The Handbook: The Essential Shoe Checklist (28/30)
We asked Tim Little, the shoe designer and creative director for the 140-year-old British brand Grenson, for the five shoes every man should have in his closet. “It’s a bit like choosing my five favorite songs,” says the cobbler. He, of course, recommends buying quality but offers up an old army saying to back it up: “Always spend good money on your shoes and your bed, because if you’re not in one you’re in the other.”
The Adventures of… PROPS! – Fire Your Boss
C. Citron hosted House Party
Regular Black Guys Set
Xango Money! (c) Busta Rhymes
“Fire Your Boss”
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Drops: The Resurrection – A NEW YORK THING (Swipe)
I recently sat down with my friends Aaron Bondaroff and Semen Sperms, the creative geniuses behind aNYthing, Off Bowery and serious contributors to New York’s current cultural state of affairs. I convened with the fellas at my house to hear ’bout their recent return to aNYthing, and what’s going in general with my boys Aaron and Sperms as they get ready to unleash there healthy form of positive dysfunction upon the unknowing public via there return to the brand aNYthing. Read em and weep. (Hypebeast)
The Handbook: Purge Your Closet (28/30)
We’re nearing the end of winter (thank God), and there’s no better time than at the close of a season to take an inventory and overhaul your closet.
BHM: Grace Jones
Grace Jones was one of the more unforgettable characters to emerge from New York City’s hedonistic Studio 54 disco scene during the late ’70s. Born May 19, 1952, in Kingston, Jamaica, Jones studied theater at Syracuse University before launching a career as a model. Jones’ statuesque and flamboyant look proved to be a hit in the New York City nightclub scene, which led to a recording contract with Island Records in 1977. While such disco-based albums as 1977′s Portfolio, 1978′s Fame, and 1979′s Muse failed to break the singer commercially, Jones soon amassed a substantial following amongst gay men with her sexually charged live show, leading to her title at the time of “Queen of the Gay Discos.”
Drops: Kanye West – Welcome To HeartBreak (feat. KiD CuDi) / Details Mag (Swipe)
Just when the enigmatic hip-hop artist had willed himself to pop-icon status, he broke down in the spotlight. Now West says he is done with music and he’s ready to pour all his “superhero” energy into conquering fashion-just as soon as he gets his flower arrangements looking right
By Ivan Solotaroff (men.style.com)
Drops: Muxtape – Something for Nothing
The streaming music site Muxtape has returned as a free platform for musicians to promote their music.
Emerging in a time when cassette tapes had long been an anachronism, Muxtape became a go-to site for music fans to string together their favorite songs and share the virtual mix tapes with friends and internet passers-by. Founded in early 2008, the site quickly became ensnared in licensing disputes and was shut down last August. (Freakonomics Swipe)
The Handbook: Stock Some Prosecco (27/30)
Feel like traditional French champagne is a bit rich? Prosecco, its Italian cousin, is a simple sparkling wine that’s a tad lighter and meant to be drunk young. This means you don’t have to take it as seriously and that you can often find a decent bottle for under $25.
Depending on your personal taste, look for labels that read “gentile” or “frizzante” for some slight bubbles, or “spumante,” which means a full-on fizz.
*Prosecco is the main ingredient in the Bellini—the favorite brunch beverage made from white peach puree and sparkling wine.
Stimulate the Economy: BBC Dollars & Diamonds Leather Rucksack
Almost a direct rip of the Louis Vuitton instant classic Christopher Backpack. BBC drops the Gold Rucksack in their 8th season
At $1650.00 I’ll pass.
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The Handbook: Buy American (26/30)
Michael Williams, partner at PR firm Paul+Williams and the prolific blogger behind A Continuous Lean, is also a champion of goods made stateside. Here’s his reasoning for such patriotic sartorial pride.
Photography: World Press Photo winners
World Press Photo of the Year 2008: Anthony Suau, USA, for Time. US Economy in Crisis: Following eviction, Detective Robert Kole must ensure residents have moved out of their home, Cleveland, Ohio, 26 March
US photographer Anthony Suau has won Photo of the Year at the 52nd World Press Photo contest. Suau’s winning photograph shows an armed officer of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department moving through a home in Cleveland, Ohio, following an eviction as a result of mortgage foreclosure. As jury chair MaryAnne Golon points out, the image is “a double entendre. It looks like a classic conflict photograph, but it is simply the eviction of people from a house…. Now war in its classic sense is coming into people’s houses because they can’t pay their mortgages.” (CR Blog)
More winning photographs after the bump
Sports Sound Off: Nate Robinson – 2009 Dunk Contest Champion
I wish I was a little bit taller…
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Drops: Drake – So Far Gone
WELEX has been dropping a few singles on me here and there. I was on the fence whether a kid from a Canadian sitcom (Degrassi) was really worth the time. Ran through “So Far Gone” and was pleasentally suprised. Drake “Got the Internet Going Nuts” (c) Paul Wall
Tracklisting & Download after the bump
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The Handbook: Get a Safe Shave (25/30)
The best way of preventing a face fire is a proper shaving regimen.
The Handbook: Anatomy of a Scent (24/30)
Ever wonder how cologne works? The oils and essences that make up a fragrance, referred to as “notes,” are slowly warmed and then react to your specific body chemistry.
YAPD – What a Girl Wants… (Valentine Edition)
Always keep in mind fellas that the most important thing is to be thoughtful. Let her know that you are present in your relationship and have been listening to her…
Here are a few basic tips to make V-Day extra special
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Sports Sound Off: WEEZY FOR THREE!!!
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This guys surprises me every time he speaks. One minute he is a martian, next minute he is a gangster, this minute he is a sports anchor, all in the same year, and it’s only February!!!
Food for though (not saying that it’s right or wrong just principles)
ESPN trash the baseball players for doing illegal drugs, but have Lil’ Wayne who made a song about drugs and “dying” on Around the Horn.
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Stimulate the Economy: Y-3 Spring/Summer 2009 Collection | Hejarklack High
Fresh. Subtle is still the new stand out.
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