"Timeless Denim" Cover & Editorial

For the first time ever, DETAILS magazine has featured models on the cover of an issue. The lucky males chosen for the March 2011 cover are Sean O’Pry, Arthur Kulkov and Noah Mills. They also appear in an editorial inside the publication entitled, Timeless Denim: The Definitive Building Block of Masculine Style is Good Jeans. This is what many people (including myself) have been waiting for, models on the cover. DETAILS is one of my favorite fashion magazines but I must admit, I was getting a little tired of only seeing celebrities on the cover of each issue. These images are definitely timeless; they remind me of the Levi's ad campaigns from the 1950's which are still amazing to this day. After viewing this editorial I couldn't help but wonder if the folks over at DETAILS meant to say "The Definitive Building Block of Masculine Style is Good Genes" because any old Joe couldn't pull off this whole shirtless look. However, these 3 make it look effortless.

Photographed by Carter Smith
Styling by Mel Ottenberg
Hair by Fernando Torrent for Prive
Grooming by Sammy Mourabit for Christian Dior

More images available here, On the DETAILS magazine website

The Nike Free Run+ Music Shoe

The Japanese DJ duo Hifana has been featured in Nike Japan's newest video campaign for the NIKE FREE RUN+ shoes entitled The Music Shoe. This video is amazing. It makes me jealous that Nike USA didn't do something like this because I would like to see this as a commercial every now-and-then. Notice the fine print at the end that says, "Shoes sold at retail will NOT make music when bent or twisted". It's funny that they put that but I'm sure some people would try and buy the shoes so they could start a band. To view the video on Nike Japan's site and to download the MP3 or Video Click Here.

Johan Goransson by Junji Hata for POPEYE May 2010

Johan Goransson has been photographed by Junji Hata and styled by Tomoki Sukezane to appear in two editorials for POPEYE Magazines May 2010 issue. The titles of the editorials are, A Legend of a Brit and the other is Accessory Revolution. Johan reminds me of female supermodel Agyness Deyn because they both have very interchangeable looks. Johan in these images could easily be mistaken for 3 different models. My favorite look is definitely the second one, I NEED to get my hands on that studded shirt from Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Posting this made me remember that I was photographed some time last spring or summer for a street style photo to appear in Popeye magazine. I totally forgot about it and never went to get the issue and I'm not even sure if the photo got into the mag.

"The Nomad of the Golden Sand" Editorial

Photographer Mariano Vivanco and stylist Nicola Formichetti have worked together yet another time. This time for an editorial entitled The Nomad of the Golden Sand for Vogue Hommes Japan Vol 4. The editorial features Ford model, Alejandro Rodriguez escaping reality for a rich day in the sun, layered with ornate accessories. The labels amongst the images include Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Bernard Willhelm, Lanvin, Osklen, Vivienne Westwood and Moncler. I enjoyed viewing this editorial. Whenever I see an editorial using all these colors, it just makes me smile. And not to mention that beach! That is where I want to be right now. The more I look at this editorial, the more I like it. My favorite looks are the first, second and third. Remarkable work.

Hurry Up Apple (Ipad 3G)

Ever since the iPad was released, I make it my duty to stop by at least one Apple store to play with it while I am in the city (hilarious, I know). As an avid iPhone user for 3 years now it comes as no surprise that I would fall in love with it but it's just that great. My only reason for not purchasing it the day it came out is because I am waiting for the model with WiFi and 3G capabilities so that I could use it anywhere. Primarily for blogging (because I like to work on post's while at Starbucks, at work and random places). However, Apple is making me really impatient with this long wait and there is still no guaranteed release date. I'm going to try really hard not to spend my money on the WiFi only model and wait until the end of this month when the one with 3G is coming out. Knowing Apple, the date may be postponed to a even later one.

Giuliano Fujiwara 2010 F/W Accessories

I have had a love for Giuliano Fujiwara's footwear, clothing and accessories for quite some time now but it was not until recently that I gained the same amount of love for his jewelry as well. One of my close friends, Dashawn Mercado showed me these images of the Fall/Winter 2010 accessories line and I felt obligated to post them on here. I can honestly say that I love everything. From the necklaces to the cuff bracelets and the glasses, EVERYTHING is amazing and a MUST HAVE. Only Fujiwara would design necklaces to replace or cover the lapel or a jacket, collar of a shirt and cuffs of a shirt and not to mention those glasses. This is the innovation that fashion needs right now. I want it all!

"The American Experience" Editorial

This editorial, photographed by David Sims and styled by Tonne Goodman entitled The American Experience for Vogue US May 2010 takes us on a trip through time to many iconic eras in American History. I love the fact that some of my favorite models (Chanel Iman, Daria Werbowy, Lara Stone, Sasha Pivovarova and Raquel Zimmermann) are featured in this. Also featured are, Kasia Struss, Patricia van der Vliet, Liya Kebede, Karlie Kloss, Frida Gustavsson and Mirte Maas. My favorite images would have to be the two of Chanel Iman as the flapper (the second and last images). I just have a ridiculous love for the 1920's and 1950's. Although the 50's aren't shown here, I just thought you might like to know that :-).