Posts filed under 'Jeans'
You meet the most interesting people when you take public transportation. Traveling by bus is always at least a potential adventure, and trains are both fun and fascinating, but subways are almost an ecosystem all their own. Maybe it’s the whole underground thing—it effectively separates and distances you from life on the surface, and with nothing to see outside the windows except the station stops, the city above retreats into mind and memory and ceases to be a presence. At least until you exit and return to the surface. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kamal" skin by shiloh Jun (Shiloh Jun). Lustrous eyes by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine). X-Treme Sneakers by Tino Voom (X-Treme Wear).
Post Category: Casual,Hair,Hats,Hoodies,JP Design,Jeans,Shirts,Urban
August 29th, 2010 at 08:37amRyan Darragh
Every once in a while, my inner kitty wants to get out and play.
He has different moods. Mostly he’s friendly and playful, but sometimes he’s territorial and defensive. Once in a blue moon, usually after he’s watched “X-Men” yet again, he’s bold and aggressive. You might even call him scrappy. You’d definitely want to watch out for the claws. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: No | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Red - Pale" skin by Iki Ikarus (Dutch Touch). Neko ears and tail by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo). Predator cargo shorts by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Vader's high-tops by Eponymous Trenchmouth Jeepers Shoes). Scrunchie socks by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). Curious Kitties freebie sunglasses by Ameshin Yossarian (Curious Kitties). Fish Charm Necklace (Chrome) by Shattered Axel (BedlaM).
Post Category: Accessories,Boots,Casual,Designer Reviews,Eyes,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Neko,Pants,Shirts,Tattoos,Urban Dare
August 4th, 2010 at 06:59pmRyan Darragh
He saw himself as Bodhi. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Some | Friends list: Some
Post Category: Casual,Eyewear,Hair,Inca Temple,Jeans,Jewelry,Juice,MIASNOW,MINA Hairfashion,PrimOptic,Sandals,Shirts,sey
July 17th, 2010 at 07:46amRyan Darragh
Well, I had pretty much zero luck a while back when I tried selling myself off, or at least adopting myself out, with the pathetic kitty look. I thought it was surefire, a complete no-brainer, but no such luck. Oh sure, a few people made offers in the comments, but did anyone ever come through with anything real? I’m talking about money, houses, gourmet caviar and gold-plated, diamond-studded scratching posts here, not just a litterbox in the corner. I figured anyone and everyone would love a sad kitty. Hey, it works for puppies, right? So where and how had I gone so wrong? I resolved that I would figure this out or cry trying. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Some | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kosei - Eiso" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). Doc Mason's shoes by Mason Kingsford (MK Fashion). Neko ears and tail by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo).
Post Category: A:S:S,Accessories,Ava-Tare,Casual,Eyes,Hair,Jeans,Neko,NyC,Shirts
May 7th, 2010 at 07:30pmRyan Darragh
Forget your fellow man
Offer no helping hand
Put a little glum in your heart
You see it’s getting late
Oh, please don’t hesitate
Put a little glum in your heart
Another day goes by
Hey, hear the children cry
Put a little glum in your heart
If you want the world to know
We won’t let gladness grow
Put a little glum in your heart (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: No | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: “RED – Pale” skin by Iki Ikarus (Dutch Touch). “London” hair by Tigerlily Koi (Calla). “Edo” hair by Bryce Tully (Bryce Designs). Vader’s High-Tops by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Piercings by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus).
Post Category: Casual,Dark Draconia,Designer Reviews,Freebies,Hoodies,Jeans,New Items,Shirts
April 6th, 2010 at 10:29pmRyan Darragh
But hey, doesn’t everybody? So I figure I’m not alone in that, not hardly. Surely you yourself are fond of getting a good deal. Here’s the thing: there are any number of other great blogs that focus on the great freebies, dollarbies and other bargains you can find in SL. As much as I like me a good bargain, bargains aren’t my main emphasis here. That said, if as you’re reading this you’re thinking, “Well, I love bargains, I’m killer at finding them, and I wouldn’t mind writing about the ones I find”…hey, give me a shout. We can do a deal, Mr. Bond! Today, though, I’ve got some great (I think they’re great) all-but-freebie items to show off. I’m hoping at least one or two of them will entice you do a little low-budget, high-value shopping.
