Archive for February, 2007
I was surprised and pleased a couple of days ago to get an IM from designer Eponymous Trenchmouth of Jeepers Creepers: “Hey, check out these new boots!” Words like that are music to my ears (both sets). I’ve been looking for some ways to shake up my look lately anyway, so this opportunity was not to be missed. The new Rigger Boots come in six different color/pattern combos: Stealth, Camo, Mud, Sand, Sky, and Urban. Here I’m wearing them in Stealth, just because the black goes so well with the emo/neko thing I’ve got going today. These boots have a fantastic, glossy shine to them. Note the dangling flexi laces and loose tongue–nice touches all around. You’ll need really tight jeans to tuck them inside the boots like this; the Super Slim Extreem Vintage jeans by Lost Thereian are perfect, but any that allow you to mod the flare way down will do just fine. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: FORM Skin (Pale, Eyeliner) by Zabitan Assia (FORM Gear). "Untamed" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). Neko ears by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo). Hearts True Colours tee by Kennny Sleeper (Kalico Kreations). Dark Extreem Vintage, Extreem Low Rise Jeans (Super Slim) by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). Faith Belt by Dragontat Zagato (Desert Moon Clothiers).
Post Category: Boots, Casual, Goth, Grunge, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), New Items
February 28th, 2007 at 03:29pmRyan Darragh
He claimed his focus was purely in creating tattoos and that the possibility of developing a clothing line was highly improbable. No interest whatsoever. Then came Renown. He said he would never design skins. Totally out of the question. Less than a week ago Aitui Premier skins were released. The bottomline: there’s no convincing Jesseaitui Petion to not use his creative talents. Ladies and gentlemen, he can’t even convince himself.
Within a short period Petion has expanded his brand beyond body art to include apparel and now skins. The line debuted with the “White” mid-toned skin (pictured left), closely followed several days later by a lighter “Fair” and nicely bronzed “Island” tones. The inspiration for developing the skins was born from two motivators: a desire to (1) accomodate variance in the skin market, and (2) provide more cost accessible options. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Hair, OC in raven sunset (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Smudged Lipstick Boxers (unreleased) ("Revv" by BOA / Maribou Boa)
Post Category: Aitui, New Items, Skins
February 27th, 2007 at 09:24amCatero Revolution
Here’s a must-have that no guy should be without. Â No, that’s not redundant; it’s just me being emphatic. Â ;)
This bad boy pretty much speaks for itself, actually. Â This new ball cap by Donovan Brennen of GearShift features wonderfully detailed fabric texturing as well as realistic stitching and a shiny metal buckle on the adjustable strap around back. Â And who doesn’t love a skull and crossbones? Â It just makes you want to growl and say things like “Avast!” and “Shiver me timbers!” Â And now you don’t even have to look like Johnny Depp to get away with it. Â It’s the perfect accessory for Talk Like A Pirate Day, which for some reason seems to roll around far more often than once a year. Â Really, you can’t start getting ready too early. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Skin, FORM Skin (Redhead) by Zabitan Assia (FORM Gear). "Winged Skull" tee by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus).
Post Category: Casual, GearShift, Hats, New Items
February 26th, 2007 at 06:55pmRyan Darragh
Hey, any Men’s Second Style readers in the NYC area? If so, this event may be of interest. I’m a West Coaster, so timing and location don’t work so well for me. 
If you’re in the New York City area tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, and want to participate in or just attend a discussion of male fashions in both the real world and the virtual world of Second Life, drop by the A.I.R. Gallery at 511 West 25th Street, Suite 301, in Manhattan, at 5:30pm Eastern time (2:30pm SL Time) for an event being put on by Daria Dorosh, a long-time professor at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology — and also a long-time explorer in virtual worlds. …
The event is a discussions of male fashion both in-world and in the real world. Bruce Damer, who’s organizing the event, is hoping to find SL residents who could show up to the gallery as well as those who could show up in-world. Extra points if you have a male avatar who’s a clothes horse.
Celebrity Trollop is posting this info on the Second Style Fashionista blog as well. If anyone can attend, please post a comment and let us know how it went! If you can take pictures and post on Flickr or Snapzilla, that would be great too. Or even consider doing a guest column here. 
Post Category: Announcements
February 26th, 2007 at 04:20pmRyan Darragh
After months of anticipation and two sneak peaks for Dazzle Girls group members, Ginny Talamasca (a.k.a Devyn Carmichael) opened the doors to Last Call, her updated fashion haus. Prior to Last Call, Ginny designed the hugely successful Dazzle brand which was particularly well-known for its formal dresswear.
