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“Fred Perry”
11/08/07 ·

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Sweating The Times, Steven Sale, Rude Boys, Raf is Busy

Pit Stop: The paper of record delves deep into the world of the underarm, weighing the pros and cons of antiperspirants. We, ourselves, sweat Dior Homme. [NYTimes]

Best Buy: Racked deals up an 80% off sale at Steven Alan. Run! [Racked]

Lagos Calling: Nerve’s scandalicious photog Seige (Clayton James Cubitt) captures the collision of African and Rude Boy style. [Clayton Cubitt Online]

Simons Hits the Streets: Jil Sander designer Raf Simons hooks up with Brit sportswear line Fred Perry one week after inking a deal with Eastpak. [WWD]

Last Season’s Girl: Woman doesn’t buy new clothes for an entire year. Hell freezes. Heavens fall from sky. [The Independent]

05/12/08 ·

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Rudeboys, Denim Daredevils and Forward Thinking

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A Message to You Rudy: Ska style rises again. [Men.Style]

Thinking Ahead: The warm months are almost here, which means you should start shopping for Fall (but of course). Ransom will give you a head start. [Hypebeast]

Primary Colors: Obama is the Burberry candidate. [Radar]

Slip of the Tongue: Whoops. Someone let the beans spill about the new Black Fleece store. [The Life Vicarious via Racked]

Criminal Minded: The slicked-back men of America finally have a voice. [The Onion]

Deal Alert: 70% off at the APC Brooklyn store from Wednesday through Thursday. [Trash Bag Aesthetics]

Stuck on Sinatra: Plunk down your 42 cents for the best dressed stamp ever. [Gothamist]

Who Wears Short Shorts?: In the Summer, hemlines actually become relevant for men. [Independent UK]

06/25/08 ·

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Draft Day, Dour Preppies, and Gratuities

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Draft Dodge: Pull your girl in tight as you watch the NBA draft—there’s fashion afoot. [Sporting News]

Wild Life: The habits and interests of Kim Jones, desinger for Alfred Dunhill, sound more like an issue of National Geographic than GQ. [The Moment]

Back in Black: Raf Simons plus Fred Perry equals some very dour preppies. [Fashion Indie]

Penny Pincher: Here’s some tips on tipping—you cheapskates. [Art of Manliness]