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FALL • WINTER 2015 VOL . VII

INTERIORS

MEN OF THEIR TOWN

AFFORDABLE THREADS

VINCE CAMUTO

DEJA VU

DH HIGHLIGHT

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

JAMIE TONGE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RICHARD RIVERA ART DIRECTOR

GROOMING TECH CONTRIBUTORS

SINEM YAZICI PHOTOGRAPHER

TAZACA PHOTOGRAPHER MATTHEW PANDOLFE PHOTOGRAPHER

TRAVEL + SEATTLE

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DAVE WEARING COAT BY MISSONI PHOTOGRAPHER: MATTHEW PANDOLFE STYLIST: JAMIE TONGE 1357 BROADWAY SUITE 521 NEW YORK, NY 10018

HEALTH + FITNESS

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FOOD + DRINK

TIMOTHY ROSADO PHOTOGRAPHER

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>>> Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always about getting older, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how you age. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society men have grown to become more and more aware of their appearance. From hair to personal style, men are becoming conscious, which is important. Now take all those concerns and put the physical aging process in the mix. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way to stop aging unfortunately, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got 3 rules to help the process be a smooth transition. I mean realistically, who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to look younger?

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USE A DAILY MOISTURIZER

GET A GOOD EYE CREAM

INVEST IN A NIGHT SERUM

The sooner you add this to your regimen the better (and a greater final payoff). Moisturizing will keep your skin soft and hydrated, which shaves off the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and blemishes.

Because of the delicate area around the eye, for some this is the most common area to show signs of aging.

The optimum time for the body to repair itself is between 11pm and 3am, making night a particularly good time to use rejuvenating creams or serums.

A lightweight, gel-lotion formula that minimizes the appearance of visible lines, wrinkles, skin discolorations while restoring skin tone, firmness and elasticity.

Infused with caffeine, antioxidant vitamins and seaweed extract, this product immediately minimizes puffiness and dark circles while also reenergizing.

USE: KIEHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY $46 Facial oil with distilled botanicals that visibly restore the appearance of skin by morning.

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LAB SERIES AGE RESCUE FACE LOTION $50

BAXTER OF CALIFORNIA UNDER EYE COMPLEX $28

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Scents are created more than just to make you smell good, but to also evoke an emotion or launch a nostalgic moment. When one thinks of the fall/winter season, you associate words like chilly, cozy, sweaters, and fireplace (amongst others). A time to be close to loved ones in sharing intimate moments. But with 0.2 Fragrance, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be

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>>> Beards have been a sign of masculinity, power, or even social status for centuries. As the trend has risen within the past couple of years to grow beards in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grooming world, a lot of responsibility now comes along with this. Given the technology and products to help maintain our furry faces, the amount of beard care is endless! But we were able to catch up with one brand, The Barba, who gave us insight on everything you need to know about growing and maintaining your beard (the right way).

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DH: WHEN CREATING A NEW PRODUCT AND/ OR SCENT, WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOOK TO FOR INSPIRATION? TB: Julian and I come from a creative background and with that comes having the skills to learn how to get inspired. We get inspired so quickly, especially by brands who are not in the grooming business and we see how well executed their product is and we learn from them a lot. We love the concept of “less is more” when we see the message in matter of seconds, that is all we need and we are sure our clients appreciate the simplicity and clean approach to our brand that is what we like to get inspired from, we take a day to travel to museums and art events just to get our muse and once we see something we just start having a vision of our product line.

DH: MOISTURIZING IS KEY DURING THE COLDER MONTHS, WHICH ONE OF YOUR BEARD OILS WILL DO THE TRICK FOR THAT?

DH: WHAT IS THE COMMON MISTAKE YOU’VE SEEN WITH GUYS TRYING TO GROW THEIR BEARD AND WHAT CAN THEY DO TO CORRECT THIS? TB: A common mistake we have noticed is a lot of guys feel they need a full beard to grow one, so they get discouraged and end up shaving, then, regret they shaved. Just be patient, don’t aim for a particular “beard look” each one of us have a different rate, look, texture of facial hair, you need to embrace it and have your barber make the best of it.

DH: HOW IMPORTANT IS MOUSTACHE WAX? IS IT A NECESSITY? TB: We believe that in order to have a successful looking beard, every man should style and take care of their mustache as well because beards and mustaches work together. Mustache wax is very important because it keeps the facial hair in place and its great to style the mustache.

DH: WHEN STARTING YOUR COMPANY, WHAT KEY COMPONENTS

WERE YOU FOCUSED ON WHEN DIFFERENTIATING YOURSELF FROM OTHER BEARD GROOMING BRANDS? TB: One key component our brand focuses on is diversity. We wanted to focus on every type of man and texture of facial hair. We felt that many brands out there weren’t providing beard products for other groups such as black and Latino etc.... Coming from New York we realized this was very important. Another attribute that makes us different is our simple, elegant and modern design on our products.

