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March 9th, 2011 — Article, The Husband
Why it’s time to reimagine masculinity at work and at home.
Newsweek Article By: Andrew Romano and Tony Dokoupil
What’s the matter with men? For years, the media have delivered the direst of prognoses. Men are “in decline.” Guys are getting “stiffed.” The “war on boys” has begun. And so on. This summer, The Atlantic’s Hanna Rosin went so far as to declare that “The End of Men” is upon us.
There’s certainly some substance to these claims. As the U.S. economy has transitioned from brawn to brain over the past three decades, a growing number of women have gone off to work. Men’s share of the labor force has declined from 70 percent in 1945 to less than 50 percent today, and in the country’s biggest cities, young, single, childless women—that is, the next generation—earn 8 percent more than their male peers. Women have matched or overtaken men as a percentage of students in college and graduate school, while men have retained their lead in alcoholism, suicide, homelessness, violence, and criminality. Factor in the Great Recession, which has decimated male-heavy industries like construction and manufacturing, and it’s no wonder so many deadline anthropologists are down on men. But while the state of American manhood has inspired plenty of anxious trend pieces, few observers have bothered to address the obvious question: if men are going off the rails, how do they get back on track?
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March 8th, 2011 — About Me, The Social Butterfly
Me in a Dress My Mom and I Made From Scratch using Terroni Silk from Italy.
Lindsey Lucibella, Taryn Cox and Veronica Taylor
Lindsey Lucibella in Giambattista Valli and Friend
Taryn Cox, Lindsey Lucibella and Robby Kravis
Veronica on The Dance Floor
Chelsea Hagler
Invitation to Nicolas Berggruen’s Annual Oscar Party at The Chateau Marmont
Cocktail and Dinner Party Hosted by Forevermark to Honor Oscar Nominee Michelle Williams at Chateau Marmont.
My Place Setting for Dinner
Beautiful Forvermark Diamond Bracelets Were Given to the Women After Dinner. Diamonds Really are a Girl’s Best Friend… Especially When They are Conflict Free Like These!
Cocktail Ambiance in Bungalow One
A Stunning Diamond Bracelet Loaned to Me for The Event! I was the Happiest Girl in The Whole Wide World that Evening!
Gorgeous Alice Ryan in Marchesa and Myself in Another One of My Own Creations.
March 4th, 2011 — Art and Culture
You can feel the pulse of Spain beat in every garment in Balenciaga and Spain. A dress ruffle inspired by the flourish of a flamenco dancer’s bata de cola skirt; paillette-studded embroidery that glitters on a bolero jacket conjuring a nineteenth-century traje de luces (suit of lights) worn by a matador; clean, simple, and technically perfect lines that extrapolate the minimalist rhythms and volumes of the vestments of Spanish nuns and priests; a velvet-trimmed evening gown aesthetically indebted to the farthingale robe of a Velázquez infanta.
On March 26, 2011, the de Young Museum in San Francisco opens Balenciaga and Spain, an exhibition curated by Hamish Bowles, European editor at large of Vogue, featuring nearly 120 haute couture garments, hats, and headdresses designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972). The exhibition illustrates Balenciaga’s expansive creative vision, which incorporated references to Spanish art, bullfighting, dance, regional costume, and the pageantry of the royal court and religious ceremonies. Cecil Beaton hailed him as “Fashion’s Picasso,” and Balenciaga’s impeccable tailoring, innovative fabric choices, and technical mastery transformed the way the world’s most stylish women dressed. The exhibition closes on July 4, 2011.
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February 24th, 2011 — The Husband
“The Essentials, The Classic items every man should own for Spring/Summer.”
Mr. Porter.Com
01. BLUE SUIT
A summer suit needs to work both aesthetically and practically. Ideally, it will be a lighter shade than navy, to make sure it works as well for a wedding as it does in the office. Suit shapes remain lean, with single-breasted jackets neat and short, and trousers low-waisted and flat-fronted. Wear it with a white shirt and a pale-blue tie, a pink shirt and a navy tie, or a pale-blue shirt and a burgundy tie.
02. FORMAL SHIRTS
There is more to consider than just the weight of the cloth when picking a summer shirt. Button cuffs are an asset, because they’re less constricting, look more relaxed and work as well with a blazer as with a suit; patterns are also useful because, unlike solid colours, they don’t show the sweat when the going gets hot. We currently favour shirts cut close to the body, long enough to stay tucked in, with a smallish collar. As ever, the best colours are variations on the themes of white, pale blue and pink.
