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Michael Fassbender — Steal His Style

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:27 +0000

Welcome to clothes class, with your special guest instructor Michael Fassbender. Today’s topic: “Hard casual.” “Hard Casual” is a [made up] term used to describe the top tier of casual clothing; the last tier before you have to iron anything. Michael Fassbender is a H.C. master. Just look at him; he could have pulled that [...]

'Mad Men' Star Ben Feldman — Steal His Style

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:00:02 +0000

You probably know 32-year-old Feldman from his role as Michael Ginsberg, Don Draper’s hilarious and smart copywriter on AMC’s ‘Mad Men.’ Cool and effortless, Ben’s style is a great one to steal for spring and summer, and we’re about to tell you how. A lightweight summer wool or linen blazer can dress up any outfit; [...]

'What's Wrong With Guys Hugging Hello?' — Tiki Barber's Take

Tiki Barber — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:58:14 +0000

Former NFL star Tiki Barber is here to give some advice on just about anything men want to know. This week, Tiki takes on “bro hugs”, tipping, guy’s weekends and ideas to kill some time. "Hey Tiki! It feels like more men are trying to hug as hello or goodbye these days. I'm just not [...]

10 Horrendous MLB Hats No Fan Should Wear

Amanda Rykoff — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:21:52 +0000

Ah, Opening Day. One of the best days of the year. The smell of fresh-cut grass. The crack of the bat. Peanuts. Cracker Jacks. And….questionable baseball cap choices throughout the crowd. We know that people buy them, but why? We’ve taken a look at the thousands of licensed Major League Baseball hats on the market [...]

If You've Ever Wanted to Pay $91K for a T-Shirt, It's Your Lucky Day

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:06:43 +0000

You may not look like a million bucks in this new shirt, but you’ll spend almost that much. Hermes is now selling a shirt for $91,500. No, that’s not a typo. It’s a shirt and it costs $91,500. Still don’t believe it? This should convince you. Amazingly, it’s not the most expensive T-shirt to ever [...]

'Style is Not Something That You Do for Others' — Tiki Barber's Take

Tiki Barber — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:12 +0000

While the reaction to Tiki Barber's few first columns was tremendous, we thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to stray from the sports topics and get the former NFL star's take on a myriad of other issues. Today, Tiki answers questions about office attire, impossibly bosses and

The 5 Best Headphones to Block Out the Annoying Sounds of Spring

Eric Rogell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:28:13 +0000

Ever since Dr. Dre hit the streets with his Beats, anyone who’s serious about filling their skull with bass has ditched the earbuds and started rocking a pair of over-the-ear cans. But which headphones are the best of the bunch? Once only seen on the head of your dad and that weird neighbor who still [...]

New Google – Adidas Sneaker Talks Trash To You

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:53:33 +0000

Adidas and Google revealed a new talking sneaker prototype at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas last weekend. The motion-sensing kicks feature a speaker on the tongue that can make commands, give encouragement and post online status updates based on what the wearer is — or isn't — doing while wearing the shoes.

Starter Jackets are Back!

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:57:18 +0000

Starter Jackets, those awesome 80s team jackets your mom wouldn’t buy you because she thought it made you look like a gangsta rapper or drug dealer, are back. You remember those satin beauties with their bright colors and brash bold lettering. A lot of gangsta rappers and drug dealers wore them. We’ll they’ll be back [...]

Occasionally, I Act Like a Serial Killer [Half a Man]

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:44:31 +0000

It's hidden in the back of my closet. It's been there for years. It gets mail delivered; it's that established. For four years it has maintained residence, because it managed to make it through the move from the old house. It was the first shirt hung in the new closet, because it was the first shirt out of the box, because it was the last shirt in the box after an hour of deliberation that concluded with "you never know when I'll need this shirt."

Here is Why I Can't Wait To Stop Trimming My Nose Hairs [Half a Man]

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:30:56 +0000

It was, by far, the largest clump of nose hair thine eyes had seen in the flesh. A county fair worthy thatch of hair protruding out the left nostril, like weeds who had found a small sidewalk crack out of which to flourish. It was mesmerizing, snow white, and honestly I couldn't stop since he boarded the train.

J.Crew Leather iPhone Case Because People Don't Hate You Enough

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:25 +0000

There is such a thing as phone envy. We know, because we suffer from it every time a coworker whips out an iPhone 5 and it reminds us of our iPhone 0 because we can’t afford an iPhone. We hate those people. We’d hate them even more if they had a leather iPhone case. Leather [...]

Heineken Beer is Getting Into the Shoe Business

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:30:32 +0000

In recent years, Heineken beer has slapped their label on headphones, watches, sneakers and duffel bags. Now the beer brand is getting into the shoe business with retail store Union LA and designer Mark McNairy. The result is, honestly, not a bad looking pair of shoes. The only design on the shoe that makes them [...]

Ralph Lauren Brings Back the Polo Bear Sweater

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:30:32 +0000

Go digging in mom and dad’s closet for their classic Polo duds — they are making a huge comeback. Last year, Ralph Lauren launched RL Vintage — a website dedicated to chronicling and selling classic Ralph Lauren clothes. The website is a huge success, especially the “Bring it Back” section, which allows fans and RL junkies to [...]

Get Wood — Bow Ties Made of Lumber

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000

These wooden bow ties from Two Guys bow ties make complete sense. It's a finely crafted piece of wood replacing the hard-to-tie fabric ties of your Grandpappy. They use only the highest quality, hard to find lumber, fabrics and leathers. Just like your Grandpappy. These wooden bow ties will last you forever. Just like your...oh..sorry.

Riding Hoodies To Carry All Your Riding Goodies

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:30:49 +0000

There is nothing worse than going for a bike ride and running out of pockets to hold stuff. The order of inconveniences goes 1) too few pockets on clothes 2) death 3) war and 4) long lines for water ice. The State Bicycle Co. riding hoodie solves all those problems (except for death, war and waiting [...]

Ever Think Iron Man's Arc Reactor Would Look Cool On Your Wall? You're in Luck

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:30:18 +0000

Tony Stark needs the arc reactor in his chest to stay alive. We all need light in the house to keep from stumbling around and killing ourselves. So, this arc reactor wall light makes perfect sense. This LED powered laser cut metallic wall lamp is an exact replica of the arc reactor in Iron Man’s [...]

Conquer the White Stuff with Vasque's Snow Junkie Boots

Eric Rogell — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:00:51 +0000

Whether you’re taking on a mid-winter hike up a steep, powder-packed trail, or just going across a slushy parking lot to your seat in the Frozen Tundra, you want to make sure your dogs are kept warm, dry, and have enough traction to keep you from slipping and breaking your ass. Vasque’s Snow Junkie Boots ($130) [...]

Pockets Are For Squares — Carry Cash in the Cash Capsule

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:30:19 +0000

Wallets are for granddad and kids with a Velcro obsession. Real men use money clips or just fold their dough into their front pants pocket. These are the normal, yet not always safe, options. There are times when you’ve got to carry cash but the situation (lack of pockets or pocket space) make it a [...]

FlaskTie – The Fashionable Way to Deal With the Stress of the Day

Eric Rogell — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:30:20 +0000

Stressed because your boss is on your back about covers on your TPS reports? Dreading another endless, soul-sucking sales meeting? Make the day more tolerable with a FlaskTie. The undercover way to quench your mid-day thirst, the FlaskTie looks like ordinary, everyday neckwear, but inside it’s hiding a secret: a refillable TieBladder that safely holds [...]