The items making up my various outfits are all (with some few exceptions) from Slanted Fox. I’m sure I had visited Slanted Fox at some point in the past, but if I took anything home with me I’ve lost track of it somehow since then. I forget exactly what I was searching for the other day, when I ended up visiting again, but I think the phrase “3L$ Store” jumped out at me from the search listings. Apparently I must have clicked the link because there was a telltale whoosh, and next thing I knew I was in Harajukubox Town. You know, sometimes stuff just happens, and all you can do is roll with it. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Hell no | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Tergum2 – Easterner” skin by Ororon Kamachi (Animus). “Akio” hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: 22769,Casual,Coats,Designer Reviews,Dressy,Fantasy,Freebies,Gloves,Hats,Jackets,Jeans,Jewelry,Kotolier,Outfits,Pants,Period,Roleplay,Shirts,Shoes,Shorts,Slanted Fox,Sweaters
March 18th, 2010 at 08:01amRyan Darragh
[i] Things had never been easy on the farm. Raising crops was honest work, but hard, and it was all he had known his whole life. But since the drought had begun things had been ever harder. The soft greening wheat had turned brown and brittle; the dark brown earth had grown hard and grey. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Yes | Friends list: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: “Justin” skin by sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve). “Adam” hair by Bryce Tully (Bryce Designs). Homespun Eyes in Chambray by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Headphones and stick bundle by AM Radio.
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Eyes,Hats,Homespun,Jeans,New Items,Pants,Period,Shirts,Shoes,Sweaters,[Destinations]
February 5th, 2010 at 10:06amRyan Darragh
I get a fair bit of crap for how I largely ignore t-shirts and jeans. It’s true—I don’t often give a lot of love to jeans and tees. I honestly don’t mean to be elitist. Most of the time—the vast majority, in fact—I think I’m completely justified in not paying particular attention to these particular staple wardrobe items. For starters, you can find them pretty much anywhere and everywhere. I don’t think I’ll run into much disagreement there. Also, most guys are pretty good at picking out and picking up tees and jeans that suit their personality and budget. I’m not sure they really need any help from me. So, in general, I think my rule is a pretty good one. That’s my story, and I’m sticking with it. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Yes | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Gael – Este” skin by Rack Brautigan (Imagen). Lustrous Eyes (Jade) by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine).
Post Category: Boots,Casual,Eyewear,Gospel Voom,Hair,Jeans,Pants,SHAG,Shirts,no.07
January 26th, 2010 at 12:41amRyan Darragh
Wow, um, sorry about that post title. Apparently I’m pathologically unable to resist a pun, even a fairly obvious one. I’m also such a sucker for sweet fabric textures, I can’t even tell you. Maybe this is why I find Wicked Loudon’s new menswear designs so appealing. After all, one could argue that, on the surface, they’re not necessarily breaking much new ground from a design perspective. Sweater vest with shirt? T-shirt? Jeans? Ho-hum, I hear you saying…some of you, anyway, and you know who you are. But surely there’s room enough in the world for designers to put their own spin on familiar items, and hopefully, just maybe, bring something to them that’s fresh? I like to think so. Because here’s the thing: a good designer can take a familiar design and bring freshness to it, even if it’s “only” the designer’s own unique stylistic tweaks. I don’t know about you, but in RL I have more than one pair of jeans. Let’s not even talk about shoes. And am I a whore for a beautiful sweater? You bet your ass I am. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Some | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Narcissus" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Hinder" hair by Bryce Tully (Bryce Designs).
Post Category: Boots,Casual,Designer Reviews,Eyewear,Jeans,New Items,Nouveau Miranda,Sandals,Shirts,Shoes,Sweaters
December 1st, 2009 at 10:04pmRyan Darragh
In SL, I try to get out of my RL box, from time to time at least. Isn’t that a big part of what SL is for, really? My recent Prince of the Underworld is miles removed from anything I’d wear in RL, probably even for Halloween, if only for practical reasons. Stuff like that is a lot of fun, and it’s good to stretch. I do have my comfort zone, though, and every once in a while I run into some new designs that seem quite literally tailor-made for me and my own tastes. AlexanderHunter Rembrandt’s just-opened {AHC} (the initials stand for “AlexanderHunter’s Couture”) houses just such a collection. AlexanderHunter says that his goal with {AHC} is “class and excellence with just a hint of sexiness for both men and women…haute couture and accessories inspired by real life’s top designers. The collections are seasonal and therefore available only for a few months, making every design a limited edition.” The names of the various specialty shops at {AHC} reflect these inspirations: Dulce & Ghanel women’s wear; Valenciaga men’s wear; Prava men and women’s footwear; Vuittior men and women’s jewelry, handbags, and additional accessories; and San Lauren men and women’s skins and hairstyles. They also convey a slyness and sense of fun suggesting that AlexanderHunter isn’t taking himself too seriously. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copies: Yes | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Narcissus" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). Gold Flakes – Olivine eyes by Lano Ling (Poetic Colors). Soubresaut shoes by Pique Flan (2g). Murphys shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Brown Leather Bag by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui).
