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As we’ve noted in the past, we’ve got a soft spot for the French part of the world. So in honor of Bastille Day, we thought we’d remind you of exactly why.
In a word (or two): French women.
And to illustrate the ineffable je ne sais quoi that makes the women of France so entrancing, we’ve rounded up some of the most entrancing Parisian street-style shots the internet has to offer, to be perused while listening to The Marseillaise.
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As connoisseurs of history, we sometimes find styles, habits and turns of phrase from the past that we wouldn’t mind bringing back to the present, Doc Brown-style. This time around, we’re dusting off the magical moment when a woman jumps out of a cake.
We’re men of simple tastes.
And yet, we can’t suppress a slight melancholy whenever we see a roughly human-sized cake, only to realize that there is not a scantily clad woman waiting to burst from beneath its surface.
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There’s a proud tradition of women looking damn good in menswear, from Marlene Dietrich to the current flood of “borrowed” Barbour jackets. It’s outdoorsy anti-fashion, a poke at gender roles, and generally the most excited you’ve ever been to see an oxford shirt. Naturally, we approve.
Tomboy Style has been rounding up the best instances for more than a year now, and all that toil has finally landed them a book deal with Rizzoli to round up the best tomboys the world has ever seen. It won’t be out until Spring ’12, but we’d like to put in an early request for more Chan Marshall.
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We try not to write too much about politics, the military or women’s pants, but there’s a change coming to our armed forces and we can no longer remain silent. We’re talking, of course, about the military’s respect for large posteriors. And we’re pleased to say, that respect is growing.
The U.S. Army is currently testing a new women’s combat uniform with specific alterations for the female form. In particular, “more material… to accommodate the buttocks,” in the words of one designer. In short, it’s a victory of the indomitable female form over the baggy, shapeless military bureaucracy. And at the risk of sounding partisan, we’ll say this victory’s overdue.
God bless America.
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via WBEA Pair: Brooklyn’s best chocolatiers, the impressively bearded Mast Brothers, connected with The Scout for this handsome video. [The Scout]
Bad Intentions: A Politics Daily writer thought a gushing open letter to his ex-girlfriend on her wedding day would go over well with the women of the internet. He was wrong. Gentlemen of America: do not be this man! [Washington City Paper]
Greensleeves: A carbon footprint rating may be on the way for clothing. Not a moment too soon, by our lights. [Wall Street Journal]
Play Me a Song That Everybody Knows: If there ever was a time to learn about country legend Roy Acuff, now is that time. [AV Club]
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Surreptitiously disguised cheesecake has a long and distinguished history, but this is the first time it’s made it to the wine bottle.
Drink ‘n’ Stick is taking the old disappearing-swimsuit trick to the stodgy confines of the wine world with a peel-off bottle that appears respectable through the purchase process, but transforms into an elixir of Eisenhower-era smut once you get it home and peel off the outer plastic layer.
Pepsi can’t be far behind.
Angelic: Internet, meet Ana Beatriz Barros. [GQ UK]
Naval Gazing: We’ve always been of the opinion that modern art does best in massive staged naval battles. Apparently Duke Riley agrees. [Vulture]
This Might Get Loud: Ladies and Gentlemen, the most awe-inspiring speakers in the world. [Audiojunkies]
Texas Never Whispers: Marfa Texas gets into the sport supply business. [Cool Hunting]
For the Cred: Refinery29 delves into the obscure end of skin magazines. [Refinery29]
All Things Must Pass: Slate lets you choose your own apocalypse with this culturally prescient guide to the end times. [Slate]
A Dying Breed: Apparently there are still a few publishing heirs left un-profiled. [Vanity Fair]
Extra Credit: In case the must-haves aren’t enough, here’s an itemized list of ways to be cool. [YesbutNobutYes]
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New in Town: Edita Vilkeviciute is the Next Big Thing. You heard it here first (well, second). [Luxist]
The Wisdom of Crowds: Gawker chronicles the rise and fall of the Zivity. For some reason, they just couldn’t make porn work on the internet. [Gawker]
You’re the Flannel Man: A.P.C. continues to impress. [Hypebeast]
Don’t, Bro: You can only work at a taser company for so long before someone decides to “demonstrate” on you. [Gizmodo]
From time to time, a gentleman’s eyes may wander.
This is not to be taken as a sign of his character, but as an optic reflex that results in a momentary suspension of the higher faculties. Neither priests, eunuchs nor husbands are entirely immune. And all things considered, the eye is one of the less dangerous organs.
So let’s not embarrass anyone whose wife might be watching.
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Because it’s Friday, we’ll leave you with a beautiful snap and a beautiful woman. This one comes from the fashion lensman Andrew Kuykendall (via NotCot), taken at a recent screening of Land of the Lost.
