Filed under: Menswear,Mr. Dool Approves | Tags: blazers, Mr. Dool Approves, junya watanabe, paris fashion week, things i probably can't afford
I’ll do a full post of some of my favorites from Milan and Paris sometime this weekend, but this striped Junya blazer is the first thing I’ve seen that I really wanted to own right away. The whole show is basically like a nicer version of my current wardrobe and I love pretty much every look they sent down the runway today. Nothing terribly groundbreaking here, just a nice collection of well-executed, wearable clothes. Yes, please.
Both images via GQ.com.
Filed under: Footwear,Mr. Dool Approves,Video | Tags: dizzee rascal, Footwear, illegal things, london, Mr. Dool Approves, palladium, pirate radio, the pina colada song
Despite the fact that this marks my second post this week celebrating illegal activity, I’m kind of fascinated by the latest installment of Palladium Boot’s Explorer film series, examining the world of London Pirate Radio. The first time I heard about this underground scene was back when the first traces of Dizzee Rascal made its way to the States, but the roots of the illegal broadcasts go back to the 50′s and 60′s when unlicensed frequencies would transmit from boats off the UK shore and rusted anti-aircraft towers at the mouth of the Thames in an act of rebellion against BBC radio restrictions. Just like so many other things that the Internet has decimated (magazines, video rental, the recording industry, taking out a personal ad in the classified section of your local newspaper that, in a wacky twist, ends up leading you right back to your current partner), pirate radio has taken a hit from the web and isn’t what it used to be. But, as the video Palladium filmed all over London shows, some pirate radio transmitters still thrive in the UK today, hidden in plain site.
See more photos from Palladium’s Explorer series after the jump, and watch the 16-minute movie now streaming on the Palladium site.
Filed under: Mr. Dool Approves,Style | Tags: Mr. Dool Approves, acne, J. Crew, viktor & rolf, crewneck, sweatshirts, american apparel, BDG, alexander wang, trainerspotter
Complain all you want when a beautiful weekend in the high 70′s is followed by a week of rain — that’s spring in the Northeast. So to be prepared for the ups and downs of the season, why not turn to an old standby: the crewneck sweatshirt. Despite the best efforts of Justin Bieber, hoodies no longer reign supreme; everyone from American Apparel to Alexander Wang has their own take on the ultimate layering piece, meaning you can spend anywhere from $20 to triple digits. Thankfully, if you do splurge, it can be a sound investment — keep the shirts around for cool summer nights, crisp fall days and under heavy coats in the winter.
From left to right: T by Alexander Wang ($115); Viktor & Rolf ($395); BDG ($39); American Apparel ($42); J. Crew ($98); Trainerspotter (£55); Acne ($149).
Filed under: Mr. Dool Approves | Tags: Mr. Dool Approves, pierce brosnan, the bird
(Photo via GQ.com)
Filed under: Good Hair,Mr. Dool Approves,Women We Love | Tags: Good Hair, Women We Love, Mr. Dool Approves, rihanna, not embarrassed
(Photo via www.rihannanow.com. Yes, that’s right, her official website.)
Filed under: Design,Mr. Dool Approves | Tags: blogs, Design, furniture and shit, lacquered life, Mr. Dool Approves
My “disposable income” — which, for me and a lot of other twenty-somethings in New York, is loosely defined as “not rent” — is primarily funneled into the following three categories:
1.) Clothes
2.) Beer
3.) iTunes
And, you know, food.
But, if there were to be another category that could use some extra funding every now and again, it would probably be My Apartment. Luckily for me, my old friend Olivia has arrived on the scene with her excellent new blog Lacquered Life, to show me and other booze-addled style bloggers that not only is it possible to create a great space for yourself on a budget, it’s also not very difficult. Opting for timeless over trendy, with a great eye for detail, Olivia’s meticulous blog is updated almost daily with tips and tricks for making your home feel more like a home and less like the place where you sleep. Extra attention to living in small spaces is a huge plus for apartment dwellers, and the “Cheap and Chic of the Week” feature let’s you keep up with the Stewarts on a decidedly Rachael Ray budget. Plus, you’ve got to love any interior design blog that leads a post about retro wallpaper with a shot of Richard Nixon bowling. I am not a crook or ashamed to bring people to my apartment anymore. So move the laundry off of your futon and head on over to Lacquered Life. And while you’re at it, eat something.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: dwell magazine, hipsters, Mr. Dool Approves, this is not going back on my word to be more positive btw, unhappy hipsters
Dwell Magazine teaches its readership to be at home in the modern world, accompanied by beautifully-shot, if strangely emotionally detached, photos of grandiose homes, elaborate backyards, unconventional furniture and other stuff white people like. Here to push it over the edge of self-parody: Unhappy Hipsters, a Tumblr with captions like the one above that will make you laugh out loud. Who knows how long it will remain active before Dwell steps in to take it down, so enjoy it while it lasts. If you’re so inclined, you can also follow the site on Twitter here for updates when new entries are posted.
Filed under: Menswear,Mr. Dool Approves,Style | Tags: fred perry, Mr. Dool Approves, Style
Fred Perry is one of my favorite labels, a classic British brand that manages to stay fresh with top-notch and interesting collaborations with the likes of Raf Simons and Comme des Garcons. This selvedge edge denim chambray shirt is a perfect example of the innovation that has reinvigorated the brand in recent years. I especially like the small collar. The sleeves are admittedly a bit awkward in length, so I recommend styling it like they do at oki-ni (on the weird unibrowed model they use for everything), by giving it a little cuff that still shows off the selvedge detailing also found on the back yoke and front pocket. Speaking of oki-ni, this shirt is currently on sale there — so if you or someone you love is a size L or XL, jump on it. A few more pics after the jump.
Filed under: Mr. Dool Approves,Style Classics | Tags: cars?, mercedes benz, Mr. Dool Approves
I recently decided that should I ever move out of Manhattan and find myself in need of a car, my top choice would be an iconic Mercedes Benz 560SL. I’m far from being a car enthusiast, but there is something in the simple, retro-futuristic design that I find very appealing. It’s boxy, and very, very 80′s – a pair of Wayfarers on wheels, if you will. Seeing as I have no plans to leave New York in the foreseeable future, this remains just a pipe dream, but a very stylish one at that.
See a few more pics after the break.
Filed under: Mr. Dool Approves,Style | Tags: leatha, Mr. Dool Approves, sunglasses, super
I love everything about these limited edition sunglasses from the pros over at Super: the flat-top, the classic shape, cool design details (see the logo inside the hinge) and the genius Italian leather wrap. They go on sale tomorrow at 3:33pm CET, available through December 10 — although something tells me they’ll be long gone before then.
(Photos via Super)
