Posts filed under 'Sweaters'
Sometimes I’m just not sure what approach to take when I’m putting together an outfit or outfits for an article. I mean, putting outfits together obviously follows a certain basic process that doesn’t change much–clothing that makes for a certain look, shoes that play along nicely or even make a statement, maybe some jewelry or other accessories that tie it all together. And there’s always the question of hair, and possibly a particular or even themed skin…but I digress.
So, anyway, yes, the process is pretty well defined, but for me the question is always, “What’s the hook?” By which I mean, What makes it special? Where’s the fun? What’s the challenge this time? What’s in it for me? (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Daniel" skin by Simple Spad (Mirror Image).
Post Category: Boots, Dinzeo Designs, Diversity Hair, Hair, Hats, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Jeans, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Updated Items
November 19th, 2008 at 05:32pmRyan Darragh
The yacht club is a venerable institution among the monied classes. If nothing else, it provides an outlet for spending said money, drinking liquor, lounging about on hot lazy summer afternoons, and dancing away the evenings, as immortalized in Fats Waller’s 1938 song “Yacht Club Swing.” Not to mention providing a good place to keep one’s yacht, or yachts. I’m just hoping that upcoming regatta doesn’t turn into a three-hour tour. Please don’t let me end up on an island populated by the Skipper, his Little Buddy and the rest of their motley crew (although, in all honesty, I wouldn’t mind a weekend swapping style tips with Ginger Grant). Fortunately, you don’t have to maroon yourself on an uncharted desert isle just to be one of the Idle Rich. In swaffette Firefly’s new “SF Design Henley” outfit, you too can be Thurston Howell, III. All you need to provide is your very own Lovey. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Dan" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Havana sandals by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS).
Post Category: Casual, Hats, Jackets, New Items, Outfits, Pants, SF Design, Shirts, Sportswear, Sweaters, Vests
August 28th, 2008 at 01:03pmRyan Darragh
Now, I don’t mean “guywear” in the sense that it’s clothing Lloyd Dobler would wear. (”The world is full of guys. Don’t be a guy. Be a man.”) It’s just that “menswear” seemed somehow not quite right here. Yes, I’m making it up as I go along. Anyway, Lloyd might well wear some of this stuff. I’m thinking by the end of the movie.
I seem to recall that Garbage Prototype had dropped one or two vague hints during the two months or so it took him to redesign and rebuild his shop and completely revamp his clothing and body lines for men and women. I think he just likes to tease like that. This is the kind of thing that just nags away at me from the back of my brain, kind of like my mother, or my conscience if I had one, or the approach of Christmas when I was a kid. I had also visited his website and seen his teaser video, so I knew that interesting things were afoot at the Circle-K. When he finally said, “Okay, I’m not ready to open yet, but come and take a look if you want to!”–I most definitely wanted to.
I honestly don’t know what my expectations were. I didn’t expect the shop’s casually elegant atmosphere to so slyly reflect Garbage’s creative approach. I know that I was surprised by some of the designs–wow, Garbage did a suit?–and impressed by the range of items and choice of colors. As a collection it felt focused, consistent, and very much an expression of a designer’s vision. I couldn’t wait to pick his brain. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: Random Male Skin, eyes and various hairstyles by Garbage Prototype (Random Fashions). Men's Oxford Leather Shoes by Tesla Miles (TESLA). On Sean: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Poynter" hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi). "Trader" jeans by Dragontat Zagato (Desert Moon Clothiers). Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). City Walk dress shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Business, Casual, Coats, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Hair, Jackets, Jeans, New Items, Random Fashions, Shirts, Shorts, Skins, Suits, Sweaters, Ties, Vests, Yukirei Greene
April 15th, 2008 at 01:14pmRyan Darragh
Sorry, you have to make allowances for the occasional “Wizard of Oz” reference. Just roll with it. 
I’ve feel like I’ve been all over the map lately, stylistically speaking–and don’t get it wrong, I’ve got some fun stuff in the works for next week. But today I venture back into very familiar territory with some casual designs that you know are the kind of thing I live and breathe. Dan Senyurt’s new Club Shirts have everything a casual shirt needs: silky smooth fabric texture, neatly cuffed short sleeves, notched collar with handsome drop shadow, and front patch pocket. They come on the jacket and shirt layers and can be worn neatly tucked in, as you see here, or more casually untucked. An open and untucked version is also included, perfect for layering with your favorite tank or tee, or just catching the breeze on an especially warm spring day. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: Vivan skin by CJ Carnot (Fleur). "Enda" hair by Aemilia Case (Philotic Energy). Ribbed Tank Top by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai).
