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So, I got Peter Doherty’s solo debut album on vinyl the other day and this has truly been inspiring me. If you haven’t heard his album then what are you waiting for?

So, for this installment of Menswear Monday I decided to post an all-new interview with my blog friend Jace, from GrungyGentlemen Blog.  He has a different approach to the grunge aesthetic, however its blended with a very East Coast prep vibe. It’s great to see a menswear blog up and rolling these days. After all, men need inspiration too!
Enjoy!

Interview with JESSICA AMENTO, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR OF THE ZOE REPORT

BS: Why is your blog a good source for men who want to know more about fashion?
GG: I TRULY ONLY COVER LINES THAT I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT. I BELIEVE IT ADDS A LEVEL OF AUTHENTICITY TO MY WORK THAT IS NOTICEABLE OR AT LEAST I HOPE SO!
PEOPLE CAN SENSE PASSION AND AUTHENTICITY AND IT IS SOMETHING I ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO. IF YOU DIG GRUNGY GENTLEMAN, RIGHT ON! IF NOT, THAT IS OK TOO.

BS: What kinds of basic fashion tips do you recommend to men?
GG: STYLE SHOULD BE A REFLECTION OF WHO YOU ARE. ALWAYS DRESS TO YOUR PERSONALITY. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS; BEING NORMAL IS BORING!

BS: What are some summer trends men should follow?
GG: I HAD THE HONOR OF SPEAKING WITH SIMON SPURR TODAY. HE SHARES A VERY SIMILAR VIEW ON TRENDS AS I DO. HE SAID, “I’VE ALWAYS BEEN MORE ABOUT STYLE THAN FASHION TREND. WHAT WORKS FOR ME, MIGHT NOT WORK FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IDENTIFYING YOUR OWN STYLE IS THE KEY FACTOR. BE KNOWN FOR SOMETHING, BE CONSITENT, BUT MAKE SURE YOU TWEAK YOUR STYLE EVERY 6 MONTHS OR SO.”
AS FOR SEASONAL WEAR, I ALWAYS DITCH SOCKS IN THE SUMMER AND GIVE MY WINGTIPS A REST. I GO FOR MORE OF A CASUAL-COMFORTABLE LOOK, WHICH IS WHAT SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT. YOU WILL JUST ABOUT ALWAYS FIND ME IN SPERRY TOP-SIDER X BAND OF OUTSIDERS LOAFERS OR BOAT SHOES.

JA: As we segue into fall, how do you plan to transition your look?
GG: I LOVE MILITARY JACKETS. TOTALLY DIG ARMY-GREEN AND KHAKI FOR BOTTOMS AND TOPS.
COMBAT BOOTS OF ALL KINDS! FROM VINTAGE BLACK PAIRS TO ONES WITH A DIFFERENT SHADE OF COLOR ON THE INTERIOR OF THE BOOT, SO THAT IT CAN BE FOLDED OVER.
CHUNKY KNITS, CABLE-KNIT SWEATERS, AND “YUMMY CARDIGANS.” LEARNED THAT LAST TERM FROM THE ZOE REPORT!

JA: Who are your style muses and where do you get your inspiration from (which blogs/magazines/movies/etc)?
GG: LAPO ELKANN NAILS DISHEVELED ELEGANCE TO PERFECTION. HE IS MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION. I HOPE TO MEET HIM ONE DAY.
TOM FORD IS ANOTHER HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME. HE IS THE EPITOME OF MODERN ELIGANCE. FROM HIS LAPELS ON SUITS TO HIS MYSTIQUE, HE SEEMS TO DO EVERYTHING EFFORTLESSLY!
BRAD GORESKI’S STYLE IS DOPE! NOT JUST SAYING THAT BECAUSE I AM TALKING TO YOU EITHER. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE MICHAEL BASTIAN SPORTS JACKET OR RED SUIT THAT WAS FEATURED IN MY INTERVIEW WITH HIM ON GRUNGY GENTLEMAN, THEN YOU SHOULD GET ON THAT!
http://www.grungygentleman.com/2010/07/q-with-brad-goreski.html

JA: Any grooming secrets for the Grungy Gentleman readers or a “beauty” product suggestion?
GG: I BELIEVE MEN SHOULD HAVE A CERTAIN LEVEL OF MASCULINITY TO THEM. SCENT IS A MAJOR REFLECTION OF HOW PEOPLE VIEW YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS SMELL TOM FORD COLOGNES WHEN I WALK INTO A ROOM.

JA: How do you work vintage pieces into your wardrobe?
GG: YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRT. YOU CAN ROCK IT ALONE OR UNDER A CARDIGAN.
VINTAGE COMBAT BOOTS ARE KILLER.
I HAVE A VINTAGE FERRARI BASEBALL CAP THAT I ALWAYS GET GREAT FEEDBACK FROM.

