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In Brief: Dsquared2's New Undies, Versace's Crop Tops for Men, Richard Chai Moves to Andrew Marc
The week's top stories in fashion news.
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Guest Blogger
Foreign Correspondent: Footwear Designer Christian Kimber's Stylish Guide to Melbourne
Two years ago, British-born men's accessories designer Christian Kimber moved from London to Melbourne, where he founded an eponymous line of footwear. His signature suede loafers and chukka boots—shoes that look equally at home with beat-up denim and bespoke tailoring—are generally sold at local shops but can be made-to-order. From his initial concepts for a show (he uses watercolors to sketch out his ideas) to designing the brand's logo (the burnt orange color was inspired by the bright Australian mud) to managing the business, Christian oversees every stage himself. Here, he talks about menswear in Melbourne, his five favorite
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Street Style
Street Style: The Commes Des Garçons Shopper
Melodie Jeng, the photographer behind the blog The NYC Streets, snaps men's street-style pics for The Daily Details blog. Check back every day to see new looks and vote in our weekly Like the Look? readers' poll.
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Design
Home Interior Design: Architect Daniel Libeskind's Angular Weekend Getaway
Location: Connecticut, USA Size: 2,000 square feet Architect and Interior Designer: Studio Daniel Libeskind Eighteen copper panels slice through an open Connecticut sky in the 18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind, the master plan architect of the new World Trade Center site in New York. Best known for his public buildings, including the Jewish Museum in Berlin and MGM Mirage's City Center in Las Vegas, this deconstructivist weekend home was Libeskind's first private commission. Named for the 18 planes, 36 points, and 54 lines spiraling around an open living plan, Libeskind likened the 18.36.54 house to "a musical composition...[It is]
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Books
Not-So-Happy Father's Days: Common Themes in Two New Daddy Memoirs
As attitudes towards gendered parenting roles change, so do the books written about them—as exemplified by two new paternal comic memoirs out this week: Someone Could Get Hurt by Drew Magary (Gotham, $25) and Dad or Alive by Adrian Kulp (New American Library, $15). Both feature fathers far more involved in the daily life of their children than parents ever were in the 20th century, but some things always stay the same—like the kind of jokes good old dad used to make.
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Street Style
Street Style: Subtle Blue Details
Melodie Jeng, the photographer behind the blog The NYC Streets, snaps men's street-style pics for The Daily Details blog. Check back every day to see new looks and vote in our weekly Like the Look? readers' poll.
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Q&A
Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig on Making Frances Ha, the Film's Fashion Choices, and the Best Dish on the Menu at Bar Pitti
After establishing herself in mumblecore films like Joe Swanberg's Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007) and Nights and Weekends (2008) and Jay and Mark Duplass' Baghead (2008), Greta Gerwig significantly broadened her fanbase with her roles in Woody Allen's To Rome With Love (2012) and Greenberg (2010), director Noah Baumbach's follow-up to Margot at the Wedding (2007). As Gerwig and Baumbach's professional relationship took a turn for the personal (they're dating), the pair collaborated on a new venture, Frances Ha (in theaters May 17), which tells the story of a twentysomething aspiring modern dancer who vacillates between half-hearted dalliances and
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Fashion
From Want Les Essentiels de la Vie: A Backpack That Won't Make You Look Like a Kid
The boutique accessories line Want Les Essentiels de la Vie has a complicated name, but its bags, wallets, and cases are seductively simple. The latest creation from Dexter and Byron Peart, the Montreal-based twin brothers who launched the brand in 2006, is a backpack called the Kastrup made from organic cotton and leather that reflects the same mid-century design principles found in all their products. Take it on a business trip, to the office, or for a weekend getaway—it's the ultimate go-anywhere carryall.
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Street Style
Street Style: Combat Rock and Camo Pants
Melodie Jeng, the photographer behind the blog The NYC Streets, snaps men's street-style pics for The Daily Details blog. Check back every day to see new looks and vote in our weekly Like the Look? readers' poll.
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Fashion
Rules of Style: Gant's Christopher Bastin
Before Christopher Bastin joined Gant in 2005, he spent time at Acne, Whyred, H&M, and the Swedish denim brand Solo. In 2010 he relaunched Gant Rugger as its design director, instilling the collection with a sixties-pop take on American sportswear. Today, Bastin is the creative director of all GANT brands. Here, he offers up his top 10 rules of style, including two items to splurge on, the one color that looks good on every man, and his take on trendy dressing.
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