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Stories from Manolo for the Men

Shave the pits
Manolo for the Men &bull Jul 10, 2010
After a long flight, when you need to look alert and fresh at a business meeting, nothing gets you there like a shave. As soon as you disembark, nip into the men's room, strip to the waist, shave and put… Full Story »
- Shirt
Man-Scara? Guyliner?
Manolo for the Men &bull Jul 23, 2009
Manolo says, here is the idea whose time has not come. I admit it: I like guys in makeup. Not just any guy, though. I’m a sucker for those sexy, bird-flipping bad boy rock stars in their skinny jeans, smudged… Full Story »
- Jeans
- Denim
What Not To Wear on the Casual Friday
Manolo for the Men &bull Jul 17, 2009
Mom jeans. The President is the elegant man who looks very good in the suit, but he definitely needs the casual clothing makeover. He looks like Urkel X. There are plenty of traditional and manly designer jeans that would provide… Full Story »
- Jeans
- Seven
- Casual
- Denim
For the Gentleman Cad
Manolo for the Men &bull Feb 17, 2009
Since there’s nothing preppier than corduroys embroidered with cutesy whales, ducks, or monkeys, the folks at Hickey seem to be targeting the elusive Groton-alumni-who-are-truckers demographic. Presumably the care label reads, “Requires no additional irony.” They even make a matching cashmere… Full Story »
- Cashmere
- Hickey
Power Tie-in
Manolo for the Men &bull Dec 14, 2008
From the trailers for The Spirit, it seems that the forthcoming movie is about some kind of masked comic-book hero in a fedora and trenchcoat. The film’s true star, however, is a red tie forever flapping in the wind. Share This Full Story »
- Tie
By Your Own Very Soft Bootstraps
Manolo for the Men &bull Dec 12, 2008
When it comes to velvet footwear, Izzy thought he had seen it all. But, yes Virginia, velvet boots do exist—thanks at least to the fine folks at John Varvatos. Presumably this pair is the choice of Puss ‘n’ Boots, or,… Full Story »
- John Varvatos
Comma Chameleon
Manolo for the Men &bull Dec 9, 2008
Izzy never would have thought that suede paisley loafers could be done tastefully, but this pair from Cole Haan—not Etro, as one might expect—proved him wrong. Almost a pair of slippers, they are just the thing for reposing at home… Full Story »
- Jacket
- Etro
- Cole Haan
My Adidas
Manolo for the Men &bull Dec 6, 2008
While in elementary school, Izzy and his classmates used to titter that “Adidas” stood for “All Day I Dream About Sex”—not that we had idea what that meant. Thus, when Izzy saw the juxtaposition of that brand name with the… Full Story »
- Adidas
Prozac on Your Feet
Manolo for the Men &bull Dec 1, 2008
From the delightfully named Happy Socks come, well, socks that will cheer up anyone’s mood. The huge selection includes bold argyle socks, which are perfect for your inner harlequin (romantic or not0, and “high heel” socks that make for a fun surprise. The company is based in… Full Story »
- Socks
Bondage by Tom Ford
Manolo for the Men &bull Nov 19, 2008
The Los Angeles Times has a long but excellent article on the new wardrobe 007 in Quantum of Solace, the latest James Bond movie. Ditching Brioni, Bond now has Tom Ford as his custom tailor. That helps to explain the above three-piece suit,… Full Story »
- Tom Ford Menswear
- Brioni