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Kickin’ it with Gucci!
This a quick one – we love the new Gucci Men’s 2010 sneaks and slip-on range. Each piece of exquisite leather footwear is a creation with some serious ‘tude! … and we’re all for encouraging our MSP fans to shine in them.
There’s something about the range’s neutral colours and clean lines that just scream elegance and sporty style that’ll go DOWN real well in your wardrobe.
The best place to buy them on the web – www.shoesshoe.com AND the one stop shop for designer shoes and accessories online – www.raffaello-network.com. And of course there’s always your trusty Gucci Store or designer outlet.
Rock ‘em with jeans & a T, or cargo pants & a sweater OR how about with an elegant blazer over pants for a semi formal occasion?
Enjoy kickin’ it with Gucci gentlemen! Step! – The Stylemeister!
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Top 10 men’s fashion brands … and why …
Which men’s fashion brands are the most popular in the world of style today? With a commitment to excellent design, tailoring and manufacturing, these leading menswear brands will give you a fashion fix for life.
1. Ralph Lauren
A luxury lifestyle brand like no other, Polo Ralph Lauren tops the men’s fashion brand charts (especially in the USA) in male wear. Ralph Rueben Lifshitz (aka Ralph Lauren) did not attend fashion school, but worked for Brooks Brothers as a salesman in the early sixties. In 1967, with the financial backing of a friend, Lauren opened a necktie store where he also sold ties of his own design, under the label “Polo.” In 1970, Ralph Lauren won the COTY Award for his menswear line. Around that same time he released a line of women’s suit that were tailored in a classic men’s style, which was when the first Polo emblem was seen. It was on the cuff of the women’s suit. Ralph Lauren, released Polo’s famous short sleeve mesh shirt with the Polo logo in 1972. It came out in 24 colors and soon became a classic. He also gained recognition for his design after he was contracted to provide clothing styles for the movie The Great Gatsby. The rest is history.
Today, Ralph Lauren is a US-based sought-out brand preferred by many men for its quality, design and chic, high-end fashion. In 2009, Ralph Lauren reportedly had a market value of $11 billion.
2. Diesel
Vibrant, bred in Italy and a firm favorite with men around the world, Diesel’s clothing is aimed at the young adult market, particularly its jeans, but the brand can now be found on everything from underwear to fragrance. Diesel’s innovative approaches to fashion and art includes endorsing young creativity by sponsoring the Diesel-U-Music Contest and the Sundance Film Festival as well as being the first clothing company to market their clothing in video games.
3. Calvin Klein
CK is a popular for its mad style amongst most fashion conscious guys. From sportswear, to denim and underwear, the CK brand is iconic and has made huge strides in the world of designer brands. Think of the fragrance line alone – ‘Eternity’, ‘Obsession’ and ‘CK One’ – each a stand-alone brand in itself. Calvin Klein’s underwear business, promoted in the 1990s with giant billboards showing images of pop singer “Marky Mark” – now actor Mark Warlberg – was so successful that the brand’s underpants became generally known as “Calvins” in everyday lexicon. As of 2008, Calvin Klein’s proceeds stood at $5.8 billion.
4. GUCCI
This Italian brand is a top men’s fashion luxury line which claims a wide share of the global market. The trademark striped webbing on their leather goods has been just one of many clever innovations that have come from the inspirational house of Gucci. Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, the brand has gone through a thousand and one evolutions, from fame to shame, from true design to fighting knock-offs and from family roots to deep rivalry. “In the 1960s and 1970s, Gucci had been at the pinnacle of chic, thanks to icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Jacqueline Onassis. But by the 1980s, Gucci had lost its appeal, becoming a tacky airport brand.” Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter. However a turnaround of the company was devised in the late 1980s and has since made Gucci one of the world’s most influential fashion houses – it was recently named one of the best classic garment dealers in the world and sported an ample $4.5 billion in earnings in 2009.
* Useless fact – Guinness World Records cites Gucci’s “Genius Jeans” as the most expensive jeans in the world. A pair of Gucci jeans that had been distressed, ripped and covered with African beads, when they debuted in October 1998 in Milan, were priced at US $3,134.