The spacious store itself has a department store layout which is divided into six key areas. Though layout signage has been strategically placed throughout, the floorplan is well laid-out. Even without reading the signs shoppers have easy visual and physical access to the various departments. In addition to the primary Femme and Homme sections, Last Call is comprised of “Qismat” (Gorean fashions for men and women), “Vamp” (couture-inspired shoes for the ladies), “Covet” (jewellery and accessories by Lyra Muse; located in each gender-specific section), and “Catharsis” (men’s undergarments and women’s lingerie). Display panels located in the central lobby area feature a selection of female skins which have been themed to reflect the new brand, in addition to gift certificates in denominations of 250L, 500L, 1000L, 2500L, and 5000L. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: On Catero: Skin, Beach Tan (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Hair, "OC" in raven sunset (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Pants, Olive Cargo Pants (Swell / Beryl Greenacre); Shoes, Old Shoes (Shiny Things / Fallingwater Cellardoor)
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Jackets, Jewelry, Last Call, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Underwear
February 24th, 2007 at 02:33amCatero Revolution
Something new from Kaejo DaSilva of [Renegade], these Stitches Street Shoes are just out and ready for your casual road-trippin’ enjoyment. Sporting a detailed canvas texture, high-contrast white stitching and laces, and bright white rubber toes and soles, these are a whole lot like the ones you had when you were a kid. You probably wore them when you played Kick-the-Can, when you rode your bike, when you were skateboarding. Maybe you even grabbed your Mom’s bottle of Clorox and a rag every once in a while to touch up the toes, so they’d stay nice and bright. I know I did. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Skin, FORM Skin (Redhead) by Zabitan Assia (FORM Gear). "Beautifully Evil" tee by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus). Blaze Men's Long Shorts by Blaze Columbia (Blaze Fine Fashions). American Apparel Tube Socks by Aimee Weber (American Apparel). Bishonen Dog Tags by Lyra Muse (Last Call).
Post Category: Casual, New Items, Renegade, Shoes
February 23rd, 2007 at 03:17pmRyan Darragh
Since last November, I had followed with great interest the forum thread in which designer Namssor Daguerre of Second Skin Labs shared the ongoing progress being made on a new line of male skins, MGX 2.0, a.k.a. “Adam.” What really impressed me was how Namssor not only solicited and responded to feedback regarding pictures of the skins in development, but also incorporated suggestions into the design work where possible. “Adam” was released in late January, and Namssor was kind enough to provide me a sample copy so I could review it for Men’s Second Style readers. (You can also read more about “Adam” at the Second Skin Labs website.)
If you’ve read my reviews of skins before, you already know that I think our preferences in skins are highly personal and subjective. Therefore, what works (or doesn’t work) for us in a skin is also personal and subjective. To be as helpful to readers as possible, I try to review skins in an objective a manner as I can manage. You can imagine the challenge I face! I say that not to complain about how hard my job is (oh, poor you!) but to get you on board with me regarding how I hope you’ll consider my evaluation. 
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Retro Hawaiian Swimming Shorts by Barnesworth Anubis (Barnes Boutique). "Mess It Up" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs).
Post Category: New Items, Second Skin Labs, Skins
February 21st, 2007 at 07:52pmRyan Darragh
The Second Man classifieds were started as a resource for designers when the conventional wisdom was that the Official Linden Forums Classifieds were going to be discontinued. LL reversed thier stance of this shortly thereafter, and have kept them indefinitely. The Second Man classifieds never saw much traffic, and recently there has been a big upswing in spam registrations. In light of this we will be dicontinuing the Second Man Classifieds at the end of the week, unless there is a great hew and cry from the design community.
Post Category: General
February 21st, 2007 at 11:42amNicholas Shaftoe
The recent Grand Opening of Last Call by Dazzle Haute Couture was one of the most eagerly anticipated SL fashion/style events in recent memory. Last Call is the new joint fashion venture of Ginny Talamasca/Devyn Carmichael, Starley Thereian and Lyra Muse. I was lucky enough to sit down last week–after some of the craze had died down–with Devyn, Ginny’s alt and designer of the new Last Call menswear line. I think he may have been glad for the opportunity to sit down and relax for a few minutes. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "City Walk" shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Journeys Leather Sandals by Arycon Fasching (KK Outfitters). Gold Diamond Celtic Ring by Alyssa Bijoux (Alyssa Bijoux Jewelry; custom mod of her own original design).
Post Category: Accessories, Casual, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Jewelry, Last Call, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Shirts
February 20th, 2007 at 02:18pmRyan Darragh
There is a Chinese proverb, “the Truth is perfect like the vastness of space, with nothing wanting, nothing superfluous”. This pearl of wisdom aptly describes TRUTH by Truth Hawks, an up-and-coming designer whose growing brand is sure to become a fashion industry mainstay. It’s one of those secret finds you want to keep to yourself, but sheer excitement will not allow you.
