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Trend: Get Buckets

I was super bummed when I was ten and my camo bucket hat flew off my head while boating, but I'm even sadder now because that hat was way ahead of the game. Fashion dudez know bucket hats have been coming on strong for the past few seasons on the runway, in lookbooks from steezy Japanese brands, and soon, rested comfortably atop your domepiece. It's finally hot most places (sorry if it's snowy where you are) and we've got your easily-sunburnt ears covered with a selection of bucket hats from legendary brands like Stussy, Penfield and L.A. streetwear mainstay Undefeated. Just be careful on boats. —Angelo

Undefeated Bucket Hat
Perfect for expert level jungle creepin'.

Stussy Camouflage Bucket Hat
Very chill safari life.

Penfield Baker Bucket Hat
#floralife, like grandma's couch but cool and not smelling like Lucky Strikes.

Undefeated U-Man Bucket Hat
It's like the cool bucket hat version of those preppy shorts with embroidered penguins and boats.

05/09/13 12:24PM

Trend: Printed Shoes

Prints are no longer just for your body, pals. This summer, you can wear prints by way of your shoes too. All of the best styles of shoes, flatforms, oxfords, and sneakers come in geo-prints, polka dots, tropical prints, etc etc. Literally so many options for your feet. No excuse for your outfit to be boring ever again! Vans, Converse, and Miista have some of the many brands that have the right idea. Its time to let your feet do the talking. - Maddie

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Mixed Print High-Top Sneaker

Vans Van Doren Leopard Authentic Sneaker

Study Footwear Polka Dot Drop Sneaker

Dr. Martens Castel 8-Eye Tie-Dye Boot

Deena & Ozzy Triple-Buckle Printed Stud Flatform

Fred Perry Foxx Paisley Sneaker

Shop shoes for girls and guys.

05/08/13 03:15PM

Trend: '90s Graphic Tees

Trying to explain the importance and awesomeness of the '90s would involve some kind of thesis-style paper that I have no time or patience to write. Being a '90s kid automatically excuses any and all laziness we may have (I mean, come on. We grew up watching shows like Beavis and Butthead, listening to the Spice Girls and typing "777 if you like pizza" in AOL chat rooms). It's no wonder that people want to go back in time and revive the music, movies, TV shows, killer fashion, and overall vibe of the youth. The '90s was the best decade ever, hands down. If you miss it, or just missed it in general, relive the good times with our graphic tees of some of the most iconic '90s things ever. —Ally

DOE 1995 Sublimated Bandana Tunic Tee

This tee is simple and to the point. 1995 was a good year for OJ Simpson and a terrible one for Deadheads. Welp, at least we were able to use our new Windows 95 to talk about it online.

Kelly Kapowski Tee

Kelly Kapowski was the most popular girl at Bayside in the early '90s. Even though she'd never date a dweeb like you, wearing a shirt with her on it shows some dedication.

90210 Tee

ANOTHER mega babe from the '90s was Brenda Walsh. She went through a lot on during her time on the show, but we still can't help but be pissed about her leaving after season four to go to London. Maybe it was because the New Sunday Trading Laws in 1994 allowed shopping on Sundays in Britain.

Tupac Trust Nobody Tee

I never really listened to Tupac, but apparently there was a big feud between him and...

Biggie Tank Top

this guy. Now, any dance party you go to plays a Biggie remix, sparking the "who was better" debate. Their music may only be played for the next 30 or so years, but the debate will go on forever.

Wu-Tang C.R.E.A.M. Cuffed-Sleve Tee

The hip hop group Wu-Tang created the acronym C.R.E.A.M., which you can find tattooed on the inside of many 20-something-year-olds' lips. C.R.E.A.M. stands for "Cash Rules Everything Around Me," but like many other acronyms, certain letters tend to get changed. In this case, the "C": cats, cookie, cake, Channing Tatum... you get the point.

A Tribe Called Quest Tank Top

Although the group formed in 1985, they released five albums between 1990 and '98. While googling the band for fun facts for this post, I realized for the first time that Quest Love is not a part of the Tribe. Bummer.