Post Category: Business, Casual, Dan Senyurt, Dressy, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), New Items, Shirts, Shoes, Sweaters
April 4th, 2008 at 05:01pmRyan Darragh
To sum this post up in a few words, the Retrology Hunt was very awesome. Mad props go to Jhuzen Ketsugo for setting it up AND for putting out so many male gifts. For those of you who haven’t visited, the hunt ends today so hurry yourselves over there. The eggs are small and not the easiest to find, but they’re totally worth the effort. And yes, I know I’m lame because I took so long telling y’all about it, and I am sorry about that.
To the right is one of the gifts from Thimbles Emporium, the E Street Hoodie in Bobby Blue Green. Thimbles offered (I believe) a single male egg, or at least I only found one. My hint is to look up :P. The egg also had a Jim Jones cardigan sweater in cranberry Kool-aid and a “das Plaidinator” flannel shirt. Besides having quirky and fun names these items are quite well done, featuring impressive texture work for their modest price (75L normally). (more…)
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Notes: On Express:"Dante tone 4" skin by sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve) from Skin Fair 2008. "Vivant Chestnut Newbie" skin by CJ Carnot (Fleur) from GNUbie. Eyes made using template by newbie_template Linden. "Scalped" hair from Noam Sprocket (Gritty Kitty) available at GNUbie.
Post Category: 1-800-BETTIE'S, Amplify, Casual, Events, Freebies, Hang the DJ, Outfits, Period, Shirts, Sweaters, Thimbles Emporium
March 25th, 2008 at 02:53pmExpress Zenovka
A few days ago I got myself a freebie Benz from Akeyo, probably the best free car in SL at the moment. A couple hours later I get an IM asking if I was interested in covering her clothing line. I ported in to check out the store and after looking at the items there, of course I was.
The store offers a variety of clothing and accessories, mostly using sculpties for the prim parts. She sticks to using sharp and bright textures and offers her stuff for reasonable (though not excessively cheap) prices.
The items I’m covering in this review are the shoes, hoodies and caps. The shoes and caps are both offered in 2 lines currently. For the shoes that’s slippers and sneakers, for the caps that’s jeep caps and baseball caps.
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Notes: On Daman: Hunter Espresso by Sezmra Svarog (Nora Fashions & Bodyskins). Black Jeans (iki casuals). Sandstorm jeans by Adam Soler (Lookr). Halo sunglasses by Kwamey Pinion (Soreal).
Post Category: Akeyo, Designer Reviews, Hats, Hoodies, Shoes, Sweaters, Urban
February 4th, 2008 at 01:30pmDaman Tenk
I am unsure how he found me? But, clothing designer SerJordan Bonetto and owner of Men’s and Women’s clothing store Emery, contacted me this week about the possibility of writing an article for the blog. Being a polite person and always looking for the hot new item, I quickly finished what I was doing and rezzed. I was immediately blown away by the fantastic sense of style his men’s department exhibits. The best RL comparison to make would be a merger of the Gap and Urban Outfitters. The eclectic mix of merchandise ranges from the funky and nostalgic to the fashion essentials Du Jour. If you need to put together a hip and unique wardrobe for a low price Emery should be in your bag of tricks.
I asked SerJordan to define Emery’s image. “If i had to choose an image, I think I would get Debbie Harry, Morrissey, Nicole Richie, Pete Wentz, and Jared Leto and take a picture of them all together after one long night…” (more…)
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Notes: On Blink Pinion: Minnu Model Skin (Dark, w/beard GenI) by Thora Charron. Armidi Hair (The Poynter, Smoked Mahogany) by Liam Oliver. Soreal (Halo Sunglasses) by Kwamey Pinion.
Post Category: Designer Reviews, Emery, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Ties
February 2nd, 2008 at 09:54amBlink Pinion
Are you a lookr? That’s the slogan Lookr is advertised with. If you think yes is the right answer, then you should definitely teleport by the store sometime.
Lookr sells both men’s and women’s outfits, but most noticeably also makes custom branded items. These items are paid once, by the brandowner, and then handed away for free to the citizens of Second Life.
When it comes to the unbranded stock, Lookr doesn’t have a huge assortment yet. There is some choice already though. Currently available in the men’s corner of the store are sweaters, jeans, tee shirts and hoodies.
