D'Marge - Style For Men

Jimmy Choo for H&M Men

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:22:00 +0000

For us Australians we can only dream of having the likes of H&M nearby to enjoy moments like these...

Jimmy Choo and H&M have teamed up to launch a limited line of men's and womens clothing. A small collection of shoes, jackets, suits, jeans and light sweaters all branded in the famous Jimmy Choo for H&M will be released on November 14, 2009.

Tamara Mellon, founder of Jimmy Choo said, "The idea was to think about who the Jimmy Choo woman's boyfriend or husband is and what he wanted to wear,". And it seems they seriously got this right. This is supply and demand working at its best.

The Jimmy Choo for H&M collection will be available in 200 selected H&M stores worldwide.

Because I care about global warming

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:23:00 +0000

I've always refrained from posting videos on D'Marge cos they look shit. But for some reason I felt I needed to do my part.

Tonight I will put some pants on instead of cranking the heater to a balmy 28 degrees.

Time to retire the RayBan Wayfarers

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:04:00 +0000

The Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses revolution was well overdue and I'll even admit that being a hipster in his late 20's was tres awesome fun, but enough. The Ray Ban Wayfarer, coolsie haircut, skinny jeans and nonchalant look has reached tipping point. It's no longer avant-garde, rather just conforming to a global trend.

Think harder, Homer...

So what's next after the Ray Ban Wayfarer? Try some of these...

Persol - Steve McQueens. These are my fav's. Heading in a rounder classic look.
DSquared - Back to the aviator for a break. They look tough and suit most people.
Marc Jacobs - Some oddball frames by Marc Jacobs, but they're growing on me.

James Perse - Los Angeles

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:55:00 +0000

James Perse was born in Los Angeles, California in 1972. He spent his childhood in between playing sport and his fathers boutique. His first foray into fashion was a t-shirt line, which developed into women's knits, featuring quality construction, shape, fabric and coloring.

Today if you visit his website, he's got a great cllection of fashion, furniture and big boys toys. James is proof that a keen eye for quality design does not have to be pigeon-holed to one discipline.

Check out James Perse's fashion (tees, cardigans) and furniture here.

Graham London Watches

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Graham Watches of London are one of the most over the top yet refines chronophras on the market. They scream for attention, like a two dollar tart, yet are built like a high-class lady.

Graham's oversized winder and chunky dials are what visually sets the brand apart from others as well as being British (made by Swiss of course).

Well worth a look in you're in the market for a new one.

Visit Graham Watches London here.

Hip to be square, a pocket square

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:34:00 +0000

Spring Racing Carnival is in full flight at the moment, which means men in suits and women in over priced hats and fascinators.

One accessory which seems to be missing from many a mans attire is the silk pocket square. For shame. The pocket square has to be one of the most underrated accessory for a suit. Whether you're going formal or doing the advertising exec without a tie, the pocket square really makes someone stand out.

Start with white, then move onto spots and colours to match your shirt or socks. Make sure you learn proper pocket square folding techniques too.

Do it.

Style.com iPhone App

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:29:00 +0000

The good folks at Style.com have put together an iPhone app to add to the 50 I don't use. Kind of ironic the fact we shit a sailboat when someone releases these, yet they're forgotten about in minutes.

See the latest from the men's collections and peruse the models in the women's.

Download it today.

Turning 30

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:14:00 +0000

For most the thought of turning 30 bubbles away in the back of the mind for a good couple of years prior to the big event. Is it worth all the jokes, stress and angst? Or with the lifestyles we've led in our 20's, should it be treated as a miracle that we even got there.

Most presume we'll be married by 30, own a house and a dog called Jack. I would like a dog, but you can hold the other stuff for a while.

So you want my advice for turning the big 3OH!? Get off the drugs, get more friends, travel again, make money (lots of it), keep your sense of humor and live by the seat of your pants for another 5 years until you feel you're ready for some responsibility.

Turning 30 ain't so bad.

Dizzee Rascal Nike Sneakers

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:53:00 +0000

With the release of his new album and current touring schedule, Dizzy Rascal is busier than a Baghdad bricklayer. To top it all off, he's only 23. Nice work if you can get it.

