“I like a fine-gauge knit – like a summer sweater – under a suit, which just feels nice on the skin. No collar, but more substantial a T-shirt. Somehow, a T-shirt isn’t enough.” –Scott Sternberg, Designer, Band of Outsiders {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
“I tend to keep a cotton or linen bandana or pocket square at hand. They’re a nice accent in terms of elevating a summer suit and also perfect for discreetly wiping away perspiration.” –Bruce Pask, Men’s Fashion Director, Bergdorf Goodman {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
“Summer suits aren’t supposed to last your whole life – wrap your head around the fact that you’ll probably only get three good summers out of one. Also, avoid double-breasted – it’s just adding another layer.” –Michael Bastian, Designer {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
“You can throw an unlined cotton suit in the washing machine on a delicate cycle. When it comes out, give it a hot press and you’re ready to go. But only with unlined cotton – linen will get totally ruined.” –Nish De Gruiter, Vice President, SuitSupply {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
“An unlined wool suit with a fresco weave (which is really open, so when you hold it up to the light, you can see through it) is your best bet. The other nice thing about fresco is that the yarns are twisted really tightly, so it’s super-resilient, doesn’t wrinkle, and travels nicely.” –Antonio Ciongoli, Creative Director, Eidos Napoli {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
Tommy Hilfiger says ‘a trench is a staple in every man’s wardrobe’ and then talks about how they’re too embellished and oversized and make guys look like Inspector Gadget – and then boom! he comes out with one featured in Details Magazine. What uncanny timing huh? That said, I saw it and loved it; and at $195, it will get more than its share of airtime….but I can’t find it for that price so stay tuned!
Salt – high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction according to a recent study from Tulane University Soy – the bean’s esotrogenic properties decrease testosterone level according to a Harvard study Canned Food – cans have a lining with BPA. Men exposed to BOA are 4x more likely to report erectile dysfunction Trans Fats – major no-no for cardiovascular health upon which successful erections are dependent Sugar – after a blood-sugar spike, testosterone levels decrease by almost 25% according to
The American Journal of Cardiology did a recent study that found you can improve your erectile function by consuming more omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, folic acid and foods that boost testosterone (dah!), so we caught wind of this recipe from Details Magazine and had to share: 1 cup blueberries 1 whole frozen banana 1 tbsp ground flaxseed ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup whole milk 1 tbsp spirulina powder (type of algae) Blend it and then…get it on! Here’s
As GI Joe says, “knowing is half the battle” so, which magazine should you be reading, and what does each one give you? Here’s our fashionable insight on the differences between the men’s fashion mags: Details: covers everything from culture and trends, style, celebrities and entertainment, and sex and relationships. it has features like “daily details” that gives light tidbits on food, movies, celeb watching, weird world news. the style section is light and does a lot of Top 3/5/10. the
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. ‘Footloose’ and Fancy Free: Let go of the (hot) boots and (funky) sneakers in favor of a pair of stylish sandals Print This: yes it sounds loud but carefully placed patterns and bursts of color (like a tie) let’s everyone know that you know it’s summer! Man-icure: while once a week may be too much, a manicure at the start of each season is manly and dapper!! See. Do.
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. A Man’s Man: there is something wonderfully sexy about a man who is so comfortable with his manhood that he doesn’t need to advertise (a la…. loud music coming from his car, garish language coming from his mouth, overly showy jewelry hanging from his person) Follow Suit: as a guest in someones home, it’s always best to follow their lead…if they take off their shoes upon entering then you should
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