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Frida Giannini, Gucci’s creative director, said: “James (Franco) has an innate ability to fuse classic elegance with contemporary style and interpret formal wear in an individual way.” So how much will it cost to ape Franco’s interpretative skills? According to Gucci, made-to-measure suits will start at £1,900 when the service becomes available in 11 boutiques worldwide by the end of the year. Customers will be able to choose from 178 possible combinations of colours and fabrics, with little extras – like a satin lining or (hmm…) diamante embroidery – on offer too. Read the rest of this entry »

It was really natural for Xavier Aubercy to take over the family business which is the Maison Aubercy, one of the most underrated made-to-measure house haven in the world. The shop hasn’t moved from the Rue Vivienne, Paris, since Xavier’s grand father founded Aubercy. Having grown up and after so many years gravitating in and around the family store, Xavier sort of always worked here. We had the incredible chance to chat with him to discover the rich history that defines the brand.

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Super hype French label Pigalle is releasing an ultra limited t-shirt with a Colette logo in place of the now famous Pigalle one. Only 30 t-shirts will be sold to celebrate the 15th birthday of Colette! I’ll receive mine in a few days after an impulsive online purchase! Read the rest of this entry »

With citrus, spice, and mint being the primary options you have with men’s body washes. It’s actually nice to see an authentic new scent from Baxter of California, the grooming specialist. Good for all skin types, the Flora Cassis Body Wash ($15) keeps your skin soft and hydrated without all the harsh cleansers you find from off the shelf drugstore brands. Link Read the rest of this entry »

The Genesis Project strikes back with a new collection of amazing caps, this time with a Pendleton Navajo print. The offering is huge, with teams from the NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL ! I love that the caps are a bit retro but completely cutting edge with the recent return of the Pendleton print. The Genesis Project Pendleton Caps are available for purchase online right away ! Read the rest of this entry »

All bunch of men models (Abiah Hostvedt, Baptiste Radufe, Bastiaan Ninaber, Benjamin Eidem, Christian Ochsenfahrt, Clement Chabernaud and Johnny George) photographed by Phil Meech for Prada Real Fantasies Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook with Art Work by Jeroen Kool­haas and Lok Jansen.  Read the rest of this entry »