As Executive Editor of
men.style.com, Tyler Thoreson has covered it all- from the men's fashion shows around the world, to the best stores, cars, gadgets, and gear. Always on top of the trends, Tyler makes it his business to know what's up. He jokes that his vast knowledge is all superficial, but we love to read about what he feels is cool now. So what's inspiring Tyler? We've got a Q&A after the jump.
What are you currently obsessed with and why?
I’m not sure I would qualify as being truly obsessed with anything (excepting, of course my collection of Hummel figurines, though that’s really more of a clinical addiction). I actually try to keep things in perspective and not get too fixated on any one thing or trend, in no small part because my job demands it. MEN.STYLE.COM covers so many things—runway and retail fashion, gadgets and gear, travel, nightlife, pop culture—that I really need to know a little about a lot. It’s sort of an inch deep and mile wide mentality, with one key distinction: I pride myself on being more like two-and-a-half to three inches deep. That, in fact, may well be my obsession: concealing how superficial my knowledge really is. Of course, in New York City circa 2007 I feel like I’m in good company in that department.
What do you think will be a big trend in fashion or lifestyle next season and why ?
On a larger level, I think the coming season will be dominated by a maturation of trends that have emerged over the past couple seasons. Men’s tailoring will continue to extend its tentacles into the mass market. Same goes for the whole “trading up” phenomenon, (Loro Piana cashmere at J.Crew, etc.). On a more specific level, expect to see high-tech fabrics everywhere, some with an eco-conscious bent, some high-tech just for their own sake. Finally, of course, you’ve got the whole après ski thing—chalet chic or whatever you want to call it. That was all over the place, from Michael Bastian’s extremely polished Fall collection to what Frida Giannini did for Gucci.
If you're thinking that the menswear seen in Milan this week was just a bit too over the top, youre not alone. The girls at Jezebel have written a great Q&A with an average straight guy about his take on things. It really made us laugh.They write, "Maybe we're fashion retards, but we just don't get contemporary menswear. Because "real men" -- that is, straight, beer-drinking, X-Box-owning, porn-watching men -- are never going to wear skinny suits with cropped legs. But what we don't get more than contemporary menswear is today's lead story in The New York Times Thursday Styles section on the just-concluded contemporary menswear shows in Milan." See the full story here.
Nothing says "Italian style" more than a slim cut suit or blazer worn with a bit of an edge. 
Last week hundreds of menswear brands debuted their spring summer collections at the Pitti Uomo Tradeshow in Florence and 
Can you believe it's Milan Fashion Week already? We can't! But we are getting ready to jet off to Europe for some fun trade shows. Meanwhile this week the market is focused on Milan where spring/summer 2008 trends are unfolding on the runway and at Pitti. We have a first-view trend report with photos after the jump. 
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Oliver Peoples’ has framed many celebs with their sunglasses, now they are collaborating with Nom de Guerre to release a pair for them. The design is inspired by the trademark sunglasses worn by musician 
MILAN, Italy -(AP) Italian designers seem to be on a mission to get guys to dress up again. Gone from the current round of menswear for summer 2008 are the baggy, low-waisted jeans, tank tops, shorts and running shoes which dominated the fashion scene for a number of seasons. The new look is all about jackets and ties, tailored trousers and formal footwear. Read the full story 
We love a good retro commercial, and this hilarious spot for Members Only featuring Tony Geary (aka General Hospital's stud/star Luke) brings back a lot of memories... Check it out
We've been hearing a lot about fashion going green, but now fashion shows are getting more environmentally friendly. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios announced today that the twice yearly event in Culver City, CA will be ‘greener’ next time around, October 14-18, with a focus on sustainability, eco-friendly fashions and designers. In addition to working with designers and sponsors on a number of initiatives, the event will seek to reduce its impact on the environment, including adjustments to the production of the shows and materials used throughout. Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz will bolster this message by highlighting its latest clean diesel technology, Bluetec. 
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It has just been brought to our attention that the stylish young dudes in Kings Of Leon are big fans of Barking Irons. the band is sponsoring a T-shirt contest and the winning design will be made by Barking Irons. Check it all out by clicking 
Maybe it's because they're glad the super-dark winter is over, but the kids in Helsinki are all about bright colors this summer. While color is the new black, volume is the new skinny-- carrot pants, drop-crotches and bubble tops are the rage. And accessories? Very visible socks on men, and crazy big glasses in wild colors top it all off. We've selected a bunch of great looks, from the gang at 
Caruso Caruso is suburban Detroit’s ultimate denim store. The shop, which opened in 1983, has reached institution status, and is the destination for guys in search of AG jeans, True Religions or Mavis, and girls looking for jeans by Joe’s, Seven, and Red Engine. Caruso Caruso is the only store in the area that has great community-based in store events, and the staff is friendly, and on a first name basis with much of the shop's loyal clientele. Caruso Caruso has evolved since it opened a quarter of a century ago, but it has always served the area with great customer service, and the most sought after brands and trends. 
Now that you've got your baggys, your super-tight, your carrot-cut and your good old bootcuts. what's the next big silhouette in denim? Trouser-cut, reports DNR. See the full story 
One of the coolest brands/ retailers/ clothing collections out of the DC area is getting down with NASCAR. 
We love the story about private karaoke rooms on The Cool Hunter today.The photos are amazing! Check it out 
Damon Dash has got a new project on his hands-- a new Web venture called BlockSavvy, a site aimed at what he dubs the "urban-lifestyle demographic." there's a great article about Dash and his foray into cyberspace on 
Legendary artist, designer, and graffiti writer, Eric Haze 
Pioneering a new movement in fashion, Australia-based eyewear manufacturer,
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Our friend and ultimate tastemaker Bee Nguyen was profiled on ReelTalk LA. Bee Nguyen is cooler than you, and for $5,000 an hour he’ll prove it. Nguyen (pronounced Win), 32, is founder and CEO of Grand Tactics, a business-consulting firm based in downtown LA. Born in Saigon and raised in Hawthorne, Nguyen has become the quintessential youth-culture specialist. He is pursued by the Fortune 500. If urban culture is the primary influence of pop culture, then Nguyen’s street acumen goes for a premium. But the true secret to Nguyen’s success is sort of enigmatic.
Umm, we know it's hip to be square, but the Cassandra Report, a 3x a year trend report put out by NY-based 
We've been hearing a lot about the power of color at retail, but Japanese guys are already on a new tip: black & white.More pics after the jump. 
Is Nigo the loneliest guy in the world? While it sometimes may seem like Japan's uber-celebrity designer/musician/collector is isolated by his own fame, he's got plenty of friends, reports 
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty, of junkie love, rockstar/model fame, are set to shoot Roberto Cavalli's new safari-explorer campaign later this month. Seeing as there hasn't been a tabloid devoid of their faces for the past couple years, it's no wonder the luxury king is using their torrid relationship to cull inspiration. (via 
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Socially conscious fashion brands seem to be all the rage these days, and