New: This Week in Men’s Fashion: June 17 – 23, 2007

June 24th, 2007 at 10:50pm Catero Revolution

For those who have been hiding under a rock SL turns 4 years old this week. During all of our careers there have been many ups and downs – n’est-ce pas? – as we all go through our own growing pains in this surreal virtual space.

Within this anniversary week so much is in development or has occurred in the realm of culture relating to the Men’s Second Style blog as well as resident lifestyle in general.

Face of Asia Model Competition. Anyone who can coax those sliders in appearance mode to create a beautiful or handsome Asian shape is encouraged to enter this cultural modeling contest brought to us by the Asian Designers Summit. Contest guidelines can be found at the Women’s Second Style blog or by visiting the Men’s Second Style office, Casa Del Shai, Earthtones Boutique, Muse or Nicky Ree’s Boutique in-world. Face of Asia is open to all residents. Round 1 submissions close June 27, 2007 at midnight SLT.

Nora Body Skins by Sezmra Svarog. Since she teased audiences in mid-April with a sneak peak of her new generation of male skins in development I have been eagerly awaiting the release of her skins. This week, Sezmra displayed a more detailed vision of her skins – each appealing to a different segment of skin consumers: the toned “Hunter” and the svelte “David”. Nora is also offering up some SL4B freebies @ her shop and promises a rehaul of her store and sim.

Second Love Magazine. Tya Fallingbridge and Daphne Molinari announce this week the launch of Second Love Magazine on July 1, 2007. Second Love will be monthly PG publication covering a variety of issues affecting straight and gay residents whether in single, coupled or friendship relationships. The magazine will be accessible in-world and online. The launch party is set for July, 1st @ 7 P.M. SLT game time at Schmooze, Pixel Dreams (12, 146, 21).

As a reminder, if you are aware of any new designers or products that you discover during the week and would like to see included in this segment please look me up and IM me in-world.

[�] ACCESSORIES @ bind · Kψoot Army · Mhaijik Things · Philotic Energy · SiniStyle Design
[�] CLOTHING @ Blaze* · Casa Del Shai · [Random]
[�] HAIR @ Aitui · Gritty Kitty · [Random]
[�] SKINS @ Human Anatomy Skin Designs

• ACCESSORIES

bind by Kriss Lehmann
“Scrapper” neko tail (275L)

A promising new designer of fetish wear brings SL consumers several releases this week including this unisex tail geared towards the pugnacious feline. Says Kriss, “I can imagine a Midian city Neko wearing… street smart kitty, but gets in the rough stuff”. The flexi tail, wrapped with bloody gauze and electrical tape, is scripted for movement and emoting via a controlled menu.

[14:07] bind Scrapper whispers: Kriss Lehmann is feeling a bit agitated…
[14:07] bind Scrapper whispers: Kriss Lehmann’s tail settles down.

As a designer he is endeavoring to take the “anonymity” out of plain, standard neko and fetish wear. In coming weeks he plans to take his brand beyond just neko wear and bring fetish/bondage fashion accessories to a wider audience.

Available @ Solbim (78, 8, 63).
Permissions: Copy / Mod / No Trans
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Yes

Kψoot Army by Saeya Nyanda
Stitches and Wounds (250L) and VooDoo Doll Belt (225L)

Don’t let the store name fool you. Kψoot isn’t filled with warm fuzzies. The store’s offerings are comprised of several scrap yard salvagewear pieces for men and women with an abrasive lifestyle. This week’s releases include stitched up wounds (in the undershirt and underpants layers) and a belt made from rope, leather and snakeskin that will serve well in your chicken blood rituals (notice the VeVe symbol on the doll’s leg – a representation of figures of the astral forces). The detail in the texturing and prim work is really a treat for the eyes. Gift versions are available b y contacting the designer and the possibility of a scripted doll sans the belt looms on the horizon. Saeya is the brain behind the novel and low prim Photosphere that has become a standard photography tool in-world.

Available @ Isla dela Vida (129, 219, 385).
Permissions: Stitches and Wounds, Transfer / No Copy / No Mod; VooDoo Doll Belt, Mod / Trans / No Copy
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes

Mhaijik Things by Mhaijik Guillaume
13 ring set (400L) and weekly ‘Grab Bag’ (300L)

Mhaijik turns 13 into a lucky number with a collection of double banded rings with square-cut gems in gold, platinum and aged pewter. It’s a great value for the quality and amount of product offered. As the rings are transferable they can be kept and enjoyed or given away as gifts for special occasions. The designer also announces the introduction of her secretive weekly grab bag. Each grab bag purchase will contain an eclectic mix of 4 of her jewellery and miscellaneous creations known to the buyer only after purchase.

Available @ Pheosia (55, 229, 151).
Permissions: Mod / Trans / No Copy
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

Philotic Energy by Aemilia Case
Bauer Bag (225L), Scavenger Bag (225L) and Scavenger Bag Mk II (225L)

Three new bag and backpack releases from new accessories creator, Aemilia Case. The Bauer Bag is ideal for the counter terrorist agent with 24 hours to save the nation from biological warfare while wrestling with personal demons. The camouflaged Scavenger Pack and leathery Scavenger Pack MK II may be options for survivalists or hikers as they are laden with rope, water bottle and other outdoorsy attachments.

