MENSWEAR

A big new collaboration with Perry Ellis for next spring; big patterns; big pants; really, really big hair—Hometown heroes Daniel Silver and Steven Cox have clearly decided 2012 is the time to embrace their personal aesthetic and use it forge their own way into the big leagues. Duckie’s 2012 line has an air of mad scientist to it—almost like the design duo snuck into J. Crew’s shop and went to work with a pair of pliers and a blowtorch. They took a classic herringbone coat and spliced it together with a hoodie—why? Because it’s awesome and you just didn’t know it yet. They took a classic plaid pattern and “exploded” it onto an overcoat—wherefore? Because your life has been sorely lacking in exploded plaid and you had no idea.

"What are boys made of? Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails!" Then why do we want to be like them so bad, girls? Technically, we don't. But we do like, maybe even love, to dress like them. Boxy smoking jackets, loose trousers, and wingtips were all over women's fall runways, also spawning one of the season's biggest trends: the tuxedo look. But menswear inspired womenswear has become so much more than a seasonal delight. It may even transcend existing as a trend to living on as a life style for some women in mainstream culture. Who knows? What we do know are the prime pieces you will need to swagger-jack from the boys to pull off your menswear inspired look.

Being a fashion-forward guy is frequently much more difficult than your girlfriend gives you credit for. We know you want to look your best—for us, for your boss, for yourself—but striking that balance between standing out and being classically handsome is oftentimes seriously stress-inducing. When the time comes to refresh your wardrobe, shopping in a female-centric store can only add more stress—we all know the classic cliché that guys hate shopping, but we at Joonbug believe that what guys really hate is shopping like we do. You deserve your own place—a place with a cool, laid back vibe where you can get in, browse with ease, get help when you need it, and get back out again. Welcome Stranger, in Hayes Valley, is exactly that sort of place.

For the inner preppy, jock or college boy within you, Jack Wills knows the in's and out's of taking a causal day and turning it into a sophisticated evening. Men always preach it is a job for them to find clothing, but who knew it could be so simple? JW has everything from your basic crew neck, to gilet detailed vest,s to your must have accessories. The JW online store sure knows how to make a person feel as though they are in college all over again. The prep look has been seen all throughout the men's runways this past Fashion week, so why not have your own fresh-off-the-runway style for half the price? With the holidays creeping up, ladies, here is your easy guide for stress-free shopping for your man --or for the guy who just chooses to purchase his own gifts months ahead!

As fall finally settles in, you'll want to make sure that your're properly equipped for the changing temperatures. To guarantee that that you're weather apropriate, here are a few essentials that you will need.

1. The Striped Scarf

With the Fall temperatures here, it's most definitely time to switch up our wardrobes and update our look! The same pertains to all of the men out there in the streets of New York City. Unlike women, I believe that most of today's men are not slaves to revolving trends. Sure, men care about how they appear and want to be presentable but a practical streak seems to dominate style choices. Timeless key clothing pieces are something that most men appreciate owning in their seasonal wardrobes.

by Arthur Stubbs

We had a chance to chat with Triple F.A.T Goose clothing about past, present, future, and their upcoming tour. Check out our exclusive interview and what's to come for the label!

What is the inspiration behind the name/brand?

TFG (http://www.triplefatgoose.com) started off primarily as an outerwear brand (Triple F.A.T. Goose) back in the late 80s. We brought it back a few years ago and launched a sportswear collection to complement it. There are two divisions to the brand, TFG for sportswear and Triple F.A.T. Goose for the down jackets. The reaction to both labels has been great so far. We are inspired by European contemporary influences and also by elements of music. For example, our spring 2012 collection comes complete with twill tape emblazoned with the phrase “Empowering Indie Bands Everywhere.” That statement is actually a key part of our brand positioning for coming seasons. I know a lot of fashion companies collaborate with bands but we’re actually doing it on a much deeper level.

For S/S 2012, General Idea brought us a nostalgic collection of tailored classic stripes, full knit tops and bottoms, vests, and double breasted blazers with a scuba diver, neon twist. There was plenty of sailor inspired detail, color blocking and unexpected fluorescent detailing that brought the pieces to life. (Think neon soled shoes and collars.) Also heavily featured in the collection was rolled up colored chinos (still going strong off last season) and boyish ties (a huge trend this season).

So often, men are thoughtless when it comes to the area of fashion. Simply, because it's easier. We here at Joonbug figured we'd spend a little time today doing some of the work for you.

Often times in department stores we see men grabbing and paying for shirts not knowing if they actually fit or if the cut is suitable to their shape. Their answer for this is usually to go "big or go home" (buying shirts or pants too big or loose). Due to this, we see many men clumsily walking around in over-sized suits and shirts. We've heard some say that to wear something closer to the skin would result in a sort of emasculation or take away from themselves as men. We are here to say, Not So! The precision of a well-tailored suit and/or shirt is both eye-catching, a sign of confidence, something we all find attractive and appreciate. Another excuse is the cost of having something specifically tailored to your individual body shape. It can be costly, but you can help yourself by knowing your measurements: neck, chest, arms, waist, legs. You could get more detailed with thigh and bicep measurements with no problems. Just think, you'd only have to do this once and tape it to something or keep it somewhere handy. Therefore anytime you want to go out to pick up a new suit or shirt, you have your own guide to assist you.

In a gallery on the far west side of midtown, Simon Spurr's luxury menswear line debuted to a star studded crowd. Rachel Zoe's assistant Brad Goreski, sunglasses clad Robert Verdi, and The City's Seth Plattner sat front row and center, joining the full crowd in anticipation of the popular designer's line.