Kid N Play Tee

As iconic as this hip hop and comedy duo was, I do not recognize EITHER of them without Kid's hi-top fade. Someone start a "Grow It Back" petition online, please?

MTV Leopard Print Raglan Tee

In the '90s, MTV was the most important channel on television. It had everything you could ask for in place and more...

MTV Spring Break Tank Top

MTV had Spring Break.

Junk Food Yo! MTV Raps Tank Top

MTV had music.

MTV Boom Box Muscle Tee

No, seriously, MTV had music! It had everything, I promise. I wouldn't lie to you.

Ace Ventura Loser Tee

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective gave us the chance to use the phrase "alllll righty then" after everything our parents told us to do. A life of sarcasm begins.

Slimer Tee

Ghostbusters was filmed in the '80s, but the cartoon spinoffs from the series featured the loveable, broccoli-fearing character Slimer. He was cool, and a lot of fun to draw in your notebook because he was kind of hard to mess up. All you needed to draw was a big, gloppy mess with a lime green crayon.

Bugs & Taz Throwback Sweatshirt

Cartoons were really, really cool in the '90s. Bugs Bunny and Taz the Tasmanian Devil weren't really part of that crew (except that time they were in Space Jam), but they look so hard in this sweatshirt that it's almost believable.

Lisa Frank X UO Lips Muscle Tee

Do we really need to tell you again why Lisa Frank was the coolest woman in the world? JUST TRUST US. <3

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05/08/13 10:50AM

Comedy Couture: Tobias Funke

Being a never nude is really hard. You ALWAYS have to have something on... preferably jean shorts. In honor of our love for Tobias from Arrested Development, we would like to share with you the secret of getting his signature look. It's really, really difficult to pull off, but we think it's worth a shot (even if it's premature). —Ally

Get the look:

Matte Round Readers

Some round reading glasses left over from your Analrapist days.

Party Mustache

Spending time with your kid is hard, especially when they think you're a jobless loser. Instead of trying to relate to them in order to get some Q.T., dress up like you're their nanny. This involves shaving your facial hair, but trust me, it's worth it. That way, you can keep your kid fooled and still bring out The Man Inside Me (you), with a clip-on mustache at a moment's notice.

Colorini Waterproof Body Paint

Jobless? Loveless? Feeling confused? Join a club for people who feel just as blue as you. You might not end up in the support group you were looking for, but the chance to become an understudy for the Blue Man Group will totally give your ego all the support it needs. You'll just need a lot of body paint—and I mean A LOT. Just be careful touching people/places/things around you.

Urban Renewal Acid-Wash Destroyed Denim Short

Sometimes being a never nude can be overwhelming. People look at you like you're a freak, your own wife makes fun of you and yet at the same time, you have to stay strong and be a good role model for people who suffer from the same insecurities that you do. Want to know my opinion? Hang out with other never nudes and let your cut-offs fly free. Feeling ballsy? Try wearing these.

05/06/13 10:53AM

Comedy Couture: Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth may not have known much about fashion, but that doesn't mean he wasn't stylish. From his button-down shirts to his wire-rimmed glasses, the man exuded style. Don't believe me? Check it out. —Katie

Get the look:

OBEY Beans Polo Shirt
"Hey, brother!"

Rimmed Reader
"In fact, Buster was in Santa Ana, a town six minutes inland from his own, but the combination of losing his glasses and breathing carbon monoxide had impaired Buster's judgment."

Dockers Camo Alpha Khaki
"They're taking me in the army. They didn't think there was enough wrong with me."

Penfield Baker Bucket Hat
"They even touched my Charlie Browns."

Hanging Bike Rack
"Mom told me to stay away from microwaves. And besides, this is gonna be the most bitching fast bike in all of Orange County!"

Dry Erase World Map
"Obviously this blue part here is the land."

F'n Birthday Party Pack
"We have unlimited juice? This party is going to be off the hook!"

Domo Dino Plush Doll
"These are my awards, Mother. From Army."

