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Luxist Giveaway: $150 Gift Card to Blank-Label.com

Attention guys who get frustrated trying to find shirts that fit right, look great, and express your own individual style: why not design your own? Blank-Label.com lets you do just that, with every shirt being stitched together from scratch based on your specific design, which you can whip together in mere minutes online or via their handy iPad app. From collar to hem all the details, including the color, the buttons, the pockets, you name it, are up to you. And the fit is guaranteed -- if it doesn't fit perfectly they'll remake it for free.

Want to try it out? We've got a $150 gift card to give away so head on over to Blank Label and play around a bit with their new and improved dress shirt designer app (it gives you a fun and realistic visualization of what your design will look like every step of the way) and then come back here and enter to win so you can make your dream shirt a reality. And ladies, don't dismiss this as 'for guys only' -- a gift card or gift certificate makes an awesome present for the impossible-to-buy-for man!

To enter leave a comment on this post telling us why you're frustrated with "off the rack" shirts and would like to design your own. The giveaway ends on January 4, 2011 at 5:00pm EST, see additional rules below. And after you've entered here consider signing up for the Blank Label mailing list for a chance at one of three $50 monthly coupons plus a promo-code for $5 off new orders. Good luck!

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER, WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before January 4, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email.
* One winner will receive a $150 Blank-Label.com gift card.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See full giveaway rules here.

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J.Crew Opens Madison Avenue Men's Shop

by Michael B. Dougherty (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

Under gray skies and the first honest wisps of fall, J.Crew unveiled its latest Men's Shop on Madison Avenue in New York City.

For a brand whose rep has been synonymous with rep stripes, wide wale corduroy and the Ivy League uniform, it's surprising that it took J.Crew this long to arrive in the neighborhood, since the Upper East Side is certainly the nexus of all that. Located on the corner of 79th Street, in a space formally occupied by a bank, the store is in many ways the apogee of J.Crew's recent menswear translation of preppy as Nantucket by way of Japan. The shop itself feels like an Alpine lodge, with knotty pine wood paneling covering walls, floor and seemingly everything else. Populate that with Quoddy boots, Barbour jackets, and lots and lots of plaid, and you've got what amounts to catnip for fans of the trad, Americana, or workwear look (whichever you prefer).

Some might choose the slightly pejorative "urban woodsman" though, and you can't really blame them. The trend metastasized to the point of self-parody, what with all those bearded 20-somethings head-to-toe in buffalo plaid, buying $250 axes and signing up for butchering classes. But you have to commend J.Crew, and head menswear designer Frank Muytjens, for navigating it without lingering to the point of definition. This fall season seems to be more about celebrating classic looks, classic brands-and as expressed by this new store-creating a shopping experience with some style and relaxed refinement (none of which you're going to find at American Apparel). And they do, balancing out the aforementioned ruggedness with Thomas Mason spread collar shirts and cashmere navy suits, both exclusive to this location.

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SEW NYC, Tequila and Bespoke on Moss Street

by Bobbie Leigh (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

Rockers and film stars aren't the only ones who trek down to Mott Street to spruce up their wardrobes. SEW, the acronym for Scott Evan Wasserberger, is a magnet for just about any high-profile man who wants the best quality and the best fit. This season that means a lightweight cashmere jacket, totally hand-stitched and tailored, that feels like a second skin but looks high-bling. No surprise that some clients have ordered several in spite of the hefty $3400 tab. Wasserberger has worked in the biz for 20 years, moving to his intimate boutique two years ago.

SEW is also a hotbed of hipsterdom. The anti-preppies favor his flamboyant smoking jackets in velvet paisley or silver-gray sharkskin blazers with sky-blue lining. Equally popular for warm weather are his custom-made shirts in assorted bold plaids with spread collars, about $225, and cotton blazers in solid colors, $1650-$2300. For women, the choices are slim, but irresistible: men's style shirts in light blue with white collars and cuffs. Passersby are so intrigued with SEW they stop in regularly. Most prefer Wednesday night (5:30-8:30) when drinks and music are on the the house and browsers can check out what makes SEW so popular with the sartorial savvy.

