Usually associated with mailmen and crazy bike messengers, the messenger bag has crossed over from parcel delivery to becoming a popular alternative to the backpack. And why not—messenger bags (also called courier bags) offer the same toting ability as a backpack while offering easier access to your stuff while you’re on the go. Really, who wants to swing a heavy backpack around your shoulders every time you have to take out a book or magazine on the train? So the function is there, but what about the form? Should these be HUMPed or do they need to be DUMPed like last weeks leftover’s? Vote below.
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Damn, is it time to whip out the gloves already? We’re still waiting for the temp to drop a little more before we do, but that’s not stopping a bunch of dudes from taking to fingerless gloves to pass the time between now and then.
Usually worn functionally (think bike messengers), they’ve found new popularity as a purposeful alternative to bulky, full fingered gloves, allowing you to do things you normally couldn’t with gloves on: dial a number on your cell phone, eat a hot dog, flex your PSP skills. So they’re useful, yeah, but are they hot? We’re still on the fence, what say y’all? Vote to ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ fingerless gloves below…
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We love plaid. Not as much as Jazze Pha, but enough to know that the right piece of plaid can make your whole outfit pop. With fall sprinting into winter, our plaid garment of choice this season is the plaid jacket. Rooted in the 1970’s western workman culture, this throwback has returned with a modern style full of rugged countryside appeal. What do y’all think? Should these be HUMPed or do they need to be DUMPed like Jazze’s sweater vests? Vote below..
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What are slouch beanies, you ask? The term may be unfamiliar, but the look surely isn’t—we’re referring to those sagging, oversized skullies that have quietly taken over the streets this year. Sorta like Becks x hobo x Shibuya urchin on some faux rocker/skateboarder ish. Not that we’re totally hating, mind you. Since slouchies rest a little bit off the head, they are loose and comfortable, which makes them wearable even when it isn’t brick-ass cold. They also work for dudes with longer hair who want to achieve that perfectly disheveled steez. So, then slouch beanies: yay or nay? Vote ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ below…
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Fedoras are increasingly becoming an everyday hat this season, especially among those who want to go for that Mad Men steez. But these days, wearing a fedora is less about channeling the ’60s and more about incorporating one classy accessory to smarten up a modern look. So we got these three distinguished fellas—Justin Timberlake outside the Madeo restaurant in Hollywood; Ne-Yo at his fundraiser in NYC; and Ginuwine at his record release party in Hollywood—wearing fedoras to complement their distinct outfits. Do you tip your hat to this trend? Or are these retro toppers at the bottom of your list? Tell us how you feel by voting HUMP or DUMP below…
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Timberland has been holding the boot game down forever, but construction Tims used to be a cold-weather-only look (unless you’re part of Boot Camp Clik or less than a year outta prison). Nevertheless, some Complex-friendly artists have been spotted recently bending those rules by rocking Tims in the summer. Among the rebels are Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Drake, who rocked them at the BET Awards. Are boots in heat a suspect look or are the construction Tims truly a year-round staple? Tell us what you think by voting ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ below…
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Sure you might have had a few of them when Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, and Ashton Kutcher were wearing them in 2003, but like it or not, trucker hats are making a come back in 2009. These foam-front, mesh-side, snap back-having hats might have lost their popularity in the last couple years (unless you’re a big Ed Hardy fan), but streetwear staples like The Hundreds, Supreme, BBC, and Stussy have included them in their spring/summer 2009 lookbooks. Are you ready to embrace them again? Vote whether to ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ the trend below…
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We’re not quite sure why, but during our travels we’ve noticed a resurgence of headbands. What was once an accessory relegated to the tennis and basketball courts then made fashionable by hippies in the ’60s and girls going for that earthy look, has resurfaced on men as one of the must-have wardrobe accessories for celebrities. We’ve seen Ashton Kutcher and one of the Jonas Brothers rockin’ ‘em; that alone may be reason enough for you to give up headbands altogether, but love it or leave it, this trend seems to be on the rise. What do y’all think? Should guys only use headbands to keep sweat out of their eyes? Be the judge and tell us how you feel by voting on whether to ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ the trend below…
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Slick Rick and Gucci Mane may respectfully disagree, but when it comes to mens jewelry, we always tend to think less is more. Not only is it distasteful to rock the equivalent of a small car around your neck in these trying times (if you haven’t learned by now, there’s a good chance you will get got), it’s really hard to pull off the multi-chain look without looking like a douche.
All that said, we’ve been seeing a bunch of non-rapping celebrities and plain ol’ non-celebrities donning a massive number of necklaces lately, which leads us to believe this may be a major trend this summer. What do you think? Should dudes relegate themselves to one chain and leave it at that, or is more always better? Vote ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ below…
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Just because the Skittles look is tailing off doesn’t mean that your outfit needs to be devoid of all color. A little flash here and there can make your outfit pop like a bottle of Rosé. If you’re looking to inject some flavor into your wardrobe this summer, you may want to look at what appears to be the hue of the season: neon.
We’ve seen this trend on the streets of Berlin, New York and San Francisco, and although a neon overdose is an automatic fail, the right neon accessories can liven up your outfit without making you look like a Euro-raver. Whether it be a full-on look like on our eccentric homie Taz Arnold, or quick hits—like lite-brite sneakers from Nike and adidas—neon is the color for this summer. But is it over-the-top or just on-point? You be the judge. Tell us how you feel by voting on whether to ‘HUMP’ or ‘DUMP’ the trend below…
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