February 2012
THE BURBERRY TRENCH
Breaking down the details of a menswear classic.
In 1880, Thomas Burberry developed gabardine, one of the first waterproof fabrics. Thirty-four years later, he used that fabric to create one of menswear’s iconic garments: the trench coat. The model was designed for British officers (for whom Burberry was named official outfitter in 1901), and earned its reputation for ruggedness—not to...
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HOW TO CINCH A TRENCH COAT
The trench coat wears its military heritage proudly, from the name (earned in the trenches of WWI) to the nuts and bolts of the thing—the epaulets, the D-rings, and, of course, the belt. Do it up in front for that badass, Get Carter—era Michael Caine look, or try the technique preferred by our style director Josh Peskowitz, which combines a slim silhouette with a slightly more casual look.
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New York Fashion Week: Fall 2012
Here Is Everything You Missed From New York Fashion Week
J.Crew
Remember when we pushed Americana in your face, when looking like Thurston Howell III was in fashion? We do and we’re waiting for it to move on. Well, it did (sort of) — across the pond. All-things-heritage brand J.Crew showed slimmer silhouettes, more trend-driven color combinations (shown here — and, yes, we...
MASERATI GRANTURISMO SPORT
It’s not a complete redesign, but it’s not like the Maserati GranTurismo Sport ($TBA) needed a whole lot more than a simple freshening up. Included in this updated model is a 4.7-liter V8 cranking out 460 hp — up 26 over the GranTurismo S that it replaces — the Sport also boasts a more aggressive front fascia, LED daytime running lamps, new, darker tail lamps, new seats, and a new...
2013 BMW M6 Coupe
Lusting after an M5 but simply don’t want or need those extra two doors? Say hello to the 2013 BMW M6 Coupe ($TBA). This third-generation supercar-turned-daily driver is powered by a high-revving 4.4L V8 with M TwinPower Turbo Technology, which produces 560 hp and a 0-62 mph time of 4.2 seconds, a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission, an M specific chassis that’s more rigid and...
