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MASSIMO DUTTI JUNE 2011 LOOKBOOK

Ryan Kennedy for Massimo Dutti June 2011 Lookbook

There are slight changes going on in Massimo Dutti---if it's based on the looks, and it's great. The brand is known for clean yet rugged masculine classics that are well on their own or paired with both high and low end finds that'll create chic ensembles for you. Their June 2011 lookbook proves that: khaki basics, mostly blue items, all in pure perfection. And what better way to photograph these clothes than to hire another dark-haired stunner, Ryan Kennedy follows in the footsteps of Oriol Elcacho, Garrett Neff, David Gandy and the slightly blonde Danny Schwarz as he models for this month's fantastic lookbook. I'm happy they're opening one up near where I live, hopefully I'd be buying items from them real soon.

- Gerard

THE LOOK:

MR. HENRY HOPPER 
by MR. PORTER

Charming Mr. Henry Hopper goes blue for Mr. Porter's The Look

It's all simple: just think laid-back, casual and cool and you've got the no-fuss style Mr. Porter's dressed Henry Hopper in for their latest The Look. Henry Hopper who's set to become one of Hollywood's rising stars is the son of the late Dennis Hopper and this mini-tribute for his father (and for him as well) is a good story to look at. Check out how to dress like Hopper, especially when you're on the road to Venice beach.

- Gerard

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GANT RUGGER PRE-FALL 2011

New Haven Math Club by Christopher Bastin for Gant Rugger/ GQ

Never pick on a Mathlete, ever again. High School culture has taught you that a Mathlete is a weakling you could pummel for extra lunch money (and this could happen elsewhere outside the US), but mind you, these kids you pummel, or used to in our case, are now hailed as the stylish dudes behind Christopher Bastin's Pre-Fall 2011 collection for Gant Rugger.

Inspired by 60s Mathletes, the looks are crisp and clean but never prissy and prim. Navy trousers and navy blazers are basics worth your stock, while brown printed and tennis sweaters provide you some layering. A two-toned wind breaker is a favorite and topped over a plaid shirt looks exactly out of the preppy late 60s, and it's chic. There are more pieces from the collection like plain tees with the tiniest of prints on them and cool striped button downs that are great transition pieces from Spring to Fall.

True to Gant fashion, the collection is stripped off gimmicky things and therefore allows for a wearable collection and also fit for the test of time. I am loving every piece I am seeing, especially that it's casual and smart. Hopefully, there'll be more looks out of this collection cause I'd definitely want to see more. Congratulations Bastin for this, it's amazing. Not to mention genius!

Check out my other review for the collection @ GOODIES

- Gerard

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MR. PORTER's PAUL NEWMAN TRIBUTE

THE LOOK according to Paul Newman @ Mr. Porter

New menswear online shop Mr. Porter (as I'd love to put it, the handsome husband of superchic Net-A-Porter)  from the same owner of Net-A-Porter brings you a Paul Newman tribute. With an introduction written by the Mr. Tom Ford, the Hollywood icon's photos and films provide great inspiration for wearable, modern looks that speak of simplicity, true style and of Newman's dashing ease. Check out what the tribute has in store for you, and I highly recommend you get yourself styled by Mr. Porter...

- Gerard

THE LOOK:

MASSIMO DUTTI SPRING 2011

Oriol Elcacho for Massimo Dutti's Spring 2011 lookbook

Wearing Spring pieces set to arrive this month in (I assume) all Massimo Dutti stores, Spanish super model Oriol Elcacho goes elegant, masculine and dashing in the label's offering for this season. Check out more of the looks and just how much of a great casting Massimo Dutti is well-known for. This sweater is by far my favorite.

- Gerard

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GQ SPAIN December 2010

The three C's: Cozy, Chic & Chunky

Famous face of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Robert Perovich stars in this pastel light story for Spanish GQ's Punto Y Aparte featuring sweater-dressing for the crisp and cool weather. It's all about the three c's: cozy, chic and chunky sweaters from Prada, Hermes, Dirk Bikkemberg to name a few. Check out the rest of the looks here.

-Gerard

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H&M Spring 2011

Relaxed, sporty and impressively dressed-up: Ben Hill for H&M

Supermodel Ben Hill fits perfectly with H&M's Spring 2011 look: the "now" nod to old school casual prep meets eternally chic and masculine military style.

The olive jackets and gray loose sweaters, khaki trousers and handsomely molded sports jackets are all so relevant now and most definitely forever.

Check out H&M's look book on MaleModelScene.

-Gerard