Mens rag


Art Rag: Thumbtack press

Hands 4 by Daniel Stolle

If your an artistic kook like me, then you must have a peculiar morning ritual or fetish. For me, Scouring the net and reading my favorite blogs is like reading the morning paper for some. I actually admit, I do live in the Internet world.

One site that flicks my creativity switch is Thumbtack press. Every morning I cruise through the many artists paintings and usually one or two will get me started for a day of creating and writing. Viewing the site is like walking through an art gallery every morning before you start your day.

Bonny by Caia Koopman

Afternoon Sunlight (miniature)

by Jeremiah Ketner

At Thumbtack press you can browse, buy and even submit your art to be sold on their site. Real Simple, real easy. Just imagine, your art could be next to some of today’s biggest modern artist prints of our time like Bob Dob, ,J. Otto Siebold, and Nick Dewar just to name a few. The prints are reasonably priced. New artist are signing up and selling as we speak.

www.thumbtackpress.com

-Manuel Paul



Shoe rag: Atco Cow hide boot at Oki-ni

Ato Matsumoto’s cow hide boots are not your standard sneaker. Oki-ni.com has an exclusive distribution deal on the Ato Cow Hide boot. Now, you can get your feet in these popular Japanese style that were spotted on Hip-hop Superstar Kanye West.

-Manuel Paul



Art rag: Hedi Silmane Photography show

This month all buzz is around  the ‘it’ designer and now photographer Hedi Silmane. From untrue rumors of Silmane designing for Italian denim brand Diesel to God knows what else. One thing that is true is the photography show ‘Hedi Slimane_MUSAC’ that will take place in  León, Spain starting tomorrow through September.

Silmane will display photos he took while attending International de Benicàssim festival, which is equvalent to Coachella here in the states.

-Manuel Paul



Shoe Rag: Clae Shoes

Clae is one of the pioneering shoe companies to first introduce Hybrid shoes to the mass market. The Company stick by the notion of engineering a great shoe and always giving footwear a new take on style.

Check out more from the collection here at www.clae.com.

-Manuel Paul



Eye Rag: Colab project

Perks & Mini and Eboy are just two of the many artist that lend their artistic minds to Colab. The ground breaking project that meshes artist and eye wear together is something you have to see to believe. The up coming seasons for Colab will showcase different artist from around the world to produce one of kind limited edition eye wear.

Eboy

The first collection is called Think tank. It includes all sunglasses pictured plus more amazing designs by talented artist such as Geoff McFetridge .

Each individual pair will be numbered and only 1000 will be made, making these baby’s instant collector’s items. Artist these days collaborate with shoe companies, clothing lines but rarely eye wear. It was about time they did.

www.colab.com.au/

-Manuel Paul



Designer rag: 55 DSL

Music: Black Background by The Presets

Video: Manuel Paul

Like what you saw? If you did, check out www.55DSL.com for these garments and more. Also check out their new campaign and contest  “Junior Lucky Bastard”(NSFW).

-Manuel Paul



Mag Rag: Metro.pop Magazine Keeps it Black and White


We at MENSRAG are great fans of Long Beach, ca based Metro.pop magazine. This month Metro.pop issue 35 features a calming Black and White Menswear story that reminds us we can do great things even without color.

The Lake Como Yacht Boys, Summer 1964 spread places emphasis on classic patterns like stripes, gingham, herringbone, plaid, checkerboard, and even camo. The key is to mix and match these patterns in White and Black or another dark color. The story is chock full of some of our favorite silhouettes like short shorts, fitted blazers, cardigans, and oxfords just in time for Summer


-Camille L.



Shoe Rag: Madfoot! Idolator Hi

Hypebeast is one of the most reliable source of great street trends and shoes. This week the great site give us the Madfoot! Idolator Hi. Similar to the classic Van’s SK-8 Hi-top Silhouette ,but with Madfoot!’s Signature arrow logo on the medial side of this style. Also, the Idolater Hi has a nice choice of plaid color ways.

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-Manuel Paul



Trend rag: Where’s the flood?

I remember watching an episode of The Simpson’s, where Homer turns Springfield into a living master piece by flooding the the city. One of the most memorable lines that will always make me laugh, is said from the awkwardly funny, Milhouse in that episode.