Post Category: AHC,Casual,Designer Reviews,Dressy,Freebies,Hair,Jackets,Jeans,Jewelry,New Items,Pants,Shirts,Suits,Sweaters
October 19th, 2009 at 09:23amRyan Darragh
It’s good to know that some things don’t change. Or maybe Alphonse Karr had it right, and the truth is more along the lines of his famous saying, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” (usually translated as “The more things change, the more they stay the same”). I could get all philosophical, and bore you to death, but fortunately for you that’s not why we’re here today.
No, we’re here to talk about clothing. Men’s clothing. Casual men’s clothing, in fact. I don’t have to imagine your shock and surprise—I can feel it from here! Now, it’s true, I admit it—I don’t always give a lot of love to jeans and tees. It’s true that pretty much anyone and everyone who sells clothing in SL has taken a stab at jeans and tees, commodity items that they are. But it’s also true that, in spite of their commodity status, it’s possible to do them well, even exceptionally so. Some of my favorite jeans and tees have consistently come from the creative minds and artistic talents of Donovan Brennen, Dragontat Zagato and Zabitan Assia. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Steve Law" skin by Khai Sinister (The Abyss). "Jonas" hair by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). "It was freedom" tattoo by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui group gift). Low-top sneakers by Armin Rickena (Machienenwerk). "Porsh" and "Monza" glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Deserted,Designer Reviews,Jackets,Jeans,New Items,Shirts
October 6th, 2009 at 09:19pmRyan Darragh
Getting dressed is as easy as throwing on a pair of jeans and a shirt. But style is in the details, and that often means accessories – an area of fashion often difficult for men. Should the belt match the shoes? Should the shoes match the coat? Should the coat match the watch? Can’t I just say to hell with it and put on my bathrobe and stay home?
In any outfit, finding the right balance of accessories is key. Too few is bland; many and you end up looking like Mr. T (and that is only a good look on Mr. T). Further, your accessories should complement each other. While they don’t have to match exactly, they should appear to have the same purpose. Dress shoes look good with a suit, or parts of one; less so with Bermuda shorts. (more…)
Post Category: 2g,Accessories,Casual,Dressy,Eyes,Eyewear,Flesh Peddlers,Freebies,GBTM,Hair,Hayate's Hair Lab,Jeans,Kari,Laqroki,LeLutka,Maschienenwerk,Shirts,Shoes,Skins,The Abyss,Ties,[Guest Style Consultant]
September 23rd, 2009 at 09:46amRyan Darragh
All this talk lately about N1H1 Flu has got me thinking – why do we always have to look our best in SL? What about those days when you’re just not feelin’ it and want your AV to reflect that? My friend Miko has an answer, a folder with her Sick/Mental Health Day Outfit complete with bathrobe, hair towel, fuzzy slipper, eye covering cucumber slices and a mud mask, all perfect for just such a day. She tops it off with a tag reading “Haven’t had my Coffee” and a steaming mug. It’s hilarious! (more…)
Post Category: Casual,HOC Industries,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Macho,Miau Haus,Perfectionist,Shirts,Skins,TRUTH,Touch of Whimzie,WoE,[Guest Style Consultant]
September 8th, 2009 at 08:42pmRyan Darragh
I was told the hardest thing to do when you’re a guest style consultant was to write a few words on the outfit. They probably had never met someone like me before, with a cazillion outfits and different looks in my inventory, by far the hardest was finding just one that shouted out here is jamie Cheeky, mainly because I morph alot on style.