(Photo credit: Svenja Trierscheid)

05/06/13 10:04AM

Bazaaaar Pop-Up Interview: Buki Akib

Buki Akib is a Lagosian menswear designer, and we recently caught up with her to talk about style in Lagos, her favorite materials to knit, and what she's most excited to see at our Bazaaaar pop-up.

Hi Buki! Can you give our readers a little background on yourself?
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria. I grew up and studied in London. I studied fashion at Central Saint Martins in London, and I am currently living between Lagos and London.

Did you grow up knowing that you wanted to go into fashion design?
No, I always knew I was going to be an artist, which I feel I am. Fashion is just another medium I use to express my art.

How did you get your start as a designer?
I first enrolled in an illustration class at Central Saint Martins and a tutor advised me to try the fashion course, which I did, and it was there that I discovered knitting. It was a love and hate relationship, but I felt very connected to creating a fabric from just a ball of yarn. I was also assistant stylist during my studies at CSM. I really loved working on editorial shoots - they're a great space to be super creative.

What is the fashion like in your hometown of Lagos?
I have always said growing up in the city was an introduction to fashion. Lagosians take pride in what they wear. Our traditional clothes have such history and beauty.

Can you tell us a little bit about the clothing?
The Lagosian attire for Yoruba men (the southern tribe), where I'm from, usually consists of the Buba which is a box shaped shirt made out of cotton that will either hit shy of his hips or hang long to his knees; Sokoto, which are trousers that are usually quiet loose; and Agabada (this is the master piece): It's an oversized, flowing robe with wide arms and beautiful embroidery around the neck and chest area. This goes on top of the Buba shirt. All my collections are always inspired by the these simple silhouettes, textures and colors.

What are some of the techniques you use in your designs?
I work on the knitting machine and hand knit. I love mixing different colors of yarns to create luxurious fabrics. I have a technique where I use a contrasting type of yarn to apply on to the fabric I am knitting on the machine. (You need to really see it!) It's laborious but it looks so beautiful.

Are the patterns you work into your clothing traditional Nigerian prints? What about the materials you use?
Yes, it's called aso-oke. It's a hand-woven fabric that is woven on a small loom. The fabric is made out of cotton, silk and sometimes lurex.

Do you work closely with people in Nigeria to create your fabrics and clothing?
I work very closely with really talented weavers in Lagos. We try to develop and recreate this ancient technique.

What are some of your favorite materials to work with?
I love working with all materials, from tassels to waxed cords to lurex yarns. Give me anything and I will knit it.

What's been the most unique material you've knitted something out of?
For my AFEFE collection I knitted a wire shirt and mixed it with different color cotton yarns. It looks magnetic in the light.

BUKI AKIB AFEFE Teaser 2013 from BUKI AKIB on Vimeo.

Your clothing has been featured in numerous fashion shoots. Have you gotten to travel anywhere out of the ordinary because of that?
Last year I was part of an exhibition in Frankfurt and had a chance to drive down to Baden-Baden (south of Germany). The scenery there was just breathtaking.

What was it like there?
Baden-Baden scenery is beautiful because it's located in the northern foothills of the Black Forest so all you see is hills upon hills. We had driven onto this residential area upon a hill (we were lost) and that's where I saw the view. Very peaceful to look at, especially when you have a busy mind.

What's one thing you want people to think when they see your line?
Inspired.

What are you excited to see with the pop-up?
Unfortunately I can't be physically there, but just seeing all the artists' work is exciting. Of course the big treats are Theophilus London and Jagari Chanda.

Buki Akib

From Los Angeles

04/26/13 09:51AM

'Steve' by Patrick Pearse

Maybe it's the music—the jazz AND the Freebird—or maybe it's just my fascination with legendary pro skaters, but Patrick Pearse's new video for Desillusion Magazine just makes Steve Olson look SO COOL. He's one of those old school, badass dudes, who lives in Cali, drives a motorcycle and spends his days sitting by the pool (empty ones, duh) not giving a single fuck.