SEW menswear boutique is at 229a Mott Street: 212-686-1630;www.sewnyc.com

Gallery: SEW NYC

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Mackage Opens Second Pop-Up Boutique in NYC

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Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping, Men's Style

Mackage Opens Second Pop-Up Boutique in NYC

Mackage is so pleased with sales in its first NYC pop-up boutique, in the Meatpacking District, that it has opened a second, this time in SoHo. Open through December, the store will carry the Canadian company's Fall/Winter '09 collection for men and women including butter-soft leather bombers, shearling styles, and its ever-popular Puffy down-filled winter coats. The line is popular with such celebrities as Hilary Duff, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Hurley, Eva Mendes, Kristen Bell, Will.I.Am. and John Legend, to name a few. And a non-celebrity -- me. The coats are beautiful, practical, and better-priced than I expected for such style and quality. The SoHo store's details can be found in the photo above.

Gallery: Mackage Coats, Fall/Winter 2009

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Men's Exotic Skin Items, From Luxury Accessories Intl.

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

New York City-based Luxury Accessories International (LAI) began as a leather importer in New York in 1953, importing crocodile skins from South America and selling them to makers of shoes, handbags, and other leather goods. In 1971 the company expanded the range of skins to include python from Indonesia, ostrich from South Africa, and lizard from South America. Today, the company makes a variety of high-end products for men and women, but I'm going to focus on the men. Where to begin? Belts, bags, a flask, a watch box, portfolios, wallets ... all custom dyed all over the world and made with skins selected by hand for cutting at the LAI manufacturing house in Long Island City, N.Y. Orders are individually cut and sewn, and often customized, but the LAI boutique at 35 E. 65th St., NYC, offers custom pieces.

You know something's expensive when every piece on the Web site is followed by: "To purchase, please contact the LAI Boutique: 212-794-3874." So I can't help you with pricing, but if you see something you like, give LAI a ring. See the gallery for a few of the beautiful pieces.

Gallery: Luxury Accessories for Men

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Great China Wall Hoodies

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

If you've ever felt the urge to drop over a grand on a hoodie, look no further than Great China Wall. Simply the most luxurious casual gear that money can buy, Great China Wall designs feature crystal detailing and limited edition tattoo type airbrushing reminiscent of Ed Hardy graphics. Made of that trendy delicate soft cotton, you definitly won't want to put them in the washer/dryer...this brand is far too high maintenance for me and truthfully I'd be a little wary of any man sporting it! Hoodies range from $900-$1400, check out the collection online and decide for yourself if it's worth the loot or just another brand that's trying way too hard.

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Limoland...New Luxury Menswear!

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Preferred, Men's Style

Stylish men all over the globe are obsessed with hot new fashion line, Limoland! Limoland is for wealthy men who consider themselves eternal adolescents, who don't take themselves too seriously and who like to have fun with their wardrobes, it's couture with a sense of humor. Fun colorful street wear made out of the most expensive materials available, Japanese cottons and the finest cashmere, completed with exquisite hand detailing. So far Limoland is available exclusively at Harvey Nichols, prices are comparable to other luxury men's line, the most popular piece is the hot pink V neck sweater which retails for around $800. Check out the Limoland website, or browse the collection at Harvey Nichols London!

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Tom Ford Sunglasses and Men's Apparel

by Matthew Collins (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Now, who doesn't love Tom Ford. His Midas touch has permeated so many levels of the luxury industry, his absence has been hard to bear. Well, he's back. As previously reported, Tom is working with Estee Lauder on a cosmetics line. He also has a nifty line of sunglasses out as well. Available at Neiman Marcus and other fine retailers, the oh-so stylish line features sunglasses named for famous Americans; Kennedy, Fonda, Farrah. With a twinge of retro/70's glam, these glasses bring high style back to accessories. What celebrity won't be caught by the pool sporting these bad boys?

On to other Tom Ford news. In a recent article with GQ, Tom stated that he is pursuing a bespoke men's line and hopes to have a store open in New York by November 2006. Apparently, there is going to be ready-to-wear as well as custom tailoring. Tom wishes his line to be a "blend between an Italian fashion company and a classic tailor." Here's hoping that Midas continues his golden reign over global fashion.

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