The skin part is easy. After 2.5 years of running about SL in a old Naughty skin I decided to go for a new look. Zanzo Seraphim – Raphael (freckly) was perfect. I’m not a 6 pack lover or a gorilla chest freak and Zanzo fitted the bill. I got the freckles just because I thought they were cute and added a youthful spirit to the look. $L 1200 at Zanzo. (more…)
Post Category: ARAI,Accessories,Akeyo,Black Operations LLC,Eyewear,Find Ash,Grasp,Hair,Jackets,Jeans,Love Soul,Muism,Primitive Design,Shirts,Shoes,Skins,Zanzo,[Guest Style Consultant]
August 17th, 2009 at 08:47amRyan Darragh
It’s been a little while since we’ve had a Guest Style Consultant feature, so I’d say it’s about time. Roland Zepp shares his personal style, advice and suggestions in his own blog, Roland Zepp’s Fashion Sense. He was kind enough to agree to appear here, and it was a great opportunity for us to meet “in person” at last! — Ryan
I’ve gone through a lot of looks in my time here. Starting with the newbie/freebie and working up to writing about fashion and participating in the fashion world as a model and photographer, I’ve discovered a lot of styles, designs, and designers.
It’s hard to nail down exactly what my look is. At heart, I’m a minimalist kinda guy. Less is more in my book. It may not seem like it when you see all my various contests and looks and all, but when I’m just hanging out on the grid, I like to keep it pretty basic. I don’t wear a lot of extra crap in RL and I don’t see any reason to do it here.
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Post Category: Elephant Outfitters,Eyewear,Hair,Hoodies,Jeans,Jewelry,LeLutka,M.R.M.,MADesigns,Marinesta,PrimOptic,Shiny Things,Skins,[Guest Style Consultant]
June 8th, 2009 at 03:35pmRyan Darragh
I like a good pun as much as the next guy. So it was, unsurprisingly, with a fair bit of amusement that I first visited the shop of Photos Nikolaidis, the puntastically named A:S:S. I seem to recall reading (in a notecard or somewhere?) that the name at least loosely stands for Another Stupid Shirt Shop, or some such. I admire a healthy dose of self-deprecation as much as or maybe even more than the next guy, so I heartily approve. Also, it makes me laugh, and what more do you really need? Hey, let’s see how many puns I can make! Go ahead, groan all you want, it won’t help.
Photos’ main shop is good, even impressive size–I had no idea that anyone’s A:S:S could be that big–and it’s well stocked with a wide variety of casual clothing for both men and women, including some unisex designs. I don’t mind admitting that I had some trouble deciding on a manageable handful of things to share with you here. (Setting my sights idealistically but unrealistically high is a recurring bad habit of mine.) I decided to start with a few designs that were just fun, and then go from there. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Fastball" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Akeyo Chucks hi-tops by Akemi Yoshikawa (Akeyo).
Post Category: A:S:S,Casual,Jackets,Jeans,Shirts,Shorts,Sweaters
June 5th, 2009 at 01:57pmRyan Darragh
Think back to high school. Go on, you can do it, it wasn’t that long ago. Now, be honest–with yourself, if no one else: Were you a 98-lb. weakling? A math geek? A member of the Chess Club? Here, I’ll go first. I was all of the above (okay, French Club, not Chess Club, but still). I was a geekboy, and proud of it! Well, I’m proud of it now. So it’s with no small frisson of delight (French Club, remember?) that I first surveyed and then tried on myvegancookbook Bolissima’s line of geekboy couture, out now at Adjunct. It’s all there, everything you remember–well, everything but the plastic pocket protector. And who knows? That could be in the works even as we speak.
Consider this classic ensemble. Maybe this was you, or another boy in your class, but somebody in your experience dressed just like this. Maybe he (you?) had no choice then, but now we do, and it’s empowering to take it back. The Short Sleeve Dress Shirt I’m wearing here can only be worn tucked in, of course–what self-respecting geekboy wears a dress shirt untucked? There’s a front patch pocket, and the white buttons are buttoned all the way to the top. No one would expect otherwise. Three colors, L$100 each. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Most | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Justin" skin by sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve). "Loran" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Kicks shoes by Menno Ophelia (Kari). Knee Length Athletic Socks by myvegancookbook Bolissima (not for sale). Lunch bag by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus).
Post Category: Adjunct,Casual,Designer Reviews,Jeans,Pants,Period,Shirts,Shorts,Sweaters,Ties,Uncleweb Studio,Vests
May 13th, 2009 at 07:13pmRyan Darragh
For a while now, Shinichi Mathy has been one to watch. His clothing designs have been not just colorful but impeccably textured and detailed, not just handsome but beautiful, not just interesting but fun. In my own humble opinion, that last might be the most important element of all. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Alpha" skin (Saxon) by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Jiro" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Blossoms long-sleeve tees by Shinichi Mathy (SHIKI). Men's Belt Sandals by JB Gazov (J's). Wonder Ring by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things).