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Notes: On Daman: "Hunter Espresso" skin by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashions). "Jared Black" by Elikapeka Tiramisu (ETD Hair). "Oslo Black" by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers)
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, Lookr, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters
January 22nd, 2008 at 03:02amDaman Tenk
The first thing I want you to know is that I have manfully resisted the temptation to shout, “Extra, extra, read all about it!” Except now I’ve gone and said it anyway. My apologies; apparently you’re just going to have to live with me. The second thing I want you to know is that I can’t begin to imagine where Shai gets her ideas and inspirations for her new clothing designs. In this case, one hopes it wasn’t from repeated rentals of “Newsies,” and if it was, one hopes further that this is because she’s got a thing for musicals, or Christian Bale, or whatever, and not because of its status as a modern classic, because it’s…kind of not. (Flawed as it is, I think “Swing Kids” is arguably somewhat better. Yes, I see a lot of crap movies.) Shai’s new Newsboy Outfits defy easy categorization and immediate understanding of the Why behind the What. This in no way keeps them from being a lot of fun. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Devyn" hair by Starley Thereian (Moderno). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casa Del Shai, Casual, New Items, Novelty, Outfits, Pants, Period, Sweaters
January 18th, 2008 at 03:29pmRyan Darragh
In addition to the Santa hats at Chicanery and the Candy Cane at Gaslights Emporium, I found a number of great holiday freebies this year. One man’s no-brainer is another man’s brilliant inspiration, and rather than sit on these selfishly I decided to share just a few of my favorites here. I hit the holiday jackpot, so to speak, at Wilted Rose, where I found this Winter Outfit by Lotti Lusch for just L$1. This really is a complete outfit–the set includes pants, shirt-layer V-neck sweater with prim cuffs, chunky prim shoes, long flexi scarves in red and grey, and fuzzy ear muffs. The sweater, pants and scarves are very nicely done, with realistic fabric textures. The pants in particular look like they feel soft, comfortable and happily worn. If you only spend a single L$ on yourself this holiday season, drop it on this outfit–it’s easily the best quality-and-value bang for your Linden buck. Ladies note–the set includes a women’s version too! (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch).
Post Category: Accessories, Adam n Eve, Casual, Freebies, Hair, Hats, Holiday, Outfits, P. Irate & Co., Pants, SF Design, Shoes, Sweaters, Underwear, Wilted Rose
December 22nd, 2007 at 09:58pmRyan Darragh
So what if, as the song says, the weather outside is frightful? I’m such a whore for sweaters and coats as it is, I barely need winter as an excuse. This month you get to benefit from my hedonistic accumulation of cold-weather wardrobe items, as I’m sharing some of my favorites, both old and new.
First up, an old favorite of mine. These Pea Coats by Donmai Frederick, released last winter, have classic lines and a beautiful wool fabric texture. The set includes coats in six colors: Beige, Black, Blue (as shown here), Brown, Gray and Green. A simple undershirt also adds shape and bulk to the coat, so you look like you’re layering properly for the cold weather, just like your mother told you. As if that weren’t enough, you also get four flexi scarves, plain and striped, in short and longer lengths. Undershirt and scarves are tintable, so you can customize to your heart’s content. Also available in a set styled for women. Pick these up for L$300 for the set at Back and Forth (Metabirds 192, 71, 25). (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). “Deviance” and “Gabriel” hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). “The Ibiza” and “Poynter” hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi). Flaunt Jeans by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Old Shoes and Spencers by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Naughty Designs). Pointy Dress Shoes by Barnesworth Anubis (Barnes Boutique). “Rectech” glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters). Steel Cane by Vincente Shepherd (Gaslights Emporium). On Posy: Chai skin by Lovey Darling (Lovey's Boutique). "Pinup" hair by Kin Keiko (Kin). Bowtie Betty shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers).
Post Category: 1-800-BETTIE'S, Accessories, Back and Forth, BareRose Tokyo, Casual, Coats, Costumes, Dressy, Fantasy, Formal, Men's Corner, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Period, SF Design, SLAB Designs, Savvy Avvy, Shirts, Sweaters
December 18th, 2007 at 09:47amRyan Darragh
Preppie alert! It’s true, we cover a lot of preppy casual. What can we say? We like it. And we especially like it done tongue-in-cheek. The men’s range at Ducknipple is definitely Fortified with Irony. After leaving the shop wearing one of my new sweaters, I ran into its creator — beanster Potato. I told her I loved the sweaters, and told her I was thinking of writing about them. “…about how much they itch?” she said.
