Inspired by Norman Mailer’s 1960 article on JFK for Esquire magazine, “Superman Comes to the Supermarket,” local fashion line Gentry’s spring collection “embodies an Americana fantasy,” says designer Annie Imamura. The Kennedy tie set, top, handcrafted here in Los Angeles, pulls a posh look together fast. The wooden boxed set contains a print cotton necktie [...]

THE FUTURISTIC by Gabriela Artigas The Futuristic is to date, Gabriela Artigas’ most ambitious collection. It is the most progressive, and in many ways it’s most forward looking. But just like the name hints, crystals and leather are far from new materials for mankind. In jewelry, they are more than classic or old fashioned, they [...]

the Hellenist Beyoncé gifted Jay-Z with this black sapphire and rhodium Spartan ring designed by Maxim of electronica band the Prodigy for British jewelry line BR Republic. Enough said.

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Neutrals never really go out of style, but designers in Paris, Milan, and New York all fell for camels and its siblings beige and brown for fall. These subtle shades are far from drab, but subliminally sensual and utterly feminine, giving these clothes—inspired by the careless elegance of the ’70s—a contemporary relevance and understated classicism… [...]

This  collection plays along historical and contemporary elements, a subtle tension between them but never achieving juxtaposition. A play of contrasts between handmade detailing, distressing and industrial looking materials: suede, amber, gold and bronze dominate the pieces. The chains coloration and texture are offset by the clear geometry of the accompanying elements marking it one [...]

Genesee + Esquivel The Handmade May 22 to June 26 – Esquivel House Courtyard Entrance 8309 W. 3rd St, Los Angeles, 90048 Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm – Brands: Esquivel   ARTLESS   Gabriela Artigas Farm Tactics   Gentry  Man Candy Carla Fernandez   Trista   Teamo   Zan Zan Eyeware Artists: [...]

A little note on Gabriela Artigas’s rope ring http://www.designformankind.com/2010/04/rope-ring/

Welcome to the world of the American GENTRY. At GENTRY, we believe life is lived in details – the final moments, the finishing touches, the respectful nods to tradition,and the rich heritage of menswear. GENTRY embodies a modern re-thinking of classic accessories for today’s modern gentleman. GENTRY strives to create timeless pieces to polish any [...]