It takes place as Milhouse is leaving for school. Depressed that he has to wear High-water pants. Soon as he sighs from his unlucky choice in wardrobe, he opens the door and the water rushes in. The flood water never touches his hems, and excitingly says “YES!!! Everything is coming up MIlhouse’!!!

What sparked this whole Simpson’s flashback in my head, you ask? Well its due in part of my obsession with men’s pants looking more like classic pants and when I read ‘Feeling For … High-Water Jeans‘ at The Moment. The article was about the author(Bruce Pask) feeling nostalgic when applying one of today’s pant trends, flooding your pants

I’m a one cuff man myself, and maybe this summer I might roll my hem. I’m even tempted to do a peg fold like I wore styled into my jeans in grade school.

The hot weather this season is reason for us to cuff, roll, or just plain shorten our hems. If your already on the flood boat, than feel proud, Because- “Everything is coming up flooded”!!!

-Manuel Paul



Shoe Rag: Strappy Sandals for Summer

Z Zegna

For some, the warm weather has finally arrived. This means its now time for sandals in all shape and styles. Unfortunately, men’s sandals have been so boring for so long but for this Spring/Summer many designers changed all of that. Sandals topped off many of the fresh SS 2008 collections, with their seemingly women’s wear-inspired undertones. Paired with cropped pants and airy shorts, Well-crafted strappy sandals are the perfect addition to any outfit.

Balenciaga

Burberry

Mihara Yasuhiro

Moschino

Veronique Branquinho

Helmut Lang

Jil Sander

-Camille L.



Designer Rag: Yoko Devereaux

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Supermarket.com the show case many talented designers and company’s that cater to people, like us, that want more and different items that are stylish and not easily at our grasp.

One of the designers Supermarket showcases is Yoko Devereaux. The all men’s wear line has pieces that are suitable and ready for an amazing summer of fashion.

I suggest you check Out Yoko’s ‘Shop’ at Supermarket.com. Oh yeah, check out the Yoko Devereaux sale stuff, Its equally great. If your a large or x-large your in luck. You can get this Fleece Double Breasted Military Jacket at 85% off:

At $49 bucks, you can’t go wrong with snatching this up. This is a perfect piece to stick in the back of your closet and pull it out this Winter.

-Manuel Paul



Designer rag: Fred Perry F/W 08 Laurel collection

Slim and tailored are a few of the words We are market uses to describe the instantly classic Fred Perry’s Laurel Collection F/W 08. The classic brand we all know and love keeps its shape but spruces some of the pieces up with pops of color as seen on this orange and black color-blocked polo.

See more pictures of the Fred Perry A/W collection here at We are market.

-Manuel Paul



Shop Rag: 15 great bag’s for guys

Fashion site Refinery 29 treats us to 15 great bags for guys this week. With all my gadgets and necessity’s now these days, given the choice of a new bag is always welcomed. The prices for a good bag is never reasonable, as always, but I guess sometimes it’s a good Idea to invest in a real bag. So if you’re bag-less and want to invest in a good carry-all bag, try these options Refinery 29 gives us. I’m aiming for the rag & bone bag, it looks big enough for my ego.

-Manuel Paul



Tag Rag: Sleek Spring

Brand Rag: Flash back to early Fresh Jive

I remember I used to wear my share of skate shirts in the early 90’s. I used to wear t-shirts by brands like Clobber, G.A.T, Drawls, and also Fresh Jive. If your old enough to remember the skate/Rave scene of the early 90’s you’ ll remember clearly when I mention the Fresh Jive “Tide” Shirt. I used to love that shirt and wish I still had it today.

I Searched the net for old school rave shirts and found nothing. As I strolled through Karmaloop I came across this Fresh Jive ‘Super jive’ tee. This is what I was waiting for and as close as I will get to old school Fresh Jive.

The brand that shaped my teen age years when I was  underaged and dancing at Raves, to come out with one of their classic designs on a shirt again. It was about time Fresh Jive pay homage to their roots. I mean Its been like 15 years, its existent is worn in a whole different manner today.