To celebrate his awesomeness, Dizzee has teamed up with Nike to create a limited line of Air Max 90's.

Their colourway is supposedly modeled off a human tongue. Kinda creepy, but oh so cool.

The Untitled Shop

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:39:00 +0000

I'm back from my short break and ready to give my readers some love again. Some hetro bloke man love.

I recently came across a great shop and its labels in Melbourne's hip district of Fitzroy. The shop goes by the name of 'The Untitled Shop' and their labels are 'Malmö' and 'Who am eye'.

Why are they so good? They're well made, fit extremely well and are well priced. Something we need to see more of in Australia.

Frederik and the crew down there are good lads and worth visiting when you're nearby next.

Where // 399B Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Vic

www.whoameye.com.au
www.malmo.net.au

Note: Malmo is also available around Australia at David Jones stores.

Humour or Humor is a good thing

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:31:00 +0000

Are you funny? Or the serious type who would rather look brooding and mysterious?

I once heard some fine words which said "if you can make a girl laugh you can kiss her, and if you can kiss her you can sleep with her." You don't have to be a rocket surgeon to figure out that women like a man who can make them laugh.

Here's couple of quick tips;

1. Find a master and learn from them.
2. Do it for your own enjoyment as much as hers
3. Don't be goofy. Goofy guys get told they can't come into the club because it's members only.

If you mix the mysterious and the funny, you're on a winner winner chicken dinner.

Good Luck.

Artist: Francoise Nielly

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:09:00 +0000

I love art, almost as much as I love girls in bikinis washing my motorbike. During my day off work yesterday I was aimlessly searching through my Facebook news feed and uncovered a French artist by the name of Francoise Nielly.

Her work is nothing short of amazing. It's a lot like me after too many beers, bold and confronting.

"Françoise Nielly's painting is expressive, exhibiting a brute force, a fascinating vital energy. Oil and knife combine tsculpt her images from a material that is, at the same time, biting and incisive, charnel and sensual."

See more of her amazing work here.

Nixon - The Regent Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:22:00 +0000

Nixon watches are usually worn by surfers with chapped lips and amazingly low IQs, and frankly I would sooner be seen walking out of the local brothel than in one.

Even-though I still don't plan on wearing one in this millennium, I felt it was worth mentioning their new 'Regent Watch'. You can tell NIxon are channeling IWC or Panerai in this new design.

At $1200 a pop, Surfer-Joe will have to give the blow a rest for a couple of months to get one his wrist.

Kanye West: Style Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Four studio albums at only 32, has worked with some of the best musicians the world and is one of the most stylish cats kicking around in the Hip Hop music scene.

Renown for being regularly front and centre at top fashion parades, Kanye definitely has his finger of the pulse.

Aside from his style, he's without a doubt one of the hardest working and most demanding businessmen going around.

Genius? Maybe not, but definitely a winner. And we all know winners get to go home and fuck the prom queen.

Country Road, it's not so bad. Really.

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:07:00 +0000

For fear of being stoned to death by my fellow man I have never mentioned Australia's most vanilla menswear brand, Country Road.

5 years ago and I would cringe at the though of looking like my father in a pair of sensible CR slacks and boat shoes, but thankfully they have got their shit together.

They have some great peaked lapel blazers, hoodies, travel bags, leather sandals and very cool leather boots.

Worth having a look here.

INCU Opens in Melbourne

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Sweeping in from the sunny shores of Sydney is INCU. Know for the collection of fine brands such as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fillippa K, ACNE, APC, Band Of Outsiders, Surface To Air, Helmut Lang and Paul Smith, along with local labels Chronicles of Never, Rittenhouse, PAM and Vanishing Elephant.

Doors open this Friday the 28th August.

Where is it: Shop 6a, 274 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

LnA T-shirts: Music + Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:41:00 +0000

Here's a cool concept from LnA whereby they're combining fashion with the music which inspired them.

According to LnA,
"The Music Tee combines digital music and t-shirt fashion in one eye and ear-catching package."

