Ad Crazy: "Happiness Comes From Inside..."

The Standard Hotel x Quicksilver

The "Hollywood"

"HAHA!" The laugh I emitted when I first read an article about Quicksilver collaborating with The Standard on a limited-edition line of (wait for it...) boardshorts! There are 4 boardshorts which represent 4 cities (and the 4 Standard Hotel locations): New York, Miami, Downtown L.A, and Hollywood. The inside of each pair features a "city guide" edited by Natas Kaupas and tailored to a specific location.

Surprisingly, I was actually a little impressed with the concept so I copped a pair of the "Hollywood" boardshorts for myself (my Lacoste trunks are too long and my Parke & Ronen shorts can be a little too short and risqué depending on where I'm vacationing....so these mid-thigh boardshorts should be perfect). Type promo code: STNDFAN for 15% off!

http://www.shopthestandard.com/feature.html

All four designs by The Standard Hotel x Quicksilver collaboration

The "Downtown L.A"

The "Miami"

The "New York"

Elizabeth and James + Alexander Wang "Launch" Menswear

Elizabeth and James

Two of this Fall's most anticipated menswear collections are also, to my dismay, two of the most disappointing. Back in February, Ashley Olsen announced that Elizabeth and James would be adding a men's line to their collection this upcoming Fall; after the huge success of both the Row and Elizabeth and James, I was looking forward to them finally branching into menswear. Another one of my favorite women's wear designers, Alexander Wang, also recently announced that he would be creating some basics for his "T" label, intended to be sold with the male consumer in mind. Well, apparently the males buying from this particular line aren't the same ones who inspire his women's collections, because the innovation and forward-thinking fashion perspective are seemingly (and shockingly) absent. Of course, the looks that have been released are only a mere glimpse into the rest of the collections, but to be frank...I think I've seen enough.

Elizabeth and James

"T" by Alexander Wang

"T" by Alexander Wang

Runway to Reality: Mary J Blige AT&T Commercial

I was watching a little television earlier this evening when my attention was drawn to a particular AT&T commercial. What sparked my interest? Well, it wasn't Mary J. Blige (who I barely recognized), and it DEFINITELY wasn't the selection of crappy keyboard phones AT&T was trying to shell out. Rather, it was the print on Blige's tank top which I immediately recognized to be from the Alexander McQueen S/S 09 Collection. Although the tank top itself isn't a runway piece, I'm assuming they used that particular print design for a variety of RTW pieces. Click here to see Mary J in action (or just look below).

Best Of: Prada F/W 09 Lookbook

Where Are You Louizy?

Mise-en-Scéne: S/S 2010 Men's Fashion Week's Most Elaborate Sets

DSquared

Moncler Gamme Bleu

Lanvin

John Galliano

Prada

Kenzo

Emporio Armani

Etro
(All images courtesy of The Moment)

On the back of Thursday's WWD: A Note from Chanel

"Don't get it twiz-ted!" says Karl.

Video Lookbook

Alright, so just one more thing before I go on hiatus again (this whole semi-retirement thing just isn't working for me, is it?). I always love looking at New York Magazine's Video Lookbook...it's basically what The Sartorialist would be if he actually featured video. The NY Mag crew camps out in random spots of The City and catches people with the coolest, quirkiest, and most refined style. I wanted to share this with you because (a) it's something I knew you guys would enjoy, and (b) the guy they featured today is who I'd like to be in 10 years.

Feel free to browse through the Lookbook archives, too. They've got some great (and very interesting) characters who just may give you a little mid-summer inspiration.

C'est Trop Chaud: "Lisztomania"

I sure hate that I missed these guys a few weeks ago at the Rock & Roll Hotel in D.C. (tickets sold out super fast). If you haven't heard of them by now they're called Pheonix (you've been formally introduced), they're French--an immediate plus in my book as you all know, and they couldn't possibly be any hotter right now. Hope you're enjoying your hot, humid Richmond summer. Be back soon!

UPDATE: Just bought tickets to see these guys @ Rumsey Playfield in NYC on 9/26! That's right suckazzzzz