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March 2007: Omiru’s Favorite Graphic Tees


The beauty of the t-shirt is that it’s a blank canvas on which to create.  And we’re pleased to report that we’ve scouted some awfully creative designs this month.  Presenting, in no particular order, our
Top 5 Graphic Tees for March 2007!

Reasons Not to Go Camping Tee
Reasons Not to Go Camping Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Further reason to be an "Indoors" person.  Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes.

Paperboy Tee
Paperboy Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Can a paper cutout deliver your newspaper?  Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes.

Olive INKY Octopus Tee
Olive INKY Octopus Tee | $20 at Etsy
Sad octopus?  Available in Women’s sizes.

T-Shirt Plague
T-Shirt Plague | $15+ at Threadless
For all of you germophobes out there.  Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes.

Paper Airplanes Tee
Paper Airplanes Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Sure, Valentine’s Day is long over, but love is still in the air.  Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes.

2 comments March 7th, 2007

February 2007: Omiru’s Favorite Graphic Tees


Presenting, in no particular order, our
Top 5 Graphic Tees for February 2007!

Tokidoki Bowling Tee
Tokidoki Bowling Tee | $35 at AzaleaSF
Inspired by Japanese animation.  Available in Men’s sizes.

Advisors Tee at Threadless
Advisors Tee | $15+ at Threadless
To whom will you listen?  Your conscience…or your inner devil?  Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Byebi Tee at Threadless
Byebi Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Intricately illustrated, though we would have preferred a different color scheme.  Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

f(x)=sheep(x) m Tee
f(x)=sheep(x) m Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Math is soo much more fun with sheep! Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Brand Old Piggly Wiggly Tee
Brand Old Piggly Wiggly Tee | $37 at AzaleaSF
Totally retro, and comfy to boot!  Available in Men’s sizes.


2 comments January 31st, 2007

Shopping Guide [Men]: Nontraditional Gym Bags

An unconventional man deserves a nontraditional bag for the gym.  Leave it to Omiru to take you one step closer to your New Year’s exercise goals and one step away from the stereotypical gym duffle.

For the Free Spirit:
 

Drifter Duffle Bag
Drifter Duffle Bag | $94 (sale) at Guyshop

For the Hampton-ite:
Jack Spade Industrial Canvas Bag

Jack Spade Industrial Canvas Bag | $95 at Jack Spade

For the Sportsman:

Twelve Getaway Bag at Flight 001
"Twelve" Getaway Bag | $80 at Flight 001

January 10th, 2007

January 2007: Omiru’s Favorite Graphic Tees

The perfect Graphic Tee is as stylish as it is versatile…and easy on the wallet.  We have five that fit the bill.  Presenting, in no particular order, our Top 5 Graphic Tees for January 2007!

Bobshopping Tee at Threadless
Bobshopping Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Now wouldn’t this make shopping *even* more fun?    Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Trovata Hammocks Tee
Trovata Hammocks Tee | $53 at Lisa Kline
Love the interplay of colors…but maybe not the message (Hammocks are for Rich People).  Available in Men’s Sizes.

Tiagram Tee at Threadless
Tiagram Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Instructional and Stylish.  Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Camouflage Tee at Threadless
Camouflage Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Portly animals are adorable!  Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Tsunami Relief Tee at Guyshop
Tsunami Relief Tee | $38 at Guyshop
Yes, this shirt does matter.  100% of the profits from this shirt will go to UNICEF’s tsunami relief efforts.  Available in Men’s Sizes.

4 comments January 3rd, 2007

Shopping Guide: Gym Bags for Men

It’s nearly September, and the start of a new school year is a good a reason as any to turn over a new leaf.  What to do?  Resurrect your months-old New Years Resolution to start working out.  Guys, we’ve got your new favorite athletic bag.  Now, all you need is a pass to the gym.

Timbuk2 Duffel Bag
Duffel Bag | $60 at Timbuk2

Puma Dazzle Grip Bag
Dazzle Grip Bag | $40 at Puma

Puma Originals Grip Bag
Puma Originals Grip Bag | $65 at Puma

Jack Spade Bag
Industrial Canvas Natural Reversible Coal Bag | $125 at Jack Spade

Velocity Wheelbag at Adidas
Velocity Wheelbag | $120 at Adidas

Girls, are you looking for a bag to fit your workout needs?  Omiru has you covered with the Cutest Gym Bags Around.

August 29th, 2006

Shopping Guide: Men’s Khakis


Khakis will forever been known as one of the most versatile pieces of clothing in a men’s wardrobe. The neutrally delightful garments are perfect for work, night, business power lunches or even a hokey stroll on the beach. Here are some pairs that range from the reasonably priced to the indulgently posh.

 

Our Cheap-Chic Pick

 

Men’s Regular Fit Super Khakis | $20.00 (sale) at Old Navy 

 

Our Reasonable Splurge Pick

Modern Amusement Tropical Trouser 

Tropical Trouser | $98 at Modern Amusement 

Our Outrageously Indulgent Pick

 

 Dries Van Noten Dress Pants | $170 (sale) at Yoox.com 

June 14th, 2006

Stepping Out with Class: The Slim Shoe

Pop psychology tells us that shoes define the man, so don’t be afraid to spend a pretty penny on a pair of dress shoes. And when purchasing the perfect pair, think “slim.” 