Awe…memories. In homage to the nostalgia I feel when I look at that Fresh Jive shirt, lets hear one of my all time favorite techno songs:

The Prodigy - ‘Charly’

Good times, Good times.

-Manuel Paul



Style Rag: in limbo=Short shorts or Clam Diggers?

surface to air

Lately, I have been so obsessed with shorts. I’m never one for the baggy cargo style shorts, but I admit I do have a couple pairs, they’re pretty comfy on laundry day. This season men’s shorts have gotten much more stylish, fitted and definitely shorter and its about time. I do enjoy a normal fitted short because of my height (5′5″), so I’m going scissor crazy cutting slacks and jeans. Don’t even get me started on folding my shorts, I’m trying to control the folding issue.

Hideki Kimura 2008 Spring/Summer

Another men’s trend that’s getting my attention is the return of the clam diggers for men. Again, the stylized clam digger are more fitted and classic looking. Unlike its ugly step brother, mid 90’s sporty-tech style with toggles and drawstrings. I know I’m allowed to wear both, and I will, but the question is-Which style wins?

It sounds tempting and more age appropriate for me to wear the clam diggers with a sleeveless blazer, a tank top and some gladiator sandals. Soon, my mind bends on how warm the weather gets in Southern California, then, Rolled shorts, a layered mesh tank top and some white sneakers fits the perfect L.A. summer look.

I should have my look down already. My fashion mind should not be in limbo in ‘men’s bottom land’. I really should start thinking of my Fall/Winter wardrobe. I know its rare for me to ask for guidance on styles or trends, but I just want to see what the majority thinks. Either way, I’ll go against it. I’m annoying like that.

-Manuel Paul



Art rag: Penguin Books get a makeover

Penguin books are really catching up with the times. Not the actual stories, but the cover art.

We all had to read these Penguin classics in grade school like George Orwell’s Animal farm. This past April the book makers revamped their classic Orwell’s must reads 1984 and Animal farm with new covers by Sheppard Fairey,the artist behind the Obey designs. The covers are designed with his dark propaganda poster styling as he did for Obey clothing. Penguin could have not picked a better person to revamp the dull covers that the George Orwell books previously had.

They also recruited artist Michael Gillette to re-design new covers for their 007 Jame Bond series.

 Since I wrote this article, am I  ’judging a book by its cover’? 

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-Manuel Paul



Shoe rag: HUF and Vans Satin Sk-8 hi-tops

When I hear satin SK-8 hi-top vans I think luxurious. Huf’s upcoming collection is the  idea of a nice classic sneaker dressed up in satin, so fancy.

No word yet on when these will be released.

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-Manuel Paul



Shop Rag: Dolce & Gabbana opens Men’s only shop

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, also Known as Dolce & Gabbana will open an all men’s D&G store in London this summer. Selectism reports that the duo have moved into the former Tommy Hilfiger flagship spot. The two floor 2,238-square-foot store will feature  varnished walls, chandeliers - all in black.

The store should open up in August.

-Manuel Paul



Shop Rag: anzevino & florence=this ain’t your classic hyper-color

Designer Rag: Fred Perry+Terry hall

Terry Hall, lead singer of British ska-punk band the Specials is one of the recent artist that Fred Perry is collaborating with on a project. The limited edition black and Burgundy V-neck will be out in September. the sweater is inspired by Hall’s picture in the first issue of ‘the Face‘ magazine. In the picture Hall poses in the classic Fred Perry brand v-neck that is popular with punks,skinheads and mods.

These v-necks are limited edition and only 500 will be made.

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-Manuel Paul



Mag Rag: Flowers for men=The true fashion test of the Metrosexual

British GQ Style Adores flowers, especially on men. The most uncommon piece to a guys wardrobe is pushed in the latest article at The Cut. With men’s clothing becoming more feminine every season, Men are embracing their metro-sexuality and raising an eyebrow to their inner Dandy.

Read more at The Cut.

-Manuel Paul



Shoe rag: Pierre Hardy ‘Cruzeiro’ + RealMadHectic’s Pile sneakers

If you’re scared of any thing shiny or with texture, Please turn away. If you absolutely praise the use of multi-metallic leathers on one shoe or the touch of a textured pile of terry wool then I just took you to 7Th heaven with this article.