She’s only been in business a few months, but has about 5 small vendor places dotted around the grid as well as the main shop. Her specialty is retro with a dry humour. And the prices are dead reasonable. This deliberately drab olive green sweater is the first one that caught my eye. Wooly jumper plus untucked striped shirt are a single jacket-layer garment. You can’t buy it on its own. Instead it comes with a charcoal grey/black sweater of a different knit pattern: both for L$70. I liked them enough to buy some others. (more…)
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Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). "Common" hair in black by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). "Tortoise-shell glasses" by Arcadia Asylum (Hobo freebies). Moss-coloured jeans with sculpted prim pockets by Adam Soler (Lookr).
Post Category: Casual, Ducknipple, Novelty, Period, Sweaters
December 6th, 2007 at 07:26amMr. Oh
At the risk of reinforcing my admitted bias toward menswear that may best be described as “preppie,” I want to share with you these new sweaters and pants by Relika Itamae. Although Relika has been creating women’s fashions for some time, this is her first menswear item. Relika says, “The Lucas Collection is indeed my first set for men. I have been told by some of my male friends that I should do men’s items, too, so I decided to give it a try and had much fun making [these]. I am definitely planning more men’s items in the future. Suggestions are always welcome, of course! :)” Her new “Lucas Collection” includes layered sweaters in six different colors paired with pants in three colors: Fall Leaf and Green Shimmer sweaters with Brown Country pants; Dark Grey and Navy Blue sweaters with Classic Light Grey pants; and Cherry and Turquoise sweaters with Classic Black pants. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No (Relika), Yes (Eponymous)
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Perry" hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH).
Post Category: Boots, Casual, Dressy, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), New Items, Outfits, Pants, Relika, Shoes, Sweaters
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55amRyan Darragh
Here’s a piece I love, a stereotypical Japanese work cover-all, apparently called a Tunagi. Your typical westerner making work-clothes wouldn’t be able to resist grunging it up with grease and sweat and so on. This one is shiny and spotless. You have to love it — it’s so ordinary and yet so illustrative of the difference between our cultures. And so unfashionable, it’s cult fashionable. You can see Yoshimi Zabelin’s talent in the shading and shadows; this is no amateur production. It comes in three different colours, but the orange is probably the most … industrial. Each color is — get this — 5L$. No, there’s no discount available for the fatpack. The broom is free at any number of campsites, I’m wearing a generic t-shirt underneath and the customizable name tag is by elka Lehane of [BF] Boing Fromage for 1L$.
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Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). Freebie "Linden Labs Male Korean Avatar" hair by unknown (NCI). Scripted colour-change "Aviator 1" sunglasses by Damanios Thetan (Collection Damani). Black Harley Engineering Boots by Lightwave Valkyrie (AFantasy).
Post Category: Casual, Jackets, Novelty, Outfits, Sweaters, Urban, Westy's
November 9th, 2007 at 05:31pmMr. Oh
I don’t know about where you live, but October was hot where I live. It didn’t feel like autumn in any way. Now that it’s November (either finally or how did that happen so quickly? depending on your perspective), and starting to cool down a bit, it’s time to think about dressing for fall. I love this time of year–digging deep into the dresser’s biggest drawer for sweaters is one of my favorite things.
The new “Autumn” set by swaffette Firely of SF Design is destined to be another of my favorite things this season. If you look good and feel good in earth tones, take a look and give it your serious consideration. Its contrasting textures are beautifully coordinated, and the different clothing items layer flexibly for a variety of looks suitable for different levels of “dressiness.” (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Petrelli" hair by Krius Misfit (SiniStyle Design).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, Eyewear, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Jackets, New Items, Outfits, Pants, SF Design, Shiny Things, Shoes, Suite17, Sweaters
November 5th, 2007 at 08:11pmRyan Darragh
Simple can be beautiful. These new argyle sweaters for men, by Kit Maitland of CKS Designs, are both.
According to the Wikipedia entry on the topic, “the…argyle design is claimed to be the oldest known attempt at three dimensional spacing in history.” The pattern is reportedly derived from the tartan of Scotland’s Clan Campbell of Argyll. (History and fashion collide before your very eyes. Who knew?) These sweaters prominently feature the classic overlapping-diamonds pattern in a selection of rich colors: Black, Brown, Burgundy, Navy, and Olive. If the leaves are starting to turn where you live, either in RL or SL, and you’re starting to build up or supplement your Fall wardrobe, one or more of these sweaters may be calling out to you. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "The Cadiz" hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi). A001 Jeans by Nicole David (Armidi). Carl Perkins suede shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers).