Available @ Plio (193, 39, 593).
Permissions: Copy / Mod / No Trans
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Yes

SiniStyle Design by Krius Misfit
Dreadnok Boots (450L each) and Penance Bracers (275L)

Mad Maxx meets SL with this pair of leather boots with metal plating and spiked toe caps which are geared to aid uncouth and violent personalities that are seasoned in a twisted style of crude combat tactics. Available in both standard and rusted versions. Each style is sold separately and comes with 2 boot sizes to accomodate varied foot sizing. Prim detail includes a skull on the topmost metal overlay. Spikes can be touched to show/hide. These boots mesh well with another SiniStyle release this week – the Penance Bracers which also in 2 sizes for male and female avs and spike toggling capability. All Sini boots have a 1L demo in-store.

Available @ Mechozilla (180, 219, 48).
Permissions: Dreadnok Boots, Copy / No Mod / No Trans; Penance Bracers, Copy / Mod / No Trans
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

• CLOTHING

Blaze* by Blaze Columbia
Various dress shirts (80L each or 600L/16-pack) and flexi ties (100L each or 200L-900L/style bundle)

After teasing audiences with a glimpse of what his next release would be, Blaze Columbia rolled out with 16 dress shirts and a prolific 250+ hand drawn flexi ties that have been designed to be compatible with any non-composite jacket (open or closed) that shows the underlying shirt layers. The 11 tie styles offer up almost every colour of the rainbow in traditional solids, stripes and geometric patterns as well as contemporary motifs. Remarkably, colours have been matched with his gowns to coordinate with your date’s attire for more formal occasions. Shirts are rendered in the undershirt layer and can be worn optimally with Blaze* brand flexi or painted ties. Products have 1L demos in-store and prospective buyers can view a slideshow of this release on the Blaze* blog.

Available @ Glory (54, 125, 38).
Permissions: Mod / Trans / No Copy
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

Casa Del Shai by Shai Delacroix
Barong Tagalog (500L each)

With her recent introduction of the breathtaking Filipiniana Collection Shai has not forgotten her male following, bringing us the Barong Tagalog, the Philippine national costume for men. Shai writes beautifully on her blog, “Worn formally in either traditional and mandarin collared styles, the Barong Tagalog�s craftwork is presented in three colours; Antique, Ebony and the more common Ivory. The embroidered shirts come with the Camiso De Chino, a simple long sleeved undershirt similar to the Henley and the ubiquitous black dress pants”. I couldn’t put it more aptly. The style and quality speaks for itself and, thankfully, brings a sensitively dignified degree of cultural class and elegance into our virtual lifestyles.

Available @ Deco (112, 150, 30).
Permissions: Copy / Mod / No Transfer
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes

[Random] by Garbage Prototype
Argyle Sweater Vest Shirt (250L), Polo Man (250L), Sk8r Jeans (200L) and Torn Jeans (200L)

More casual style from a designer who has consistently and tirelessly been creating multiple mens releases week after week. In his usual fashion he provides several shirt colour and denim wash versions in each purchase set. Shirts have a grey base tone and the sweater vest shirt has been thoughfully provided as a vest + polo shirt composite as well as a stand-alone vest. Jeans have been created in several washes and have been comfortably textured.

Available @ Louise (56, 113, 651).
Permissions: Copy / Mod / No Transfer
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

• HAIR

Aitui by Jesseaitui Petion
Laced beanie and “Wayward” hair (175L each)

Under the application of his new hair textures, the Aitui designer has created two new styles – a colour changeable beanie with hair ‘do and a soft, short feathery unisexy cut. The laced beanie hair and the hat itself have light base colours which can be edited to the tint or hue of your choice (refer to Twiddler Thereian’s ‘How to Adjust Hair’ video tutorial for help). “Wayward” comes in 7 colours – ash blond, dark brown highlighted (new), golden brown, brown, strawberry blond, red, and black. Please buy the 1L demo before purchase and read the accompanying info card.

Available @ Aitui (200, 175, 27).
Permissions: Copy / Mod / No Trans
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

Gritty Kitty by Noam Sprocket
“Hello Goodbye” hair (150L)

The melodious tunes of the synth/power pop band have driven Noam to create this wispy unisex style with a JRock flavour. He has come out with a string of music inspired hair. The hairs random strokes emphasize a carefree bedhead philosophy. “Hello Goodbye” comes in 19 colours. If you desire one of Gritty Kitty’s usual colours not seen with the vendor display please send the designer a detailed notecard outlining your needs and wait patiently for a response. As always, you should try the 0L demo provided before purchase.

Available @ Koreshan (61, 23, 24).
Permissions: Mod / Copy / No Transfer
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

[Random] by Garbage Prototype
“Austin”, “Keith”, “Nick” and “Rick” hair (350L/6-pack)

With four new styles from crisp to flustered Garbage announces this week that he is adjusting his innovative hair dying system for the traditional colour packs. A slew of SL bugs made up of the usual suspects paired with some customer confusion has promopted the creator to divide his hairstyle offerings into coordinated sets. The 4 numbered sets are divided into dark raven tones (includes white), blondes (including both golden and strawberry varieties), brunettes, and vivid, non-natural colours. All styles are now available in this merchandising system.

Available @ Louise (56, 113, 651).
Permissions: Copy / Mod / No Trans
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

• SKINS

Human Anatomy Skin Designs by Balsamic Prunes
Male skins (1,000L singles or 3,500L/8-pack)

One more for the boys as a new skin designer brings us a set of men’s epidermals. Balsamic’s male skins are available in three tones – light, golden and tan – which are available in 4 facial hair options: shaven, soul patch, goatee, beard. For those who prefer muscular, athletic skins this maybe an option. Skins are sold as singles or in tone packages which include the current 4 facial hairs as well as body hair versions for each.

Available @ Odie (173, 76, 69).
Permissions: Copy / No Mod / No Trans
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No

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