Each comes with a unique code where the owner can visit the Music Tee Room on LnA's website to download a copy of the tracks printed on the t-shirt. Smart thinking.

Visit LnA from more details.

Antonio Berardi + Peroni Weekend Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:19:00 +0000

My old friend Antonio Berardi and my favorite beer Peroni got hammered last week and designed a bag, for me. The outcome was a chic leather weekend bag to take to Sydney or Las Vegas. The bag perfectly fits 5 pairs of Speedos, a toothbrush and some hair gel... or 7 kilos of cocaine.

"My partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro is about creating a timeless piece of luggage for those who want to travel in style," said Antonio Berardi. He also added, "No other beer gets me as buzzed, so it was a no brainer."

Kudos to him. Bag is now available.

Sean Connery: Style Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:03:00 +0000

Bodybuilder, James Bond and bastard. Even at the age of 75, Sean Connery can still make the ladies coo. Is it the speech impediment mixed with the Scottish accent? Or the fact he's so old school that he once told Barbara Walters that it was ok to hit a women.

Regardless of his penchant for giving back chatting women seat belts, he's an icon of the Bond film franchise and gives bald guys everywhere on this planet a glimmer of hope.

All too often we forget about the men of yesteryear with their Old Spice womanising antics and well cut suits. Next time you buy yourself super skinny jeans, stop and think whether or not Sean would endorse your purchase.

I think not.

Louis Vuitton Faux Semblant Carre Sunglasses

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:11:00 +0000

Louis Vuitton is usually the last brand you think of when it comes to sunglasses, however these new shades should make you think a little harder in future.

Available in black and tortoise, the Louis Vuitton Faux Semblant Carre sunglasses are all the rage with celebs like John Mayer, Kanye West and even Beyonce.

If you're tossing up between the Rayban Wayfarers and these, I suggest you take out that second mortgage and get these.

Sockless Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Whether you're donning canvas sneaks or premium wog lace-ups, sockless is the preferred option this summer.

Not only does running the sockless option save you time in the morning, but it keeps your ankles nice and cool during those chance lunchtime encounters on the city streets.

Suitable for casual suits, shorts or slacks. Do it.

Find some inspiration here.

Note: Apologies for our northern hemisphere viewers, us Aussies are a little behind in seasons.

Louis Vuitton & Kanye West

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:55:00 +0000

Someone once told me there was nothing wrong with arrogance, as long as you backed it up with results. Kanye clearly listened to these fine words.

His latest collaboration has seen a pairing with Marc Jacobs of Louis Vuitton to create a signature range of sneakers.

They look as if they've channeled early Nike basketball boots with a touch of the Airwalk skateboarding lace-saver.

Genius.

Photo courtesy of: RocketDive.

Linen Jackets

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Linen is traditionally an older gentleman's material, so with spring just around the corner and my impending 30th birthday, it seems apt to discuss.

The casual slightly creased linen look is a great alternative to traditional suit jackets which we're all too familiar with wearing during winter.

A simple well cut linen jacket should be worn with cotton pants or shorts. Chuck on some clean lace ups (leather or canvas) and you're good to go.

Get yourself one for this summer.

Chicks in Kicks

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:11:00 +0000

Girls wearing sneakers is one of the most underrated things in the history of... forever, like.

If you want to know if she's worth hanging onto, just add the sneakers to the checklist.

Thinks you're dreamy: Check
Thinks you smell nice: Check
Is happy to do whatever you want, dear: Check
Can clean those hard to reach places: Check
Wears cool sneakers: Check

Perfection.

Next Issue: Birds on Bikes

Style Spotlight: Gerard Butler

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Wiesman) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:34:00 +0000

A man's man who cuts his steak with the side of his hand, lands the ladies with a wink of an eye and wears a kilt just to feel the summer breeze. Whilst I was at the snack bar, some men even admit to crying when his character (King Leonidis) died in the 300.

Rumor has it he's dating Jennifer Anniston, but who cares. He's just a bloke who's giving 100% and getting 200% in return.