5. Burberry Prorsum
Founded by 1856 by Thomas Burberry, a 21-year-old former draper’s apprentice, Burberry Prorsum is today a deluxe British-owned fashion corporation, popular for its clothing, fragrances and fashion accessories. The brand’s distinctive tartan pattern, a type of plaid pattern, has become one of its most widely copied trademarks of all time including the Burberry Equestrian Knight Logo with the Latin word “Prorsum”, (def: forwards) developed in 1901. In 1911 the brand became the outfitters for Roald Amundsen, the first man to reach the South Pole, and Ernest Shackleton, who led a 1914 expedition to cross Antarctica. A Burberry gabardine jacket was worn by George Mallory on his ill-fated attempt on Mount Everest in 1924. In 1914 Burberry was commissioned by the War Office to adapt its officer’s coat to suit the conditions of contemporary warfare, resulting in the “trench coat”. After the war, the trench coat became popular with civilians.
The iconic Burberry black, white, red and tan check was created in the 1920s and used as a lining in its trench coats. Today, the Burberry Prorsum brand is well-known for using British celebrities in its advertising, including models Kate Moss, and most recently actress Emma Watson, who was named the face of Burberry’s 2009 Fall/Winter campaign. Burberry accrued sales of $1.125 billion in 2009, 25% of which resulted from the American market.
6. Nike
According to Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess who personifies victory and today, the Nike “swoosh” logo is universally recognised as a symbol of “triumph”. Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight, Nike is the world’s leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with revenue in excess of $19.2 billion USD in the 2009 fiscal year .
Positioned as a premium-brand, selling well-designed and expensive products, Nike lures customers with a marketing strategy centered on a carefully protected “urban fashion” brand image popular in the youth, chav and hip hop cultures, and via sponsorship agreements with celebrity athletes, professional teams and college athletic teams. Nike’s brands include Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Skateboarding and subsidiaries including Cole Haan, Hurley International, Umbro and Converse. In addition to manufacturing sportswear and equipment, the company operates retail stores under the Niketown name. Nike also teamed up recently with Apple Inc. to produce the Nike+ product which monitors a runner’s performance via a radio device in the shoe which links to the iPod nano.
7. True Religion
This fast growing, trend setting and street edgy American premium clothing line, was established in 2002 by Jeffrey Lubell and co-founder Kym Gold when it debuted denim products from their LA base.
Recognized for its t-shirts, western styled shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants all containing the western vintage feel, True Religion is a premium brand – its jeans can range between US$250–$300. Recently the company has begun branching into new products such as footwear, headwear, handbags, swimwear, eyewear, and fragrance and today they have around 900 branded boutiques and specialty stores in 50 countries on 6 continents. Their 2008 revenue figures came in at USD $270 million and in 2009, True Religion generated world net sales of $311 million.
8. Abercrombie & Fitch
A US bred fashion brand, A&F is a booming men’s garment conglomerate that brought in $3.54 billion in 2009. The brand specifically focuses on casual wear and accessories for a target consumer ages of 18 through 22. With over 300 locations in the United States, the brand has embarked on international expansion throughout various world markets
The brand is today heavily promoted as a international near-luxury lifestyle concept. The company began cultivating an upscale image after the opening of its Fifth Avenue flagship store in 2005 alongside Prada and other upscale retailers, coming up with a fictional dictionary term – “Casual Luxury” – “[using] the finest cashmere, pima cottons, and highest quality leather to create the ultimate in casual, body conscious clothing,” and “implementing and/or incorporating time honored machinery …to produce the most exclusive denim…” This upscale image has allowed A&F to open stores in international locations concentrating on high-end retailing. To that effect, price points in international A&F stores are notoriously almost double the American pricing to promote an international upscale image. While the Casual Luxury “image” is continued, the trademark itself is not as widely used as before. CEO Mike Jeffries calls the A&F image a “movie” because of the “fantasy” that plays out instore. Even some of the A&F clothing is given a story: “You buy into the emotional experience of a movie,” Jeffries explains, “And that’s what we’re creating. Here I am walking into a movie, and I say, ‘What’s going to be [at] the box office today?’” (The Stylemeister: “Hmmm … sounds a bit cheeseball and try hard, Mr Jeffries.”)
9. Dolce&Gabbana
Recently celebrating 20 years of design, the original brand was founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, and is more formal and ‘timeless’ than it’s younger, more flamboyant little brother D&G – a slightly more casual line that follows an urban inspiration and attempts to set trends rather than follow them. The design house describes itself as “new luxury, authentic and unconventional – a style that expresses new forms of elegance, presenting itself as a modern classicism” and is known for its geometric and dark approach to fashion.
