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“Brogues”
03/11/08 ·

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World Diplomacy, Belted Bikinis and the Quarter Brogue

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Belt It: The unimpeachable virtues of the belted bikini. [MyFashionLife]

Lapel Diplomacy: Yet another world leader embarrasses his people with poor fashion sense. Sarkozy is looking better and better… [Manolo for the Men]

The Crew: J. Crew opens a men’s only store in Tribeca. Maybe Chelsea would have been more appropriate… [DNR]

No Quarter: Gianni Agnelli gives us a lesson on quarter brogues from beyond the grave. [A Suitable Wardrobe]

Fuzzy Logic: As Chris Rock presciently advised, “take off that silly-ass hat.” [The Cool Hunter]

08/04/08 ·

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Wellingtons Redone, Beer And Babes, And Team USA's Tragic Flaw

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Rubberized Chucks: John Varvatos has gone rainboot on us with his newest Converse. [Refinery 29]

Frat Boy Crushed: Tucker Max, infamous misogamist and blogger, somehow lands movie deal; critics have proceeded to trash the script and the man. [Gawker]

Bespoke Brogues: These understated leather classics will leave you wondering why you didn’t know about them earlier in the summer. [A Suitable Wardrobe]

Ballin’ Status: Young USA basketballers may have gotten into some scandalous massage-related trouble. Looks like Kobe may be buying another huge diamond ring. [NY Mag]

Estex Bags: This old saddle maker has transferred its prowess as a producer of fine goods into canvas bags. [A Continuous Lean]