Post Category: Casual,Dressy,Jackets,Jeans,New Items,Pants,Period,SHIKI Designs,Shirts,Skins,Suits,Vests,Zanzo
May 4th, 2009 at 10:50pmRyan Darragh
I have a terrible confession to make. Are you ready? Please don’t make me say this more than once, it’s bad enough as it is. Okay, here goes: Stuff gets lost in my inventory sometimes.
There, I said it. Wow, I feel about a thousand times better already! Confession really is good for the soul.
Does this ever happen to you? It’s not just me, right? Tell me it’s not. Maybe “lost” is too strong a word, though. It’s really more about organization, or rather lack thereof, and therefore the possibility or impossibility of actually finding things, and less about items somehow going *poof*. Unfortunately, what this sometimes means is that interesting things I’ve acquired but not yet featured here end up falling by the virtual wayside. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!).
Post Category: ARGRACE,Casual,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Kunstkammer,New Items,Novocaine,Sable Rose Jewelry,Shirts,Shoes
March 26th, 2009 at 03:15pmRyan Darragh
“Greetings, my name is Leonardis.
“I used to be a man…now I’m not sure what I am. They say I’m an angel, but aren’t angels meant to be holy?”
(more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Amulius Lioncourt,Boots,Cyberpunk,Emery,Eyes,Gloves,Hair,Hybrid Productions,Jeans,Jewelry,Muism,Necronom,Roleplay,Skins,Tattoos,The Abyss,VAAS Innovazione,Wings,[Guest Style Consultant],ganymede
March 24th, 2009 at 11:46amRyan Darragh
Ryan: The first thing I noticed about Dimitri is that all of his prim accessories–clothing components, hair, jewelry, glasses–were perfectly fitted. It’s not that I’m constantly going around and checking out how guys have fitted their prims…well, actually I guess I do in fact do that. Hey, it’s part of the job! But almost any guy will let one thing or another slide just a bit, or decide not to lose any sleep over that one last strand of hair. Not Dimitri. I’m pretty uptight about fitting hair myself, so I feel his angst.
Dimitri: Well, I must admit, I was a little nervous when I sent in the application for the guest style consultant. I have been interested in doing something like this for quite some time and when I saw [Ryan's] post on the web site, I jumped at the opportunity. I have been in SL about five months now, but ever since the first month I have really been into men’s fashion. I create my outfits with the intention of being noticed and standing out in a crowd. I am more of a casual guy when it comes to clothes, but I don’t limit myself to that type of style. I also love to dabble in other types. (more…)
Post Category: Aitui,Belleza,Casual,Eyewear,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Kalnins,MADesigns,Shirts,Shoes,Skins,Sole Accessory,Tattoos,WMD,[Guest Style Consultant],a.C,dEVOL
March 12th, 2009 at 02:38pmRyan Darragh
Life is like a box of chocolates. That’s all I have to say about that. Sexy is as sexy does. Okay, neither Forrest nor his mother ever said that last one. It sounds like something my granny might have said, if she hadn’t been raised so very prim and proper. My granny, and my grandad for that matter, had a million little sayings. One of her favorites was: “Some people just ain’t happy unless they ain’t happy.” I remember her using that one a lot when I was little. I didn’t understand what it really meant until years later, but then I realized it was one of the most true things I’ve ever heard.
What, then, is sexy? We could probably spend all day on that one and never agree, and even then neither your S.O. nor mine might agree with either of us. Sexy is a puzzle, a conundrum, a challenge. All I can say with certainty is that most of us would say we know it when we see it. Far from being a cop-out, that too is a profoundly true thing, if only because our evaluation process for what is sexy is, ah, not entirely cerebral. It isn’t just our brains that know from sexy. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Daniel" skin by Simple Spad (Signature). "TFH26" hair by boo Nakamura (booN). White tank by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Boho Sandals by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Heart Gold and Leather Choker by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things). Bone & Silver Engraved Choker by Faery Sola (Studio Sidhe). Guardian Cross necklace by Masaru Raymaker (M.R.M.).
