Great pics of backstage at Thom Browne by Jack & Jil.

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He might look like a clean cut Harvard graduate, but Jimmy Knehans is one of Nous Model Management’s fiercest and buff-est male models. His pretty face and pulsating pectorals have graced the pages of fashion mags as one of Nous most lovely of lovelies. Here he shares a little bit on his personal style and why the boys don’t always have to be boys.

FI: Marc Jacobs and Thom Browne have been making headlines with their take on men’s skirts. Are you a fan and is it a look you think you could pull off?

JK: Marc and Thom are two designers I respect a great deal.. Generally, I am a huge fan of both of them, but to speak specifically about men’s skirts, I love them. It is a look I’ve been pulling off daily for the past few months and one I will continue to rock until they sell men’s skirts at GAP…then I’ll have to re-assess the situation…

FI: The lines between men’s and women’s fashion has hit a crossroads in which more women are picking up more suiting and boyfriend jeans while more men are going glam with make-up and feminine stylings (leggings, deep v-necks, heels). As a fairly masculine model, is there anything you couldn’t ever seeing yourself wearing?

JK: I suggest we come up with a new term to describe what is happening today, “glam” was its own thing and what is happening now is something completely different. The traditionally “feminine stylings” you mentioned (leggings, deep v-necks, heels) can and are worn in a very masculine way, but it depends on who puts it on. As a “fairly masculine model,” I would like to say that there is nothing I wouldn’t wear due to the fact that “those could be girls clothes.” I choose clothes that make me feel good, as should everyone. Having said all that, there are no limits to what I may or may not feel good in at any time. I don’t see myself throwing on a pair of 5 inch pumps but i could surprise myself…

FI: Give me 3 Words to Describe “Justin Tranter”

JK: First I would like to say that limiting me to three words to describe such a wonder as Justin Tranter is evil and I couldn’t be more into it so here it goes…LOVE, DANGER, INSPIRING, AUTHENTIC, ALARM CLOCK…ok 6…

Now for your viewing pleasure. Some more picks of Jimmy Knehans.

Ponchos are definitely out in the women’s fashion scene, but Thom Browne decided they deserved a whirl on the men’s front. Sorry Thom, but nothing says “I’m a little Nancy boy” like wearing a cable-knit poncho with dozens of buttons. This is a piece that should remain in the 80 year-old, widowed, 15+ cats demographic.

Image via Gilt Groupe.

It’s been sometime since the Runway 2.0 event that I attended a couple weeks ago, but the looks that Tetsuma Ueda presented are yet to be lost in the abyss that is my brain. The fresh out of college designer had by far the most impressive collection I saw at the event, and I was determined to meet the young man behind these amazing pieces as I b-lined backstage. Tetsuma has some of the cleanest tailoring I have seen, especially for someone his age. His collection gives a very Thom Browne/Band of Outsiders vibe, that is rather apparent in the fitted and cuffed shorts, as well his use of suspenders and other classic accessories. I don’t know about you, but I could see this stuff flying off the racks at Opening Ceremony! I look forward to seeing more from this amazing young designer!

Gallery: DESIGNER TO KNOW: Tetsuma Ueda

Thom Browne’s CEO Tom Becker and CFO Thomas Cunningham decided to leave the company, according to Browne’s spokeswoman Miki Higasa. “Thom Browne had been thinking a lot about restructuring, and they decided it was time to leave to pursue other interests,” she said. Browne is running the company all by his lonesome and may bring on other executive types to help him. (Higasa says he’s in the “thinking stage.”)

Although Higasa refuted rumors that Browne is close to filing for bankruptcy, she confirmed that Browne is still looking for a financial partner and has been looking for one for three years.

Maybe he should venture into some lower prices collaborations, like Target…

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YSL designer Stefano Pilati attends the prestigous wedding of Salma Hayek and that one millionaire, wearing his own version of a Thom Browne suit, with a classic top coat paired with the men’s version of capri pants (black stalkings underneath). Instead of a tie, Stefano opted for a silk ascot, how very French!

This look is super cool for those daring enough to pull it off, very similar to the suits of Thom Brown, but these capri pants have detailing at the cuff.  I also like it with a simple bright colored polo and matching socks.

LINKAGE: glam canyon

The rumors are a swirling people! The Cut is reporting that Mr. Thom Browne is going bankrupt due to pricing problems. This story also said that the menswear designer was having trouble finding financial backers to keep him from going under. Following all this mess, WWD Men’s came out saying that Browne has denied these rumors, and is doing quite well.

I don’t know who to believe! I feel like that boyfriend who doesn’t know who to trust, his best friend or his girlfriend, when he hears she’s been macking on other dudes. I know one thing, I don’t want to see Mr. Browne go! He is one of the greatest designers of our time, and plus who’s suits will I buy when I finally have enough money to afford a good one?

What do you think indies, is Browne on the down and out? Or is this a little white lie from The Cut?

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Barney’s NY is sending a rock-inspired spring mailer featuring New York-based band The Virgins for their designer collections. Donald Cumming, Wade Oates and Nick Ackerman rock fashions from some of the hottest designers including Lanvin, Balenciaga, Thom Browne, Margiela, Dior Homme and more.

LINKAGE: Starworks

Coming out from the shadows, WWD reports that Jun Takahashi’s label Undercover is set to be the guest of honor at Pitti Immagine Uomo. Past guests included the famed Martin Margiela and Thom Browne.

Been dying to relive all your favorite Chris Farley “Fat Guy in a Little Coat” moments? Well you’re in luck, the new Thom Browne helmed Black Fleece store has opened it’s doors on Bleecker Street.

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The Thom Browne man is a tortured business type who looks like everyone else. Don’t know if that was what he was going for, but that’s definitely what I see.

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