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Style File: Zachary Quinto
It’s not easy being an actor in this era when Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp are still the kings of box-office, the shirtless Matthew McConaughey is still running around at the beach and Leonardo DiCaprio can still pretty much get whichever girl that he wants. A breed of young new actors have been doing their best [...]
11Mar2010 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
Quiff It Baby
The recent years mark the return of old school glamour with influences from pop culture phenomenon and Hollywood stars who embody the retro trends revivals. Men especially, have ditched the concert tees for polo shirts, motorcycle jackets for sports jackets, sneakers for Chelsea boots and spiky hair for quiff, Morrissey-esq hairstyle.
This recent change in taste [...]
Nothing But My T-Shirts On
Name one item of clothing that everybody has in their closets. The instinctive answer will definitely be t-shirts. We love our t-shirts for their versatility and the fact that we can wear one to bed and the same one in different color under our jackets on weekends.
But it was not until recently that people started to [...]
Celebs As Models
I came across an article in a magazine discussing the role of male models in the fashion industry. Although they might not be as important and relevant as their female counterparts, the number of male models is escalating along with the number of men’s fashion magazines. The demand of the job is totally different than [...]
21Feb2010 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
Paris Fashion Week Highlights
Paris Fashion Week closed its curtain last week with some very memorable collection for Autumn/Winter 2010. Menswear particularly has seen so many ideas and inspiration that will definitely shape the look for the following season. There are some breathtaking and not to mention some what-the-hell-are-they-thinking moments throughout the one whole week of fashion galore.
So here [...]
Kings of Leon x Surface to Air
What do J.Lo, Diddy, Lauren Conrad, Gwen Stefani, Chloe Sevigny and Pharell have in common? Clothing line that is. The latest addition to the already extensive list is the ever stylish indie darlings, Kings of Leon. The Followill brothers have definitely been bitten by the fashion bug and broke the news about their plan for [...]
17Jan2010 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
Kanye the fashion model
We all know how much Kanye West is into fashion especially since he’s collaborated with Louis Vuitton to design a line of sneakers, but shoes aren’t the only thing he’s into. For the 5th time since 2005, the rapper is proving his loyalty to Japanese clothing label Bathing Ape by appearing in the company’s 2010 [...]
7Jan2010 | Cherrypop | 0 comments | Continued
Facebook: The Right Way
There are 350 millions Facebook members who collectively spend more than 10 billion minutes logging on to the website every day. With the introduction of Facebook application on mobile devices like I-phone, everybody can update their status, upload photos and leave comments on the go. Not that there’s anything wrong with that (unless you’re a [...]
26Dec2009 | hannef | 5 comments | Continued
A Close Shave!
For men, shaving is a serious affair and matters of the blade should not be taken lightly. Here are five common hair-raising problems and the solutions to deal with them.
Getting a good shave is a hassle for most men, and for some, it can even turn into a huge problem. However, with proper techniques ands [...]
Gifts For Your Men
The holiday season is here again. As exciting as it may sound, we can’t help but feel a little bit nervous when it is finally the time to unwrap those presents from under the tree. So, to avoid those obvious fake smiles and ‘thank-yous’ from your loved ones, here are some pretty useful gift ideas [...]
12Dec2009 | hannef | 2 comments | Continued
What are you wearing?
As times progress, people are getting jaded and we simply had enough with things that we have already used to. Nothing seems interesting anymore and the same goes with fashion. We have pretty much seen it all. It feels like we have caught the “been there and worn that” syndrome. So we are always on [...]
10Dec2009 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
The New Neo Sexual
First it was metro-sexual, then retro-sexual and now the new neo-sexual is crawling into our society creating a new label and redefining us guys from a whole different perspective. I hate labels; gay, straight, geek, SNAG (sensitive new-age guy) and now this!? Men are just MEN. There is just no need for labels. Why don’t [...]
26Nov2009 | hannef | 3 comments | Continued
Jil Sander Men 2010
There are times in fashion when people are crazy about quadruple layering, piling on the accessories, chunky scarves and heavy prints, but in the end they always go back to the most overused mantra in fashion world and that is ‘less is more’.
Jil Sander is all about that. Each season, the line’s creative director, Raf [...]
22Nov2009 | yetmee | 0 comments | Continued
Don’t Do it, Men!
People constantly make mistakes especially in fashion. Even the most well-known designers in the world will get it wrong every once in a while. So mistakes are okay because it shows that we are taking chances and we are trying out different things instead of sticking to whatever it is that we are comfortable with. [...]
14Nov2009 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
Break up Songs For The Soul
Whoever said that men have it easier compared to women are just silly and not to mention, WRONG. Men have a lot of expectations to live up to. Not only we have to act in certain ways and take control of numerous things, but the worst part is we are not allowed to be sensitive [...]
31Oct2009 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
Cleaning up Closet-Boy Must Haves
Unlike our friends in New York City or London, living in a tropical country like Malaysia does not make it mandatory for us to change and update the content of our closets every season. We can wear our shorts, t-shirts or whatever it is that we wear on daily basis all year long. It’s not [...]
18Oct2009 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
Gucci Spring 2010
Frida Giannini is a master at her game and she always tries to outdo herself every season. She makes the fashion crowds hold their breath and look forward to seeing what she has in store for the coming season.
For Gucci Menswear Summer 2010, Giannini plays with sporty elements and experiments with different use of fabrics [...]
13Oct2009 | hannef | 0 comments | Continued
How The Men Can Kit Up During Recession
To begin with, I don’t like the idea of using word such as ‘recessionista’ and try to be all tongue in cheek about the fact that we are facing one of the most difficult times in our lives. The recession is no laughing matter. People are losing jobs and although there are some positive signs [...]
4Oct2009 | hannef | 3 comments | Continued
Bag Lad
I was walking to Starbucks one day after work when a gentleman approached me. He offered to buy me a drink. At first I thought he was trying to sell me something. I was about to ignore him when he told me that he thought that I was ‘kind of attractive’. Although I was flattered [...]
13Sep2009 | hannef | 7 comments | Continued
