10. Armani
Ranked as one of the world’s leading menswear brands, Armani is an Italian luxury fashion which has a faithful male following who appreciate the clean, tailored lines of each collection. Giorgio Armani formed his company in 1975, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most successful designer to come out of Italy, with the business making an annual turnover of $1.6 billion, and a Giorgio enjoying a personal fortune of $5.3 billion. Innovative and future forward, Armani was the first designer to ban models with a body mass index (BMI) under 18. The Armani Privé spring/summer 2007 fashion show was broadcast via MSN and Cingular cellular phones and after LG teamed with Prada to introduce the LG Prada phone, Samsung joined Armani to design the Giorgio Armani phone. Armani designed made-to-measure suits for Christian Bale’s character Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight. Soon, ads featuring “Giorgio Armani for Bruce Wayne” were released with pictures of Christian Bale wearing Armani suits. However, Bale later claimed in a GQ interview that the campaign was produced without his permission.
Armani has established approximately 2,000 stores worldwide with a yearly revenue of around $1 billion.
Other mentionables not on the list are Prada Pour Homme, Harley Davidson Clothing and Ed Hardy – each iconic, each with a distinctive male offering. Get out there, check them ALL out for yourself, you won’t regret the investment.
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Resources:
Annmicha Blugh, Break Studios Contributing Writer, www.mademan.com
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Investor Relations
Better Investing, The Leader in Investment Report: Nike
Burberry Brings Its Luxurious Brand
Fashion Design Schools: Giorgio Armani Profile
Market Research World
Harley Davidson Sets Lay-offs
University of Oregon Investment Group
True Religion Apparel Inc.
www.wikipedia.org
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Webber you Winner!
Aussie Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing) celebrates his win of the British Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone.
We love it! Burning that rubber and flashing that smile full of devious mischief, we’re here celebrating another brilliant win for the high-spirited Aussie male. Always known for their hard work and carefree attitude, it made us laugh when we read that in a bid to clear the red mist around Red Bull, team boss Christian Horner invited the feuding duo of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel to a barbecue and karaoke session.
What? Don’t these dudes have a full Bang and Olufsen surround sound stereo in their helmets like the Stig, that reduces their need for Karaoke outside of the race track? I mean come-ooooon (said with an Arnold Schwarzenegger accent).
Anyway, it was reported after the brilliant win that Webber belted out Bryan Adams’s Summer of ‘69 while Vettel, strumming a guitar, opted for Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water. And to prove both drivers could sing from the same hymn sheet, the entire party rounded out the evening with a rendition of Don McLean’s classic American Pie – a song with mystical cohesive powers.
What do the respective karaoke preferences reveal about the drivers’ psyches? Bernard Zuel, a well-known music critic, provided the psycho-analysis.
Summer of ‘69 (Bryan Adams & Mark Webber)
Here is a song which seems to be about innocence and aspiration, about the purity of choice we make as a kid with dreams alongside our pals. A bit like off-season testing. (“Oh when I look back now/That summer seemed to last forever”). But look closer and you see that the Australian hasn’t forgiven. Or forgotten. “And now the times are changin’/Look at everything that’s come and gone/Sometimes when I play that old six-string/I think about you and wonder what went wrong.” He’s smiling but he’s saying, don’t mess with me Seb.
Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple & Sebastian Vettel)
Aggressive much? Vettel ostensibly gets to sing about an ancient rock band’s experience on Lake Geneva but as he shakes his golden locks to and fro over the famous guitar riff he can unleash an Ian Gillan scream and tell Webber that even inside the flame retardant suit in that cramped, hot cockpit, he too has a long memory: “We made a place to sweat/No matter what we get out of this/I know, I know we’ll never forget.”
American Pie (Don McLean & Red Bull management)
The brilliance of this choice is, appropriately enough for a motoring event, manifold. Firstly, there’s the fact that no matter how out of tune you are, both musically and in personal relations, the rousing chorus encourages group effort over technique while throwing in a gratuitous motoring reference in the Chevy. Best of all, it is interminable, its many verses building to nothing in particular except a long, long night of the soul. By the end of that song you can’t remember what it was you were angry about at the beginning of the night. Perfect.