DH: WHICH PRODUCT IS A MUST IN YOUR SHAVING REGIMEN IN ORDER TO AVOID RAZOR BUMPS OR IRRITATION? TB: One of the products we recommend for men to avoid razor bumps and irritation is our Corte Pre-shave oil. Corte ingredients such as Castor oil provide a smooth layer to avoid razor bump while shaving. The Aloe Vera oil will prevent irritation and speeds wound recovery. Corte Preshave also works as an aftershave; it reduces inflammation and skin irritation.

DH: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BEARD OIL AND PRESHAVE OIL? TB: The difference is that beard oil is to maintain and take care of the beard while Pre-shave oil is used as a shave lotion. They both have different ingredients.

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TB: We recommend to begin your beard growth around the months of October and November, depending on the speed of the growth, some men takes a few months to get that full beard and some might take them 3 weeks. But in between those two months are perfect to begin to grow your beard in time for the colder months.

TB: Fortunately, all of our beard oils contain organic ingredients to keep the skin under the facial hair moisturized. One of the ingredients is Jojoba oil which is perfect for the hair and skin, specially during the winter and beard growth when your facial hair takes all the natural skin oil in order to continue to grow, our beard oils replace the dryness for a more hydrated skin and hair.

DH: WHEN GROWING YOUR BEARD, AT WHAT POINT SHOULD YOU START IN ORDER TO GET A GOOD GRADE GROWN IN TIME FOR THE COLDER MONTHS?

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Comfort Food Favorites Faster, Easier and Cheaper than Going Out

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Quesadilla for easy makes. Or for the gym rats and health nuts, “Healthy Meals for Hungry Men” has recipes like Ginger Salmon and Brown Sugar Couscous with Pan-Fried Tilapia. No matter the occasion, with these simple and delicious recipes, we’re quite sure you’ll become a master chef in no time and will impress anyone you place a dish before. Price: $19.99

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a sophisticated twist that are easy and affordable to make but most importantly, delicious!! The book is broken into areas based on the kind of mood you’re in when coming home; for example, if you’ve had a long day of work and usually would opt for quick take out, the “No Shirt, No Shoes” chapter has recipes like Chinese Sausage Lo Mein, Tuna Mind Melt, and Slow-Cooker Pulled Chicken

e should know our way around the kitchen, whether we’re living with mom or a significant other, at some point guys, we’re going to have to fend for ourselves in the culinary territory. Chef Avi Shemtov, owner of the wildly popular Boston food truck The Chubby Chickpea, created a new resource that will help you find your way around the kitchen with some simple recipes with

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or more than 70 years, founder Don Julio González’s passion for tequila pushed him to improve on every aspect of the spirit, from the harvesting to the bottling, all to craft the world’s first luxury tequila. Giving you more than just a spirit but an overall experience. And with the holidays closely upon us, we’re here to offer not only a cocktail recipe but also dishes created by New York Chef Daniel Sharp and Bartender Angela Laino that incorporate Don Julio®.

From Don Julio® Reposado, expect an aromatic scent of mellow lemon citrus notes and spice layers that’s Incredibly soft and elegant in taste, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and light cinnamon and finished with a silky and warm essence of dried fruit, nuts and a touch of caramel apple.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/4 oz Smoked Tequila Don Julio Reposado • 1/2 oz Malbec Reduction • 1/3 oz Italian Aperitif • Orange Zest • 2 Dashes Orange Bitters • Dehydrated Lemon Ice for Garnish* *Dehydrated Lemon Ice

INGREDIENTS: • 2 Lemons

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• Slice lemons thin and place in the dehydrator for 8 to 12 hours at 135°. • Once lemons are crisp, place them in the ice tray and fill halfway with water. Place in freezer. • Once ice is frozen, fill remaining space with water and freeze.

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R O A S T PORCHETTA A N D B URNT ORANGE T E Q U I L A DON JULIO R EP O S ADO SA U C E

• Pour Tequila Don Julio Reposado into blender. • Place the hose of a smoking gun 2 to 3 inches into the blender. Set the blender on a very low setting and turn on the smoker. Keep a continuous flow of smoke for 3 to 5 minutes. • Combine smoked Tequila Don Julio Reposado with Malbec Reduction, Italian Aperitif, orange zest and orange bitters in a mixing glass over ice. Stir for about 45 seconds. • Strain contents into a rocks glass over large ice cube. • Fill a snifter with smoke from your smoking gun and place on top of the rocks glass so that smoke is captured. • Lift snifter and serve.

