just can't get
into it. When I look at him, all I see is that dorky kid from Even
Stevensterrorizing Walgreens employees.
Orlando Bloom

After playing the elf prince Legolas in The Lord Of The Rings,
Orlando decided to branch out. His turn inPirates of the
Caribbean got mixed reviews, but when he tried to do a full fledged
medieval action hero in Kingdom of Heaven, he was torn apart by
critics, who said he just didn't have what it takes.
Leonardo Dicaprio

Leonardo is the epitome of the sensitive-guy-turned-buff-tough-guy.

Who would've guessed that the kid from Growing Pains would go
on to star as every teen girls' dream in the biggest grossing movie
of all time, Titanic, then carve out another career for himself as a
movie tough guy in movies like The Departed?
Ryan Reynolds
It's hard to believe the goofball from that pizza sitcom would turn
out to have a successful and diverse career in films. He beefed up
splendidly for Blade: Trinity, and kept it for the remake of The
Amityville Horror (and the only thing I remember about that film
is Ryan chopping wood ... so vigorously).
Will Smith
Could this be the same lanky, gawky rap star from the late 80's?
Arguably the biggest box office star in the world, Will beefed up big
time for I Am Legend. We'll say you are!
Chad Allen

Maybe it's just me, but i don't recall Chad ever being as buff as he
was in Third Man Out ... but then he didn't get much of a chance
to show off his body on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Robert Downey, Jr.
And finally, no one has done more to change his image lately than
Robert. The wonderfully talented, and unfortunately occasionally
troubled, actor beefed up for his role as Tony Stark in the mega-
hit Iron Man, and gave birth to a film franchise.
So who'd we miss? Any guys who you remember turning your head
after he transformed himself from zero to hero?
To A Tee: Yellow Bird Project

The Yellow Bird Project is a Montreal-based nonprofit that works with an

amazing range of indie rock musicians to design unique t-shirt that benefit an
array of charities, each chosen by the musicians. This triple threat – feel good,
do good, look good – is a total win-win. So while you might be looking to
represent your favorite band, support a good cause or just sport a fresh tee,
with your Yellow Bird Project purchase, you’re really doing all three. $25+
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GIVEAWAY: Poketo

Assuming you’re old enough to remember shopping malls, do you remember

the little Asian store that every mall had? You know, the one that sold every
part of the Hello Kitty / (continue reading…)
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Will On The Road Briefcase

When you’re on the road, you will need something to carry all that
indispensable stuff in. You know the stuff we’re talking about: the
iPad, iPhone, chargers, moleskine, pen, and every other gadget you
mistakenly think you can’t live without. Since no amount of planning, baggage
restrictions, or additional fees can ever prevent you from bringing this stuff
with, you might as well travel in style. And that means the Will On the Road
Briefcase. The army inspired canvas briefcase has just the right amount of
rugged style (probably because of the red plaid interior) you need when you’re
in need of a briefcase. $275
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Mine and Yours Shot Glasses

Unlike any other Mine/Yours combos–towels, bathrobes, Audis–these

Mine/Yours shot glasses are actually cool. The obvious joke will amuse your
friend getting the whiskey in the 1.5 oz. “Yours” glass. That is, of course, until
you get absolutely wasted off your super-sized 4 oz. glass and your friend has
be the designated driver, then apologize to the girl at the bar you looked at
and proclaimed “Who releashed the Cracken?!”, before taking you home early
and tucking you in by the toilet. Which we guess works out well for you, so
hey, if you’re ok with manipulating your friends like that, carry on. Hell, if you
can even do a 4 oz. shot in one go, you have our respect. And likely a
drinking problem. $10
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New Apple TV, iPod Nano, iPod
Touch
We’re going to hazard a guess and say you might have already heard about
the new Apple gadgets. After all, Apple’s cosmetic modifications to their
product lines is bigger news than Heidi Montag’s. Unlike Heidi though, when
Apple went back to the drawing board they came out with results we can (and
will) get behind. Because all you need is a handful, right?

The iPod Touch now comes in 8gb ($229) / 32gb ($299) / 64gb ($399) sizes
and packs… wait for it… FaceTime. That’s right, now you can join the
amateur video orgy and you don’t even need an iPhone4. Plus it’s got an A4
processor, HD video, and 960×640 resolution.

Apple TV ($99) went reverse Michael Jackson and will no longer feel
alienated among the rest of your home theater components. In addition to
fitting in the palm of your hand, it has: instant rentals (including HD), Netflix
streaming, 802.11n, and a tiny ass remote you can use to program your
Harmony.

