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October 31, 2012

Halloween Costume Mash-Ups: Part 4

Mummy Kanye West. In a song lyric, the exact phrasing of which we can’t repeat here, West once inquired as to whether listeners have had romantic inclinations toward a Pharaoh. Well, we all know what’s under that tough, 24-karat-gold exterior: a well-rested mummy, limping around and moaning “Haaaaaanh?!” between witty verses. Start with a handy, Halloween-themed Morphsuit (toilet paper will suffice in a pinch, and you can prank your neighbor’s house with the leftovers). Layer on all-black biker gear—it’s safe to say Kanye and co. have transitioned out of the prep phase and into a goth-ninja motif. Finish with a back pain-inducing chain in the likeness of an Egyptian god, and you’re ready to hit tonight’s Halloween parties. Lambo optional—but try not to pull up in a Taurus.

7 For All Mankind Jeans | Replica Horus Chain | Obey Biker Jacket
T by Alexander Wang Muscle T-Shirt | Mummy Morphsuit | Gucci High-Tops

 

Kanye West Presents G.O.O.D. Music: Cruel Summer is available on iTunes.

The exhibit Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
is at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center through January 6, 2013. 

More costume ideas: Dexter x Jell-O Shots | Zombie Ryan Gosling | White-Tie Vampire

 
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[Note: Our intention is not to imply that Kanye West has worn the exact items suggested; this is simply one way readers at home can emulate the look above. Images: Video still via rapfix.mtv.com, from the song 'Mercy,' by Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz, from the album Kanye West Presents G.O.O.D. Music: Cruel Summer, © 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group. 'The Golden Mask of Psusennes I' by Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press. Horus Chain courtesy of Freshness Mag. Mummy suit courtesy of Party City. Individuals pictured do not endorse Nordstrom.]

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September 10, 2012

Topman Has Landed

The wait is over—Britain’s finest eccentric streetwear and affordable tailoring is now online.

Check out some favorite pieces from our NYC photo shoot below, or shop all Topman:
Complete Looks | Clothing | Accessories


Topman: Fair Isle cardigan ($88), oxford shirt ($52),
skinny jeans ($60), tie ($20). Shop This Look


Topman: sunglass and camera print T-shirt ($36), mustard slim-fit chinos ($60)


Topman: stripe knit polo ($55), acid-wash skinny jeans ($80),
socks ($24 for 5-pack). Shop This Look


Topman: ‘Aztec’ print sweatshirt ($55), black acid-wash skinny jeans ($80),
corduroy snap-back cap ($32). Shop This Look


Topman: navy shawl-collar cardigan ($80), ‘Tiki Man’ printed shirt ($60),
stone skinny chinos ($60)


Topman: burgundy T-shirt ($36), grey skinny chinos ($60)


Topman: navy herringbone blazer ($180), stripe knit polo ($55), indigo skinny jeans ($60), patterned socks ($24 for 5-pack)

 

[Instagram photos by Strath Shepard, Men's Online Creative Director.]

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September 6, 2012

Topman’s Offbeat Prints: Online in 4 Days





The countdown to Topman and #Britishstyle continues. Over the past couple weeks we’ve offered sneak previews of Topman’s dressier side—from tailoring with a twist, to go-to shirting and textured knits.

Today, we have a glimpse of Topman’s more casual side: conversation-starting T-shirts in geometric, naval and Hawaiian motifs; weekend-staple denim shirts and jean jackets; and button-ups adorned with globe-spanning Navajo and Ikat prints.

Click here to see if and when Topman will hit shelves at a store near you (some starting as early as tomorrow), and check back on Monday, September 10 to shop Topman online, right here at Nordstrom.com.

 


Topman to go. Yes, that’s an ice-cream truck, and yes, it’s filled with free Topman
merchandise. Check back next week for updates as the Topman street team
road-trips this thing from Miami to Austin.

 

[Merch photos by Strath Shepard, Men's Online Creative Director.
Truck photo courtesy of Topman.]

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August 31, 2012

Buyer’s Tip: Old Tee = New Tank

One of our favorite menswear sites recently made fun of this practice. But when it’s done with a spirit of preservation (say, rescuing your vintage concert tee with the dorky, tight neckline from getting Goodwilled), we think there’s something to be said for giving old favorite T-shirts a new lease on life—with scissors.

Eric Yanez, a buyer for The Rail department, showed us three ways to chop a T-shirt into a tank top in no time at all. He used new T-shirts—but use your imagination and picture a rare gem from the back of your drawer.

See instructions below, plus ideas for how to wear them this Labor-Day weekend (perhaps your last chance to exercise the right to bare arms for a while).

General Tips: 
- You can use a ruler and marker if you want to get technical…But Eric just eyeballed it.
- Use the part of the scissors near the hinge to cut through thick seams easily.
- Once you cut off the first sleeve, use it as a rough template for the other side before you toss it.

 
 


Style 1: Classic Tank Top. For the most straightforward approach, simply cut an inch or two inside the sleeve seams, and take off the ribbed collar as well. Works for a backyard BBQ, but bring an extra layer in case the after-party heads downtown.

