2019 and The (same) New Dream

It's been nearly a decade of striving and allowing life to guide me towards this deep love of menswear. I would never have believed that the dreams started in this blog nearly 11 years ago would attract me to the offices of Vogue, GQ Style, Rolling Stone and working with men in like Ewan McGregor in Scotland, Morocco, and Cuba. This love of storytelling is both mesmerizing as much as it (still) provides a bit of torture. The desire to do more, see more, create more and contribute more to the world still remains the same. I am in awe of the process and cannot wait to continue to see more of the world and bring this dream to life.

Fassbender & Great Performances by TIME

If you have read any previous posts or have spoken to me regarding films and characters in person, then you know very well my love of characters. The death of PSHoffman just took place and when news broke I immediately thought of the loss of a great. There are so few greats. There are amazing actors and designers, and artists but there are so few greats who when they perform [create], you fear for their sanity. This brilliance which I have always sought to explore is one that carries great importance in the ability to contribute authentic and mind blowing material. Here is a Fassbender interview with TIME that I had to post.

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i dream of denim.

Work with Scott Walhovd, co-founder of 212 collection.

Sirens

Outside of models who appear to be superheroes and a phenomenon, it's very rare that we see

sirens. And for those Kate Upton fans, I said siren. Megan Fox, whom I've denied as stunning for far too long as proven otherwise. I may not support her roles but no young actress can hold a candle to this girl in sex appeal. That lucky 90210er.

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Lately I've found myself listening to more hip hop tracks than usual. There is something so cool about the underdog. As I type this, I have blasted Say What's Real by Drake & it reminds me of that cool moment in the life of greats, when people see what you've been envisioning for years. You've officially proven yourself as not crazy. The way you dress, your love for your artistry, that gold watch that you've worn for years that may not have worked (but just looked too damn good to pass off). But truly, as I begin to ramble, I keep praying for my moment when [like these artists] everything comes together. Can I fucking be the fashion industry's Drake? Seriously. I've been dealing with this underground feeling forever and I'm just ready to deal with the heavy shit. Bring on the cuffed pants & the coolest handkerchiefs. Never want anything but to breathe this world. How can people not expect these kids not to be arrogant when they make it?

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MAN OF THE WEEK: DANIEL NESS

It isn't everyday that you can find someone with great style who can be pulled to be a face of a brand. Take a moment to view this menswear inspiration

MEN OF THE DAY, Damian Lewis: Jaguar F-TYPE presents Desire

If you weren't an addict of HOMELAND before, here are two other reasons to become on. One, Damian Lewis is in it. Secondly, did I mention Damian Lewis is in it? Here is DL in Ridley Scott's short film Desire for Jaguar F-Type.

I'm confident that I just died a little & went to heaven. You tell me why this Martone Cycling Co. bicycle is this badass. I recently passed the new Parsons School of Design building and much to my surprise, a suited guy just spun down the street with a similar bicycle and EVERYONE (who obviously understand great style) turned. All he needed was a rumble to make greater noise.

OBSESSED: SUNG JIN PARK

Introducing Bad Kid & Model Sung Jin Park. I cannot describe how obsessed I am with how dark this kid is. Complete Model Citizen.

And the Best Haircut Goes to...Paul Epworth

God of the Theatre

"In feature films the director is God" - Alfred Hitchcock. Imagine who is the creator here, in control of emotion. Love this man.

you are only as good as the person you are bringing home

I was raised with 4 brothers, as most people know. Nothing has prepared me to be the most easily aroused & non romantic person on earth. Yeah, I'm sure I'm not supposed to write this. It's not professional, especially if the MM diary is public. BUT, this is with great reason people. I promise. I'm the hardest person to convince on anything that isn't originally my idea. Go ahead and try to make me watch a rom com. It's just not going to happen. Recently I've grown to notice the power of partners. There is nothing more powerful than the leading role playing supportive. Same in reverse. Lead by supporting. A man is only as powerful as their partner. Homegirl can lead you to a drink as quickly as she can lead you to the highest office in your building. People tend to underestimate the power of the supporting role and their power in leading.

Find your confidant and only if they are worth it, see if they can play this role in making you the strongest " " you want to be. Just know that you are only as good as the person you are bringing home.

#truestory.

Homeland

 Listen people. If you aren't reading the Gospel According to Homeland than you are surely lost and in dire need of such Holiness. I say strongly, [ and I repeat on the internet] that Homeland by far, is the greatest show on television right now. period. Nothing on earth makes me live up to the stereotype of the brown female yelling at the screen. After nearly 45 minutes straight of sitting directly in front of my television with no allowed bathroom breaks and no conversations, there is nothing else for me to do  then jump about and give warm greetings to the credits with a very loud and abrasive, "What the Fuck!?" If you haven't watched it yet, call your girlfriend, wife, husband, kids (if you've got any) and tell them not to contact you and allow you about 10 minutes post Homeland to properly recuperate. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone yet so I'll start writing Monday nights my reactions on the MM Diary.

Lesson. It's okay to live up to stereotypes when watching the most epic show on television. it just is.

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MEN OF THE DAY

I've always mentioned to many including those who ready this diary of my obsession with bicycles. black bicycles in particular. I made the most 'bitch-like' sound when i saw this bicycle and decided [naturally] that I just had to have it. Like most big dreamers with balances that get a dent everytime you swipe, I've decided to gift it to myself for my 25th birthday. Shit! 25. I know I've freaked out in my head before but writing it out somehow makes it sound even worst. As I wrote that my shoulders completely dropped. Anyways, it's remarkable how time flies by and I'm more excited with the shit that has come with it. Let the riding begin, boys!

P.S. Of course I'd already be planning next Spring/Summer when winter hasn't really yet hit.

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GET DIRTY: Clément Chabernaud BY David Roemer

GQ RUSSIA...ONLY THE GOD OF MENS MAGS CAN CREATE THIS :) HAHA

and they'll look at you...

the ever so amazing tyson ballou taking the stinky, seriousness off of the runway. i know that you're a man but put yourself through watching a d&g show and feel the passion of the men on the runway. you can almost pull out the background of the runway and place these men in some of the most competitive, beautiful and monstrous cities and they'd still fit in. from my previous post with anna dello russo, you may be able to notice this final and most important aspect for any who cares about their appearance: confidence. Maybe you'll need an Ipod playing but the confidence that ooses out of ya when you feeel like you understand the world a little bit more than you do is priceless and your audience will notice. They'll stare and they'll want to know what you know. so thanks for this beautiful image of tyson doing something that we may not always see during the pitti uomo time of year...smiling and being a little less seriuos :)

TOMMY TON COVERS PITTI UOMO

burberry and rock and roll

so far...several looks of BBerry has gotten me excited so far. D&G...only a few looks as well...