Post Category: CKS Designs, Casual, New Items, Sweaters
October 15th, 2007 at 07:18pmRyan Darragh
By coincidence, I went to interview Chez Nabob only a few days before the release of his new items. Pins in his mouth, he was working on some final touches. He mentioned, as almost an after-thought, that he was putting together “…something I swore I’d never do: jeans.” I inquired further.
“Everyone in SL who makes clothes does jeans. I didn’t want to do what everyone else was doing. I figured there were more than enough options for people.
“But then,” he said, “I would be making something for my line and think to myself — hmmm — wish I had some jeans to go with that. So I caved in and made some.” Thus, some of the nicest jeans you’ll ever own were born out of a concession, a weakness. He couldn’t help himself: he caved in. (more…)
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Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). Freebie "Linden Labs Male Korean Avatar" hair by unknown (NCI). "Wingtip" in black by Barnesworth Anubis (Barnes Boutique). Oxford button-down shirts and Fall Collection Tie by Chez Nabob (Chez!). "Tortoise-shell glasses" by Arcadia Asylum (freebie boxes everywhere).
Post Category: Business, CHEZ, Casual, Dressy, New Items, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters
October 11th, 2007 at 01:57pmMr. Oh
“Armidi Is Coming.”
You’ve probably seen this tag floating above the heads of dozens if not hundreds of SL residents, men and women both, over the last few months. All of them were eager, expectant, even excited. I should know–I was one of them. You couldn’t blame them (us), really, after the tiny taste we got at Hair Fair earlier this year. (I tried not to wear the ”Poynter” style absolutely everywhere, but I’m not sure I was entirely successful.) And ever since the Armidi sim actually appeared on the map, it has shown as nothing but a mysterious black square. What have they been doing in there? Rumors of a beautiful, stylish build and lust-inducing clothing designs have floated like dandelions on the wind. Now you can see for yourself. Now, at last, Armidi is here. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "David" Entice for Men skin by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins). "Poynter" hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi). Painter Jeans by Chloris Hathor (Indigo). "City Walk" men's dress shoes by Falllingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Armidi, Business, Casual, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Hair, New Items, Shirts, Suits, Sweaters, Ties
October 5th, 2007 at 07:18pmRyan Darragh
During the first week in September Emma Gilmour unveiled Sand Shack’s new main store with the grand opening of the Caribe retail district in the Lions Shore sim. Other stores and kiosks include products from artilleri, Boing Fromage, I <3 Juicy, miw and Random. On opening day I went down to window shop and was pleasantly surprised by the area altogether. The tropical atmosphere took me back to a time spent walking along dusty Caribbean streets amidst colourful buildings and lazy royal palms, ultimately resurrecting the tune to a great Bobby Darin song. Good times.
Save for several pieces from artilleri and Random a majority of the products were geared towards female avatars, so, I wandered while my friend cooed at all the goodies and shopped. For quite some time now Emma Gilmour’s Surf Couture line has been synonymous with beach fun and boho attire, and it wasn’t long after the new surroundings that Sand Shack Surf Co. rolled out with a men’s line in Emma’s usual colourful palette. “When I was new, I was photosourcing clothes for both men and women, but when I got my tablet and started hand-drawing everything, the creative juices seemed to be sending me more towards female clothing. Before I knew it, that was all I was selling. So I had been meaning to sit myself down and create some stuff for men … but never got around to it until recently.” (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Skin, Peru - Artsy/Hairless (Nylon Outfitters / Nylon Pinkney); Hair, The Law in Mocha III -and- The Poynter in Mocha III *mod'ed to fit cap* (Armidi / Liam Oliver); Mens Ribbed Tank Top Cream (Casa Del Shai / Shai Delacroix); Shorts, Colorful Check Pants (Grandma! / Hanae Nishi); Shoes, White Cruizers for Men (Desert Moon Clothiers / Dragontat Zagato); Hat, Casquette in white (R246 / Manji Nishizawa) -and- Multi Beanie (FNKY! / Funk Schnook); Glasses, Tintable Frames (Nylon Outfitters / Nylon Pinkey); Watch, Time by Kari - Male *not yet released* ({Kari} / Menno Ophelia)
Post Category: Casual, New Items, Pants, Sand Shack Surf Co., Shirts, Sweaters, Urban
October 3rd, 2007 at 08:10pmCatero Revolution
I happened to bump into Shai outside her shop the other night (a coincidence, I swear, although I know she thinks I’m her personal stalker). It had been ages since we had done more than exchange an IM or two and it was great to catch up with her. When I mentioned her new Greek Boy outfits she was excited and confided that these feel to her like something of a “return to my roots.” I couldn’t agree more–the richness of the fabric textures and the jewel-like colors take me back to Shai’s Heath Jackets, Irish Sweaters and Flaunt Jeans from last fall. This feels like perfect timing to me as summer winds down and the boys head back to school. How about one last Mediterranean blow-out before classes start up? I’m thinking Mykonos. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: Antonio (Medium) skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Jude" hair by Aleri Darkes (Diversity Hair). "Scratch" shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers). "Bella" eyeglasses by Fenigan London (House of London).
