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Backstage with Parke & Ronen Models and the Spring / Summer 2018 Collection

Parke & Ronen returned to NYFW: Men’s this season to present their Spring/Summer 2018 collection for the brand’s 20th anniversary. Find out about the designs below, plus all the backstage moments with models such as Torin Verdone, Matt McGue, Dougie Joseph, Ryan Tift, Vito Basso, Broderick Hunter, and others.

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Backstage with the Thorsun Models and the Spring 2017 Collection

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Thorsun returned to NYFW: Men’s present their Spring/Summer 2017 collection. Find out about the designs below, plus all the backstage fun (thanks to A with models River Viiperi, Chad White, Franky Cammarata, Andrea Denver, Andre Ziehe, Walter Savage, Nyle DiMarco and more.

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Backstage with Parke & Ronen Models and the Spring 2017 Collection

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Parke & Ronen returned to NYFW: Men’s present their Spring/Summer 2017 collection. Find out about the designs below, plus all the backstage fun with models Franky Cammarata, Trevor Signorino, Matt McGue, Benn Jordann, Colby Brittain, Torin Verdone, Mitchell Slaggert, Benjamin Benedek and more.

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10 Swim Shorts Men Should Get This Summer

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With two months left of summer, it’s never too late to get a new pair of swim shorts for your next beach excursions, pool day or warm weather getaway! See style selectes from 2(x)ist, Lacoste, Banana Republic and more below, along with couple of outfits from when I was Tel Aviv recently: Read the rest of this entry

10 Vacation Swimwear Styles for a Winter Tropical Escape

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With the recent snow storm here in the northeast, a vacation down to the tropical Caribbean or South America sounds really good. If you have plans to head down this winter or go on a last minute getaway, a new pair of swim shorts or trunks is in order.

I recently was in Miami to visit the new Thompson Miami Beach and brought down a colorful styles with me. The (2)xist Tie Dye Floral Ibiza Swim Short (above, styled with the Altru Apparel Polaroid Palm Beach tee) features classic floral print and is available in various colorful options and I had to bring along the Original Penguin Travel Sticker Print Fixed Box Trunk (below) for the fun design and playful design.

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(2)XIST Fashion Show SS 2015: André Ziehe, Saville Dorfman, Emilio Flores, Thor Bülow and More Male Models

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While I sadly didn’t get a chance to make it to the annual (2)XIST fashion show this year due to having to catch up on projects, I did stalk/follow along on social media. As I wait for the official photos to be released to see the whole spring/summer 2015 collection, I couldn’t help both notice all the eye candy.  Read the rest of this entry

Backstage With Parke & Ronen Spring/Summer 2015

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New York Fashion Week has officially begun and among the earliest runway shows was menswear label Parke & Ronen. Partners Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel sent pastel trousers and jackets, color-blocked polos and tropical prints down the runway—plus solid and color-blocked trunks, bikinis and tailored trunks with prints and stripes.

I went backstage to cover for Logo TV’s NewNowNext bog and another exciting menswear project that I’m working on, plus Vee Travels of course. Below are photos that appear on NewNowNext and a lot of extras I shot. Favorite styles from the collection coming soon! Read the rest of this entry

Outfit: Making A Swim Suit Statement

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In these latest few weeks of summer and the upcoming Labor Day weekend, make a statement with your swim suit. A colorful, unique print on a pair can make a big splash!

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In The Bag: Chic, Casual Island Life

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Wrapping up my Curaçao style posts, in this edition of my In The Bag series here’s some travel essentials that are chic and casual to live up that island life. Shot at the Carribbean-meets-Miami-chic Floris Suite Hotel.

Backpack – Herschel Supply

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In case you didn’t know yet I’m kind of in love with Herschel Supply Little America backpack. Its spacious (20″ H, 12″ L and 7″ W), lightweight canvas body has two sets of stylish leather straps with magnetic closures, and padded shoulder straps and back. The top flap opens up to the drawcord shut main compartment, which has a padded laptop laptop sleeve inside.

Shoes – United Nude

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Make a footwear statement whenever possible. United Nude’s Cuba Elastic Slip On is a colorful and simple silhouette with the brand’s signature elastics, mesh lining and rubber outsole. Can be styled with cotton shorts, dark washed jeans and even swimwear.

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Outfit: Tropical, Chic Travel Style

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