Monjuic à l’anglaise

Looks the 16 May 2013 by Max as "the driver"

Even on a trip, the “Driver” I am couldn’t imagine shooting his first series without a sizeable accessory, a car! Rather than jumping into the first random Seat, I had my heart set on this MG B GT. It is not that I have any complaint against the Spanish brand, but I could only succumb to the charms of this right-hand-drive pure English car! The inside exudes authenticity, just turn the ignition key and it’s quick off the mark. Once the bottom gear is engaged, here I am, leavin for a wild ride on Montjuic’s heights driving my coupé designed by Pinin Farina.
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Willing to save the energy of my one-day beloved, I’m taking a break to gaze at the beautiful panorama in front of me. The Montjuic hill overlooks the port and the old city, the weather is clement and the outfit suits the circumstance. A light shirt, jeans matching my car and espadrilles enhancing the magical feel and the of this place. I just want this moment to last, I have my bag made of automotive recycled fabric with the necessary to hit the road few more days in my beloved English. Lost in my thoughts, I just hope my MG’s upholstery won’t be converted into a wallet.

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Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, the time gets me back to reality, hour has come to go back home. The real owner is waiting for her, worried seeing his car leaving with a stranger, even with a “driver” like me. The trip back goes downhill, the sunroof leaves a soft wind going through my hair. I’m almost home, enjoying the few last minutes of this short English break on the Catalan lands.

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Shirt: Melinda Gloss
Jeans: IKKS
Espadrilles: Cap Espardenya
Sunglasses: Persol
Belt: Wrangler
Bag: Entre 2 Rétros
Car: MG B GT

Big thanks to Basile for the car and Joe for shooting
Also fin Max on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/max.ditLeChauffeur

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The Gatsby Style

Entertainment the 15 May 2013 by Tony the “Cement maker“

A new version of The Great Gatsby was released this week. More than the challenge of turning a bestselling book into a movie adaptation, putting into pictures what is the Gastby style appears to be relevant to us. For all those who had the chance reading the original book – I would recommend it – from Francis Scott Fitzgeral, the author of a real monument of litterature stages Gatsby, a young Newyorkese millionaire living and enjoying the 1920s prosperous years. Gastby fascinates as much for his charisma as for his way to dress. We are going to focus on this last point.

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Many adaptations of The Great Gatsby were made over the years. We will decrypt two of them: the 1974 directed by Jack Clayton featuring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow and of course, the one released this week by Baz Luhrmann starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Careil Mulligan.

Ralph Lauren took care of 1974 Gatsby’s suits. His work on such a movie allowed Mr Ralph Lauren promoted him among the highest realms of international tailoring. In 2013, a brand we all know being the most emblematic of Americans’ formal wardrobe, Brooks Brothers dressed Leonardo DiCaprio. This is a real match between two high-end tailors to compare these two version of the Great Gatsby.

The 1974 versus 2013 match, Robert versus Leo, Ralph Lauren versu Brooks Brothers, Gatsby versus Gatsby can now start.

The countryside weekend

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Leaving for a weekend in a cabriolet, no way wearing the same blue or grey suit as during the week. Here, Robert Redford opted for a brown suit as Leonardo DiCaprio chose a 3 pieces beige suit. Note that Leo would rther prefer 3 pieces suits all along his Gatsby incarnation. Robert’s boots are perfect for a weekend in the English countryside. Leonardo’s boater hat adds a holiday/relaxation touch to his outfit as the cane adds some dandy – like he needed that. Robert’s outfit suits more for a autumn/winter weekend as Leonardo’s is more adapted to spring/summer.

Advantage: Gatsby 2013
Piece making the difference: the boater hat

The Rendez-vous

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A specialist may have advised Gatsby to dress on his first meeting, the guy just don’t kid with that! The 3 pieces linen suit is emblematic from the 1920s, both Gatsby follow the rule. To add a touch of color to some dull outfit, bet on a pocket square, cufflinks or the tie. By this way, we love Leonardo’s club tie.

In both cases, the actors wear what’s called a pin collar. It is a small bar allowing to raise the tie knot, its edges can be seen on the pictures. Generally, it is possible to ask for this specific collar for tailored shirts, with small rounded eyelets embroidered like buttonholes.

Advantage: Gatsby 2013
Piece making the difference: the pin collar and the club tie

The reception

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The ideal occasion to get your smoking out of the closet. A tuxedo is certainly the hardest kind of suit to wear properly. Constrained by codes, this outfit don’t offer many options. Both Gatsby follow the rule: a silk/satiny small notched lapel and a black bow tie. A smoking has to be worn with a white bib shirt. Collar can be both “wing” like Robert Redford’s one and “turndown” like Leonardo DiCaprio. I rather prefer wing collars, matching greatly bib shirts. Three pieces smoking are quite rare, but that’s no really part of the tuxedo’s philosophy: a faux pas? Almost.

