The term “vintage” has been thrown around loosely in the upcoming collections, with many designers recreating looks from decades past. Still, there’s nothing like the real thing, which is why we caught up with one of the true originators (no swagger-jacking here), Red Wing Shoes, to view its Fall/Winter 2009 collection. Having been in the footwear game for over a century, Red Wing Shoes is the epitome of “Americana” heritage and a big reason that workwear boots is ranked so high on our Top 100 Style Trends of the 2000s list (click here if you missed it).
As a bonus, Red Wing Shoes had a leather expert on hand to show Complex how to distress your own leather in order to maximize the antique effect. Michael Napoli, demonstrated how to turn your boots into intstant vintage, minus the break-in stage. See below for pointers on how to add 10 years to your leather in five minutes…
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A few months ago, we took a road trip up to Burlington, Vermont to meet with the guys who run Coffee Analysts, one of the premier coffee testing resources in the United States. These guys drink coffee all day, testing quality control for everyone from Starbucks to Stumptown, while also helping companies launch new coffee brands and programs. The McDonalds McCafe? That was put together by Coffee Analysts.
We met with the company’s president, Dan Cox, and his Coffee Analysts crew to help us out with a coffee-related article in our October/November issue, on stands now. Watch our video interview with Dan Cox below, and then read on for the five rules of coffee that will help you lock down the perfect cup…
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There’s a stench of rotten eggs in the air and you’re afraid to admit it’s emanating from your favorite pair of sneakers. After cleaning your kicks, the next step is to keep them smelling fresh. (Keep in mind that this process isn’t advisable for all-leather joints like Kanye’s LVs.) See below on how to properly remove sneaker funk and the products you need to make it happen…
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When it comes to summer prints, some are more tricky to wear than others. Throwing on plaid, seersucker and madras has some science behind it, and if you’re looking to make a bold statement this season without looking like you have no idea what you’re doing, let us bring you up to speed. To make sure we don’t have you going out there lookin’ like a mix-and-matched mess, we’ve compiled a complete guide on how to rock the prints of the summer.
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Cotton suits are a must-have this season. Why? Well, they’re essential for spring/summer daytime weddings, they work great for “special” date nights with wifey, and maybe the most important factor: They won’t cost you a G. Stores like UNIQLO, Banana Republic, and TOPMAN offer cotton suits that will give you mucho bang for your buck. So, to help you find the suit that suits you, we’ve compiled a guide on how to buy a cotton suit below…
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