IDEAL SERVE: Rocks Glass

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4 Oranges 3 tbsp Sugar 4 tbsp Butter 4 tbsp Flour 2 cups Orange Juice 2 cups Chicken Stock 2 1/2 oz Red Wine Vinegar 1 tbsp Whole Peppercorns 4 Whole Allspice 2 Star Anise 3 Cloves 1 tbsp Kosher Salt 3/4 cup Brown sugar 1/4 cup Sugar 4 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado

PREPARATION: 1. Preheat your oven to 475. 2. Cut the oranges in halves. Then cut each half into four chucks. 3. Toss the chunks with the sugar. Spread them out on a baking tray so they are evenly spaced apart. 4. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the edges of the orange are blackened and rest of the orange is browned. 5. Meanwhile, gather and measure out the rest of the ingredients. 6. Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepot. Add

THE ROAST INGREDIENTS: • 5 pound Heritage Porchetta Roast • 4 sprigs Rosemary, stemmed and chopped • Salt and Pepper to taste • Olive Oil

PREPARATION: 1. Rub porcetta roast with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and rosemary. 2. Roll and tie so the skin-on belly is wrapped around the loin. 3. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. 4. Cook slow and low at 325 degrees for about 2+ hours or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 145 degrees. 5. Remove the foil and brush with the glaze. Turn the oven up to 450 degrees. 6. Return to the oven and roast for 5 minutes until the glaze and skin start to bubble and brown. 7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra glaze on the side.

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By Angela Laino

the flour and whisk to create the roux. 7. Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes. The flour should start to smell toasted but not start to brown. 8. Add all the spices and cook for another minute. 9. Add orange juice, chicken stock and vinegar while whisking vigorously to avoid getting lumps. Once combined bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. 10. Add the sugar, salt, burnt oranges and Tequila Don Julio Reposado. Stir to dissolve. 11. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 12. Once finished, strain.

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TO N E H O U S E N YC YOU CAN IMAGINE THAT ATHLETES MUST GO THROUGH STRENUOUS WORKOUTS TO STAY IN TIPTOP SHAPE. BUT OF COURSE IN THE OFF-SEASON, IT’S PRETTY MUCH THE FULL TIME JOB OF ANY ATHLETES’ REQUIREMENT BUT TO STAY FIT AT ALL TIMES. BRINGING THAT SAME AESTHETIC TO YOUR LOCAL GYM SEEMS A BIT FAR-FETCHED, BUT FITNESS GURU AND FOUNDER OF TONE HOUSE NEW YORK, ALONZO WILSON HAS CHANGED THE GAME FOR YOUR TYPICAL WORKOUT.

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FITNESS MODEL AT WILHELMINA MODEL AGENCY AND FORMER ATHLETE, ALONZO WILSON HAS CREATED NEW YORK CITY’S FIRST EVER EXTREME, ATHLETIC-BASED GROUP FITNESS STUDIO. UTILIZING HIS BS DEGREE IN MOVEMENT SCIENCE EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION, HE IMPLEMENTS THE MOVEMENT TRAINING PHILOSOPHY, PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRESSIVELY CHALLENGING WORKOUTS NORMALLY GEARED TOWARDS THE PROFESSIONAL ARENA WHILST BRINGING IT TO THE MAINSTREAM IN A SMALL GROUP SETTING. BUT LUCKY FOR US, ALONZO HAS SHARED WITH US 8 EXERCISES THAT ARE COMPLIANT WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH THE AREAS THEY FOCUS ON.

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SCORPION POSE • Begin in plank position. • Complete one push-up and then flip over to the left and plant your left foot. • Lift the right leg off the ground and touch your left toe with your left hand. • Flip back over to starting position and repeat to the right. Continue alternating back and forth, 10 on each side. BENEFITS: Strengthens arms, chest and core

PLYO KNEE TUCK PUSH-UP • Begin in plank position. Keep the hands planted on the ground and kick both feet up and off the ground. • Land back in plank position and complete one push-up. Do 20 times. BENEFITS: Strengthens shoulders, chest, core

PUSH-UP/SQUAT JUMP • Begin in plank position. Complete one push-up and then jump your feet to your hands. • Then, jump straight up as high as you can. • Jump the feet back to starting plank position and repeat. Do 20 times. BENEFITS: Strengthens legs and chest, heart rate elevation

PUSH-UP TWIST • Begin in plank position. Keep you hands firmly planted and bend the knees while twisting the obliques to the right. • Return to plank position and then bend and twist to the left. • Continue alternating back and forth, 10 on each side. BENEFITS: Strengthens core, chest, shoulders, obliques, quads

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ROLLING PUSH-UP • Begin in push-up position with your right hand on top of a medicine ball. • Roll the right arm straight out as you complete a push-up with your left arm. • Do 10 times and then repeat with medicine ball under your left hand. BENEFITS: Strengthen core, shoulders and chest

LATERAL ROLLING PUSH-UP • Begin in push-up position with right hand on top of a medicine ball. • Roll the right arm out to the side laterally while you complete a push-up with your left arm. • Do 10 times and then repeat with medicine ball under your left hand. BENEFITS: Strengthen core, shoulders and chest