”We haven’t been offered any recording contracts and the neighbours will probably be complaining about the noise but everyone here let their hair down and celebrated,” Horner said.
We love your style! So here’s to style, if you find yourself in need or acquiring a motorsport race-suit, check out www.demon-tweeks.co.uk who have a full range of awesome suits for your liking.
Over and Out.
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A Mark of Dignity!
Every now and then I get a little obsessive about searching for a significant item that will define not only those style lovers who want to break out of the saturated retail market, but also for those unique individuals who aren’t lured into the greed that is consumerism.
That very ‘thing’ that I have pondered on, is a symbol of lineage, and one that represents not only an individual but a family. A long history of family.
Now, rewind your shadow senses to envisaging yourself on a horse; a large white galloping stallion, bearing a sword, and a signet ring so large you mistake it for a shield! It’s made of gold. It holds your family’s name. Your name. An emblem. And it’s significant and one of a kind. Are you getting this?
The item I’m talking about is indeed the Signet Ring.
Now, the word “signet” is derived from the Latin word “signum”, meaning “sign”. And I must say it is a ’sign of the times’, if I can quote Prince so eloquently, that the savvy consumer is much more interested in individual pieces that are authentic to one-self, instead of the lure of excess that retail is doing so well of late. It seems the world is on ’sale’ at present.
Although we will bring to you the latest, the craziest, the new, the vintage and the unique – if you, my fellow man, are looking for something very ‘you’, then this is that piece of style that is a no-brainer. It’s warrior like, it’s a hero’s statement, it’s a spiritual authority and worn by Kings. Come to think of it, a signet ring represents the 5 Archetypes that we talk about in our e-book; The Inner Man.
No other form of jewellery has played such an important role throughout history; been involved in ancient customs or superstitions like the Signet Ring. Today the Signet Ring is still an iconic piece of jewellery, bestowing the modern day owner with a sense of pride and distinction.
A ring distinguished an individual in a way that other forms of jewellery did not. Finger rings represented the language of social code, and connoted one’s social standing. Under the Empire, the finger ring was still considered a privilege, conferred for military distinction. As time wore on and attitudes changed, the ring was more freely bestowed. Even so, the ring retained its position as a mark of dignity, as a rich ornament, as an important seal, and as a token of betrothal.
The wearing of signet ring in different figure indicates some meaning, if you wear a ring in thumb it indicates sexuality of a man, in forefinger it indicates the ability of a man, in middle finger it shows the man’s influence that he is handsome, wedding finger tells for itself and in little figure it indicates the creative temperament of a man. Sometimes the design impresses into the material of the ruling itself. Signet rings are mentioned in the bible, and are used right up to the present day.
So if you’re a man of elite style, or if you’re just wanting to commence your own personal journey into your heritage, your true inner self and merging the inner and outer man, then this is certainly a piece of jewellery you cannot ignore.
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The Wrap on Scarves
It’s getting chilly down under (the MSP’s HQ), so we thought we’d give our fans a few tips on how to wear scarves this winter.
Scarves are versatile accessories that instantly lift your look and and add a touch of colour and dashin’ style to wardrobe and they keep you really warm against the cold, frost and wind. However, many dudes avoid scarves because they’re not sure how to wear them other than just plonking them on your shoulder … so … here are just a few examples to help you wrap that scarf with style. Enjoy!
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- The desert scarf conjures up vision of Lawrence of Arabia and old world elegance. It’s a great look if you can pull it off …
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- The casual over-two-shoulders look is versatile and classic.
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- Stripes … nice …
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- This square edged scarf looks great draped over both shoulders and adds bulk to your muscle!
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- The silk scarf is a lighter option for those warmer days.
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- The skinny scarf gives you a lean, hungry look. Think ‘Blue Steel’!
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- Try tying your scarf to one shoulder, it’s debonair and will make you stand out from the pack …
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- Really cold? The “complete wrap, no drape” will keep you warm, cosy and stylish …
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Cuffs of Steel!
Cufflinks. A funny word.
Cufflinks. Defined as a fastener worn by men or women to decoratively fasten the two sides of the cuff on a dress shirt or blouse.
Cufflinks. They first appeared in the early-1500s as “cuff strings” to help close ruffled wristbands fitting into small openings on either side and tied together.
Cufflinks. Ornaments for men who want can express themselves with style; using their formal shirts as the background canvas.