The iPod Nano got the Huey Lewis treatment and is now totally square. The
8gb ($149) and 16gb ($179) models now pack multi-touch, genius, iPod+Nike,
FM Radio, and a clip so you can “keep the music moving with you” (we
couldn’t make that shit up if we tried). Since it comes in 7 (SEVEN!) bright
colors make sure you save your allowance because you’re going to want to
catch them all. $99+
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Jack Spade Tarpaulin Dry Duffle

“Tarpaulin is an unline industrial grade material designed for water resistance

and maximum durability.” At least that’s what the Jack Spade site says.
Honestly, that could describe velcro, nylon, condoms, parachutes, goretex,
and well, you get the idea. The point is, we – like you – have no f’ing idea
what tarpaulin is. What we do know is that it’s water resistant, maximumly
durable, and pretty freaking awesome. Jack Spade took some of it in two
shades of blue, black, and orange and turned it into a duffle bag we must
have. The bags maximum durability is completed with Jack Spade die-cast
hardware, #5 molded plastic zippers, and nylon webbing. Throw in a bunch of
pockets, a screened address label, and a name like Jack Spade and it’s easy
to understand why we want it. If you’re listening Jack, go with “Tarpaulin, it’s
waterproof and shit. You want it.” because we get that. $235
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Reveal Bamboo Watch

Bamboo has come to the fore on the wave of green trends. It’s that wood
that’s readily abundant, pretty to look at, and has many applications. And now
we can add watchmaking to them: Reveal’s Bamboo watch uses the wood in
the housing and band, creating a look that’s decidedly different while
remaining classic and sharp. The grain’s natural beauty comes with the added
benefit that it’s a very sustainable wood. On the flipside of this Eco coin, BP
has partnered with a watchmaker recently to do a commemorative Gulf Spill
watch made from tar balls and baby pelican feathers. $118
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If Historical Events Had Facebook Statuses – Part 2

Miss the original? If Historical Events Had Facebook Statuses
IN: THE ROUNDUP HUMOR FEATURES
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John Wilson – Metal Sculpture and Functional Art

John Wilsons’s metal sculptures are the kind of sculpture we actually like, as
opposed to the kind that features the head of a barbie doll stuck on a trident
and hailed (continue reading…)
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Etymotic Custom-Fit Earbud

Program

Etymotic takes things seriously. They’ve started an earbud customization

program that allows you to create impressions of your ear canal that translate
into perfectly fitted earbuds. Considering most earbuds come with either a)
nothing to fit them properly at all (looking at you, Apple) or b) a little rubber
nubs that look vaguely sexual, this is a big step in the right direction. Custom
fitted earbuds give you the benefits of greater sound isolation and therefore
better audio quality. It should be noted that they will do nothing to improve the
audio quality of say, Nickelback, which will always be ear rape. $100

Hoodie Buddie

Having music on the go is always nice. The flipside of that coin of course is
carrying earbuds or headphones, which scientists in obscure European
laboratories have recently discovered are not only predisposed to getting
tangled and/or in the way, it turns out it’s a mathematical certainty. Hoodie
Buddie is the result of one of those scientists saying, “F this”, and coming up
with a cool solution to integrate those earbuds into a piece of clothing and
therefore get them out of the way. Ok, so that may not be true, but we like to
think that’s the case. $TBD
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e Fingerist

Sounds like a porn title, definitely isn’t. The Fingerist is the unfortunately-
named forthcoming mobile music device from Evenno. Pop in your iPod
or iPhone and you’re music apps suddenly take on a whole new angle.
Nevermind you’ll look like you’re playing a futuristic Ukelele, you’re on the
Rock Out Express to Jam Town. Besides, Ukeleles–past, present, and future–
are the shit. $TBD

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20 Must-Own Books to Teach You Manly Skills

By Tim Jacobsen

Whether you want to learn to play poker, fish, tie a bow-tie (pfft),
or mix a martini, there’s a book out there for just about everything.
Sure, YouTube videos can teach you how to do anything these
days, but nothing beats lounging in a leather club chair with a good
book. We’ve hand picked 20 Man Books that’ll teach you the
basics. Check em out…

The Man’s Manual

There are some essential manly tips that for some reason other
books seem to overlook. The Man’s Manual: Poker Secrets,
Beer Lore, Waitress Hypnosis, and Much, Much More covers
the stuff no one else does. Learn the right way to flirt with a
waitress, what to do when you whack your thumb with a
hammer and even the best way to clean a dirty fridge. (Hint: it
involves a pickup truck and a carwash).
Self-Defense For Modern Times
Studying martial arts teaches discipline, keeps
you in peak physical condition and makes you
pretty bad-ass, but sometimes it’s hard to
imagine how breathing exercises can prepare you
for real world situations. Self-Defense For Modern
Times offers insight on fighting in an urban
setting and trains your mind to react to real
dangers and stress in front of you.