COCOONS • Begin lying on your back with the medicine ball over your head. • Engage the core and left the arms, ball and legs up to touch overhead. Do 20 times. BENEFITS: Strengthens core

RUSSIAN TWISTS • Begin seated holding the medicine in both hands. • Twist the ball to the right and then the left. Do 20 times. BENEFITS: Strengthens the core

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The Swatch Box is a membership service that delivers home accents and decor to your home each quarter. Take a style survey that will match you with a professional home stylist that will hand pick items based on your results and preferences (they’ll even be available on hand for advice)! You’ll receive a box of goods handpicked just for you. Touch and feel the quality of products crafted by local artisans and on-trend design studios. Mix and match these pieces with what you own, BUT you’ve got only 5 days to decide on what you’d love to keep and what you’d like to send back. Not to worry, shipping is free both ways! There is an $85 styling fee, but that will be credited to any purchase you make. Check out some of these goods!

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Bubble baths and spa days are activities women find relaxing and luxuriating to come down from a tough week or day. For us men, we grab a cold beer and call it a night. Well, time to get in touch with our softer side guys, but of course one step at a time. Try soothing aromatherapy and relaxing candles from M. Boutique whose hand poured candle boasts a natural beeswax base and is richly infused with essential oils that provide aromatherapy-like properties. Transforming the bachelor pad into a sanctuary of relaxation, warmth and sensuality. Find your mind instantly at ease for a calming or romantic evening. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming from a long day or an intense workout, the Bergamot Vetiver scent is the way to go. Merging the sweet, distinctive and confident citrus tones of bergamot with the deepening calm and woodiness of vetiver, the impressive 40-hour burn time will set Bergamot Vetiver as your home scent.

$62.00 Available @ Mboutiqueintl.com

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More and more headphones are starting to become more than just a product that delivers great sound, but has become more worn as an accessory in the fashion world. It seemed that the newly launched headphone brand PRYMA, has gotten their inspiration down packed! Directly inspired by handbags and belts, PRYMA headphones feature a genuine leather strap and a unique belt buckle-like attachment that connects the headband to the ear cups. Further capitalizing on the luxury fashion world, the headphones are 100% handmade in Italy using only the finest quality materials. Personal and unique to each individual, PRYMA Headphonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; headbands are interchangeable to allow for customization. In addition to a full set of headphones, consumers can purchase standalone headbands (available in black, burgundy and coffee for $75 each) to swap in and out as it befits their outfit or mood for the day. But not neglecting the need for audio quality that matches the outstanding aesthetic, PRYMA Headphonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; boasts the same world-class sound as its maker Sonus Faber is known for.

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Beginning at: $499 Available on www.pryma.com

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EATTLE Seattle may have a dreary perception, but the Emerald City has a lot more to offer than rain, fleece jackets and of course the Space Needle. The town has a wide-ranging art scene that includes the Seattle Art Museum, Olympic Sculpture Park and a property that showcases Dale Chihulyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glass creations. Despite its super-casual, outdoorsy reputation, Seattle is home to hip and high-end clothing boutiques, in neighborhoods from Ballard to Capitol Hill to downtown. And with food being practically part of their religion, it would be almost a sin to not engage in their Asian-fusion movement as well as well as their farm-totable scene. This treasure of the Pacific Northwest is compact, so you can reach anywhere by foot, taxi or boat.

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Seattle’s 4th hotel in the Kimpton Chain, The Palladian Hotel brings a touch of quirkiness where you’ll find colorful furnishings, including paintings and pillows with famous faces like Jimi Hendrix or Kelsey Grammar, grafted onto Napoleon-era Russian generals (all done by local artist Julie Coyle). The 97room boutique property is housed in building built in 1910, but with the little facelift that was given, the dark walls with gold accents and exposed metal beams give it a more modern industrial approach. Expect claw-footed tubs inside a room-sized tiled shower, or a TV resting on a custom-made artists’ easel.

THE PALLADIAN HOTEL | 2000 2nd Ave. | Seattle, Washington 98121

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Warm and soft Hawaiian filled buns with shredded pork or griddled spam with cilantroflecked slaw and a lashing of sweet mayo await feverishly and anxious customers on a daily basis. The HawaiianKorean cuisine style eatery started off serving such greatness from their food truck, Marination Mobile (which continues to be a success). But this quaint take out spot only holds a few indoors and on the small patio, so be sure to grab and go. But before you do, be sure to bring your Chinese takeout box with fried rice and kimchi topped with an oozing fried egg on top with you.

MARINATION STATION | 1412 Harvard Ave. | Seattle, Washington 98122

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While the brand selection found in this spacious loftstyle street level store, Ian most certainly caters to today’s modern man. With a focus mostly on American Sportswear, you’ll find pieces for a perfect relaxed weekend by new brands such as M.Nii or getting your gear in order for the office from Billy Reid. With accompanying accessories that’s also offered, don’t be surprised by your next visit if the merchandise selection is different. The collections continually alter, which is exactly what you need. ..to stay fresh to death of course.