His shop, containing a collection of fresh and simple men’s and women’s casual apparel, has garnered him a dedicated following within a relatively short period of time. Word about the brand is spreading solely through word-of-mouth and the buzz is surely a result of his experience as a 3D texture artist in the real world. Truth’s clothing is highly detailed and incorporates his own style of texture light sourcing. The interlocking knit-weave of the Body Fit [Blk] (pictured left) and Body Fit Geisha shirts have a very tactile appearance, evoking warm thoughts of your favourite sweater. The resulting naturality is sure to provoke your significant other(s) to want to stroke the fabric while you wear these. That statement is based on research. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Brad: Skin, Gabriel Golden Tan (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Hair, Deception in harbor (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Pants, Vintage Dark Grey Wash (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Shoes, Chuck Taylors Misfit (KK Outfitters / Arycon Fasching) and City Walk shoes (Shiny Things / Fallingwater Cellardoor); Glasses, Aviator III (FNKY! / Funk Schnook); Accessories, Black Ringer Wristband ([Renegade] / Kaejo DaSilva)
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, New Items, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, TRUTH
February 17th, 2007 at 03:23pmCatero Revolution
So this is what happens when Antonia Marat watches MTV. She said she happened to catch a Johnny Cash music video the other night, inspiration struck, the creative spark ignited, and the result was these shirts. They are, as Antonia says, ”Kinda country, kinda rockabilly, kinda cool!” Here you see her new Johnny Shirt, appropriately named after the legend himself, in Black (of course) and Leopard. Check the bright white contrast stitching, piping and buttons–very snappy. The leopard print yoke wraps around the shirt back, and the black shirt fabric is truly, awesomely black, not just dark grey. Put this shirt together with your favorite worn jeans and some great boots (I highly recommend the great selection of boots at Desert Moon Clothiers) and you’re ready to rock and roll–or go two-stepping. Anybody know where I can get a good Stetson-style hat that won’t interfere too badly with my prim hair? Let me know! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Zealot" jeans by Dragontat Zagato (Desert Moon Clothiers).
Post Category: Artilleri, Casual, Dressy, New Items, Shirts
February 16th, 2007 at 03:07pmRyan Darragh
Posy Trudeau has been busy. Yes, that Posy Trudeau, she of Miau Haus fame. She has embarked on a new (ad)venture and just opened Civvies Wearables, her new clothing shop for men and women. As the very name suggests, the emphasis here is on wearability, and in fact many of these items have clearly been worn before. But, as Posy says, “…every rip, hole and stain tells a story.” The design of the shop carries out this theme as well, with its construction and furnishings giving the impession of having been knocked together from scavenged construction materials and other found items. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Casual, Civvies, Designer Reviews, Gloves, New Items, Pants, Shirts
February 15th, 2007 at 03:02pmRyan Darragh
I’m going to try something different today and let these pictures be worth their allotted thousand words. There’s not much I can say about these tees beyond pointing out how great they are–but they’re from designers whose work we already know, so what more is there to say, really? Just some great new shirt designs I thought you’d like to know about.
From Zabitan Assia, “Bushido” (left) and “Kabuki” (below).
Zab’s usual slinky fit and realistic fabric texturing really complement the gorgeous artwork. Available for L$50 each at FORM Gear (Endicott 196, 56, 507).
Photographed entirely on location in Svarga, one of the most beautiful environments in Second Life and a fascinating experiment in building and maintaining a working ecosystem. Drop by today and take the guided tour! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Zealot" jeans by Dragontat Zagato (Desert Moon Clothiers). Relics "REDX" casual shoes by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Casual, Danny's Untitled Fashions, Desert Moon Clothiers, FORM, New Items, Shirts
February 14th, 2007 at 02:24pmRyan Darragh
Okay, so you got me–this suit isn’t exactly brand new. Here’s the thing: I had chosen it for inclusion in my “Men’s Corner” column in the Valentine’s Day issue of Second Style magazine (download Issue #7 here) and didn’t want to beat the issue to the punch. Although Second Style is an electronic publication, there are still content, layout and other press deadlines and timelines to deal with, all kinds of things I don’t understand, and its production is far more complicated than my little blog posts…ah, technology. Wasn’t it Egon Spengler who said, “Print is dead”? Nearly 25 years later, and he’s nearly right. But I wanted to feature the suit here, too. The solution? As with so many things in life, it’s all about the timing. That issue should be on newsstands any minute now, so here’s a little more coverage of this great suit. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this is the perfect way to show your love and constancy…or lack thereof. In this bad boy, you look like a bad boy, a little rumpled but no worse for the wear. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Tamed" men’s hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "City Walk" dress shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casa Del Shai, Dressy, Holiday, New Items, Novelty, Suits
February 13th, 2007 at 02:53pmRyan Darragh
For some of us, Valentine’s Day can be…traumatic. You know who you are. If you’re in that crowd, I want to do something a little different for you here. Here are a few great V-Day ideas I’ve run into recently. Hopefully, some of these will work for you. :) First up, a few things to wear, then on to some gift ideas.