Shop: The Poster List T-shirt | Reyn Spooner button-up shirt | Zanerobe swim trunks

 
 


Style 2: Beach Bound. [Black lines = front of shirt. Red lines = back.] This one cuts in further in back—advisable for the beach, poolside, and anywhere else clothing is optional. Make sure you follow the red lines above for the BACK only.



Shop: Bowery Supply T-shirt | Maui & Sons swim trunks

 
 


Style 3: Muscle Tee. Lose the sleeves but keep the neck intact. A good option for the gym, where you want to stay cool while keeping some fabric between you and the machinery.



Shop: Altru T-shirt | 1901 oxford shirt (also in green) | Original Paperbacks shorts

 

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Final Tip: When in doubt, heed the advice of menswear designer and all-around class act Ms. Eunice Lee: Tank tops, like flip-flops, are more at home at the beach than in the city.

SHOP ALL: Ready-Made Tank Tops | Future-Classic T-Shirts

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July 12, 2012

Street-Art Homage: Keith Haring x Obey

The captionless photo above appeared on Obey’s official blog last month—announcing, without saying a word, an upcoming collaboration with legendary New York street artist Keith Haring (1958-1990).

Haring’s work is some of the most instantly recognizable of the ’80s, and possibly all time. After moving to NYC in 1978 at age 19, his first public attention came from chalk drawings in subway terminals. With a style that artist and Obey founder Shepard Fairey described as “refined but primitive, deliberate buy lyrical and energetic,” much of Haring’s work sought to raise awareness of important social issues of his time, including drug abuse, AIDS, and apartheid.


Untitled, 1982 (via)


Boy on Dolphin, 1986 (via)


Growing #4, 1988 (via)


Medusa, 1986 (via)


Keith Haring À Paris, 1986 (via)


Untitled, 1984 (via)


BMW Z1, 1990 (via)

 

The first T-shirt in the series is available now—and pictured below, along with an untitled 1983 piece that gives the shirt design some added context. (via)

Check back for more on Keith Haring x Obey in the coming weeks—we’ll introduce a new item about once a month.

In the meantime, hear Shepard Fairey’s thoughts on Haring’s legacy in the video below, and view dozens more inspired works at the Keith Haring Foundation’s official site.

 

[Video courtesy of Obey.com. Individuals featured do not endorse Nordstrom.]

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July 2, 2012

Tee Up: One of Our ‘GQ Selects’ in Action

Remember that Calvin Klein T-shirt we featured last week? The one GQ Creative Director Jim Moore endorsed as part of our new GQ Selects collaboration? The one that comes in a 3-pack for just $37.50?

Well, here’s how it appears in the July issue of GQ, as modeled by Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. You might recognize him from killer guy movies like this summer’s Marvel Comics blowout The Avengers (he played Thor), and J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek redux, where he cameo’d as James T. Kirk’s dad. As far as we can tell, the guy’s never stepped foot on a rom-com set. (Ryan Gosling may be dating Eva Mendes, but was it really worth suffering through filming The Notebook to get there? OK, dumb question.)

At any rate, trust us: Looking good in the most basic of wardrobe staples doesn’t require the physique of a Greek god. It just takes a T-shirt cut as impeccably as the one above.

Here are some more examples of just how great basics can be—especially after you’ve broken them in a little. Shop similar items using the links below.


Shop: Undershirts | Basic T-shirts | Chinos | Sweatshirts | Converse

 

[Photos by Paola Kudacki, courtesy of GQ.com. Individuals pictured do not endorse Nordstrom.]

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June 25, 2012

GQ Selects: Calvin Klein’s Classic T-Shirt

“Calvin Klein has some of the best-fitting underwear out there and their T-shirts are no different. They fit spectacularly and are our go-to T-shirt here at GQ. As much as the brand’s ad campaigns are edgy and progressive, they do iconic American basics uncompromisingly well. These T-shirts have a precisely cut sleeve that fits around the arm perfectly and ribbing at the neck that’s just the right width. It’s a chance to own a little bit of that James Dean mystique and mojo for not a lot of money.“

—Jim Moore, GQ Creative Director

Each month for the next six months, the editors of GQ, in collaboration with Nordstrom Men’s Fashion Director Tommy Fazio, will select key items from the pages of GQ to feature right here on Nordstrom.com.

For our inaugural edition of GQ Selects, we’ve chosen 12 killer items from the July issue. Check back every month for more.

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June 6, 2012

T-Shirts and Tumblrs

Despite summer fast approaching, it’s been raining cats and dogs here at our Seattle headquarters.
If you’re lucky enough to live in a part of the world that’s enjoying sun today, here are some T-shirts. For the rest of us stuck indoors, some Tumblr inspiration to pass the time.

Shirt: Topo Ranch | Art: The Selvedge Yard (©Leroy Grannis)

Art: Hollis Brown Thornton | Shirt: Headline Shirts

Shirt: Scott Free | Art: The Pursuit Aesthetic

Art: Just Missed Us (©Justin Blyth)  | Shirt: Free Authority

Shirt: Brooklyn Motors | Art: Abstract Elements (©Andre Wagner)

Art: Convoy | Shirt: PalmerCash

Shirt: Threads for Thought | Art: Street Etiquette

 

[Individuals featured do not endorse Nordstrom or products shown. If your work is here and you'd like it removed or credited differently, please contact us using the 'Email the Editor' link at right.]

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