IAN | 1913 2nd Ave. | Seattle, Washington 98101

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PHOTOGRAPHER: TAZACA PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: RAY PENA STYLIST: JAMIE TONGE MODELS: JOON HWANG @ MSA MODELS + SOLROMON KIM @ FUSION MODEL MGMT. MAKE UP +GROOMING: BROOKE ASHLEY ILLUSTRATION ARTIST: JHON ALONZO SPECIAL THANKS TO CARIDAD RESTAURANT, BRONX, NY

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WHEN IT COMES TO SOMEONE BEING A TRUE VISIONARY AND AN-ALL AROUND FASHION INFLUENCER, IT’S NO OTHER THAN THE LATE VINCE CAMUTO THAT COMES TO MIND. BEING THE MASTERMIND BEHIND SOME OF TODAY’S TRENDIEST AND ICONIC HOUSEHOLD NAMES IN WOMEN’S FASHION; FROM NINE WEST TO TORY BURCH TO JESSICA SIMPSON, MR. CAMUTO LAUNCHED HIS MENSWEAR LINE IN LATE 2012 TO EARLY 2013 AND SINCE, HAS INCLUDED BAGS AND WATCHES INTO THE MIX. HIS COLLECTIONS EXEMPLIFY WHAT’S TO BE INCLUDED IN EVERY MAN’S WARDROBE. WITH MUCH ITALIAN INFLUENCE IN THE DESIGNS AND MAKE OF THE COLLECTIONS, IT’S ALSO VERY AFFORDABLE. WE WERE ABLE TO SHOOT SOME KEY ITEMS THAT ARE DEFINITE MUST HAVES IN YOUR WARDROBE FOR THIS SEASON.

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to him. Traveling the world at a young age and developing impactful connections, it was destined that Donwan was to take over the entire denim movement. DH: Where were you born and raised? DH: I was born in a little town called Ahoskie, which was a mining and tree-cutting town. My dad ended up getting a job building interiors for battleships for the Navy, so he moved the family to Virginia Beach and that’s pretty much where I grew up. DH: At what point did you realize you had an interest in fashion? DH: My mom was a seamstress as well as my dad’s

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A small town kid with big city dreams seems like a cliché saying for most success stories, but not for denim guru Donwan Harrell, founder of luxury denim brand PRPS. With his passion and love for comics and vintage cars, one would think that the two areas would never cross paths in a fashion driven society. But it was his impeccable illustration skillset that led him to land jobs at Robert Graham (formally known as Robert Stock), DKNY and Nike for over 8 years until developing his own line in 2002. Also attending drag races with his father as a young child were just only parts to the foundation of his global brand. But with his educational background from VCU and experience through Chambre Syndicale, he received his moms blessing who felt that he should do what was natural

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aunts working for OshKosh B’Gosh, so I was always surrounded by extra bulks of fabric at the house and just got involved with it. It became pretty natural and that’s what I decided to do for a living. DH: Aside from fashion, what was another interest of yours?

DH: I was a huge avid comic book reader! I was always redesigning the uniforms of all the superheroes I had collected, you know doing my own variations of the uniforms. Originally, I wanted to be a comic artist but thank god I didn’t go in that direction because a lot of those guys aren’t in business or making much anymore because video games took over that genre. DH: Was moving to New York apart of the action

DH: Did you feel there was need for another denim brand in the market? DH: I remember seeing a pair Citizen of Humanity jean in Florida on a young lady and when I saw that, I was thinking there were no men’s jeans of that caliber and this was in 1999. By 2002 is when I hit stores, but at that time there was only Diesel and Lucky Jeans. There wasn’t much else outside of that. Diesel was very good, but they weren’t using Italian or Japanese fabrics. Lucky was one of those LA brands that were very commercial washes. I wanted to do something more characteristic based on vintage, because being in Japan at that time I spent a lot of time learning and studying and understanding vintage concepts and utilized that as a springboard for washed developments as a line and that’s where PRPS developed its stem from. DH: What were some challenges you faced along the path of trying to start your brand? DH: I am faced with challenges everyday, but my biggest was transitioning my Japan collection to developing a goods line because I was always delivering to an inception of better stores. And what I mean better stores I mean the Ron Hermans, the Fred Seigals, the Barneys and Bergdorfs and to create a line that was going to be a spinoff but with out harming the

DH: Who is your ideal customer? DH: Ryan Gosling would be my ideal guy! He’s like the new Steve McQueen to me. DH: What are some of your thoughts on today’s brands? Any one in particular you like (aside form your own) DH: To come out with a denim brand today, is no easy task so more power to them. They’re swimming with sharks, it’s like how do you separate yourself from the others. You have the H&M’s and Zara’s coming out with Japan fabrication at $49.99, how do you compete? You know. But fortunately, today we live in a brand hungry environment. It’s the one way a company like mine has an advantage. DH: What sets your brand apart from the other denim brands? DH: I’m a firm believer that a good painting starts with a canvas and ours starts with the denim, the quality. We use exclusive Japanese denim from 2 of the best denim mills in Japan. We’re not going to use 2nd tier or 3rd tier denim mills within our line. A lot of the character on the exterior of jeans is hand done. To replicate the kind of detail we’re going for, it has to be all hand done. 2 pairs are not going to be the same, they’ll all have different subtle nuances.

