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MOSS APPEAL
Sooner or later it had to happen: the rest of the world is discovering Moss Lipow, the brilliant, eccentric eyewear designer/historian who’s been a closely-guarded secret of the cognoscenti for years....
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The Royal Treatment
We’re always impressed by a British import—something about the slim, boxy cut—so we were especially pleased to see Bamford & Sons landing in Barneys New York’s flagship Madison Avenue store this...
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All About the Benjamins
We finally got down to Barneys to take a peek at the Benjamin Bixby line from Andre 3000 (née Benjamin), and it’s quite a display. The line doesn’t stray too far from the Lauren party line, but the...
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Worldwide Pants
We’re on record as cautious observers of Damien Hirst, but after this he might want to stick to embalmed predators. Labeled as the Damien Hirst x Levi’s x Warhol Factory Collection, these paint-spun...
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The Peace Lobby
The folks at Trovata have unveiled a new treat. They’re calling it the peacemonger suit, and it should hit Odin this spring at an economy-friendly $600. It’s a pretty high cut, but we’re coming around...
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Not My Department
The New York department stores seem to be taking a page from stockbrokers—the page marked “frenzied panic.” It was only a few weeks ago that Barneys and Bloomingdale’s announced a simultaneous across...
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Expat Kanye and Honda’s Enormous Robot
Going East: Kanye starts lobbying for a spot at French Vogue. We hear French Playboy has a few spots too…[Men.Style] Ad Rock: None of the most irritating tv ads of the year come close to HeadOn....
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Viktorious
We’re trads at heart, so we’re always happy to see someone putting a new spin on the staples of tradwear. (That would be the suit and the tuxedo, in that order.) Viktor & Rolf slipped underneath...
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Department of the Interior
We’re not usually much for celeb-stalking, but we couldn’t help but note that Vice President and turtleneck enthusiast Joe Biden was just spotted on his way out of Barneys. Now we know where he gets...
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Brigitte Bardot’s Still Got It
Vintage Gear: A new set of Brigitte Bardot pics shows her softer side. We’ll always have Contempt… [Art Knowledge News] On the Rocks: Barneys may be in line for another bankruptcy, just fifteen years...
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Fabiana Semprebom is in Repose
Questionable Posture: More loungewear enthusiasm from the lads at GQ. [SwipeLife] Slow Learner: Digging up the extremely short fiction of John Hughes. Shockingly enough, it’s pretty damn good. [Vanity...
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Sasha Pivovarova is Perfectly Camoflaged
via Fashion Copious The Shape of Things To Come: Matt Schneier offers up a cryptic look at what Spring/Summer 2011 will be bringing us in days to come. Apparently Phillip Lim is a Matisse fan....
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The Polo of Summer
The Burkman Brothers have always had a knack for summer gear, even without their trademark madras. Their 2011 crop just arrived at Barneys, including this near-perfect polo. It’s a throwback item,...
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Beyond Denim
Raleigh Denim is a hallowed name for most denim aficionados, so it’s good to see them putting the fabric to a few new uses. This fall sees their first full-scale men’s collection, including lighter...
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Alexander Olch’s Summer Scarf
These scarves just arrived at Barneys courtesy of cravat artisan Alexander Olch. They’re all rough-edged summer weight cotton, woven into the same classic checks and stripes as his ties—and all made...
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Possibly the Most Italian Shoe We’ve Ever Seen
via Colonial Goods Tassel loafers and driving shoes have been getting a lot of love this season—each with their own merits—but this best-of-both-worlds hybrid from the Tuscan cobblers at Arfango is a...
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One of These People Is Wearing Tom Ford
In Another Photo, Neither Are: Tom Ford’s latest lookbook is his raciest yet. (And that’s saying something.) Proceed with caution. [Selectism] Come to My Window: Barneys New York catches up with the...
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Shanina Shaik Is a Desk Jockey
via Models Hot to Basco: Barneys is reviving their in-house menswear line, Basco, after lying dormant 30 years. Mr. Lean investigates. [A Continuous Lean] Banned Substance: Meanwhile, Ray-Ban is...
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Thom Browne Dispelling the Diffusion
Breaking news: you can now own a Thom Browne suit for about a grand. Those of you quick on the uptake (or with a WWD subscription) have probably been hearing the mix of excitement and grumbling over...
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Frances Phillips Is Quickly Verifying Your Thread Count
via WBE Mo’ Camo: GQ has the exclusive first look at the hotly anticipated Ian Velardi collection—including another new take on camo. [GQ] Stars in Stripes: A peek at the capsule collection for Barneys...
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Chanel Iman Has Never Seen a Hobbit
via Fashion Faves That’s My Bag: Ghurka is photographing the contents of the bags of dapper gentlemen—and finds some surprises from a buttoned-up black-tie type: boxing gloves, poker chips and shotgun...
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The Legacy of Sid Avery and Some Very Handsome Pocket Squares
Not Too Shabby: The New York Times recounts the charmed life of theElder Statesman’s Greg Chait—who now spends his days designing cashmere knitwear after winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award....
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The Five Warmest Socks on Earth
Let’s not mince words here: it’s cold out. And it’s coldest on the ground—which means you should be paying careful attention to keeping your feet as warm as bipedally possible. So we went ahead and...
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All the Handsome Ties Your Spring Requires
As you might have noticed around these parts, we’re excited about the impending onset of spring. And one of our favorite things to watch during this season shift is the cottons, chambrays and linens...
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America’s Cup, Rare Wool and Matt Kemp Gets Kempt
Today’s must-reads from around the Internet. LA Dodger Matt Kemp is ready for his style close-up, everything you need to know about the America’s Cup before it ends and why the rarest of wool, vicuña,...
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