One of greatest things Steve ever did was help create his super cute son Alex, which leads me to the following life plan: marry a skateboarder, move to L.A., have a son and force my husband to teach him to skate instead of play catch like normal dads do. When he goes pro at 16, I'll retire and sit back with my sk8r boi and soak in the sun, waves and cigarette smoke 'til death (or a younger girlfriend) do us part. —Ally

04/25/13 08:57PM

Stoner Style: Blake, Anders, and Adam

It's hard being a telemarketer 9 to 5, but it's not that hard for Adam, Blake and Ders from Workaholics, probs 'cause they're fucking stoned out of their brains all the time. Seriously, like sugar honey iced tea they are stoned. Here's how to get the Workaholics stoner style look down 'cause ya gotta, ya gotta, ya gotta be fresh. - Hazel

Hawkings McGill Pinpoint Oxford Shirt

A simple button down for work.

04/22/13 02:52PM

Love Me: The Saguaro x Urban Outfitters

This past weekend, Urban Outfitters took over The Saguaro (1800 East Canyon Drive, Palm Springs) with Hello Stranger and OM Records to present the Love Me Pop-up shop featuring our exclusive collaboration with Curtis Kulig! We started Coachella's 2nd #festbest weekend off right with a pool party. From noon until 6pm, our DJ sets and live performances echoed across Palm Springs with music by Warpaint, Wynn from Twin Shadow, Turbotito, Data Romance and Oh Boy Les Mecs. In attendance was Mr. Kulig himself, pictured above with his new friend who probably got the most love out of everyone at the event. Just be careful Curtis—sometimes love bites! Special thanks to Friends & Family and Juke Magazine.

04/22/13 10:21AM

Trend: Hats

Let's face it, hats are always in, but recently, I've noticed that billed hats are again everywhere, this time in some of the most eye-pleasing prints and fabrics. For me, the classic billed hat is the essential accessory for the current and upcoming seasons. Yes, this style has been around for ages, but now there is way more reason to wear a hat with your outfits because there are so many options. This is a trend that both genders can participate in luckily! When I say variety, trust me, I mean it. There are printed five-panels, snapbacks with words on them, plus plenty from your favorite labels like OBEY, Vans, and Stussy. There is literally a hat for everyone. - Maddie

Adidas Thrasher Snapback Hat

Stussy 5-Panel Hat

Staring At Stars Embellished Elephant Hat

Vans Casual Friday Snapback Hat

SKULLS Lemonade 5-Panel Hat

Hall of Fame Reflect 5-Panel Hat

Shop hats for girls and guys.

04/17/13 05:42PM

What I'm Taking To Coachella: Albert

Name: Albert Samuels
Occupation: Merchandiser Assistant for Alternative Apparel

What are you most looking forward to about this year's festival?
Love the ability to catch such an eclectic group of music all in one spot. Coachella provides the perfect stomping grounds for discovery, as you never know what you will stumble upon.

What are you packing and why?

Alternative Bahia Henley Tee
Light and breezy, perfect for the hot Coachella days and transitions well to the cooler nights.

Alternative Wall Ball Tank Top
Great classic striped tank for when I'm enjoying the early afternoon sets under the sun.

Alternative The Champ Colorblock Crew Sweatshirt
Can't leave home without a fleece piece in case the temp drops.

New Balance X Herschel Supply Co. U420 Sneaker
A great collaboration sneaker that will keep my feet comfortable walking back and forth between sets and getting my groove on.

Vanishing Elephant Drawstring Board Short
Slick pair of short boardies with a little pop of printed funk.

Super 49er Aviator Sunglasses
A classic frame with the perfect mix of style & much needed UV protection.

04/16/13 11:56AM

Coachella Street Style: Shirtless Guys

Oh, the joys of being a guy! During any day of the year, you can walk around topless without a care in the world. The dudes at Coachella took total advantage of this opportunity and we spotted more waxed chests than we ever thought possible. (One word: OUCH.) Of course, we'd love nothing better than to spread the love and LOLZ, so here are our top shirtless dudes of the weekend. —Ally

We bumped into The Wanted.

And we'll leave you with these final jewels...

Eek!

