November 2023 - PICK ME FASHION

Louis Vuitton will present its first-ever fashion show in Hong Kong next week, with creative director Pharrell Williams unveiling his second men’s collection.

About the show: In partnership with billionaire Adrian Cheng’s K11 MUSEA, the debut Hong Kong show will be held on a section of the iconic Avenue of the Stars at K11 Victoria Dockside in Tsim Sha Tsui, according to a press release. It will showcase Williams’ men’s pre-fall 2024 collection, his second collection with the brand after spring/summer 2024 at Paris Fashion Week in June.

The upcoming show will also hong-kong-show-featuring-pharrells-prefall-menswear” data-ylk=”slk:mark the first time;elm:context_link;itc:0″ class=”link “mark the first time the French luxury brand showcases a men’s pre-fall collection on a runway. It is also the first pre-fall collection designed by Williams.

A win for Hong Kong: Williams, 50, was named Louis Vuitton’s creative director for menswear in February,

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25Nov, 2023

Dinner Is Served, Sort of: Meet Fashion Food

According to Bennett, pasta is indeed the chicest food to serve at fashion dinners. “Please no more salty steak,” she said. “Gala food doesn’t add to the experience or have a point of view.” At Highsnobiety, she works with buzzy restaurants like Ella Funt and sought-after chefs like Pierce Abernathy to make menus that feel new and expansive, rather than distilled and bland. “We as an industry need to keep mixing it up, finding new places, new parts of Manhattan, new chefs in the mix,” she said. “Nobody wants to go to the same place three nights in a row for three different brands,” which she noted happened to her one week at a hot downtown hotel.

According to my very informal survey, the best fashion food is not a specific type of cuisine at all. Instead, the most important thing is that it lends itself to the ideal dinner

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24Nov, 2023

More Than Minimal: A Shoppable Timeline of Scandi Influence in Fashion

In this age of personality, digital influence is increasingly being translated into contemporary labels that fill the gap between luxury and fast fashion. In the decade since the first Scandinavian influencer brands born of blogs (Anine Bing in 2011 and Toteme in 2014), fashion has entered a period of minimalist mania, favoring some of these labels. Yet the stereotype of the region’s style as being almost exclusively clean-lined and tonal belies the evolution of Scandi cool. Think about it: Dressed in a colorful print dress, the Ganni Girl started going global in 2012; and Rotate, the label launched by street-style faves Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, is celebrating five years of glam party looks.

Today the Scandi Girl wields as much sway as the French Girl in terms of fashion pull. Why? The consensus from the women I surveyed for this story—who came to design through blogging, social

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22Nov, 2023

Designer clothing on consignment in Richmond

As the legendary singer James Brown might put it: this is a man’s world, but it wouldn’t be nothin’ without Susan Youngs, a self-taught Richmond business owner who is making a name for herself in an industry often defined by exclusivity.

Susan Youngs, originally from southern Indiana, first opened her store — an upscale fashion consignment shop called It’s a Man’s World, tucked into a quaint brick-and-tile building at 100 W. Broad St. on the corner of Broad and Adams streets — in August 2017.

Today, she has over 800 regular consignors: individuals and businesses who bring high-end clothing and accessories for her to appraise and sell on their behalf.

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19Nov, 2023

5 DC men arrested after 9 handguns, 2 privately made AR style pistols, 200 rounds of ammunition recovered

WASHINGTON – The Metropolitan Police Department have arrested multiple men for multiple weapons violations in D.C.

Police say on Friday, November 10, a male subject with a firearm was spotted in D.C. An officer attempted to stop the subject, but he fled inside an apartment unit. As officers entered the apartment, they observed multiple firearms in plain view.

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Investigators then executed a search warrant at the suspect’s address where they recovered additional weapons, ammunition, and narcotics. Nine handguns, two privately made AR style pistols, and over 200 rounds of ammunition were recovered.