It’s a perennial, really. Every year we see another round of Valentine’s Day-themed boxers for the guys–although I’m sure the girls can wear them too, yeah baby! The catch is finding the good ones among the teeming masses. Designer Ravelynn Templar of Liquid Velvet Studios has released her Silky Whispers boxers in two different designs for Valentine’s Day, “Be Mine” (shown at left) and “Kiss Me,” similar in design but scattered with lipstick kisses instead of red hearts. Perfect for those special moments. Priced at L$95 per pair and available now at Liquid Velvet Studios (Forsaken Enterprises 22, 175, 30). (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). Freebie black jeans by Starley Thereian. Neko ears by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Gift Items, Here Comes Trouble, Holiday, Liquid Velvet Studios, Nocturnal Threads, Novelty, Render, Shirts, Splash Aquatics, Underwear
February 12th, 2007 at 07:10pmRyan Darragh
We’ve all seen him. He’s the random guy you see on the subway during your morning commute or the guy reading the newspaper at Starbucks. He could be your coworker, doctor, accountant, professor, even your dad. And for whatever reason, he has chosen to hold on to the last few threads of hair crowning the top of his head for dear life. His rationale will not allow him to shave it completely bald or low. It is the infamous “comb-over”. I would not classify it as hairstyle, but rather the leftovers of a hairstyle that once was. The sides remain intact, with one side grown long and then meticulously rearranged over the bald area on the top of the head to cover it as completely as possible. I imagine there’s lots of gel and/or hair spray involved to keep it in place. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Skin, default avatar skin; Shape, custom by Catero; Suit, The Adulterer Suit (Casa del Shai / Shai Delacroix); Shoes, City Walk shoes (Shiny Things / Fallingwater Cellardoor); Glasses, Buddy Holly glasses (artilleri / Antonia Marat); Accessories, Cigarette (FNKY! / Funk Schnook)
Post Category: Hair, Mystikal Hair Designs, New Items
February 10th, 2007 at 12:00pmCatero Revolution
Hot on the heels (ooh, sorry!) of her Flare Oxfords for women, designer Fallingwater Cellardoor has released a version for us guys! With a chunky flared sole and heel, flexi ribbon laces, and attitude to spare, the Men’s Flare Oxford Shoes are perfect for wearing with your funkier stuff or funking up your more conventional clothes.
The construction is quality from toe to heel–check out the natural-looking laces and the shiny grommets, including the ones on the side air vents (nobody wants sweaty feet, after all, and even 100% cotton socks only go so far). You see them here in classic black, because black is the new black. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" and "Deception" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). GingerDead Collection Ven Bowler shirt with gloves by kaia Ennui (Nocturnal Threads). Freebie black jeans by Starley Thereian. Neko ears by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters). Disco Shirt and High Roller Suit pants by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, New Items, Shiny Things, Shoes
February 9th, 2007 at 06:36pmRyan Darragh
A little while back, Men’s Second Style reader Ethan Kelley IM’d me and said (I’m paraphrasing here), “Hey, I really like the blog, but one thing–I’ve noticed that, like many people, you’re not really smiling in any of the pictures. I have something that may be a solution for you.” Lo and behold, waiting for me was an an object called “EKD Natural Smile.” I must check that out, I thought. Of course you know what happened. I have a seriously bad case of Massively Messy Inventory Syndrome (MMIS), the symptoms of which you can no doubt imagine, and the Natural Smile languished in my inventory–not alone and not lonely, it had plenty of company–for I don’t know how long, but I’m guessing it’s been a few weeks. Sorry, Ethan! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). GingerDead Collection Ven Bowler shirt by kaia Ennui (Nocturnal Threads). Neko ears by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Animations, ethan kelley designs
February 8th, 2007 at 03:49pmRyan Darragh
I was lucky enough to attend the Grand Reopening event at the new Desert Moon Clothiers store this past Friday evening, and what a bash! At some point somebody said, “Designers are just falling out of the sky!” and it was true. It was really great to see members of the SL design community turn out in such numbers to support one of their own in an exciting new venture.