Yes, gentlemen, long gone are the days of those platform-like clunky shoes you wear with a suit.  To go along with the European-style chic of Western fashion, men should avoid the severe square toe.  Instead, opt for the more slender and subtle square tipped footwear.  But no matter what you choose, be sure that it defines you.

Kenneth Cole New York Pay Day Oxfords | $141 at Bluefly.com

Prada Patent Leather Oxfords | $396 at Bluefly.com

Salvatore Ferragamo Lerwick Square-Toe Lace-up | $445 at Neiman Marcus

 

Gucci Lace-up | $495 at Bergdorf Goodman

 

March 23rd, 2006

Hip Hop Culture Couture

Hip Hop Fashion at Mamasan Fashion Show
Hip Hop Fashion as seen at the House of Mamasan Fashion Show

Hip-hop culture consists of four primary elements: MC’ing, turntablism, breakdancing and graffiti.  Some might say that basketball is the unspoken fifth element, but in our humble opinion, fashion is more relevant in the fabric of hip-hop culture.

Ever since the days of the retro rap of Run DMC, there has been a phenomenal impact of hip-hop culture in the world of fashion.  Think about it – the bling, the Adidas track suits, the fat laces, the hoop earrings – it’s all been a prominent force in urban street garb.

Now, the world of hip-hop takes up a reasonable chunk of the fashion industry.  Brands like Roca Wear, Sean John, Baby Phat, Fetish and Akademiks play a big role in hip-hop while other brands like Triple 5 Soul and Juicy Couture are more of an authoritative undercurrent.

Sure, there are the more obvious aesthetics involved in this realm (i.e. uberbaggy jeans, Kangol hats, throwback jerseys), but there is a less blatant spectrum to this edgy world of hip-hop.  And as cliché as it may sound, it’s a lot about the attitude when trying to pull off some of these hip-hop clothes.  Otherwise, you’ll just look like a big poser.

 

 ecko Connectivity Track Jacket | $68 at ecko.com

 

 

Rocawear Men’s Aspen Jean | $75.99 at EastBay.com

 

 House of Dereon Cashmere Blend Swing Coat | $109.99 at Drjays.com

 

 Apple Bottoms Stitched Apple Jeans | $39.99 at Drjays.com

1 comment March 17th, 2006

The Layering Game!

It seems as though layering patterns has become the new "black" in men’s fashion.  Polka-dots with stripes, plaids with paisleys, flowers with checks – it’s all about the right pattern matched with the right color palette matched with the right fit matched with the right attitude.  Trying this out with various tops (i.e. jackets and shirts) is a good way to go, but the easiest route to take for men would be button downs and ties.

 

    

Sea-stripe premium barrel cuff shirt | $98 at Banana Republic (left), and Swirled Paisley tie | $59.50 at Banana Republic (right).

 

    

Tattersall Luxury Dress Shirt | $108 at Brooks Brothers (left), and Octagon Medallion Silk Tie | $69.50 at Brooks Brothers (right).

 

Emilio Pucci Silk Twill Tie | $130 at Nordstrom (left), and Non-Iron Slim Fit Ground Stripe Dress Shirt | $75 at Brooks Brothers (right).

 

Sailor Stripe Polo | $58 at Modern Amusement (top), and Crowsicle Vest |$88 at Modern Amusement (bottom).

    

D & G Long Sleeve | $95 at Yoox.com (top), and Flauvius Stripe Crewneck Sweater | $174.99 at Original Penguin (bottom).

March 16th, 2006

Hip-Hop Culture Couture

Hip Hop Fashion at Mamasan Fashion Show
Hip Hop Fashion as seen at the House of Mamasan Fashion Show

Hip-hop culture consists of four primary elements: MC’ing, turntablism, breakdancing and graffiti.  Some might say that basketball is the unspoken fifth element, but in our humble opinion, fashion is more relevant in the fabric of hip-hop culture.

Ever since the days of the retro rap of Run DMC, there has been a phenomenal impact of hip-hop culture in the world of fashion.  Think about it – the bling, the Adidas track suits, the fat laces, the hoop earrings – it’s all been a prominent force in urban street garb.

Now, the world of hip-hop takes up a reasonable chunk of the fashion industry.  Brands like Roca Wear, Sean John, Baby Phat, Fetish and Akademiks play a big role in hip-hop while other brands like Triple 5 Soul and Juicy Couture are more of an authoritative undercurrent.

Sure, there are the more obvious aesthetics involved in this realm (i.e. uberbaggy jeans, Kangol hats, throwback jerseys), but there is a less blatant spectrum to this edgy world of hip-hop.  And as cliché as it may sound, it’s a lot about the attitude when trying to pull off some of these hip-hop clothes.  Otherwise, you’ll just look like a big poser.

 

 ecko Connectivity Track Jacket | $68 at ecko.com

 

 

Rocawear Men’s Aspen Jean | $75.99 at EastBay.com

 

 House of Dereon Cashmere Blend Swing Coat | $109.99 at Drjays.com

 

 Apple Bottoms Stitched Apple Jeans | $39.99 at Drjays.com

2 comments March 7th, 2006

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