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Summer Shopping: 10 Canvas Totes To Get Now
From colorful Coach and Banana Republic designs, to the simplicity by Burberry, Mismo and Billykirk; update your summer arsenal with these versatile and durable canvas tote bags. Several of the totes come with adjustable-height handles or removable straps.
Mismo‘s waxed-canvas tote from Denmark is your go-to for a day-to-night bag, and Japan’s Master-Piece Potential tote offers a transitional design and color that will bring you right into the fall season. With all its pockets, you’ll need to shop for more tech goodies and travel accessories to fill it out. Both available at Mr. Porter. See them and all the bags below:
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Stars & Stripes: 10 Patriotic Tanks To Get Now
Tired of that Outcast Americana tank top that everyone has from their local Urban Outfitters? You know the one I’m talking about. Well in honor of the Fourth of July coming up next week, no better time to check your other options this holiday season. Below, check out ten different variations of the American Flag printed on the summer essential.
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Red, White, & Blue
River Island Tank with Stars & Stripes Print ($27, ASOS)
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Paradise Of The Lost Boys: Dsquared2’s SS14 Collection At #MFW
On Milan Fashion Week’s final day, Dsquared2 presented their collection in a man made tropical paradise filled with lush forestry and a waterfall. Dean and Dan Caten, the gay twin brother designers behind Dsquared2, dub the setting #Shangrila, and the story for the presentation is described as:
“Returning war heroes with that innocence of youthful rebellion, reminiscent of 1950’s boy stars, have taken a wrong turn, disappear from radars and now find themselves in an island paradise: golden sands, a dazzling sun, a lush tropical forest make the perfect backdrop for all Earthly Delights. There’s the scent of a tropical adventure, an exciting mix of amplified characters, the contradiction of tribal and formal, the necessity to improvise, and the raw physicality of sweltering hot men on a mission.”
‘Earthly Delights’ indeed, as a hunk dressed only in tribal necklaces and a pair of white briefs (from the brand’s new, upcoming underwear line) kicks off the show as a light shines on him bathing in the waterfall. He steps out, and two matching and lounging male models nearby are revealed also in their underwear. They hand the first model a towel to dry off and one of their geek chic glasses, and he sets out onto the runway.
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True Blue: Calvin Klein Men Spring 2014 At #MFW Runway
Presented at Milan Fashion Week over the weekend, the Spring 2014 Calvin Klein Collection was described by Men’s Creative Director Italo Zucchelli as a “celebration of summer.” The line featured pieces with an “athletic spirit and a range of brilliant blues.”
Yes, blue indeed was the made color scheme. Navy, sky, royal, capri, and cerulean blue, all are included and used either with a focus of one color for the entire outfit, or mixed together—with few Spring 2014 looks including white, black, and reds.
Articles included cuffed slim pants, sleeveless leather vest, monochromatic tees, bomber jackets, pullover and zipper sweatshirts with block color pattern, blazers, and snap shirts, among other things.
See the spectrum of colors and clothing below:
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Preview: WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Spring/Summer 2014 at Pitti Uomo
Following the recent London Collections: Men showings, fashion heads down to Florence for Pitti Uomo. Showing for the first time at this famed menswear tradeshow event is the unisex accesory brand, WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie.
Designers and twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart were given a freestanding space in order to reimagine usual display and showcase their spring/summer 2014 collection, which resulted in a the creation of The Garden House; a glass house for the Italian sun to shine on the Peart brothers’ designs. See photos from day one below, including Nick Wooster testing out a handsome forest green leather sport bag.
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Rainbow Trainers: Nike’s #BETRUE Collection
Nike’s 2013 #BETRUE collection has been revealed, in celebration of its partnership and support of the LGBT community. In its second year, Nike has stuck with an obvious rainbow theme for this year’s campaign, and they look pretty awesome!
Its driving shoe, the Nike Free 5.0 #BETRUE sneaker are colorful kicks that offer runners “increased foot strength” and a “barefoot-like feel.” Nike Flywire technology is used for a dynamic, snug fit, and the insoles have a funky tribal design.
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Swimwear Picks From Parke & Ronen Resort 2014
Designing duo Parke & Ronen held their resort wear 2014 presentation earlier this week which included a range of short shorts, open-weave cardigans, two-tone colorblocked shirts, and various swimwear.
Along with the sexy speedos, two swim trunks that stood out for their simplicity included the 4″ Boardshort in Santorini Red Stripe (with stripes on the back pocket as well) and the Ibiza Cross swimtrunk in Royal/White.
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20 Menswear Designers ReInvent The Army Duffle
Details and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have teamed again in the name of accessories and charity: They’ve asked 20 menswear designers—including Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Billy Reid, and recent CFDA award winner Public School—to reinvent the old-school drab-green duffle bag. The bags go up for auction on eBay on June 10 through June 17, with proceeds going to the CFDA Foundation, which benefits emerging designers.
Here’s a sneak peek at my favorite bags, and see more on NewNowNext!
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PHOTOS: Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2013
Last week, the 10th Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares fundraising event brought together the crème of New York’s fashionistas aboard The Intrepid to raise awareness (and over $811K) for LGBT organizations and people living with HIV/AIDS. Founder Jeffrey Kalinsky and event chairs Dan Rothman and Todd Sears were on hand to greet all of the star guests, and kicked off the festivities with host Emmy Rossum.
Among Rossum, other celebs in attendance included Cyndi Lauper (who presented Broadway legend Jerry Mitchell with an award), androgynous model Andrej Pejic, former hockey player Sean Avery, and Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger’s daughter-turned-model, Ireland Baldwin, among others.
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Preview: Coach Men’s Fall 2013
Last week Coach held a preview to showcase items from its Fall 2013 line. “It’s all about the details,” said Coach on it’s social media components, where the company and invited guests all shared photos and clips from the afternoon’s event—while enjoying New York inspired cocktails, appetizers, and sweets provided by Poppy’s Catering in Brooklyn.
Yours truly was there on behalf of the Details‘s online team tweeting (@Details) and instragramming (@DetailsMag) sneak peeks of the eye candy accessories for the modern man. See those and more images below:
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