Fortunately I managed to snap a few pictures before the lag became truly lagtastic, so you can see how packed the place was. That’s owner/designer Dragontat Zagato way in the back at left, chatting away. Oh, and me in the middle, cam-shopping madly. I’ve been shopping at Desert Moon since I was still a fairly fresh newbie, and Dragontat Zagato’s jeans, tees and jackets were some of the first clothing I actually bought after discovering his shop in Provincetown. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Untamed" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Casual, Desert Moon Clothiers, Designer Reviews, Jewelry, New Items, Pants, Shirts
February 7th, 2007 at 03:29pmRyan Darragh
Last month a Men’s Second Style reader inquired through commenting about men’s shapes.
Alex:
January 15th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
The one problem I have found since coming in world in September last year is where to find great shapes - none of the fashion blogs do anything on this vital area. We can spend so much on skins, clothes …. but I have spent quite a bit of cash and a huge amount of frustrating time trying to find great shapes (including faces) for me and my missus.
Whether its bought or personally made a good shape will: 1. Reflect your personality • 2. Be physically proportionate (to your needs) • 3. Have the ability to adapt well to different skins with minimal tweaking • 4. Be modifiable. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Catero: Skin (left), Dante Beach Tan (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Skin (center) Bryan Deep Tan (CryoGen Labs / Michelle Margetts); Skin (right) Sienna Stubble/Skullcap (Nylon Outfitters / Nylon Pinkney); Hair, Gabriel in raven sunset (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Shirt, Layered Gold Logo Polo (*G*L*A*M* / Chloris Hathor); Pants, Destroyed Jeans (Naughty Designs (Discount) / Lost Thereian); Shoes, Zippo Plaid Dudes (KangarOOs / Leyla Firefly)
Post Category: Lemon, New Items, Shapes
February 6th, 2007 at 02:36pmCatero Revolution
When I find one good new men’s hairstyle, it’s a very good day. When I find two, it’s a great day. When I find three…it’s a jackpot! Cha-ching! Designer Elikapeka Tiramisu of ETD has pulled the lever and hit cherries all across with her just-released three great new men’s styles. In no particular order, they are “Matthew,” “Robert” and “The Taper.” (Okay, you got me–that’s alphabetical order, but only coincidentally.) Here you see me lounging in the “Matthew” style, which has a really fun, breezy look. I love the way the front strands fall and frame the face without looking brushed to within an inch of their lives. As always, I am wearing the brightest and/or most natural red shade available in each style. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "Kingdom" tee and "Relics" casual shoes by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters). Gold and Wood Pendant by Mhaijik Guillaume (Guillaume por homme). Gold Diamond Celtic Ring by Alyssa Bijoux (Alyssa Bijoux Jewelry; custom mod of her own original design).
Post Category: Casual, ETD, Hair, New Items
February 5th, 2007 at 08:02pmRyan Darragh
I am sucker for a beautiful long coat. Designer Zen Deledda of House of Zen apparently knows this–word does get around, I suppose–and has decided to tempt and torture me with two fantastic new sets of men’s outerwear. Available in black and brown (I am wearing the brown in all these pictures), these sets include a shorter jacket as well as mid-length and long coats. The short jacket I’m wearing here over suit pants, dress shirt and tie would look equally good worn casually over jeans and tee. The texturing and detailing is subtle but rich and very nicely done. Note especially the fine leather grain and heavy stitching on the collar and lapels and at the cuffs. The artwork on the back, especially on the longer coats, shows clearly how the individual leather sections have been pieced together to make the garment. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "OC" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). Olive suit pants and dress shirt by Barnesworth Anubis (Barnes Boutique). "City Walk" shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Coats, Dressy, House of Zen, Jackets, New Items
February 2nd, 2007 at 06:58pmRyan Darragh
I was surprised and pleased a couple of days ago to get an IM from designer Eponymous Trenchmouth of Jeepers Creepers: “Hey, check out these new boots!” Words like that are music to my ears (both sets). I’ve been looking for some ways to shake up my look lately anyway, so this opportunity was not to be missed. The new Rigger Boots come in six different color/pattern combos: Stealth, Camo, Mud, Sand, Sky, and Urban. Here I’m wearing them in Stealth, just because the black goes so well with the emo/neko thing I’ve got going today. These boots have a fantastic, glossy shine to them. Note the dangling flexi laces and loose tongue–nice touches all around. You’ll need really tight jeans to tuck them inside the boots like this; the Super Slim Extreem Vintage jeans by Lost Thereian are perfect, but any that allow you to mod the flare way down will do just fine. (more…)