Details Men’s Style Manual

It’s not that guys don’t care about looking good—
we just don’t like to spend a lot of time or energy
on fashion. Well and maybe some of us are a
little clueless. For those of us man enough to
admit it, there’s Details Men’s Style Manual: The
Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for
You. Dress up or down with guy friendly, low-
maintenance tips like how to wear one white shirt
for 4 different occasions. Complete with pictures
and full color illustrations and simple explanations
of what works and why.

Brocabulary: The New Man-i-festo of

Dude Talk
Years of polishing your vocabulary, and yet
you’ve never been able to skillfully articulate in
an unequivocal manner a term to describe the
precise number of Jager shots it takes to entice a
woman to get naked with you. Dude, you’ve
gotta get in the testosterzone with Brocabulary.
Pick it up and get your brommunication on.

ESPN Gameday Gourmet

Sure, you may have the big screen TV and the
beer, but if you wanna throw the ultimate game
night bash you’ve gotta have more on the table
than corn chips. Learn how to make manly meals
that fit into sports fan’s food groups: deep-friend,
char-grilled, long-smoked and cheese-packed.
ESPN GameDay Gourmet will fill you up with over
80 recipes, cooking tips, and of course ESPN’s
unique brand of humor.

Male Grooming: Fabulous Tips on

Looking Great
Recently men have discovered that personal
hygiene = increased sex appeal. (Thanks Axe
body spray) But now that the floodgate to better
grooming has opened there’s an overwhelming
amount of advice and tips and it’s hard to make
sense of it all. Male Grooming: Fabulous Tips on
Looking Great breaks it down with simple tips
about everything from nails, body hair and
there’s an entire chapter on our largest organ,
which to our surprise (and dismay) is our skin.

Hold on to Your NUTs: The Relationship

Manual for Men
Sometimes in a serious relationship it’s hard to
hold on to your NUTs—NUTs of course referring
to your Non-negotiable, Unalterable Terms. You
know—the things that are important to you and
define you as a man—your NUTs. Hold on to Your
NUTs: The Relationship Manual for Men gives
men tools to build a strong relationship and learn
to compromise without giving up what’s
important.
How to Be a Gentleman: A Contemporary
Guide to Common Courtesy
Sometimes the unspoken rules of chivalry and
refinement get blurred in the modern age. It’s
not always clear if it’s appropriate to take that
important business call on your cell phone during
a date and it’s hard to display proper etiquette
without sounding like a snob. Luckily there’s an
answer—How to Be a Gentleman: A
Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy is an
up to date guide that covers all this and more.

How to Fix Damn Near Everything

It’s common knowledge that it’s a guy’s job to be
Mr. Fix-it. Too bad how to fix stuff isn’t also
common knowledge. Stop trying to wing-in and
snag a copy of How to Fix Damn Near Everything,
jam-packed with over 300 diagrams and
illustrations.

How to Give Her Absolute Pleasure

Even if you fancy yourself well versed in the art
of pleasing a woman, it’s never a bad idea to
learn some new moves. And what better way to
learn How to Giver Her Absolute Pleasure than
with explicit details, straight forward answers and
over 70 step-by-step illustrations. Discover rare
details and hot tips and get to know her elusive
erogenous zones more
intimately.
Men’s Health Real Life Survival Guide
Sure, over-the-top worst case scenario survival
guides are fun reads, but what about life’s day to
day problems… like how to unhook a bra with one
hand, evade a speeding ticket or clean a
questionable carpet stain. Take on these every
day emergencies with Men’s Health Real Life
Survival Guide.

How’s Your Drink?: Cocktails, Culture,

and the Art of Drinking Well
According to Ernest Hemingway, along with bull
fighting and big game hunting, dry martini
drinking is one of numerous essential manly
pursuits. Drinking isn’t just something you do
with your buds, but a fine art that takes finesse.
Eric Felton’s How’s Your Drink explores the
history, culture and importance of the cocktail in
an amusingly wry tone.

