November 2011
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Brand Feature: Agva
A couple of days ago I was contacted by my friend Álvaro, founder of portuguese bespoke menswear brand Agva, to check a few of his recent pieces before he delivered them to clients. Bet on creating unique items according to the client’s specifications, nothing is overlooked during the manufacturing process which takes place entirely in Portugal. Having nothing short of perfection in mind,...
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Urban Menswear Myths #6
The birth of baby 7 billion was hugely hyped around the globe with media of all sorts covering the story incessantly. In a world continuously growing at such a pace, the struggle for individuality is one that takes place on all levels. As one of the ultimate forms of self expression, personal style is often a conscious statement about how one perceives himself and decides on the image to present...
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WatchHere’s something my brother and friends over at Driftwood Collective have been working on for a while. In their words:
… this is a first attempt at an animation by the driftwood collective. No video footage was used in the production of the illustrations… oddly enough, being a regular myself, i imagined the whole sequence for a goofy surfing backside and only noticed it half way through… ...
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The Visual Appeal of Smoking
For those who instantly had a visceral response to the title, let me start by saying this is not a smoking symphatetic post. In this time and age, we’re all perfectly aware of the hazards smoking poses for one’s health and although I do smoke, the focus of this post is to present an unbiased opinion on the impact this action may have in visual representations.
Ever since cigarettes...
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Gilt goes global
It’s official: starting this week Gilt is shipping worldwide. Better save myself the indebtedness and cancel my credit cards in advance…
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Urban Menswear Myths #5
Long goes the time when men relied solely on their trustworthy tailors to keep up to date with the fashion demands of their social agenda. Garments were crafted according to each customer’s needs and liking. Nowadays, a massified fashion industry is hell-bent on delivering a never ending stock of ready-to-wear alternatives at the lowest price: after all, it’s just business…
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WatchPor Vocação just released a video collaboration with Buttero showcasing the family values behind the brand. A must see for all footwear enthusiasts, but even more so for Buttero aficionados such as myself.
P.S. - It feels great to have been a part of the project…
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Urban Menswear Myths #4
When it comes to outerwear, choosing among the myriad of available options may be intimidating at times. Apart from the so called “traditional” models which we all should have in our closets, there are alternatives for everyone out there: heavyweight versions for those who like to sport nothing more than a shirt under it, or lighter ones for the layering adepts. No matter which group...
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