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Ones to watch: J.W. Anderson takes a cue from the boys

By Adam Gill | July 6th, 2011 | 3:00 pm

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There’s no questioning fashion’s love of tomboys. From Diane Keaton’s iconic Annie Hall moment to Paris Vogue editor in chief, Emmanuelle Alt’s pants-only uniform, a little gender bending always has a place among the style set. So what’s next in the way of androgynous dressing? Introducing J.W. Anderson, the Northern Irish designer who graduated from the London College of Fashion in 2007, specializing in menswear. After designing exclusively for the guys, Anderson ventured into womenswear in 2010.
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Fashion news: Formichetti and Gaga hit Paris, Andy Thê-Anh is back to designing and Alexander Wang goes commercial

By Randi Bergman | January 19th, 2011 | 4:06 pm

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Thierry Mugler

Photography by Eric Ryan/Getty Images.

Nicola Formichetti made his Thierry Mugler debut in Paris earlier today to the curated and all-new sounds of Lady Gaga. Watch the video! [V Man]

No this isn’t exactly news, but did you know that Cristobal Balenciaga’s first model was his cat? Meow! [Nymag]

For those of you who shed tears for when Andy Thê-Anh shuttered his label last year, go ahead and jump for joy. He’s the new designer helming Lolë, the Quebec-based active wear brand. [Montreal Gazette]

From baby steps to big strides. Alexander Wang dips his toes into the commercial world with his first ever ad campaign. [Fashionista]

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Fashion nerds: Your favourite Star Wars characters sport the latest men’s fashions

By Jennifer Campbell | September 3rd, 2010 | 12:31 pm

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Do you ever feel like you have to choose between your love of fashion and your love of epic space operas? We agree it should never come to that, but now you don’t have to. Hong Kong illustrator John Woo has spiffed up your favourite Star Wars characters in more earthly gear: Darth Vader sports Band of Outsiders, Jango Fett looks cool in Comme des Garçons and Stormtroopers kick it Thom Browne, A.P.C. and Viktor & Rolf. Signed prints of these watercolour paintings are available at Woo’s Etsy shop for US$50, and he’s also done special commissions for High Snobriety and Selecticism. Our only complaint: As if Jar Jar Binks is cool enough to pull off Margiela.

Wooszoo Esty shop [via Sci-Fi Fantasy Anime Blog]

Click the images below to see the illustrations.

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Hot, shirtless male models! (And other news from the Ezra Constantine launch)

By Jennifer Campbell | August 13th, 2010 | 1:30 pm

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Photography by Kira Crugnale

When your first sight is a quartet of male models in shiny trunks, fake tattoos and sandals paired with work socks (toes and heels excised for summer) posing by a pool spanned by Grecian columns, you know you’re at a Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill production. The pair, known best for their women’s line, Greta Constantine, decided to throw a party to officially launch their menswear effort Ezra Constantine. Read more »

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Father’s day: Indochino suits for a dapper dad

By Rebecca Tay | June 1st, 2010 | 3:30 pm

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My dad lives in Calgary, which makes Father’s Day gifting a bit difficult (a friend once shipped her pop a box of home-baked cookies, but she always wondered if he actually ate them). Just in time for this year’s celebration of all things paternal, though, Indochino (indochino.com) has launched Indochino Blueprint, a collection of custom-made suiting (from USD$279) with new and expanded customization options. Read more »

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Our beauty director gets a new job (sort of): men’s hairstylist

By Adriana Ermter | May 10th, 2010 | 4:26 pm

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Photography by Nettika Berthelot

I have a new job: hairdresser. I’m shaving my husband’s head with the Wahl Signature Series/Charge Pro Clipper Kit ($60) and his beard with the Wahl Lithium Ion Rechargeable Trimmer ($60, both at Sears and Canadian Tire). No, I’m not nuts, just cheap. His haircuts/shaves cost $20 a pop. Sure, it’s peanuts compared to highlights, cut and a blowout. But he goes to the barber: Every. Single. Week. I did the math. Read more »

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Men’s style guide: The guy’s guide to becoming a denimhead

By Eli Yarhi | April 16th, 2010 | 2:36 pm

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Klaxon Howl's limited-edition "California Slim"

Seeking a deeper appreciation of the world of dead stock, salt washing and denimheads, we went straight to our neighbourhood jeans expert. Matt Robinson, owner and designer of Toronto’s Klaxon Howl (694R Queen St. W., 647 436 6628, klaxonhowl.com), sat down with us to talk about raw denim, selvage and shrinkage.

What is raw denim?

Raw denim is basically unwashed denim: Dead stock, rigid, raw, dry denim.

What does the washing process do to a pair of jeans?

Washing changes the handle, the feel of the cloth. When it’s raw, denim has a stiffer, scratchier feel—and it’s un-shrunk. Even with samforized denim there’s usually shrinkage. Early Levi’s stuff was shrink-to-fit, so you had to buy according to how you would launder them. Depending on the fabric, you would get one to two inches of shrinkage in the waist and length, and had to know to size up. Read more »

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Men’s style guide: Deliver the goods with this season’s surplus of cross-body bags.

By Jennifer Campbell | April 16th, 2010 | 10:59 am

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The messenger bag is a classic and we’ve found one in everything from classic canvas to pop art prints.

READ: 10 great messenger bags

Get more fashion picks in our Men’s Spring Style Guide.

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