Below are twenty-five pieces of vital information that every man over 14 in the Western world should know. Every man. No excuses. Seriously. Seriously. Unbutton the bottom button of your jacket. It’s not intended to be buttoned. Same goes for …
Naomi Sims: The First Black Model To Cover LIFE And Ladies’ Home Journal Magazine
WHO: Naomi Sims THE MAJOR MOMENT: Naomi, who is widely considered the first African American supermodel, got her first big break striking a pose in an AT&T ad. However, it wasn’t long until the Mississippi-native was modeling for top publications like Cosmopolitan, …
Josephine Baker’s Influence on Fashion
by Claire (FashionBombDaily) Way before Beyoncé and Tina Turner, there was Josephine Baker, a St. Louis, Missouri born dancer, singer, actress, and all around entertainer. Born Freda Josephine McDonald in 1906, Josephine caused a splash on the 1920′s Parisian scene, thanks to her enthusiastic dance moves …
Where did high heels come from?
High heels, though a staple of nearly every woman’s closet these days, aren’t exactly the most reasonably designed footwear. We wobble and slip and turn our ankles on every uneven stone, but refuse to trade them in for more …
Ladies: Suede Platform Pumps by Christian Louboutin
This Blue Ultra-high peep toe pump in buttery Italian suede is the perfect for shoe for a night out on the town. Self-covered heel, 6¼” (160mm) Covered platform, 2½” (65mm) Compares to a 3¾” heel, (95mm) Suede upper Peep toe …
Fellas: Great Workout Watches
Name: Freestyle Workout 75 Lap Material: polycarbonate, polyurethane strap Movement: digital Key Features: 1/100s stopwatch with lap/split function, recall 75 laps memory with total time, calendar, water resistant to 100m Price: $55 Website: freestyleusa.com Name: ADIDAS Originals Material: PU strap Movement: digital Key Features: stopwatch, date …
The 50 Greatest Menswear Brands of All Time
Written by Jesse Thorn (@jessethorn) and Derek Guy (@dieworkwear) via Complex 50. Nudie Cohn Founder: Nudie Cohn Year Founded: 1947 Most Western wear is built for work, but not the Western wear of Nudie Cohn. Cohn was a Ukranian tailor who …
Key & Peele Puts a Hilarious Spin on the Fitted Hat Sticker Phenomenon (Video)
Some may think that leaving the tags and stickers on a fitted cap is ridiculous, but the urban style community keeps all the bells and whistles on to prove that a hat is legit and authentic. The fresher the sticker, the …
Street Etiquette’s Black Ivy T-Shirts
Even if you’re passingly interested in fashion or streetwear, then you should be familiar with Street Etiquette, the style blog founded by Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs. Naturally, their own clothing line is in the works, and this limited edition run …
Tweed Headphones
Urbanears has unveiled their third pair of headphones under the Urbanears Editions range and they are calling it the Plattan Tweed Edition headphones for obvious reasons. These cans will retail for $80 a pair and cover the ears of many …
10 Fashion Coffee Table Books You Need to Own
For every fashion enthusiast, keeping abreast of the industry tastemakers and influences both past and present is key for your fashion IQ – and to decorate your apartment. We’re talking fashion coffee table books and their duality as beautiful objets …
Win/Win: Shop And Support Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy
“Sandy, my darlin’, you hurt me real bad.” We hear you, Danny Zuko. The past week has been filled with some of the most devastating damage the East Coast has seen in years. From natural disasters to arguably controversial marketing …
Seasonal Ties
Every fall for the past few years, a new crop of woolen ties make their way onto store shelves. And we’re not saying you need to swap out every lightweight cotton or silk tie once the temperature dips. But if …
Top 20 Influential African Americans in the Fashion Industry
By Brittany Quarles Fall is here. And so is New York Fashion Week. Sometimes lacking in the fashion spotlight are the African Americans who have been pioneers in this industry. So while you pack away the sun dresses and replace …
Tinker Hatfield: Designer of Jordans
To sneakerheads, there is one god above all others: the elusive Tinker Hatfield, Nike designer behind almost every pair of His Airness’s kicks. In a rare interview, he explains why he works nights and what it’s like to collaborate with …
Denzel Washington on cover of GQ
Denzel Washington is headed back to the big screen to appear in his second film this year. He started out 2012 in Safe House, and will end the year starring alongside Don Cheadle and John Goodman in Flight, a drama directed by …
5 of the Best Websites for Fall Fashion Inspiration
Back in “ye olden days,” people regularly used to window shop when they wanted design inspiration. Browsing through catalogs was another old favorite, of course, as was flipping through colorful magazines. (Ok maybe not so long ago, but boy, have …
1 Piece, 3 Ways: How To Make A Classic Navy Blazer Do Triple Duty [LADIES]
The classic navy blazer has a place in most every woman’s wardrobe: It’s an easy way to dress up jeans and a pretty blouse or turn a pencil skirt and cami into a work-friendly ensemble. But the silhouette (Is it …
Kardashians to Launch Plus-Sized Clothing Line
Photo credit -Annie Leibovitz by Ashley – Flagler College It was recently announced that the Kardashians would be expanding their Kardashian Kollection line at Sears to include plus sizes. According to Glamour, the line — called Kardashian Kurves – already launched a denim collection last …
The 15 Best-Dressed Players in the NFL
For a league that doesn’t let you see sartorial swagger on the field, a definitive list of the men making the most of their downtime (and salaries) when it counts. Victor Cruz (New York Giants) Number one, not only because …
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