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Want a tattoo without the commitment? Too bad, it ain’t gonna happen.
But do you want the style of a tattoo on an incredibly soft tee? Then you’re in luck. ‘Tees and Tats’ is a collection of limited edition t-shirts with graphics designed by Marco Serio. Coming to the Lower East Side […]

Izzy has, if not a liking, a curiosity towards seersucker shoes, which made it all the more pleasant when he came across this very unusual pair of seersucker espadrilles.  Espadrilles on men have a bad reputation in the U.S., perhaps because of their association with Sonny Crockett, perhaps because the traditional, cheap version (in black) […]

Just in time for Father’s Day, Bill Cosby is auctioning off some of the hideous vibrant sweaters he wore as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on the Cosby Show.  The bidding, which starts at $5,000, commences on eBay on June 2nd, and the proceeds will go to the educational foundation he created in his son’s honor.
This would […]

Having already discussed the greased hair of movie villains such as Gordon Gekko, Izzy was amused to see a satirical news story in The Onion titled “Nation’s Slicked-Back-Hair Men Rally Against Negative Hollywood Portrayal.” It begins:
Thousands of members of the slicked-back-hair community gathered in Hollywood Monday to protest the film industry’s longtime trend of […]

Speaking of the negative portrayal of slick-haired men in Hollywood movies, even worse is the treatment of blond men. (And worst off of all are slick-haired blonds.) With the exception of the broken-nosed Owen Wilson, called by some the butterscotch stallion, tow-heads are nearly always cast as badguys, never as romantic leads.  (Admittedly, […]

The creative force behind A.P.C. names his 10 essentials. They include bottled water (agree!), books, olive oil, green tea (agree, again!), soap (really Jean? really?), and white sheets to cover bad artwork. Interesting and specific man. Find his full list at men.style.com.

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When you’re having a bad face day, there’s nothing better than a shaggy wig topped off with a tartan beret.  At least you can’t see yourself in the mirror.

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You know how every so often one of those particularly bad rain storms hit and you might find yourself stuck in it? There’s the odd dilemma of having one of those pointy cane umbrellas invoking memories of The Penguin. Now these are great for their function and you can be sure they’ll weather […]

The following ‘10 Popular Myths About Wealth and Luxury’ comes from our friends at the Luxury Insitute:
1. The Wealthy made their money easily and spend their money easily.
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Most wealthy individuals spend far more hours working, embrace far more risk, and create far more value for society than their mainstream counterparts. Even today, for most, it […]

So the other day we were in Bergdorf Goodman and found ourselves in the Thom Browne department. After seeing his recent shows the past few seasons we wanted to see how Browne translates his aesthetic for the retail level, where artistic expression must translate into monetary value. Much has been said and […]