"GQ Invites Gentlemen Out"

GQ magazine hosted its Gentlemen's Ball yesterday in New York at the Edison Ballroom. The event was a fundrasier for GQ's Gentlemen fund which is an initiative that "raises awareness for the issues that are essential to modern men."

The men GQ speaks of are the same actors, athletes, comedians, singers and more that we see on the television everyday.

The Members

 Jimmy Fallon, "The funny Guy"

What we know him for:

• Saturday Night Live
• Guest appearances in TV sitcoms
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

What else he's doing:

            Supporter of The Natural Resources Defense Council- A effort "to safeguard the earth's
 people, places, animals and nautral systems which all life depends."

Nick Cannon "The Jack of All Trades"

What we know him for:

• Actor
• Comedian
• DJ
• Producer
• Host and Executive Producer of MTV's "Wildin Out"
• Chairman of Nickelodeon's TeenNick" network

What else he's doing:

Supporter of DoSomething.org a program that takes initiative to

take actions on issues of poverty, animal welfare, discrimination, education, environment and much more.

Ashton Kutcher

We we know him for:

TV Shows

That 70's Show
Former Producer and Host of Punk'd

Films

Guess Who

Dude Where's My Car

The Butterfly Effect

                                                                                     

What else he's doing:

Supporter of DonorsChoose.Org an online charity that allows teachers to post project requests on the site so that viewers can browse and choose which project to support with a donation. It can be somethin small like a classroom in need of pencils for a poetry unit or donations for violins for a school recital.



To learn more about The Gentlemen's Fund visit http://thegentlemensfund.com/charities/view/donors-choose

Jermaine's Guide to Fall Fashion

Fall is approaching us soon in Chicago. It's time to trade the linen suits for the tweed, the corduroy and the flannel. Pull out the patterned scarves, the camel boots and the double-breasted coats and enjoy the season with a great fall-inspired look.

Which fits you best?

 Blazer + Jeans=Business Casual

Great look during the fall for after-work attire events, 

dates or informal meetings.

 The Trendy Casual

Become comfortable in you colthes with an

combination of a knit sweater and matching blazer

and pants.

Accenting the Brown

This season higlight your dark suits with shades of brown.

Tan and chocolate will complement well this season.

Simplicity

You can never go wrong with a simple quarter length

coat this fall. It always pairs well with bussiness attire.

 Experiment with Textures

Try paring slacks with an texturized coat or sweater and even

a pair of gloves to complete this look.

 Capri or Pants?

Don't like shoving your pants into boots?

No problem. A capri like this one will save you the

trouble and hang pefectly over the top of your shoes.



 Brown: The Color of the Fall Season

 The Detailed Jacket

Try on different styles with your jackets and blazers

this season.

Equestrian Look

Pair knee-length boots with slacks and a blazer

for this sophisticated look.

The Velvet Comeback

This fall velvet blazers ans suits will

reappear in stores, but if you're not a huge fan simply

try using it as a trimming on a collar.



Calvin Klein's Pop-Up Shop in Chicago

Calvin Klein in partnership with Carson Pirie Scott and CS Magazine have created a Pop-Up shop celebrating the brands legacy and previewing their Fall 2010 offerings. The event will take place in newly transformed raw space in downtown Chicago and goes from Oct 1-8. This event will kick off with a private VIP event on September 30 hosted by Calvin Klein’s Global Creative Director Kevin Carrigan, here’s what Kevin had to say about the launch “Fall 2010 is all about strong, sexy, minimal, and refined looks influenced by movement and military details, I look forward to bringing the current trends to life at the pop-up shop, making them accessible and wearable for the Chicago consumer.”

A portion of proceeds from this shopping event will benefit The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation to support National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Carson Pirie Scott’s on-going commitment to breast cancer research. If you spend $100 or more you’ll receive a special CK gift with purchase. The Calvin Klein shop will be located at 116 West Hubbard Street (between Clark and LaSalle) and will be open from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 and 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4 through Friday, October 8.



Gant by Designer Michael Bastian

Take a look at Michael Bastian's Spring 2011 Collection, Gant from N.Y Fashion Week. It's a mixture of gentleman-like sophistication with a touch of an sporty look. It works well, what are your thoughts?

 

Highlights from Mercedes-Benz Fall 2010

New York Fashion Week begins again, showcasing what will be the next trends for men and women's fashion in 2011. Here's a look back at the scene from Fall 2010; world reknown designers, models, actors/actresses and more. Who will be at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, September 9-16?

 

Spring 2011 Collection from Bottega Veneta

Italian designer Tomas Maier goes American with his new Spring 2011 Collection for Bottega Veneta. It's clear that "comfortable and casual" were kept in mind with these desgins. What are your thoughts?

Summer Sophistication

J. Lawrence's guide to looking and feeling your best, from head to toe this summer.


Scents

Smelling confident brings you one step closer to feeling confident. Good hygiene is always a must, but taking the extra step to smell like more than just soap can go a long way. Make good impressions and leave something to be remembered by with great scents.


Prada Cologne-
The smooth scent to carry you throughout the day.










Sean John- Unforgivable

The after-hours cologne

Nautica Cologne-
A mixture of H20 in this cologne keeps your body from sweating away a good scent in the summer heat.













Shoes
Suited up or dressed down, shoes are an important part of every man's fashion. So it's always helpful to find a pair of shoes that can be worn to any occasion.

Blackstone

Diesel

Adidas

Philip Lim

Watch Wear

Break away from the traditional steel straps for the summer and add some color to your wrist.

Lacoste

Hugo Boss