Advantage: Gatsby 1974
Piece making the difference: the wing collar shirt

Conclusion

End of the match, let’s count points, and the victory goes to Leonardo DiCaprio, even with a flagrant faux pas for the smoking. Enjoy your movie guys ;)

The whole Gatsby closet (2013 version) is available at http://www.brooksbrothers.com

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Biotherm bronze High Recharge self-tanner

Men's Beauty the 14 May 2013 by Joe the "tire-remover"

Last cosmetics I’ve been testing: the Power Bronze High Recharge from Biotherm, an anti-fatigue moisturizing gel with a small amount of self-tanning. As most of tanning products are usually too powerful for my white skin, I was really curious to see how this product would work!

The High recharge range

The anti-fatigue range from Biotherm is called “High Recharge” and features 4 different products among which this one. The whole range comes in a highly-recognizable red packaging, symbol of energy (but also passion, yes!).

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Instructions

The tube is made of a supple plastic, the gel is white and fluid enough to be applied on the whole face with a knob of product only. Reminder: always clean your face before using a self-tanner, avoid the eyes, eyebrows and the roots of your hair.

Test

As the product only has a small amount of self-tanner, the smell remains discreet which is a good point for those who usually dislike this kind of smell (- ugh!). Most of all, the product meets its expectations: benefits of a moisturizer and a natural healthy complexion! The kind of product leaving you fully satisfied as you don’t dwell upon the ingredients! Properly priced and efficient, that’s all you need here ;)

retail price   £11.95

at Amazon

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Freestyle at Plaza Real

Looks the 10 May 2013 by Romano as "the garagerocker"

A trip in Barcelona, a whole afternoon spent shooting, a backpack full of spare clothing items, the sun, a square full of tourists… the equation couldn’t be more simple: “Romano, change yourself here, in front of everybody, then go playing the skater boy among of them. You will look very intelligent, and it’ll make cool pictures to publish.” And I did the job, performed tricks and somersaults in the crowd. A funny face, another trick: “¿quien es este chico?”

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La plaça Reial, as the Catalan call it, is one of the most touristic places of the city. it was build in 1848, in dedication to king Ferdinand VII and in a wider sense to the Spanish monarchy. Located two steps from the famous Ramblas, it was yesterday frequented by the higher class looking for sun and gastronomy – times are changing. This is the only square in Barcelona with archways under wich I undertook few acrobatics.

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The outfit is ideal for Spring: a denim jacket, a t-shirt with a eye-catching-trucker graphic, black jeans and pair of tropical-patterned sneakers. A way I like to dress, no hassle. However be careful to wear those sneakers with fitted jeans, the contrary would look like “crushed” (well, the Vans Era is a bit flattened). Do not worry, we did not forget to shoot around Gaudí’ street lights (to be continued on Facebook)

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croix de bois

Denim jacket: ASOS
T-shirt: Edwin
Jeans: Nudie
Sneakers: Vans
Cap: New Era
Backpack: Herschel Supply Co.
Belt: Scotch & Soda
Watch: Casio

Photos by Joe

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DNM Pieces: Made in France jeans

Collections the 8 May 2013 by Romano as "the garagerocker"

Jens totally made in our beloved country are a rare commodity. DNM Pieces is a new French brand specialized in trousers, just as Atelier Ladurance or Bleu de Paname. The inspiration came from Tony Dos Santos, who decided to take the plunge and stard a brand in the French jeans market.

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Dnm Pieces trousers are made in France, in a small workshop in the Nord where the fabric also comes from (non-selvedge for the moment, but it is to come), the other materials are from Europe (Italy, UK). The whole manufacturing process is made by hand, with a great attention to details: trims, copper buttons, nice mix of colors and quality finishing touches.

The brand launches different model: two jeans and three chinos, all named after a 7 multiple, known as the magical number. Both jeans: the n°7 and the n°14 are made of a 11oz raw denim and tightly fitted (let’s say like a Levi’s 510). The fist has a classic shape, minimalist like all basic 5 pockets trousers featuring a “coin pocket” (which isn’t used on the n°14). Nevertheless the second has a very elegant red trimming on the front pockets. Both have the brand’ specific details: a brushed stell rivet on the top corner of the right back pocket and the classic leather patch which is bull-calf made here.

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The three chinos are numbered 21, 28 and 35. Available colors are quite simple: burgundy, sky blue and beige. Fabric used is 100% cotton twill and again few details are making those Dnm Pieces chinos stand out: wood buttons, denim pockets and a colored selvedge detail from each ankle. They’re close-fitted as well.

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Manufacturing such products in Europe implies high retail prices: €175 for the n°7, €185 for the n°14 and €165 for the chinos. For the moment, Dnm Piece mention their wish to keep a restricted distribution. For the moment, only Culture Denim in Lille, France has them. But you can also buy their products straightly at source, on their official webstore, waiting for your nearest retailer to bet on Dnm Pieces.

More info at : http://www.dnm-pieces.com

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