THE IDEAL AMERICAN LOOK

 

The real-life Gary Cooper was just as authentic. He had an ideal American look - unstudied yet refined, natural and playful. There was a charm about him in the way he didn't take himself too seriously. He had that sort of "aw shucks" attitude, plus a look that was all about quality, and a way of dressing that was much his own. This forward was written by Ralph Lauren for a book called "Gary Cooper Enduring Style" This book is filled with stylish pictures of a movie star who lived in the hay days of Hollywood.

In the last picture you see a style which was embraced by the peacocks at the Pitti Uomo.

SUNSHINE DAYS BY MICHAEL BASTIAN

ROCK THE BOAT

Los Angeles based label Band of Outsiders presents their ongoing collaboration with Sperry Topsider. Part of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection, the slip-on boat shoes styles come in a variety of pastel colors and two more funky styles, one striped and one checked (via hb) Somebody know where I can buy them?

TODD SNYDER FALL/WINTER 2012

Todd Snyder presented his second Fall/Winter collection during Fashion Week in New York. As GQ says function, form and flair were on display. Todd Snyder creates the ideal wardrobe for a rugged urban adventurer. Slim leather jackets and fur-lined parkas paired with slim cargo pants, wool suits and soft cardigans.

LAND ROVER DEFENDERS ARE HIGH FASHION

This year like last year Hackett uses a Land Rover Defender in their spring/summer campaign, but they are not alone also Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and even Louis Vuitton are using this rugged icon in their campaigns. Yep, the Defender is now official a fashion statement. Chad needs a new car.....

RUGBY LONDON, INSPIRATION

Great inspiration from Rugby, Covent Garden, London.

"STAY PREPPY MY FRIENDS"

Ivy Prepster is just a few years old, the brand has grown to satisfy everything you'll need to complete your collegiate-inspired outfit. The brand is inspired by the resurgence of the tie in the male wardrobe and the modern prep movement, Ivy Prepster neckwear reflects the past, the present and future of knit ties. They reflect classic tie patterns, such as stripes and dots, as well as sweater-like argyle and fair isle motifs. Every Ivy Prepster knit tie is designed in the USA and handmade in Shanghai. Boy, I like that navy tie with anchor. "Stay Preppy my friend" they say at Ivy Prepster.

LIFE'S A BEACH - SURFING IN THE 60s & 70s

John Witzig captured time and place in his iconic photographs of surfers an the beaches of Australia, Hawaii and North America. He has tracked surfing culture for more then 50 years. Life's a Beach.