The suspects have been identified as 30-year-old Melvin Richardson, 21-year-old Andrew Carter, 21-year-old Trikivis Hunter all of Southeast, D.C., and 19-year-old Quron Green of Northeast, D.C., and 20-year-old Hankins

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18Nov, 2023

9 Trending Men’s Fashion Pieces For Winter 2023

Dressing to weather the storm of trend-led fashion is our modus operandi here at Ape. Classic style is where it’s at if you want to keep retrospective cringing to a minimum, but to ignore trends entirely would be doing yourself and your wardrobe a disservice.

Trends are what keep menswear ticking. Without them, there would be no ‘classic style’. Even seemingly timeless pieces like Derby shoes, Oxford shirts and straight-leg jeans were trends at some point in time, it’s just that they were ones that had the power to stick around.

With this in mind, we think it’s vital to keep an eye on what’s trending if you want to keep your personal style from growing stale. We’re not saying you should dress head-to-toe in the latest must-have pieces, but adding one or two into an otherwise conservative rotation will help to keep your outfits fresh and relevant.

As

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17Nov, 2023

Chris Pine’s outfits never fail to go viral. What makes his fashion choices stand out? Experts weigh in.

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When it comes to men’s fashion, Chris Pine manages to always stand out. Now, he’s done it again.

The Wish star recently went viral when social media got wind of his post-workout attire look: a pair of white, thigh-grazing corduroy shorts, which he paired with a yellow hoodie as he stepped out in Los Angeles last month. Fans quickly took notice on Instagram, where compliments about his legs abound in the comments.

As for the actor himself? He wasn’t fazed at all by the responses.

“I don’t think there is anything to defend. It’s called a short, isn’t it? It’s supposed to be short,” Pine, 43, told E! News on Nov. 14 when asked about the look. “It’s like a Tom Selleck vibe.

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13Nov, 2023

Nimfa Berchimas, take a bow 11/13/2023

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Nimfasha Berchimas, the youngest player to represent the USA at the Under-17 Men’s World Cup since Freddy Adu 20 years earlier, burst onto the international scene Sunday in a fashion similar to Adu.

In 2003, Adu, 14, scored three goals to lead the USA to a 6-1 win over South Korea in the opening game of the U-17 World Cup in Finland.

On Sunday, Berchimas scored two goals and was involved in the third goal as the USA beat South Korea, 3-1, in its opening game of the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia.

South Korea could have scored four or five goals in the first half as U.S. players struggled to get the ball out of their half or maintain the ball when placed under pressure.

But it was the USA that opened the scoring in the seventh minute when German-based right back Aiden Harangi

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8Nov, 2023

Why Oversized Corduroy Shirts Are Ideal for Men’s Street Style

Hey there, fashion-forward fellas! Are you ready to dive into the delightful world of oversized corduroy shirts? These shirts are more than simple apparel with a street-smart look. It is no secret that oversized corduroy shirts with unique texture and relaxed fit are the main style options for guys who do not want to remain incognito among the urban jungle inhabitants. How do they achieve their street-style look? You’re about to find out!

From Casual to Elevated

Casual Look: Combine it with distressed jeans and your favorite sneakers for the urban streets. This mix is comfy, convenient, and just appropriate for a trip out with friends or a walk across town. And a beanie or cap and you might nail it!

Elevated Look: Oversized corduroy shirts have this magical touch where they transform. Instead of the sneakers try

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7Nov, 2023

9 Statement Men’s Fashion Trends For Autumn/Winter 2023

We’re big on the concept of timeless style, but it’d be silly to act like trends aren’t important. Sure there are pieces that retain their cool over decades, but trends are what keep things interesting. Every so-called ‘timeless’ garment out there started its life as a new trend at some stage, so it’s vital to keep your finger on the pulse if you don’t want to get left behind.

The good thing about trends is that you can cherry-pick the ones you like and incorporate them into your everyday outfits. This way you can stay true to your personal style while still keeping up with the changing times. Even better if they’re statement trends that create a nice focal point within your look.

This autumn/winter there are plenty of statement trends doing the rounds. But before you head out and buy yourself a pair of Ugg boots or hot-pink Crocs,

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