Don’t be lazy and don’t do the whole measure the waist around your neck. Number 2, make sure when you put the jean on, it fits snug and that you can fit 1 finger in the waist. If you’re looking for 100% cotton, it’s going to expand a little bit. Number 3, when you go to the dry cleaner to get it hemmed; don’t ask for the same original hem. Just tell them to do a ¼ of a hem single stitch with the same color thread. Number 4, make sure you get a jean that’s been singed and what I mean is that there jeans that have a white hairy film, that’s unsinged. There’s a gas that’s used to burn off the film. Unsinged is more pure. But guys should get a signed, because it’ll take longer to get through. Last, don’t feel prone to wash your jeans on a regular. They were not designed to be washed. What happens, the indigo will start to fade and it’ll then it’ll start to look flat. If it starts to collect an odor, Febreeze it. DH: Where do you see the brand going in the next 5 years? DH: I would like to think within the next year go into licensing. Also go back into womens and develop kids.

DH: What are some things guys need to look for in purchasing a good pair of denim?

DH: There are a few things. Number 1 is to try the jean on!

DH: Well out of college, there were only two places to go if you wanted to be in fashion and that is New York or Paris. I had no intention of being at that level in fashion because all you hear were horror stories of how you would be slaving away at these companies.

original. Thus far we’ve done a really successful job with regards to differentiating the product and the name and the character of the line. But each season its very touch and go.

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An iconic piece in men’s fashion is of course the velvet blazer a.k.a “The Smoking Jacket”. Whether you’re smoking or not, this jacket is to be sported for a more formal occasion like dinner parties, masquerade engagements and especially for New Year’s Eve shindigs. Mostly in a plush velvet fabric the additive details can arrange from embroidery, embellishments and color contrast lapels (some all three). But try to keep it simple for the most part, but if you’re feeling a little confident then why not take it to another level. But remember to let the jacket do the talking. Choose a color that compliments one of these three; Your skintone, your shirt or your shoes. Keep the trousers black, ALWAYS. Although, fancy fabrics call for a little more dollar signs, we found a few selections that’ll get you through the night just fine and not worrying about the overdraft fee.

GIEVES & HAWKES FW15 DINNER JACKET - $2,930

BEN SHERMAN $450

NOOSE AND MONKEY $250

H&M $69.99

SUIT SUPPLY $399

SPLURGE ITEMS

ETRO $3,450

DSQUARED2 $1,590

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48&"5&3 ISSEY MIYAKE 1"/54 PHILIP PLEIN #&-5 (-07&4 4$"3' VINTAGE #0054 JIMMY CHOO

48&"5&3 PLAC 1"/54 SCOTCH & SODA 4)0&4 JIMMY CHOO

D 46/(-"44&4 ERMENIGILDO ZEGNA $0"5 MISSONI 4)*35 SCOTCH & SODA

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015 IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR…(SO THEY SAY). WE’RE DEFINITELY IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AND WITH THAT SAID, YOU’LL FIND IN OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SOME OF THE BEST GIFTS FROM LONG BOARDS TO BUTTERY LEATHER JACKETS TO SOME OF TODAY’S BEST TECH TOYS. WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THESE ITEMS IS THAT THESE ARE ITEMS THAT AREN’T JUST YOUR AVERAGE GIFTS, BUT GIFTS THAT SERVE PURPOSE IN TAKING ONES LIFESTYLE TO ANOTHER LEVEL

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IT SEEMS LIKE GROOMING PRODUCTS ARE ALWAYS THE GO TO GIFT FOR GUYS DURING THE HOLIDAYS. BUT THIS TIME, TAKE SOME CAREFUL CONSIDERATION IN THE KINDS OF GROOMING GIFTS. ONE THAT IS ACTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO GROOMING. TAKE THESE FOR EXAMPLE.