Cufflinks. Elegant, swanky and definitely a must-have in every self respecting dude’s wardrobe.
Cufflinks. One of the few objets de mode that a man can use to express his individual flair in fashion.
Cufflinks. Great gifts for men. Think bachelor parties, birthdays, weddings & a big ‘thank you’ from/to a mate.
Cufflinks. Seriously cool collectibles. ‘Nuff said.
OK dudes, we’re keeping this simple if you hadn’t guessed already. No need to fluff about the subject coz it’s pretty straightforward.
Cufflink designs vary widely. The simplest design consists of a short post or chain connecting two disc-shaped parts. The part positioned on the most visible side is usually larger; a variety of designs can connect the smaller piece: It may be small enough to fit through the button hole like a button would; it may be separated and attached from the other side; or it may have a portion that swivels on the central post, aligning with the post while the link is threaded through the button-hole and swiveling into a position at right angles to the post when worn.
Cufflink designers offer a myriad of monograms, shapes and sizes – from novelty designs to traditional, contemporary, utility, humorous and the plain downright ridiculous (cufflinks with real bugs embedded in them?? Sure makes you stand out from the pack!).
Troll through second hand shops for classic and antique designs but if you can’t be bothered, try your local men’s department store – they usually have a decent collection given that this is the one male fashion accessory that designer’s go mad with. Or wait for Aunt Bertha to surprise you next Christmas. OK maybe not Aunt Bertha, she’s into itchy angora sweaters, but perhaps that new, gorgeous girl you’ve been seeing may get inspired to treat you. Oh joy!
Whatever the case, from the super to the real hero inspired, chrome to silver, and of course the utterly useless and funny, these fancy, classic and sometimes whimsical doodads will definitely catch the eye. MSP has compiled a list of the latest and greatest so you’ve no excuse not to get out there and bedazzle your audience with cuffs of steel! Or wood … or plastic … or whatever takes your fancy!
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Walk this Way – Men’s Dress Shoes
The world of men’s shoes is finally seeing reason & designing for the male psyche: cool & individual.
While most (drab) men’s dress shoes are most commonly black or brown, we’re seeing new designs that are breaking the mold with a bold, rocking approach.
They’re dashing and daring and we love them! Here are a few designers kicking up a shoe storm:
The Steve Madden Collection:
This quintessential men’s shoe designer offers up handsome and hip leather shoes with ultra-modern metal link accents, embossed pinstriping, and chisel toes. They’re made for comfort, too, with twin elastic gores and a lightly padded collars that will keep you walking a million miles.
Swear
S**** is a men shoe designer that’s State-side and carries contemporary styles such as dark blue suede ‘Jimmy’ lace-up ankle boots, two-tone tan and navy leather lace-up ‘Joe’ boots featuring cream cotton laces, a rounded toe, a bone leather sole and the signature three star logo embossed on the outer side of the heel. The S**** approach is certainly worth that second look.
Mark Nason
These boots were made for walking! Mark Nason’s boots are strictly for the outlaw in you – when you’re in the mood for something on the edgy side. They feature branded embroidery on the shaft, stitched dragon details, zippered shafts to make it easy to wear, intricate stitching and a selection of tapered square toe boots as well as chiseled ones for extra masculine appeal. Whether you wear it to work, or on the town, you’re bound to stand apart from the crowd.
Kennth Cole Reaction
These boots from Kenneth Cole Reaction is more than just a Foot Note when it comes to great quality. The tapered toe delivers a sleek profile to the smooth leather construction. Dual zippers make it easy to put on, while leather linings make it easy to wear in breathable comfort. Other shoes in his collection are handcrafted with tonal stitching, rivet details, and a zipper closure,and pair nicely with business-casual clothes as well as outfits you wear to hit the town. Leather linings and a cushioned insole help you stay comfortable when you stay out late.
There’s a wide selection out there so you won’t be out of options to look classic and styled no matter the occasion.
Remember that when it comes to dress shoes, Oxfords (British), or Balmorals (American), i.e. lace ups, are the standard shoe to wear with most suits. A monk shoe has no lacing, and is closed by a strap with a buckle – this style is more casual but you can pull it off with a suit and no tie.
Loafers, or slip-ons, come in both men’s and women’s styles and it’s not unusual for a man’s loafer to have a tassel. Loafers look great with casual wear – or when just hanging with your mates at a bbq or on your boat!