The cool hunter introduced these two sneaker styles that are sure to cause more attention for your feet this summer. Imagine these sneakers paired with shorts,Hell yeah!!! The multi-Metallic Pierre Hardy ‘Cruzeiro’ and the beach towel feel of realMadHectic’s Pile sneakers are sure to be on your minds after you finished reading this.

I totally want to get my feet into both this Summer.

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-Manuel Paul



Designer Rag: New Items at men’s Rag Etsy shop!!!

This weekend I was a little busy sewing up a storm. Is it wrong for me to spend my weekends creating instead of shopping? Its a tough decision, Thrift store shopping or Sewing? Well, I chose sewing. Making patterns and sewing up the garments that what my weekend was all about.

So now I give to you what I accomplished. Check out a couple of the pieces I created this weekend. They’re up for sale at Men’s rag Etsy shop. All one of a kind designs and styles.

I also wanted to take the time to thank the people that bought my stuff.

THANK YOU!!!!!

So here is whats new, Enjoy!!!!:

Houndstooth printed knit with deep square neck line.

Houndstooth printed Knit tank with Straps.

Splatter paint printed knit tank with diamond inlay.

Everyone loved the green/color way of this Aztec tank. Theres’ a few of you out there who are about to sport it. So heres same style, but with a orange/purple color way:

Vintage Aztec print Tank Orange/ Purple Color way

Check out these plus more at Men’s rag by Manuel Paul. New items added weekly.

-Manuel Paul



Designer Rag: Corpus Clothing

Many have been finding Men’s rag blog thanks to my article about Harem pant. The Corpus Grey drop crotch sweatpants were the winner of choice by many guys that read the article. Recently there has been a lot of disappointed readers eager to buy the ‘It’ pant of spring/summer 08, The source of my story(OAK NYC) are out of stock of the corpus harem pants!!! Tear drop’s…….Now. Good job for the buyer at OAK( I hope she or he got a raise for a great buy) but sad for the readers that really wanted a pair. Don’t sweat it guys, there’s plenty more similar pants and summer wear at Oak that’s pleasurable. The site is amazing and stocks the best men’s stuff. Sit tight, they won’t let us down, the pants are probably on back order due to the high demand.

Corpus brand isn’t just those harem pants, that’s just hitting the tip of the iceberg. The fashion forward Collection for men is my imaginary closet. Corpus…are you guys reading my fashion mind? Check out the Corpus Website for they’re current S/S 08 Collection. So many wants as I sit and stare at their collection. I can’t wait to see their F/W 08 stuff.

-Manuel Paul



Designer Rag: Junn J F/W 2008-09

I know were barley hitting the cusp of summer and not even thinking of winter niceties, Summer, Schumer!! I’m Gonna talk about winter men’s wear. The reason I feel the need to overcast your sunny spring day with talk of winter wear is due to one of Mens rag favorite designers Junn J’s F/W 2008-09 collection. I respect Junn so much as a designer, I paid homage to him by putting one of his designs in Men’s rag header. So any time is a good time for Junn here.

Here are pictures from his F/W 08-09 collection. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

See More pictures at source.

-Manuel Paul



Sound Rag: Ganrls Barkley-Going on

Something about the Gnarls Barkley video ‘Going on’ Inspires me. This video makes me really want a pair of Dr. Martens.

-Manuel Paul



Eye Rag: Karen Walker Eyewear

Karen Walker eyewear has literally always catched my eye (sorry for the pun).Her 08/09 collection is very Modern/retro with bold shapes and bold colors.  If you are Unaware of the great a designer Walker is, I suggest you take a look at her eyewear collection. She is one of my favorites.

Check out KerenWalker.com

-Manuel Paul



Tag rag: Boho Tech

Art Rag: UNIQLO gets decapitated
May 9, 2008, 1:03 pm
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Decapitator is a London based artist that is getting a lot of attention for replacing heads on advertisement posters with a funny decapitated head picture. UNIQLO was the latest company to get beheaded by this street artist.

Kind of gory but I like it.

-Manuel Paul