Machiavellian Poker Strategy

16th century Italian philosopher, politician and
writer Niccolo Machiavelli was known for his
expediency, deceit and cunning—qualities that of
course are essential in poker. David Apostolico
uses Machiavelli’s literary works The Prince and
how it’s theme of ruthless self-preservation can
be valuable in becoming a stronger player in
Machiavellian Poker Strategy: How to Play Like a
Prince and Rule the Poker Table.

How to Repair Your Car

Knowing how to fix your car is really the most
important thing a guy should learn. There’s
nothing more embarrassing than asking another
dude for roadside assistance and it can be really
frustrating getting ripped off by your mechanic
because you don’t know how to talk to him. (And
yes, he DOES make fun of you behind your
back). How to Repair Your Car by Paul Rand
explains the terminology, trouble shooting charts
and 50 easy step-by-step projects that will save
you thousands.

The Retrosexual Manual: How to Be a

Real Man
Do you remember a time before men carried
purses, shopped at IKEA or put “product” in their
hair? Dave Besley, author of The Retrosexual
Manual: How to Be a Real Man remembers. You
know, when men were men and women cooked
us breakfast in the morning. Learn how to
become a retrosexual and be the hairy, loud,
dominant guy she really wants (even if she
doesn’t know it yet).

The Dudes’ Guide to Pregnancy

When you find out she’s pregnant you look for a
book to give you a crash course on parenting, but
before long you realize that you really need help
surviving the pregnancy. Practical, yet hilariously
lewd advice from one dude to another about all
the do’s and don’ts that will get
you through the next 9 months in one piece.

The Great Life: A Man’s Guide to Sports,

Skills, Fitness, and Serious Fun
An amusing and extensive guide to everything
fun in life from Sports, Fitness, Women, Skills,
Adventure and Vices. The Great Life is a
collection of over 150 essays that offer
knowledge on everything from landing a plane to
cooking for a woman to brewing your own beer.
An easy and fun read with photos, quotes, charts,
step-by-step instructions and
terse comic strips.
Golf: The Best Instruction Book Ever!
The title of this book, Golf: The Best Instruction
Book Ever promises a lot, and it delivers! GOLF
Magazine’s top 100 gold teachers put their heads
together to transform you from a subpar golfer
into a golfer who consistently hits under par! The
book features tips on driving, iron play, trouble
shots, putting, as well as impressing photography
and useful
diagrams.

The Art of Talking to Anyone

A man’s conversational skills can get him
anywhere, like into a great position professionally
or (ahem) socially. The Art of Talking to Anyone:
Essential People Skills for Success in Any
Situation teaches essential communication tools
and how to use the right words at the right time.
Get straight to the point or charm your way
through a conversation with confidence.

What Fish Don’t Want You to Know: An

Insider’s Guide to Freshwater
Fishing
Anyone can toss a line in the water and get lucky
at some point, but if you really wanna catch the
big one you’ve gotta learn What Fish Don’t Want
You to Know. Discover how to read the water,
chose the right gear, anticipate fish behavior and
of course, how to become a master baiter.
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VIKTOR Razor Holders

The art of removing (or perfectly “stubbling”) the hair on your face is one you
probably have a system for. Equipment for the process has gotten to the point
now that it’s more out of control than Lindsay Lohan at a Poison concert. Your
razor has more blades than a samurai movie and has more spare cartridges
than Neo. That said, why is your Thermo Fusion UberGlide hiding in the
medicine cabinet or worse, soaking up gingivitis in the toothbrush cup? That
thing is more advanced than all the math you did in high school put together
so you need to get it out in the open. The Kontextür VIKTOR Razor Holders
are the perfect solution. You get three stands/holders/displays for
toothbrushes, razors, or anything else you can fit in there – in 18k gold, real
silver, and black nickel. Gorgeous and easy, just the way you like it.

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12 Unique and Bizarre Hoodies
By JC
Most people throw on a hoodie to wear something comfortable
and casual, but some hoodies are made to be stylish and
attention grabbing… and some hoodies make you look
psychotic… or like a super hero. Check out these 11 unique
and bizarre hoodies to see what we mean.