KIEHL’S FACIAL FUEL $25

DREADNOUGHT “BRUSHLESS” SHAVING SOLUTION $20

ST. KITTS BY TOMMY BAHAMA $65

CAPTAIN BLAKENSHIP MERMAID HAIR OIL $24

TURBO BODY BAR BY JACK BLACK $15

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“ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY COLOGNES, BUT THERE IS A SUCH THING AS HAVING ONE TO MANY. ANY ONE OF THESE SCENTS WILL HAVE YOU SMELLING RIGHT FOR ANY OCCASION” POLO SUPREME LEATHER - $125 FOR 125ML A BLEND OF GOLDEN SPICES, SMOOTH LEATHER AND SENSUAL ACCORD CREATE A WARM AND SPICY SCENT THAT REFLECTS THE INHERENTLY MASCULINE WORLD OF A DISTINGUISHED MODERN GENTLEMAN. AVAILABLE AT SELECT RALPH LAUREN BOUTIQUES VALENTINO UOMO - $95 FOR 100ML RACEY NOTES OF COFFEE OPEN THIS SCENT WITH THE SHIMMERING TONES OF GIANDUJA CREAM. AND WITH THE TOUCHES OF ITALIAN BERGAMOT AND MYRTLE LIQUOR, IT IS RETAINED BY AN ENVELOPING MUSKY HINT OF WHITE LEATHER THAT REVEALS THE MAJESTY OF CEDAR. AVAILABLE @ NORDSTROM

PACO RABANNE I MILLION COLOGNE- $82 FOR 4.2 ML THE EXHILARATING SPLASH OF A SEA-FRESH ACCORD AND A CITRUS COCKTAIL, CONTRASTS WITH THE WARM AND MASCULINE SENSUALITY OF SPICY LEATHER MIXED WITH A PATCHOULI NOTE. AVAILABLE @ MACYS

POLO SUPREME LEATHER $125 for 125ml

PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION COLOGNE $82 for 4.2ml

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STAYING IN SHAPE IS ALWAYS A GUYS A CONCERN (AT LEAST IT SHOULD BE) AND ALTHOUGH WORKOUT GEAR IS NOT USUALLY STYLISH, WE THINK THESE ITEMS WILL DEFINITELY ADDRESS THAT PART OF YOUR CONCERN FOR MORE REASONS THAN ONE.

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NEW BALANCE $79.99

2(X)IST $98

STATE BICYCLE CO. $499

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WE MUST ADMIT, WE GET A LITTLE GEEKED OUT WHEN WE GET NEW TOYS. GUYS INSTANTLY BECOME CHILDREN WHEN IT COMES TO THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGY OR THE LATEST GADGET. AND IN MOST CASES, WILL SACRIFICE ANYTHING TO GET THEIR HANDS ON IT (EVEN THEIR BANK ACCOUNT). BUT CHECK THESE ITEMS THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK AND WILL HELP CRANK UP YOUR LIFESTYLE A BIT. “THIS SPEAKER FROM BANG & OLUFSEN DELIVERS IMPECCABLE SOUND NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE HOUSE AND NO MATTER WHERE IT IS PLACED. FORGET THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION OR ANNOYING HIDDEN BUTTONS TO TURN THIS ON. GET IT GOING WITH THE SLIGHTEST GLIDE ON TOP OF THE SPEAKER” BEOPLAY A6: $999

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AN ULTRA-PORTABLE 8” DIAGONAL TABLET WAS ENGINEERED TO HELP YOU GET AHEAD. TACKLE WORK FROM ANYWHERE, ON THE OPTIONAL

10” HP ENVY NOTE KEYBOARD FOLIO WITH TRACKPAD. THE HP ACTIVE PEN AND EXCLUSIVE HP INSTANT NOTE SOFTWARE WAS DESIGNED BY HP WITH YOU IN MIND TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL FEEL OF WRITING ON PAPER WITH THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONVENIENCE OF DIGITAL TEXT SO YOU CAN GET THE JOB DONE. HP ENVY NOTE W/ TABLET AND STYLUS: (STARTING) $329 HP ENVY NOTE W/ TABLET, STYLUS AND KEYBOARD FOLIO: $429

DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE LINEAR GEOMETRY AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE NEW YORK CITY WITH ITS CLEAN LINES AND SIMPLE FORMS, THESE ULTRA-SOFT VEGAN LEATHER HEADPHONES FROM CAEDEN NOT ONLY PROVIDE EXCELLENT TACTILITY AND DURABILITY BUT DELIVER SUPERIOR NOISE ISOLATION AND A FULLY-BALANCED SOUND PROFILE THAT LETS YOU EXPERIENCE THE RICH SOUND FROM EVERY COMPLEX LAYER OF ALL OF YOUR MUSIC. CAEDEN: $149.99

BEOPLAY A6 $999

CAEDEN $149.99

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TRAVEL

“TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH THESE ESSENTIALS THAT NOT ONLY MAKE GREAT GIFTS BUT ALSO ARE NECESSARY IN MAKING YOUR TRIPS STYLISH AND EASY TO RECOGNIZE AT THE AIRPORT”

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THE HARTSFIELD WEEKENDER TOTE BY WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE X THE STANDARD $495