03. THE TUX
Because it’s so infrequently worn, the dinner jacket, or tuxedo, works out as the most expensive suit in a man’s wardrobe ‘ unavoidable if you want to look your best on the rare occasions that call for evening dress. For spring and summer, a single-breasted, peak-lapel jacket is ideal; grosgrain-silk-faced lapels are a must, but ticket pockets, pocket flaps, turn-ups and vents are best avoided. Even dandies believe less is more when it comes to DJs.
04. GREY SUIT
The way fabric is woven makes a huge difference to how warm the suit will be. For spring seek out hopsack weaves, of intermediate weight; in summer, a good choice is fresco cloth, which is breathable and thin yet resistant to creasing, owing to the weave.
05. CASUAL SHIRTS
It’s useful to have a few casual shirts; you can always spot a man who wears the same shirts at the weekend as he does to the office during the week. Fabrics should be a bit heavier and less formal, which brings oxfords and substantial linens to the fore, and allows colours to be more expressive, because strong hues look better when the cloth is thicker.
February 23rd, 2011 — Domestic Goddess, The Husband
“How to Shovel Snow Like a Man” by: Simon Grey for The Art of Manliness
Those of you in the perennially freezing parts of the US will know this information as well as the back of your hand, but I thought this would be a fun primer for those who got surprisingly dumped upon by a big storm.
There are certain duties that almost invariably fall to men. Killing spiders. Opening stuck jar lids. Unclogging toilets. And especially this time of year, shoveling snow. Snow shoveling is often a back-breaking, tiresome process. If you have a driveway that is sixty feet long by twenty feet wide, and you get six inches of snow, clearing off the driveway means moving six hundred cubic feet of snow. It is thus a task that calls for some seriously manly brawn.
Shoveling snow is generally not a particularly fun activity, although it is an excellent workout and a fine opportunity to get some crisp, fresh air. And there are a few ways to mitigate the unpleasantness of this chore, which we’ll discuss today.
Dressing for the Occasion
First, you need to dress for the job at hand. If it’s above twenty degrees outside, you will want to dress in light layers. I recommend an outfit that consists of leather boots, wool socks, jeans, an undershirt, a thermal henley, a red plaid flannel shirt, and gloves. Maybe a cap, but only if it’s really windy outside. This outfit works best when it’s above twenty degrees outside, especially if you have a decent amount of shoveling to do. You don’t want to be dressed too warmly, because once you start getting into the swing of things, you’ll heat up fast. This makes wearing at least a couple of layers essential; you’ll want to strip one off as you get going and warm up.
If it’s below ten degrees, dress warmer. Add a second pair of socks and a heavier coat. If the snow is deep enough, wear snow pants. And make sure to wear thermal shirts and leggings.
Methods of Snow Removal
For Short Driveways
If you have a short driveway, a shovel will probably work best. Make sure to pick the right shovel for the job. Do not get a plastic shovel; they are poorly constructed and do not stand up to the rigors of moving any snow heavier than a light dusting. They break easily and cannot handle ice.
Also, do not get an “ergonomically designed” shovel. They do not offer any significant benefits to your lower back, at least compared to normal shovels, and they are slightly harder to scoop snow with.
Instead, opt for a shovel with a straight wooden handle and a reinforced metal blade. You will find that these are the easiest to work with and are generally pretty sturdy as well.
The process for shoveling a driveway is pretty simple: first, shovel a line along the edge of the driveway, on the side that the wind is coming from. Do not try to shovel into the wind. After that, shovel snow from that path to the opposite side of the driveway. If you need to toss snow across the driveway, you will be aided by the wind.
For Mid-Length Driveways
If you have a mid-length driveway, you should probably use a snow blower. There are a variety of different brands and types, and each will likely have its own starting process. Consult the owner’s manual for instructions.
Also, remember that snow blowers can be very dangerous. Never stick your hands in the snow chute or scoop while the snow blower is in operation.
Using a snow blower is fairly simple: plow down one side of the driveway and work your way to the other side of the driveway. Make sure to blow all the snow in the same direction. Also, make sure to blow the snow with the wind, not against it. This is a very cold lesson to learn the hard way.
For Long Driveways
If you have a long driveway, use a truck with a snow blade attached. This process is relatively simple as well: drive the truck onto the driveway, lower the blade, and clear off the snow. Make sure that you warm up the truck first, though; you don’t want to harm your engine or drive in a cold cab. If the street on which you live has already been cleared, try to push the snow either off to the side of the driveway or across the street. No one wants to have to drive through or around a pile of snow, including you.
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