04/13/13 03:36PM

Coachella Street Style: Guys

Let's hear it for the boys! We spotted a bunch of babes in their fest best and fell in love with all of the print-on-print, high socks, and awesome outfits (or lack there of).

04/10/13 12:23PM

Maxi Tube Dress Winner

So, we recently gave away 4 of our beautiful and perfect Maxi Tube Dresses, and today we got to see one of the dresses in its new home! It is looking so stylish and functional. @Xcpkoch won this bad boy by tweeting “because even guys can rock that #noarmholes" (so true), and it looks like he's been sharing the love with his friends. Keep on reppin' that cutting edge tube dress, dude. —Katie

04/10/13 09:59AM

Designed By: V::Room

Matthew Henson is the Market Editor at Complex Media, and since casual style is his passion, we thought he'd be the perfect guy to tell us what he thinks about our exclusive V::Room sweatshirt. —Katie

How would you describe your day-to-day style?
My style is very simple, and more importantly comfortable. I basically have a uniform so it's really easy for me to get dressed in the morning. It's usually layered with an overcoat, followed by a sweater or sweatshirt, a button-down shirt, and a tee shirt, black or navy pants, and sneakers (shoes only at market appointments). When you are running from showrooms, to photo shoots, and to the office all day, you need to be prepared for anything.

What clothing item do you consider a must-have for every man out there?
A must-have clothing item for every man out there is a great jacket. It's one of the first things people notice about your outfit when they look at you, aside from your shoes. Your jacket should not only be nice, but it should be functional—think in terms of having a removable lining, or being waterproof.

What's one fashion tip you wish men everywhere would adhere to?
I think fashion tips in general should be ignored and purposely broken, but I would say you should not have on more than eight articles of clothing on at any time (that includes socks, underwear, and your watch, so choose wisely).

Who or what influences your style?
My style is influenced by my inquisitive nature in regards to fashion, constantly learning, working with new brands and designers before they become mainstream, and learning how to make fashion actually wearable. My parents are both very stylish individuals so it is also something I always had an interest in growing up.

What are some of your favorite fashion magazines and blogs?
Complex is of course my favorite website and magazine. Outside of that I am a huge fan of Fantastic Man, 10 Men, i-D Magazine, V Man, Sneeze, and Monocole if I want to give myself a headache. The blogs I visit often are Highsnobiety because my friend Jeff Caravalho works there, and Four-Pins is by far one of the best men's blogs around right now.

What is it you like about the V::Room sweatshirt?
The V::Room sweatshirt is great because it has a great fit, and the details are amazing. It's rare that you can find sweatshirts made in speckled cotton, so you almost immediately notice the tiny pops of color woven into the fabric. It's also done in two tone navy and grey colorway with raglan details, which is a big trend for Spring '13.

How does V::Room fit your fashion aesthetic?
V::Room fits my aesthetic because the brand is based upon simplicity. They make necessities like tees, sweatshirts, and knitwear that are all made very well in great materials and have this lived-in quality, so they end up being really comfortable, and that is why they are so successful.

The Designed By collection will be available in select stores starting 4/11. Check out our Remi Relief and Garbstore previews, and come back tomorrow for more sneak peeks from the collection!

04/09/13 01:28PM

What I'm Taking to Coachella: Ryan

Name: Ryan Wood

Title: Associate Buyer of Men’s Accessories

Why I am excited for Coachella this year:
This winter has been dragging out entirely too long, so breaking away from the cold to go to Coachella couldn’t come at a better time. It’s always great to see so many people with unique senses of style in one place, so I’m excited to check out just how weird people are getting. A bunch of brands we work with are going to be there, so it’s always good to hang with those guys and not talk about work for once. On the music side, my taste in music is all over the place, so I’m pumped to go from a chill acoustic set to a super wubby dubstep situation. Couple of must-see’s for me are Alt-J, Ben Howard, Dillon Francis, Disclosure, definitely Wu-Tang, and you know 2 Chainz should get pretty strange.