Post Category: Casual,Coats,Cubic Effect,Designer Reviews,Jeans,Pants,Redgrave,Shirts,Sweaters
March 5th, 2009 at 05:02pmRyan Darragh
Kith: I was really excited when Ryan first asked me to participate in his guest stylist column. But then came the ‘oh my god what do I wear’ part, so for days I was sifting through my wardrobe trying to find something suitable. Finally I settled on something casual and ‘me’ for the most part by simply pulling together some of my favorite pieces from my inventory. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Boots,BroGear,Casual,DEN-DOU,Elephant Outfitters,Eyes,Gritty Kitty,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Muism,Poetic Colors,Shirts,Skins,Zero Number,[Guest Style Consultant]
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:32pmRyan Darragh
I first found Theodore and Drusus DuCasse’s Zanzo a while back quite by accident–or maybe it was serendipity intervening, which is always fun. I noticed one of the small satellite shops (I think it was the one at The Wharf), did a little browsing, and took a few things home. Ultimately I ended up at the seriously extensive main store, which is laid out like small, themed specialty shops along a central main “street.” This layout seemed both smart and convenient, as it makes it easy to browse and shop for items in a particular style or genre, if you have something specific in mind.
King’s Road is Zanzo’s new line of menswear, inspired by different cultures across the world. It was launched recently with an introductory selection of nine different clothing designs, most enhanced with sculpted attachments. Here I’m presenting a cross section of these new designs, including some of my own favorites. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "BON75" hair by boo Nakamura (booN). GearShift Crest Shirt by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Boho Sandals (because I'll wear them with anything) by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual,Coats,Designer Reviews,Dressy,Eyewear,Jeans,New Items,Pants,Shirts,Skins,Steinwerk Designs,Ties,Zanzo
February 17th, 2009 at 01:00pmRyan Darragh
I love dressing up. I also love shiny things. When I can combine the two…I’m in Heaven. The newly revamped “Form” formal suits from Lookr are my perfect opportunity. A word of warning: Don’t stand in my way. Not when something shiny is involved. 
(more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). "Repent" tee by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). Shanghai dress shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Relics Casual shoes by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Gold Diamond Celtic Ring by Alyssa Bijoux (Alyssa Bijoux Jewelry; custom mod of her own original design).
Post Category: Casual,Designer Reviews,Dressy,Formal,Hats,Jackets,Jeans,Lookr,Shirts,Suits,Sweaters,Ties,Updated Items
February 5th, 2009 at 03:33pmRyan Darragh
When I recently put together a new and very different avatar for myself (in response to a Style Throwdown challenge from Express), I never intended for him to be a one-shot deal. Frankly, the investment (in skins, hair, and attitue) was not exactly insignificant, and I not only planned but promised to bring him back now and then. I figured, if nothing else, he’d provide a way for me to explore and present some designs that might not otherwise be quite Ryan’s style.
Trevor Turner has been creating the Young Urban line for a good while now, refining his technique along the way, and his recent designs, while still low-key and relatively straightforward, have been ever more polished and interesting. Take for example the Vest shown here. The neckline scoops casually low, the fabric texture is slightly, comfortably rough rather than refined and smooth, the shading depicts realistic tugs and tension in the fabric rather than arbitrary wrinkles. Wear it alone, with tee, or with short-sleeved white shirt and prim cuffs. L$190 each in four colors: Black, Blue, Brown and Grey. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Kamal" skin and "Busta 2" hair by shiloh Jun (Shiloh Jun).
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January 29th, 2009 at 04:37pmRyan Darragh
People give me a hard time about how I — allegedly! – have no patience or room in my life for jeans and tees. This is an ugly rumor and quite simply not true. I love jeans and tees. I just don’t have any patience or room in my life for crappy ones. As I’m sure you’ll agree, that isn’t the same thing at all.
I hope you’ll also agree that the new line of jeans by CK Winx is decidedly non-crappy. The line is called “The Dude.” Now, I’m not sure if this is a reference to Coen Brothers classic “The Big Lebowski” or not, but I wouldn’t be surprised. Does The Dude abide? He does indeed. He most certainly does. And he probably wears these jeans. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Jiro" skin by denchu Dench (DEN-DOU). "Derick" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio).
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January 22nd, 2009 at 03:29pmRyan Darragh
Before I talk about Jazz, y’all might be wondering what a busker is. Buskers are street performers.
Now, about Jazz. There’s no easy way to define what Jazz is but that’s what makes this a fun theme for the throwdown. From swing to bebop to jazz fusion *shudders*, there’s no easy way to define jazz. And there definitely is no easy way to peg someone as a jazz peformer. That’s why Ryan Darragh, our resident editor in chief, and I decided to each put down 3500L to start our own jazz ensemble.
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January 11th, 2009 at 05:43pmExpress Zenovka
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