kiD GQ on Washingtonian Magazine

Washingtonian.com is featuring a great article which I had the opportunity to contribute to. Frugal Fashionisto - the first one ever for Washingtonian - is a column for the penny pincher within, providing great ways to incorporate trends straight from the runway without runway prices. This weeks Frugal Fashionisto is none other than 'yours truly'. The trend...straight-leg jeans and pants. The outcome...pure fashion heaven.

Here are some of the Frugal Fashionisto "Straight and Narrow" Highlights:

Jenkins loves the fashion-forward look of straight-leg pants and jeans. “Unlike boot-cut jeans, the straight-leg cut offers a closer fit and can easily be worn to showcase your ankles, which is a huge trend this summer,” he says. As for finding the best fit: “Buy straight legs so they gather a tad around the ankles and fit snug around the waist.” This season, he says, the look is worn best without socks.
Slim-fitting shirts best complement this silhouette, and accessorizing is easy, says Jenkins: “A great hat always tickles my buttons.”

For more on the "Straight and Narrow" path, see the rest of the article at Washingtonian.com.

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Trend Report | Ralph Lauren Rugby Corduroy Jeans

Its easy to get bored with menswear, especially living in DC, a land of politics and policy where a classic black suit seems to be a uniform during the week. Weekends aren't much better, with denim becoming a cycle of buy, wear, trash, buy again. Time to break the boring cycle with come Autumn with corduroy. Ralph Lauren brings us a change with cord jeans. In a variety of colors, they are a perfect fit - somewhere in between skinny fit and straight legged. Come Autumn, color will be important...and change will be imminent. These cords are just that. More information via Rugby.

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Editorial Report | Kanye for GQ UK

Publication GQ UK
Model Kanye West
Focus Kanye's collaboration with LV

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Accessories Report | YMC Autumn 2009 Bags

Available in stores starting next week are YMC bags from their forthcoming Autumn 2009 collection. A perfect assembly of varied looks from boxy shoulder bags to slouchy leather ones, the collection will create a whole new feel to any look. Who doesn't love fun accessories, and in a city like DC, accessories are the one thing that you are allowed to go crazy with. More views after the jump.

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Video | John Richmond Spring 2010

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Shoe Report | Thompson Boot

Mr. Hare's new collection is receiving such profound praise that Oki-ni is already taking pre-orders. A classic collection that features great detailing and modern looks, one of my favorite pieces is the Thompson boot. Composed of fine Italian calf leather, the shoe is all about quality with 100% leather and rubber heel inserts for the interior and nail reinforcement in the toe area. Detailing includes studs that fasten the boot together and clean lines. A quality shoe for a quality look.

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Around the District | MidCity Dog Days Sidewalk Sale

Lets be honest, for us men shopping can sometimes get old and tiring. But one thing that never gets old...catching a sale and a good bargain. With the weekend off of work what better way to spend it than to celebrate DC shopping with the Mid-City Dog Days of Summer Sidewalk Sale. All weekend long you can join tons of Washingtonians as they hoard around the U Street area. Far from Downtown, where tourist tend to flock, this cool event is not only a great opportunity to shop and take part in DC’s Tax Free Holiday, its also great to eat, drink, people watch, enjoy the entire atmosphere, and support local DC designers, artisans, and business owners. With a variety of of small restaurants and boutiques, you are sure to find unique indie pieces that will be cherished for years by you and strangers alike.

Mid-City has long become the perfect destination for clothing stores that support local designers, have the most authentic footwear, showcase vintage accessories, and provide for character within what you wear. Its sure to be an event that any fashionisto won't find fault in and with tons of other free activities, how can you say no. So come on down to Mid-City this weekend for the Dog Days of Summer Sidewalk Sale, your sure to not be disappointed.

Here are a few Mid-City stores that are sure to catch you interest:

Lettie Gooch Boutique (1911 9th Street)
Garden District Interior (14th and Church Streets)
Miss Pixies (1626 14th Street)
Pop (1803-A 14th Street)

See you there. More information after the jump.

What MidCity Sidewalk Sale with shops, galleries, and restaurant all which feature bargains and sales, trunk shows, and entertainment.
Why Its an bargain-ful event.
When Sat. & Sun. - August 1 & 2
Where 9th-17th Street NW, between P & W Street

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