What I'm taking to Coachella:

Spitfire Studio Tan Sunglasses

I have these shades in two colors, and pretty much swear by them. They kind of make you look like Frank Sinatra circa 1943, which is pretty much the coolest anyone has ever looked in the history of the world. Plus, the price is right, so if I lose them it won’t ruin my trip.

Analog Poncho

What’s a music festival in the desert without a drug rug? It’s going to be hot during the day, but this thing is perfect for when it cools down at night. Shooting for the look of "homeless Phish fan" mixed with "40-year-old surfer bro that quit his accounting job in Minneapolis eight years ago to rent out snorkel equipment to tourists in Cabo."

Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard Sneaker

I’m usually not a big slip-on sneaker guy, but these are so iconic that it's hard not to like them. Plus, they’re efficient as hell at airport security checkpoints.

Vans Casual Friday Aloha Shirt

Everyone needs AT LEAST one ridiculous party shirt. I only wear one a handful of times a year, but it’s a walking conversation-starter without fail. I plan on wearing nothing but party shirts the entire weekend.

Hawkings McGill Cutoff Chino Short

These are my go-to shorts in the summer, and I have them in probably 4 different colors. I DIY sun-bleached & paint-splattered my khaki ones because I like to keep it real weird, so I’ll definitely be rocking those.

ZIRH Restore Herbal Eye Cream

This is my super-secret weapon for those struggle mornings when I look like a zombie.

Undefeated Bucket Hat

Are buckets a ridiculous piece of headwear? 100%. But if you can pull off a bucket then you pretty much win life. Everyone thinks I look stupid in a bucket…but they’re all wrong. I look awesome in a bucket.

Herschel Supply Co. Walton Weekender Bag

This duffel is the perfect carry-on bag. Lots of pockets to stash my TSA-approved 3oz. shampoo bottles, plus people will probably think I’m a super famous rock 'n roll guy because I have weird luggage, regardless of the fact that I have the middle seat in the back of the plane next to eight crying babies

Inflatable Giraffe

Walk into a random house party and don’t know anyone? Blow up a five foot tall inflatable giraffe in the living room and BOOM! Instant friends.

(Photographer: Desmond Cheung)

04/09/13 09:48AM

Designed By: Garbstore

Eugene Kan, Managerial Editor of online fashion mag Hypebeast, took our exclusive Garbstore jacket for a test drive, and tells us about the importance of tailoring. —Katie

How would you describe your day-to-day style?
Definitely not an easy question to answer. I think, in general, I'm drawn quite a bit to technical brands with a certain minimalist aesthetic, but I won't shy away from something a little more colorful or bolder in terms of balancing everything out. It gets boring wearing just heather gray (as I often do) or black. I'm not exactly a slender dude so generally I can't get away from really fitted and tailored looks.

What clothing item do you consider a must-have for every man out there?
There are your really cliche answers that may suit menswear—like a suit or even the more generic reply of a pair of jeans and white T-shirt—but I've never really subscribed to that as much as the idea that your clothes simply need to fit. No point getting stuff that fits poorly as it will always be a visual sore spot.

What's one fashion tip you wish men everywhere would adhere to?
To follow-up on my previous comment, finding clothes that fit properly, or taking the steps to make them fit are important. Unless you reside in the realm of the avant-garde where proportions are often more liberal, I think attention to fit is something that requires a lot of consideration. It's not a hard & fast rule but one to keep in mind.

Who or what influences your style?
This is a tough question. It’s sort of similar to the question of “what’s your favorite brand?” When you’re subjected to so much and at times processing it very quickly, you can’t always recall where some sort of inspiration came from. But in general, it helps when the likes of Pinterest and Tumblr enable to attach a little bit more of permanence to the stuff that engages you.

What are some of your favorite fashion magazines and blogs?
I like The Fashionisto a lot for their representation of the current landscape of high(er) fashion. I also like the Business of Fashion for its ability to provide a different perspective on things as well as offer interesting developments in the realm of fashion and technology. While not based solely around fashion, the site Jing Daily keeps me abreast of what’s going on in China in regards to fashion and luxury. In regards to other fashion sites, A Continuous Lean is cool for its candid portrayal of American brands. Third Looks does a good job of presenting another honest perspective on fashion with editorials and I see the site’s founder commenting a lot on Hypebeast, haha.

