Men's Swimwear in the 1920's

This weekend I am in San Francicso, and yesterday I took a ride to where the Sutro salt baths were located.

As a fashion history buff, I could not resist taking a picture of this 1920's swim suit!

Domingo Rodriguez 2012 Autumn/Winter Collection

I just received the 2012 autumn/winter look book from menswear designer, Domingo Rodriguez.

To read more about him or see the whole collection, go to Matt Trethe for Domingo Rodriguez, Shot by Enokae.

Photos Copyright Domingo Rodriguez.

Wanna be a model 100%?

Values that should be the basis for building a career in the fashion system by shout up you can
A season after its first appearance, on the occasion of the upcoming Milan Female Fashion week, shout up you can (www.shoutupyoucan.com) is back to the scene to shout its social message.

Wanna be a model 100%? This is the claim of the new campaign “100% MODEL” whose aim, following the previous one, is to raise awareness about any risk connected to a wrong interpretation of both the fashion system, and the tools young models should rely on to reach the peak of success.

100% MODEL takes its inspiration from a real story trying to tell it through photographic evidence, and a fashion film. It alerts young professionals about some of the most frequent dynamics which can be used against any person who is not properly informed.

Success doesn’t pass through sex. It has to be strongly reasserted that submission and acceptance of harassing behaviors is not the rule to enhance one’s career. Those wishing to exploit their influence to oblige young professionals to accept pernicious dynamics and perverted role plays do denigrate the image of any fashion insider giving its contribution in a proper and respectful way.
This is the reason why one of the main messages of the film is “Shame on You”, shame on all who take advantage of their role or physical appearance to damage not only their personal dignity but also the whole fashion world.

100% MODEL’s testimonial is Italian top model Sasha Marini (www.sashamarini.com) who is the main character not only of the campaign but also of the pictures shown in the video where he represents both evil and good suggesting to emerging models which are the values to build their career on.
Apart from the press and video campaign, independent productions available on several channels, a blog has been created for providing all actors involved with the opportunity to share their story. Anyone can go and visit http://shoutupyoucan.blogspot.comto leave a comment or report sexual harassments or abuses they suffered from during their career.

All evidences will be delivered to authorities entitled to investigate about possible legal, and criminal responsibilities of people alleged with such accusations.
Another step has been done. Break the silence. Now, you can.

SAY STOP TO SEXUAL ABUSES IN THE FASHION SYSTEM

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100% MODEL | Official video campaign from shout up you can on Vimeo.

A Social Study of Civil Disobedience in the Land of the Lost and Found

This collection is an introspective look at the Rebel aspect of our namesake. The true definition of the Rebel: this season's offerings include clever detailing as well as a timeless color palette with subtle rebellious tones and textures.

See the look book and read more at G.P.P.R. All I Wanted to be is What I Became.

Photos Copyright G.P.P.R.

British Fitness Model Lee Stram Takes Australia by Storm in New 2wink Australia Swimsuit Campaign

Twenty-five year old British fitness model Lee Stram recently finished a photo shoot for 2wink Australia along the Western Australian shores of Cottesloe Beach.

Following his arrival to Australia in January, 2012, Stram has landed a number of modeling gigs, including several photo shoots with Western Australia underwear company, 2wink Australia; recently completing an additional photo shoot for the brand’s Walkabout range, which celebrated Aboriginal Australian culture. He’s also fallen in love with the Aussie lifestyle of sun, surf and sand, and has no plans yet to return to his native country.

“It’s been my childhood dream to visit Australia,” said Stram. “And now I’ve been able to combine that dream with modeling opportunities whilst in Australia.”

Stram’s masculine physique matched the look of the brand, which made him the perfect model for the Aussie Defence AUS12 swimwear range, which was a follow-up to 2wink Australia’s first ever swimwear range launched in 2011, a range that included styles named after famous Aussie stars.

Photos & text Copyright 2wink.

Sneakers Made from Scarves? Soisire Soiebleu!

I just received the images from Blackboard of their new line of shoes called “Soisire Soiebleu”—and I love them!

The shoes consist of a sneaker-like shoe made from original vintage foulards (scarves)…

Read more and see the shoes at Soisire Soiebleu—the Vintage Scarf Sneaker!

Photos Copyright Blackboard.

Nathan Palmer in His 3rd Season

About the 2012 spring/summer collection, Nathan of Nathan Palmer writes:

We created 'Nathan Palmer Clothing' late 2010. Early 2011 was the year we launched our e-store.

Read more about Nathan Palmer and see the collection at Nathan Palmer 2012 Spring/Summer Collection.

Photos & text Copyright Nathan Palmer.