Jason Hoodie
What does Jason Voorhees wear on casual Fridays? When he’s
relaxing during the off season at Camp Crystal Lake he might
ditch the hockey mask and shredded jacket for this casual
hoodie. The official Friday the 13th Jason Hoodie by Marc Ecko
zips all the way up over your face giving you a pseudo-mask
that’s fit for a horror film, or a really messed up summer camp
experience.
Blow-up Doll Hoodie
Some people aren’t afraid to wear their hearts out on their
sleeves… and some people aren’t afraid to wear… other parts…
on their heads. Blow-up Doll hoodies by Sander Reijgers turns
a funny gag gift into gear for serial rapists.
Head Hoods
If you’re looking for a hoodie that will really turn heads, then
look no further. Head Hoodies might cause more than a few
double takes when Obama and Michael Jackson are hanging
out with the Statue of David. Head Hoods feature iconic faces
on the sides of hoodies inducing memorable faces like Audrey
Hepburn, Mr. T, the Lego Man, a Gorilla and the King of
Hearts.
Gene Simmons Kiss Hoodie
All the tongue stretching you could do in a lifetime coudln’t get
yours as long as Gene’s legandary mouth muscle. This Kiss
Hoodie is a close as you’ll ever hope to get.
Star Wars Darth Maul Hoodie
If you lack the face painting and sewing skills necessary to
make your own Darth Maul costume you could always fall back
on the Darth Maul Hoodie. Much like the previous Marc Ecko
hoodie, this one zips up over your face. Marc Ecko has a whole
series of Star Wars hoodies including Boba Fett, Strom
Troopers, X Wing Pilots and Darth Vader.
Captain America Hoodie
Not exactly the usually spandex bodysuit, but this Captain
America Hoodie has got the same iconic patriotic hero vibe…
and the best part is that you don’t have to have the physique
of a Super Soldier to wear it.
Green Lantern Hoodie
In all fairness, we can’t show you a Marvel character without
including one from DC. Unlike Clark and Bruce the Green
Lantern could be anyone… all you need is a power ring… or this
hoodie.
Master Chief Hoodie
If you’ve got all the games, the special edition Halo Xbox (that
for the record is just green) and the notorious cat helmet then
perhaps the only thing you’ve got left to collect is your very
own Spartan power suit. Or you could save what’s probably
hundreds of dollars (or the embarrassment of wearing a
cardboard version) and get this Master Chief Hoodie.
Care Bear Hoodie
Okay, this may be a little childish and incredibly girly, but it
would look adorable on your girlfriend. What? She was born in
1991 and doesn’t really know who the care bears are?
Awesome.
Werewolf Hoodie
It’s no Three Wolf Moon T-shirt, but it will do. The Werewolf
Hoodie makes you look like a wolf, which will surely strike fear
into other males and instantly attract women. No word yet on
magical powers.
Evil Robot Hoodie
Hey baby, wanna kill all humans? The Evil Robot hoodie
features an evil robot face as well as all kinds of knobs, gauges
and outlets. It’s reversible and unzips all the way so you can
attach half of it to another hoodie to make some kind of
franken-hoodie.
Diamond Studded Hoodie
If none of these hoodies get the kind of attention you’re
looking for you could always go for something a bit flashier…
and it doesn’t get any flashier than a hoodie covered in onver
4000 Swarovski crystals with a 3 carat diamond zipper pull.
RVCA Puffer Fleece

RVCA have made a piece of outerwear that’s basically the bastard child
between a down vest and a hoodie zip-up. We think they’ve pulled it off. A
decidedly different approach to the fleece, it combines these two classic warm
garments into a jacket that stands out from the crowd. And while vests have
never fully recovered from when diner owner asks Marty McFly why he’s
wearing a damn life preserver in the original Back to the Future, we think this
is a great middle ground. Comes in green aaaaaand that’s it. Cotton,
poly/nylon blend, so it’ll actually keep you warm.
David Beckham
Category: Casual
Posted 1 year ago by Dawn_light93
Across the pond, Posh`s husband leads the way in a
plaid collared shirt and faded denim for son Brooklyn,
who shows off his own punk style in a skull hoodie,
skinny jeans and neon-trimmed hightops. ...
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David Beckham
Category: Casual
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 Across the pond, Beckham`s husband David arrives at
JFK with his L.A. Galaxy soccer team in his signature
white T-shirt, hip-slung jeans and tennis shoes. ...
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T.C 2008
Category: Casual
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BUTTONED UP
Category: Classic
Posted 2 years ago by WhiteRose
David Beckham is prim and proper in a bow tie and
sleek gray vest at the opening of The London West
Hollywood. ...
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LEADING MAN
Category: Casual
Posted 2 years ago by WhiteRose
David Bechham escorts wife Victoria through the crazy
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Becks in Armani
Category: Other
Posted 2 years ago by newshound
David Beckham introduces Emporio Armani
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