Post Category: Casa Del Shai, Casual, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Jackets, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters
September 13th, 2007 at 07:59pmRyan Darragh
If Emilia Redgrave’s latest designs are any indication, the long-lamented drought of well-rendered photographically textured menswear may be coming to an end. Redgrave’s latest offerings stand out for their realism, attention to detail and sense of casual sophistication – neither too formal, nor the too-casual preponderance of quickly-made t-shirts that clot torsos throughout SL. Three of Emilia’s designs offer a good cross-section of her selection of work. With the Vest with Shirt *Honey, the playful pink pinstripes of the shirt are offset by the workmanlike sleeves rolled to the elbow. The light khaki sweater vest, with its summertime weight, evinces a maturity often difficult to find. But it is in the detail work – the rigid collars, the perfectly untucked front fits, the drape lines on the front of the sweater and at the cuff and tricep on the shirt – that set this particular item an order of magnitude over similar styles. Emilia’s secret? Patience. “I need several hours for one texture, until the results are absolutely perfect,” Emilia explained. “At minimum, I need four to five hours to finish. The longest I’ve worked was on a leather jacket – two days and eight hours.”
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Notes: On Secundus: Mirror Image Gavin skin, bald/shaved; Made Men All Grown Up jeans, loose; E. Spengler’s Footwear, Tobacco with buckles 2.0; primOptic Eyewear, primOptic Rayon glasses 1.12; CE Fedora, white.
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, Jackets, New Items, Redgrave, Sweaters
July 8th, 2007 at 11:42amSecundus Jacobus
Designer Pompo Bombacci of SLAB Designs continues his exploration of refined men’s casual wear with his new ensemble, “sKOOp.” The look is well dressed but not dressed up, comfortable but not too casual–although even on the “untucked” version the shirt is tucked in, the simple checked shirt is unbuttoned at the top and the tie is loosened for after-hours relaxation. Each set includes tucked and untucked shirt / tie / sweater combinations, a shirt-layer sweater base for wear under the jacket-layer untucked sweater, and coordinating belted pants in either very dark blue or black, depending on the sweater color. Permissions are no copy / no mod / transfer, but the pants are provided in four fits: tight, loose, baggy, and extra baggy. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: Antonio (Pale) skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Simon" hair by Selena Gateaux (Goldie Locks). Striped Oxford shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual, New Items, Outfits, Pants, SLAB Designs, Sweaters
June 25th, 2007 at 05:59pmRyan Darragh
Every once in a while, I try to broaden my horizons a little. I’ve had my eye on designer LoneWolf Mackenzie of Lone ever since he came to my attention a fewweeks ago. I’ll be the first toobserve that LoneWolf’s designs aren’t the kind of thing I wear most often, but I think his style and sensibility are well worth checking out. I asked LoneWolf about his design influences and mission for his clothing line, and his response was to the point: “My approach is to make unique, detailed designs for the urban man.” I like a man who knows what he’s all about. Judge for yourself. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" (Pale) skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Untamed" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Offwhite Sneakers by swaffette Firefly (SF Designs). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, Lone, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Urban
May 23rd, 2007 at 07:18pmRyan Darragh
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Sometimes I’m just not sure what approach to take when I’m putting together an outfit or outfits for an article. I mean, putting outfits together obviously follows a certain basic process that doesn’t change much–clothing that makes for a certain look, shoes that play along nicely or even make a statement, maybe some jewelry or other accessories that tie it all together. And there’s always the question of hair, and possibly a particular or even themed skin…but I digress.