In all, shoes are symbolic of the man in you – they reflect the man in you so no matter the style – always keep them buffed, clean and polished. When in a fight, first walk 100 miles in the other man’s shoes. Then you’ll be 100 miles away and wearing his shoes.
If you’re having a bad shoe day, take a moment to be grateful that you have a pair on in the first place. Millions of people around the world do not have the luxury of even one slipper – “I murmured because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.”
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The Bachelor Pad of Your Dreams
Call it the ultimate bachelor pad or a dream home, this is how Hollywood’s 2009 “House of the Year” looks like. Put together by the talented folks at Temple Home, the breathtaking 7,000-square-foot structure is the perfect blend of drama, design and innovation. Nestled close to the most shining stars in Hollywood Hills’ best, the lavish home is packed with technology up to its teeth. Perfect for a young actor or maybe a talented director, we salute the modern furnishings, the outdoor pool area and the gorgeous scenery that it’s part of.
This stunning house sits among the Hollywood Hills and it’s full of new technologies: CinemaScope theater, 7.1-channel surround-sound, intricate TV concealment, extensive automation.
“Developed as the ultimate bachelor pad, (the designer’s) thing was that they wanted all of the technology that a young Hollywood actor or director might want,” says systems developer and DSI co-founder Eric Thies.
“Obviously, there were a lot of potential buyers here that fit that category, so for a 7,000-square-foot house they wanted a lot of technology crammed into it.”
Three areas are filled by surround sound, including a rattling 7.1-channel JBL Synthesis system in the theater and an understated 7.1 Sonance architectural speaker layout in the family room. There’s even a separate video game room that features a triple-screen auto racing simulator and a flat-panel TV that taps into a local PC for gaming fun.
The theater presents movies on a 125-inch Stewart Filmscreen in the superwide CinemaScope format (2.35:1 aspect ratio), accompanied by a Runco projector and CineWide anamorphic lens that fills the screen without black bars. Combined with the JBL system, which includes Synthesis processing, amplification and equalization, the theater rates with the finest of Hollywood screening rooms.
The blend of A/V and architectural touches doesn’t stop at the back door, either (35-foot sliding glass doors, by the way). The outdoor pool area and landscaping are included among the 20 zones of housewide audio and peppered with 16 unobtrusively placed speakers.
“The ability for technology to disappear was far more important in this house than others we’ve done, and the things we couldn’t hide, like touchpanels and keypads, had to be special,” says Thies. “We didn’t want to completely give up A/V performance, and I think we compromised here in the right ways.”
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Hard as Steel – Men’s Accessory Essentials April 2010
Gents, there’s nothing like the power of a great accessory to add panache to your game.
Whether it’s a great timepiece, jewelry to die for or a belt that gets you noticed, our theme for powerful accessorizing in April is STEEL, STEEL, STEEL (or at least a hint of metal) and these picks are must haves for any self respecting style gent. Even though you don’t have access to the retailers below, please surf the web for some great online shopping bargains and get that hard as steel look locked into your wardrobe. Rock on’!
TIME PIECES
This season the watch trend is bold, steely and shine! It’s about power on your wrist that lasts a lifetime and screams quality, power and “don’t mess with me! – ness”. You know what I mean …
JEWELRY
There’s nothing feminine about men’s jewelry nowadays. Designers are now committed to creating pieces that for the independent, cool and slightly macho brotha. We love, love, love these latest designs – they’re great style statements – and we were especially drawn to the Kohl’s steel ring that is an unashamed declaration of faith and self believe.
BELTS
A touch of steel on your waist is a sign of strength ain’t it? We like these very cool and trendy belts that will keep you wrapped and lifted throughout the day.
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Men’s Fashion Bags
Hey this ain’t no sissy thang. OK. So when we’re talking about the office, the sports field, the overnight event; we need something to carry our goods. And this has fortunately or unfortunately been labelled the ‘Man-Bag’.
Personally, I dig anything that’s going to make me look more masculine. And these bags identified in the pic, are hot dude. They’re modern backpacks that have emerged via the designers who really take note to what is going to compliment a man and his style.
Slouchy totes and duffle like shapes in rich leather and wealthy colours of chocolate, greys and blacks are right up my alley! Practical, flexible and ready to be distressed by being thrown on the ground, treated a little harsh with their snap front pockets, belt straps and zipper details.
Dig!
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