JA: In your opinion, which F/W collection(s) will have the biggest influence on dudes’ wardrobes over the next few months?
GG: GREAT QUESTION! I THINK THE BIGGEST THING TO HAPPEN IN MEN’S FASHION THIS SEASON WILL BE THE LAUNCH OF GANT BY MICHAEL BASTIAN. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE RUNWAY SHOW YET FROM FEBRUARY, THAN YOU ARE MISSING OUT. HE IS ABLE TO MIX COLOR AND TEXTURE LIKE I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. I HAVE HAD THE PRIVELDGE OF TALKING TO MICHAEL BEFORE AND IT IS VERY COOL WHEN A DESIGNER THAT IS AS TALENTED AS HE IS CAN BE AS HUMBLE AS HE IS. I THINK IT MAKES HIM EVEN COOLER.
ANOTHER DESGINER I LOOK UP TO IS ALSO IN THE GANT FAMILY. GANT RUGGER’S, CHRISTOPHER BASTIN IS AS GOOD OF A GUY AS THEY COME. HIS TALENT IS ENDLESS AND THE GANT RUGGER LINE IS MAKING SOME SERIOUS NOISE IN THE INDUSTRY AND DESERVINGLY SO. LOOK OUT FOR MORE FROM HIM…A LOT MORE!
I LIVE FOR BAND OF OUTSIDERS. SCOTT STERNBERG IS BRILLIANT. HE IS A TRUE INSPIRATION TO ME AND I HOPE TO GET TO WORK WITH HIM IN SOME CAPACITY IN THE FUTURE.
I AM EAGER TO SEE RAG & BONE’S COLLECTION AFTER WINNING THEIR CFDA AWARD FOR BEST DESIGNER. THEY ALWAYS BRING IT AND I EXPECT BIG THINGS!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I AM EAGER TO SEE THE LAUNCH OF TEXTILE ELIZABETH AND JAMES, WHICH IS THE DENIM-CENTRIC OFFSHOOT OF ELIZABETH AND JAMES. I AM A HUGE FAN OF THEIR LINE. THE BAJA CARDIGAN AND LOOSE HIPPY T FROM THIS PAST SEASON ARE INSTANT CLASSICS.

This weekend there is so much going on that all I can do to keep from the madness is to look at outfit inspirations. Lately I have been into buying more and more vinyl to round out my record collection but man, I wish that could go shopping again. Soon…Soon..

Lou Doillon by Hanneli Mustaparta

Stockholm Street Style

Mary-Kate Olsen

Runi Neely via Fashion Toast

Kirsten Dunst
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A photo of Anna Dello Russo, Fashion Editor At Large of Vogue Nippon….

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For quite a while I have liked the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Even more I love lead singer Karen O. and her incredible outlandish style. From her stage outfits to her classic street style, she is someone that I have always admired. From her head dresses to her punk studded leather jackets she makes any piece a statement.

This is one of my favorite video looks from her here in “Zero”

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Ok, this may seem a little weird but I have always had a thing for Justin Theroux. I can’t really remember the first film that I ever saw him in but instantly I was hooked on him. Another fun fact is that one of my best friends older brothers went to elementary school with him. Small World. Lately he has been making his name in Hollywood directing and writing films such as Iron Man and Dedication ( which is a great film).  David Lynch happens to be a huge fan of his, using him in several of his groundbreaking movies. No matter how hard I try I just can’t get into David Lynch, much as I can’t get into Wes Anderson.
Justin has such a cool personal style about him as well. He reminds me of a character in “The Outsiders” from the 50s. Yet he also has the modern day “rat pack” look about him when he gets dressed up for events. Either way I hope that some people out there will discover a new talent out there if you don’t know him already.

Here is the trailer for his film Dedication that he wrote and directed which happens to be one of my favorite movies:

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And also thank goodness for new photos of Mary Kate.

Get it!!
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So, yesterday I have returned from my first trip to Vegas. Most people think that since I live in Los Angeles that I am always going there every weekend. This is not the case. I have to abide by the old rule ” What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”, so I will say nothing further than it was an experience to say the least.
I stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel which was awesome because they have sweet rock memorabilia everywhere. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the Nirvana/ grunge case.

Onto the Courtney Love part of this post…I have just only minutes ago discovered this site : http://whatcourtneyworetoday.com/..It actually depicts what she is wearing every single day. On the site it says that she is not the author but she does send an outfit photo everyday to the author of this site…Check it out!

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Victoire Jin over at Elle Victoire Blog always has such great outfit inspirations… I just recently got a little studded bucket bag and didn’t really know how to wear it…Check out her latest outfit that I’m loving right now.

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I’m not so much of a girly girl but if I was I would want my daily makeup inspiration to look like this:

sasha pivovarova.
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I hope that everyone is having a great holiday weekend here in the States…As most people know I am very inspired by real people and street style around the world…These are some of looks around the world that are rocking it right now..

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I know that it may seem a little weird but sometimes I get inspired by tv commercials. I have found some of my favorite musical artists on them. A while ago Gap and VW arguably had the best ones. Lately I have been spending tons of time surfing on YouTube to find some of them..
These are my current inspirations.

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