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Lingering: Refinery29 remains on the forefront of the lingerie beat. [Refinery29]
On Wheels: The Hef puts his old limo up for sale…but you might want to wash it first. [Luxist]
Hat to the Future: Future hats from Back to the Future Part II are now on sale. What a country. [Gizmodo]
Who Sane?: The Moment corrects your pronunciation of Hussein Chalayan with noticeable irritation. [The Moment]
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The Gift that Keeps On Giving: Dietrich’s lingerie line is going on our list for next Valentine’s Day. [Refinery29]
Pulled Up Short: Joel Plotch’s short film resurrects a Terry Southern story featuring a surprisingly pitch-free Hollywood lunch meeting. [Vulture]
File Under “Because it’s the Weekend”: Mme. Molly Lambert catalogs the smell of the world’s greatest musical acts. [ThisRecording]
Coco Puffs: A peek into Audrey Tatou’s Chanel short, from the Amelie director. [If It’s Here It’s Hip]
The Big Easy: Ellen Von Unwerth proves her mettle the way all modern photographers must: with a set of Eva Mendes nudes. [SwipeLife]
Oliver!: Oliver Spencer takes to the web, with his Johnny Depp lookalike securely in tow. [Valet Mag]
I Hope You’re Happy Now: A long but worthwhile read about what makes people happy throughout their lives. Apparently the secret is a good pair of espadrilles. [The Atlantic]
The Pleasure Principle: The yield curve is finally put in terms that the average man can understand. [The Awl]
A Big, Big Love: Ginnifer Goodwin’s W Magazine spread makes a surprisingly cogent case for plural marriage. [FashionIndie]
X-Ray Specs: Oliver Goldsmith enters the world of bespoke frames. [GQ UK]
Man of Steel: The 70s era Superman costume goes on sale. Somewhere, Jerry Seinfeld reaches for his wallet. [IMDB News]
Chastity on the Rise!: Esquire laments the decline in the female libido. It sounds like they’ve been going to the wrong bars… [Esquire]
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It’s an old rule of the internet that any desire, no matter how strange or unspeakable, already has a site devoted to it. And as you might expect, most of the sites are not work friendly…
Worlds Best Ever put us onto the latest result of the rule: a tumblr dedicated to the unique charms of freckled girls, frequently without the benefit of clothing. It’s a pretty simple concept, but as long as they’re handing out book deals, this is one site that could certainly move a few units.
Provided they can find a like-minded imprint…
The Golden Age of Swimwear: Stylehive reminds us of the subtle charms of the retro-cut swim suit. [Stylehive]
Maternal Anxiety: Esquire counts down the top 10 mothers of all time, and the competition is pretty stiff. To give you some idea, the Virgin Mary only clocks in at #5. [Esquire]
A Life, Considered: Kate Moss is at work on a memoir, and we’re guessing Johnny Depp is sweating through his goatee. [My Fashion Life]
It’s the Beard: Hickey introduces us to our new favorite male model. [Hypebeast]
In the Kitchen: Kastyn Reid learns the basics of Italian cuisine. [TrendLand]
The Man Makes the Suit: A new doc takes a peek at Sinatra’s personal tailor, who’s well on his way to sartorial iconhood. Being named Taylor doesn’t hurt either. [BlackBook]
Being Blunt: Emily Gould weighs in on the social mores of drug acquisition. [The Awl]
All Along the Watch Tower: The 60s vintage watch trade starts to heat up. [NYTimes]
Models and Bottles: The Met takes a look at the photographer model relation…and comes away with a significantly more chaste take than we were expecting. [The Cut]
Sign of the Times: A peek into the arduous design clash behind the interstate’s new typeface. [NYTimes]
A Verdant Glenn: Our favorite guy of style checks in with a new blues compilation. [Men.Style]
Free Throws, Free Trade: The first trick to inspiring economic confidence is sinking every single free throw. [Gawker]
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Business Model: Jamie Bochert is one of our new favorite people. Apparently one Patti Smith reference is all it takes. [Refinery29]
I, Mac: Bask in the productivity secrets of Apple co-founder, segway polo competitor and Dancing with the Stars runner-up Steve Wozniak. [Lifehacker]
Acting!: The many faces of Terrence Howard. [Ye Waverly Blog]
Mom Jeans: American Apparel expands into maternity. We’re bracing for some unusually inappropriate ads. [Racked]
On the Beach: Jezebel’s post on the tyranny of unsupportive bathing suits may have backfired. [Jezebel]
The Overclass: It’s hard to improve on the headline: “Russian Billionaires Learn to Embrace Thrift.” [Luxist]
Check’s in the Mail: Gitman Brothers Vintage gets a bit more love. Go Steelers? [Blackbird]
Footprints: Bespoke cobbling goes online. This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship… [Material Interest]
We were never really clear on the perks of being a socialite. Sure, the parties are a blast sometimes—but so are lots of parties. And they seem to spend so much time getting ready…
But this makes a bit more sense. We’re not terribly interested in Kay Rodriguez, the designer behind these snaps, but the model happens to be one Ms. Jessica Joffe, occasional Kemptress and general woman-about-town. And, dare we say it, she’s never looked better.
And being a socialite-model…well that’s a different game entirely.
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All the Pretty Broads: Pinup-style one-pieces come back into style. We heartily approve. [The Cut]
Tales of Bromance and Woe: A roundup of the great historical bromances, in honor of the final time we will ever use that word. [Men.Style]
Into the Sunset: The downturn comes to Harley-Davidson. Isn’t there anything Dennis Hopper can do? [Racked]
Genius at Work: Complex documents the tortured creation of the Air Yeezy for posterity. Our grandchildren will study this blog post in school. [Complex]
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A recent British survey has unearthed a dour but somehow unsurprising statistic: nearly a third of the women who have slept with James Bond have died shortly afterwards.
Usually within 90 minutes.
It’s unnerving news for any man, but it gives the whole Bond oeuvre (yes, we said it) a new tone. If we were in his brogues, we’d be a bit more nervous about the eventual fate of the latest comely recruit. Of course, this does put the volume of martini consumption in perspective.
The spy business is starting to seem downright unsafe.
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Hedi Slimane has it pretty good.
As far as we can tell, he just takes pictures of naked women all day, apart from an occasional phone call with Gus van Sant.
These are from an impromptu shoot with Anna Selezneva, but the langorous lensing seems to suggest his heart’s not quite in it. After all, if you’ve seen one gorgeous semi-nude Eastern European model, you’ve seen them all. Not that we’re complaining…
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