What is it you like about the Garbstore jacket?
My shoulders are pretty broad so sometimes it's difficult to find something that fits well but the jacket has no issues in that department. The 60/40 fabric is both lightweight and breathable with a moderate level of water resistance which is good when you're transitioning between, say, the bus and the office.

How does Garbstore fit your fashion aesthetic?
I really think that the job that Ian Paley and crew do over there is awesome in regards to their ability to wear several hats. Whether it's G-Shock and Mighty Healthy T-shirt collaborations to working with Grenson, they obviously don’t feel the need to cater specifically to one demographic. In many ways this falls in line with the interests of Hypebeast. It’s about finding the connection where most people overlook. I personally don’t like the idea and regiment of being required to wear brands from all the same genre, so why not mix it up as you see fit across the spectrum much like the way Garbstore presents itself?

The Designed By collection will be available in select stores starting 4/11. To see our Remi Relief sneak peek, click here. Check back tomorrow for more sneak peeks from the collection!

From New York

(Photography by Akiko Higuchi)

04/08/13 12:38PM

Designed By: Remi Relief

Mitsu Tsuchiya, the Men's Market Editor over at NYLON, deals with fashion for a living, so we asked for his opinion on our exclusive Designed By: Remi Relief shirt. He tells us what he likes about the shirt, how you can totally wear sweatshirts to work, and what he believes is the quintessential fashion tip. —Katie

How would you describe your day-to-day style?
It really depends on what my schedule is looking like on each day. If I have to be on set styling, I would wear something very comfortable, like how I look in this picture. I always wear a fitted or beanie, too. It's just a type of accessory I'm digging these days; like this NY Knicks x New Era one is definitely my favorite. It's probably because I'm a huge fan of NBA. If I have showroom appointments, I would wear something more dressy and put together. On weekends, I am more like a sweatshirt kinda guy. Designers like Burberry and Dior Homme have some great ones that I could also wear to work.

What clothing item do you consider a must-have for every man out there?
A nice tailored blazer that fits your body type. For me, it's this dark navy blazer that I got from Topman. If you have it tailored to fit your body nicely, it'll become versatile, depending on what you have on underneath (like a cool graphic tee to dress down but still look edgy, or a simple, solid-colored sweater to get a more sophisticated look) and will look expensive on you.

What's one fashion tip you wish men everywhere would adhere to?
You need to realize your body type and know what looks good on you. I'm a short guy, so I usually wear clothes that are fitted to my body. Otherwise, I would look stocky and even shorter. I also have a typical Asian body type, which pretty much consists of a long torso and short arms, so tailoring is essential when it comes to button-downs. I also wear darker colors inside and lighter colors outside, like a black T-shirt with beige jacket over it to give me an illusion of looking longer and taller. You need to do a lot of research and spend a lot of time to come up with what looks really good on you.

Who or what influences your style?
Mainly street style. I work in Soho, which is like the most fashionable place in NYC—I see many stylish people walking down the street, shopping, etc. and I get ideas from them most of the time. I also attend a lot of collection previews and shows, and if I see something I like, either an item or styling, I get ideas from that as well. That's the best part of being a market editor. I get to see what's coming out next season before anyone else!

What are some of your favorite fashion magazines and blogs?
I was born and raised in Japan, so I still read many Japanese magazines that I buy at a Japanese bookstore in Manhattan. My mother also ships some from Japan as well. LOL. I usually buy tons back home when I'm there for Christmas and New Year.

What is it you like about the Remi Relief shirt? How does Remi Relief fit your fashion aesthetic?
I love denim first of all, and this chambray shirt has cool cowboy inspired print all over it, which makes it even cooler. It also has a cool vintage-like wash finishing, so I paired it with suede boots. I'm also big in doing denim on denim looks.

The Designed By collection will be available in select stores starting 4/11. Check back tomorrow for more sneak peeks from the collection!

From Los Angeles

04/05/13 01:24PM