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Retail Spotlight: Rogan’s Bowery Outpost
Photo: Piera Gelardi
Rogan Gregory gets cooler with every move he makes. The eco-friendly designer that built the Rogan fashion house also launched organic clothing lines Loomstate and Edun, a collaboration with Bono and wife, Ali Hewson. Recently, he made another major move by opening his second store in New York’s Lower East Side. The new location, which carries all the previously mentioned chic brands, is located in an actual NY landmark—the Bouwerie Lane Theatre—which was constructed in 1874. Grab a quick look at the shop’s interior after the jump.
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Tip Of The Week: Dressy Details
TIE CLIPS: The ’50s Mad Men staple, not to be confused with a bar mitzvah clip-on.
POCKET SQUARE: Great for wiping the tears of the girl you’re leaving behind.
SUSPENDERS: Help support the countless women who hang off your…every word.
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Trendhumper: Cropped Trousers
The fashion world just can’t find a happy medium with pants. The tough choice of baggy, fitted, or tight is getting tougher with ankle-length trousers becoming more popular. Take a look around—down to be exact—most of the fancy boys showing off their exposed ankles are prancing around your city, not just the runway.
This new formal look is best put together with suit jackets, a pair of pointy leather shoes with no socks on. Sounds pretty absurd if you ask us, what with the potential of sweating out your best (and probably only pair) of hard-bottoms you save for weddings and funerals. But at least your naked aknles are prepared in case SoHo is ground zero for another Katrina. Will you be preparing for the flood with cropped trousers this season? “HUMP” or “DUMP” this budding trend after the jump.
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Street Detail: Decked Out
Photo: Jason Wallace
Nothing says “Big Pimpin’” better than a pair of boat shoes. Instead of jacking Jay-Z’s mandal style, your best bet during the summer months is a pair of Top-Siders. They’re lighter than sneakers, and have a look that straddles the line between casual and fancy. See how this week’s West Coast “Street Detail” rep rocks his after the jump.
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Bun B Welcomes L-R-G and Courvoisier To Texas
You don’t have to be a UGK fan to know that Bun B is the man. Take the recent Complex party with L-R-G and Courvoisier for instance. The underground king hosted the Houston leg of L-R-G spring tour at End Zone Fashions, where he and guests like super-producer Manny Fresh greeted some of H-Town’s finest eye candy. Oh, L-R-G and Courvoisier’s cool line of products from their recent collab were on display too. See what you missed after the jump.
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Brand Profile: Salt Optics
Looks can be decieving with the wrong pair of shades on. That’s why Salt Optics is dedicated to giving consumers quality specs, and not just a flashy frame at a ridiculous price. Since launching in 2006, the So Cal company has hung its hat on it’s prism-free technology, which basically means, your eyes will stay healthy without that numbing distorted effect after a long period with them on (even at night). Check out the new styles from their spring/summer line after the jump.
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Trendhumper: V-Neck Tees
At first, V-neck T-shirts were subtle, dropping just below the collar bone. But these days, it’s as if the Tees are being overwhelmed by the force of gravity, causing the chest to be more exposed than it should be. The unfortunate result: man cleavage.
During the hot summer months, V-necks can be advantageous, giving your chest more room to breathe. But these days, it’s increasingly becoming all about the deep-cut American Apparel style, making it fashionable for dudes to air out their thickets of taco beef (that’s chest hair, in case you’re wondering). With the warm weather creeping up on us this year, the real question is, how low will you go? Vote to “Hump” or “Dump” the trend after the jump.
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Retail Spotlight: Dunderdon’s New SoHo Space
After three years of operating out of the small SoHo retail space on Lafayette St., the Swedish fashion import Dunderdon relocated to a bigger location on 25 Howard St. this past March. The brighter, spacious flaghship is living proof that Dunderdon paid its dues coming up from the dark, industrial theme of their old home. This year’s line of jackets, pants, shirts, and hoodies meets the needs of both form an function. Design director Carlos Salazar creates durable jackets, complete with plenty of pockets (including a few hidden ones), and rich colored T-shirts with a lyric from The Smiths emblazoned on the front—”Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now.” Take a look at a few more Dunderdon products in the gallery after the jump.
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Tip Of The Week: Organic Denim 101
Sweatshop-free clothing was a good start, but what about Mother Earth’s pain and suffering? Nowadays, brands like Loomstate are becoming more globally conscious of the way they manufacture their premium denim. In the ongoing battle of conventional methods versus organic, Complex asked Loomstate to break down for our readers the real reasons why going green with their jeans is the way to go. Do the knowledge after the jump.
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Street Detail: Get Layered
The next time you see a dude rocking a light jacket over a zip-hoody or crew neck sweatshirt, take note. Dressing for the weather is key during spring, especially in New York, where the temperature will drastically change within the hour—April showers in the morning, May sunshine in the afternoon. That’s why layering is the best way to prepare for mother nature. Just make sure you don’t try to keep this look in rotation during during the 80+ degree summer months—you’ll just have to wait for September. Check out how this week’s New Yorker puts his best layered look forward after the jump.
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