KENYATTA DOPP KIT BY WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE X THE STANDARD $250

MICHAEL KORS $350

SMYTHSON $245

RIMOWA $410

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THE GIFT OF A CAR IS AS COMMON AS YOU THINK. ALTHOUGH IT’S THE TYPE OF GIFT THAT WON’T EVER BE RE-GIFTED, THE TYPE OF VEHICLE MATTERS THE MOST. GO WITH SOMETHING CLASSIC AND TIMELESS (NOT TO MENTION MODERN AND SLEEK), SO WHY NOT THE CADILLAC ATS-V SEDAN. COMBINING THE POWER AND PERFORMANCE THAT’S TAILORED FOR THE ROAD IS YOUR END RESULT. WITH INNOVATIVE FEATURES, AN ATTENTIONGRABBING EXTERIOR AND A POWERFUL 3.6L TWIN TURBO ENGINE, WHO WOULDN’T LOOK FORWARD TO DRIVING EVERDAY. HERE ARE A FEW SPECS.

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EXTERIOR LOOKS ARE IMPORTANT IN THIS CASE, ESPECIALLY IF IT SERVES A PURPOSE. ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL, ALUMINUM AND OTHER HIGHLY ADVANCED MATERIALS ARE USED TO MAKE THIS MACHINE STRONG YET LIGHT IN ARCHITECTURE, WHICH CREATE SUPERIOR CONTROL FOR A SMOOTH DRIVE. THE FUNCTIONAL SPLITTER CREATES A DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN AERODYNAMICS BY GENERATING A MASSIVE INFLUX OF DIRECTED AIRFLOW

RESULTING IN REDUCED FRONT-END LIFT. V-FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS BRING LOW WEIGHT AND HIGH STRENGTH TOGETHER IN PERFECT BALANCE. EVERY DESIGN ELEMENT SERVES A DELIBERATE, FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC PURPOSE MAKING YOU TO DEFINITELY STAND OUT IN THE CROWD. INTERIOR CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT WITHOUT A DOUBT GO HAND IN HAND WHEN DRIVING. YOU CAN EXPECT RECARO® PERFORMANCE SEATING THAT ADJUSTS 16 WAYS FOR ABSOLUTE SECURITY AND COMFORT WITH HANDCRAFTED CUT AND SEWN DIGS THAT GIVE YOU A SPORT-INSPIRED FEEL WITH EXPOSED CARBON FIBER, TAKING THE LOOK TO A REFINED LEVEL. THE RECONFIGURABLE INFORMATION CENTER GIVES THE DRIVER A MYRIAD OF PERFORMANCE INFO IN AN EASILY CONFIGURABLE, FULL-COLOR DISPLAY. THE TECHNOLOGY SPECS HAVE BEEN INTUITIVELY DESIGNED, CUSTOMIZED TO GIVE THE DRIVER UNPRECEDENTED CONTROL. LIKE 4 DISTINCT DRIVE MODES AND HEAD-UP DISPLAY, A SMART SYSTEM THAT AIDS IN KEEPING ATTENTION ON THE ROAD FOR A MORE SECURE DRIVE

BY DISPLAYING USEFUL INFO ON THE WINDSHIELD. WIRELESS CHARGING AND 4G LTE CONNECTION WITH BUILT IN WI-FI MAKES CONNECTION WITH LOVED ONES EASY WHO AREN’T ALONG FOR THE RIDE. PERFORMANCE THE HEART OF ATS-V IS THE 3.6L 464 HP TWIN TURBO PRODUCING 445 LB.-FT. OF CLASS-LEADING TORQUE. HIGH-STRENGTH, LIGHT-WEIGHT TITANIUM CONNECTING RODS, LOW-INERTIA TITANIUM-ALUMINIDE TURBINE WHEELS WITH OPTIMIZED COMPRESSORS AND A PATENTED LOW-VOLUME, CHARGEAIR COOLER CREATE NEAR IMMEDIATE TORQUE RESPONSE AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCE GET-UP-AND-GONE-TIMES. WITH AN EXPLOSIVE EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THE STANDARD 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION DELIVERS SHORT, PRECISE GEAR CHANGING FOR A SMOOTH AND REFINED DRIVE. FIXED-CALIPER BREMBO® BRAKES WITH VENTED ROTORS FOR INCREDIBLE STOPPING POWER. CADILLAC 2016 ATS-V - STARTING $60,465 (OFFERED IN SEDAN AND COUPE)

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“THE ESSENTIALS SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN BLACK. YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH ANY OF THESE! THE LONG BOARD IS NOT A BAD ACCESSORY….RIGHT?”

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BELSTAFF $295

JOHN ELLIOTT + CO. $1,610

FRANK & OAK $86

KENNETH COLE $129

THE EIGHTH $55

CONVERSE $85

KENNETH COLE $1,995

DSQUARED2 $295

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