Category Archives: Fashion

MFA presents #techstyle: March 6 – July 10, 2016

Designed by Iris van Herpen and Neri Oxman, printed by Stratasys, Anthozoa Cape and Skirt, Voltage Haute Couture Collection, 2013. Object Connex multiple-materials; 3-D printed. Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council. © M. Zoeter x Iris van Herpen. Photography by Ronald Stoops.

Designed by Iris van Herpen and Neri Oxman, printed by Stratasys, Anthozoa Cape and Skirt, Voltage Haute Couture Collection, 2013. Object Connex multiple-materials; 3-D printed. Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council. © M. Zoeter x Iris van Herpen. Photography by Ronald Stoops.

The Museum of Fine Arts Boston has a new exhibit that opened this past weekend that you may want to check out called #techstyle.

The exhibit is about technology innovations that are inspiring designers, influencing the future of fashion and the way people interacting with their clothing. The exhibition draws on the MFA’s collection of contemporary fashion and accessories, and features key pieces from innovators in the field including a digitally-printed dress from Alexander McQueen’s Plato’s Atlantis collection (Spring/Summer 2010/2011) and Iris van Herpen’s 3-D printed dress (2013) produced in collaboration with MIT designer and assistant professor Neri Oxman. You will experience the cutting edge of hi-tech fashion with special commissions created by CuteCircuit, Hussein Chalayan, Kate Goldsworthy, and Somerville-based Nervous System.

More information about #techstyle, here.

Caption this photo

humor, kid, baby

Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption.  Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own. Much thanks to friend @onerebeldevil for sharing this photo with me.

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Winter fashion tip: Seven ways to tie your scarf

For those who live in Boston and other cold climates, the scarf is a perfect winter accessory. While there are many ways to tie a scarf, below are some popular techniques seen in menswear today. Infographic below comes from tie-a-tie.net.

winter fashionDo you like posts like this? Check out Tie-A-Tie.net.

Garçon Model: Elite Sport trunk collection

Garrett-garcon Model underwear -blue trunks 3 by Travis Lane

Model Garrett Westton wearing Garçon Model underwear – Photo by Travis Lane

Last week I was sent a series of photos of Garçon Model’s latest collection, Elite Sport trunk collection, that was released just before the holiday season last year. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to post the photo above of Garçon Model, Garrett Westton, or to talk about one of my favorite brands of underwear.

The Garçon Model underwear is made from bamboo, which is not only eco-friendly but also incredibly soft and breathable (in other words it keeps your bits drier and feeling fresher). The Underwear expert wrote a post about moisture-wicking underwear like Garçon Model’s Elite Sport a few years ago, here.

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navy elite sport trunk“We edited down to the essentials, then added a hint of athletic accents and modern colors that work in and out of the gym.” – Garçon Model.

What color underwear will you wear on New Year’s Eve

New Years Eve UnderwearChoose your color wisely. Sergio and I wish you a wonderful 2016.

New Year’s Eve underwear traditions from around the world

Underwear traditions for New Year's Eve, NYEThe Underwear Expert Blog asked their handsome style report, Jared North, to try on a variety of underwear types and colors based on traditions from different countries. Most of these traditions are meant to bring you either success, health or a better love life in the New Year.  Enjoy the video and let me know which tradition you’ll be following when you slip on your underwear Thursday night.

100 Years of Men’s Fashion: New Year’s Style via Mode.com

Men, fashion, formal wear, NYEMode.com has been using this handsome model to make videos that showcase men fashion trends over the past 100 years, and I never tire of their videos.  They have recently released their latest in this series New Year’s Style.  Watch how the style of dress to celebrate the New Year have changed and in some ways remained remarkably similar in their fun, work-safe video below.

Garçon Model 2016 Calendar

Garcon Model 2016 CalendarOne of my favorite underwear brands, Garçon Model, has released their 2016 calendar which you can download from their website.  I’ve shared my birthday month above to tempt you but you can see all 12-months by visiting: garconmodel.com/2016-calendar.

What not to buy BosGuy

ugly underwearA recent post about underwear has resulted in me getting some rather interesting images emailed from guys who read my blog.  However, the one shown above takes the cake.

I’m not sure if this was handmade for someone or if it is available for purchase, but I thought I’d state for the record this would not be my idea of a great gift.

Nyle DiMarco, ANTM 2015 winner, talks to Out Magazine

ANTM, America's Next Top ModelThis season’s winner of America’s Next Top Model, Nyle DiMarco, described himself as “sexually fluid” in a series of Tweets from earlier this fall, but what that means is subject to a lot of conjecture.

In an interview with Out Magazine earlier this month DiMarco talks about how much he looks up to male supermodel David Gandy and mentions a few female crushes, including fellow contestant Lacey and Jennifer Lawrence.

You can read the full interview on Out Magazine’s website here: ANTM Winner Nyle DiMarco.

Gay men and their underwear

Chris Nogiec underwear shoot

Photo By: Kevin McDermott Model: Chris Nogiec

While most of us don’t look like Boston model / personal trainer / nutrition counselor, Chris Nogiec, (shown above) when we wear underwear, it doesn’t stop many gay men from paying top dollar for designer underwear.  These purchases can make for a great gift. The Underwear Expert blog shared the infographic below on mens’ underwear preferences and trends.

According to 45,000 survey responses from The Underwear Expert, the top choices in men’s underwear styles are Briefs (27%), Boxer Briefs (22%), Jockstraps (17%) and Trunks (15%). 54% of the men surveyed also prefer low-rise underwear and 41% prefer mid-rise underwear.The Underwear Expert infographic

MFA exhibit Kenneth Paul Block/Hiro opens Dec. 12

Kenneth Paul Block, Eight female models in fall coats from different French fashion houses, March 4–11, 1991. Copyright © Condé Nast.

Kenneth Paul Block, Eight female models in fall coats from different French fashion houses, March 4–11, 1991. Source: Condé Nast Archives.

Later this week the MFA Boston launches simultaneous exhibits that will appeal to all the fashionistas in town. American illustrator, Kenneth Paul Block, and Japanese photographer, Hiro, who both hit their peak in the 1950s and helped to shape the look of such influential journals as Women’s Wear Daily and Harper’s Bazaar.

Although the MFA exhibit focuses primarily on their fashion work, even the most style-unconscious will appreciate how these two artists shaped the aesthetic of the past century.

December 12–August 14, 2016, Museum of Fine Arts, 617-267-9300, mfa.org.

Modus Vivendi Christmas line of underwear

underwearNot feeling all the holiday cheer you are suppose to feel this time of year?  Maybe Modus Vivendi’s new Christmas line of underwear will help enliven your mood. Matt over at boy culture has a bunch more photos you can check out here.

Garçon Model selfie underwear contest

underwear, handsome, hunkAre you aware of the Garçon Model underwear selfie contest? I have no idea how this escaped my attention for so long. The contest is fairly straight forward, take a selfie wearing your favorite Garçon Model underwear and upload it with the hashtag #GarconModel to your Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram account for your chance to win a free pair of underwear.

Garçon Model underwear is giving away one pair of underwear to 3 lucky guys every month. Check out some of the Garçon Selfie Contest Submissions.

100 Years Beauty: Men’s haircuts

This summer I posted a similar video 100 years of men’s swimsuits in 3 minuteswhich I thought was pretty cool. If you liked that video then I bet you’ll find this also pretty cool to watch.