GQ Annouces Nominees for Best New Menswear Designer

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Billy Reid, Richard Chai, Unis (designed by Eunice Lee), J.Crew’s Frank Muytjens, Caulfield Preparatory’s Vincent Flumiani and Doug and Ben Burkman of Burkman Brothers were all chosen by GQ’s Editor-in-Chief Jim Nelson and its Creative Director, Jim Moore.

The winner will be chosen next month by a panel of judges including GQ’s editors, the CFDA’s Steven Kolb and Italo Zucchelli, Calvin Klein’s menswear designer — all six nominees will be featured in GQ’s March issue.

Via Fashionista

COLLAB: Alexa Chung to Design for J.Crew’s Madewell

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Vogue is reporting that Alexa Chung has just signed contracts to design a collection for J.Crew’s Madewell. The first pieces from the collection will be available this September, and will be sold under the label Alexa Chung for Madewell.

THE TEN: Great Gift Ideas For Men For The Holiday Season

Edited by Corey Moran

Tomorrow marks the start of the holiday shopping frenzy, while I’m hear to hopefully make your job a bit easier. When is comes to buying gifts for guys my biggest advice would be to keep it simple. Buying clothes is not easy, so I like to stick to small accessories and unique pieces that show thought went into them, but can’t really be messed up.

LOOKBOOK: Margaret Howell Fall/Winter 2009

Edited by Corey Moran

Sick of your standard J-Crew wardrobe but you like the style? Check out the new Margaret Howell collection for just that extra touch of class.

J.Crew To Sell Essie Polish

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

After seeing a ton of Essie’s bright nail polishes on J.Crew models for recent ad campaigns, the label has let loose some exciting news. The company is reportedly selling a select few of the Essie polishes in their stores! Stocking up for the fall, J. Crew is selling colors “One of Kind” and “Eternal Optimist”.

LINKAGE: Style

Steven Alan: Fall 2009 Collection

Edited by Corey Moran

I am normally a big Steven Alan supporter, but I don’t know how I feel about this latest Fall collection. I love Steven for the colors that are usually used. The collections always seemed to be bright and unique no matter what the season was, but this Fall gets a bit dark and practical. The dullled down earthy palette has me thinking J Crew not Steven Alan.

Gallery: Steven Alan: Fall 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

George McCraken: Fall 2009 Collection

Edited by Corey Moran

It’s time to get cleaned up and classy with the new George McCracken Fall 2009 Collection. The collection is mostly plain solid pieces that are teamed with sharp jackets and sweaters. Looking to step up your J. Crew jammed wardrope? George McCracken is your man.

Gallery: George McCracken: Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: The Fashionisto

Madewell Spring 2009 Lookbook

Edited by Andy Wass

Madewell, the store for J. Crew-lovin’ teens, has released some looks for Spring 2009.

They’re pretty, but nothing too earth-shattering. It’s mostly staple-oriented, basics like distressed jeans, shrunken blazers.  They work in some trends with a leather jacket and lots of fringe. 

GALLERY: Madewell Spring 2009 Lookbook.

First Look: Dunderdon SS09 Collection

Edited by Corey Moran

Dunderdon has created yet another collection that seems to have one leg on the side of fashionable, and the other on the side of the everyday man. The collection plays with its pairing of fashionable accessories like a pocket square or skinny tie, with an everyday man type look of a khaki short or navy pant. The collection it’s self reminds me a lot of a J. Crew look, with a trendier color palette. Keep an eye out for this collection if you need those staple pieces for a casual Spring outting.

Thanks to Selectism for the images.

Designer: Idol Radec

Edited by Corey Moran

Another design trio managed to hit the nail on the head once again, as the team of Scott Barclay, David Hickman, and Nick Thomas managed to produce an amazing collection for their company Idol Radec. Moving into their third season of production Idol Radec has created their best yet. This Spring collection is the perfect blend of leisure and business, with just the right amount of trendy. Designed for the American man, Idol Radec is definitely for the man who enjoys a J. Crew or Ralph Lauren look, but doesn’t want to be a name brand sell out. This is also a good collection for the skinnier silhouetted male who isn’t juiced up on steroids, like the frat “bros” that some other main stream brands may market to. Since the company is so young their website is on the way, but they do include links to their Myspace page as well.

Thanks to The Fashionisto for the images.