Hidetoshi Nakata – Mr Porter – Editorial

The Mr Handsome of Japanese football, Hidetoshi Nakata, now retired, stars in this Editorial over at Mr Porter. Featuring the likes of Brioni, Beams +, Lanvin and Ralph Lauren, the 32 year old is looking pretty slick. Having spent he’s time after football travelling the world (over 100 countries he claims) Mr Nakata is looking to produce his own brand of that king of brews, Sake. “It would be cool to have one of the best sakes in the world. It’s like having a Château Mouton or Gaja – if you are the owner of that kind of wine. You go to good restaurants in London, in New York, and then you can order your own sake. That’s cool.”

The Story of ‘Keep Calm…’

2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG

Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled their new G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG, updated with state-of-the-art drive technology, expressive design and increased fuel economy. The G 63 features an AMG 5.5‑litre V8 biturbo engine delivering 400 kW (544 hp) and an AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission system. Even more exclusive is the new G 65 with an AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine that delivers 450 kW (612 hp) and reaches a maximum torque of 1000 newton metres – a record in the off-road segment. Power vehicles with the distinctive G-class look we know and love.

Summer of Gatsby: 3 Ways to Prepare for the Coming Fashion Blockbuster

This summer is about to play host to what is certainly one of the most anticipated movies in recent film, and even novel, history – The Great Gatsby. Attaching three of the top stars in Hollywood to the adapted film version of a book that the Modern Library labeled the “second best English-language novel of the 20th Century,” is a sure-fired recipe for success – or at least for high opening numbers. And you can also bet your bottom dollar that the film, which like the novel is set in the “roaring” 1920s, will be a hot button for summer fashion this year as well; with actress Carey Mulligan, and actors Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio starring, it’s pretty much a guarantee. Here we explore three trends likely to be effected by the upcoming film.

Shirts

The 1920s was a time of prosperity. America’s post-World War 1 economy was booming, and while men were just starting to wear less formal athletic attire in informal settings, nice suits and fine dress shirtswere the typical threads of the day. Look for classic cotton dress shirts in whites, light pastels, or conservative stripes to be making a big splash in the fashion world this summer.

Ties

In the 20s, ties were a must. If you were wearing a suit, you were wearing a tie. As opposed to the current tie-to-waist trend of today, men in the 20s often wore their ties a touch shorter, and a bit on the thicker side. Tie pins were also very common back in Gatsby’s day, and you can bet that the movie will boast one or two of these little bad boys, although you’ll probably have to look closely to catch it.

Hats

Opposite the women’s fashionable cloche hats of the times, the men almost always wore a classic fedora or Panama hat, which have obviously begun resurfacing already as a popular trend in the last couple of years. A nice hat can really put the final touch on a great classic outfit, and once again, it would be extremely surprising, if not blatantly historically inaccurate, if the coming Gatsby film didn’t portray them in spades. A nice light wool or straw fedora is usually fitting with most suits or shirts.

So with all the warm summer parties you’ve got planned coming into view, make sure your on your dapper 20s best, and have a couple choice outfits ready to go. Not only will you like the way you look, but you can bet the ladies will too. After all, every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man.

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover

Few are satisfied with the mobile capabilities of the latest iPads, however from time to time a need for an additional keyboard and fast-typing emerges, and that’s when this all-in-one keyboard cover can help. Logitech introduces this full-fledged ultrathin bluetooth keyboard, think of a smart cover with enhanced functionality inclusively the magic magnetic clip, instant on feature and function keys.

BUY: $100

ES Collection Summer 2012

Are you ready for the summer !? I know a lot of people are spending overtime at the gym in order to look their best on the beaches of Sitges, Mykonos or South Beach but have you though of what you will ne wearing!? Even if it is just a speedo or short, make sure to make a statement. I invite you to have a look at Europe’s top brand ES and their muy caliente collection!

ES Collection  was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 2006 and quickly became one of the most popular brands in Europe before taking the world by strom with their great designs (they have the best shorts ever …) and their hot models!

From their famous Pack Up swimsuit (a removable foam cup that is placed in front of the swimwear helping the aesthetics and an instantaneous effect of the attributes) to their exclusive designs like the Sunny Tattoo (a swimwear made by special material which lets sunlight pass through and have some new funny tattoos) ES is focusing on all men who like to feel free and good with their own body!

You can view and order their latest menswear collections online at ES Collection. ES has definitely it going on in all the right places

Kris Kranz by Cameron McNee, Ocean Drive

Next model Kris Kranz is photographed by Cameron McNee and styled by Adrian Clark in the story ‘Ocean Drive’ for ShortList Mode.

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Unveiled

Officially debuting at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, here is a look at brand new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The fuel economized high-performance SUV is eco friendly and good on performance too. Available with an “ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for active roll stabilization”, the car can hit speeds from zero to 60 mph takes 4.7 seconds and 4.6 seconds respectively, with top speeds of 155 mph (electronically limited) and at 174 mph with the AMG Performance Package. The vehicle will sport an AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission.

The exteriors look stunning, thanks to the high-gloss paint finish. The bottom of the AMG front skirt sports a trim strip in matte silver chrome, and the Bixenon headlamps give thecar a more regal look. On the inside the car is done up using the “standard designo premium leather AMG power sports seats”, with aluminum trim and the piano-lacquer retractable cover covering up the central console. The intersors also sport a “four-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel”; as well as the dashboard, armrests and door trim also done up with “designo premium leather with double topstitching”. You can pick between designo auburn brown, designo porcelain and designo black, alongside designo trim options in black piano lacquer and the designo wood/leather steering wheel in black piano lacquer.

The car also comes equipped with COMAND system with hard-drive navigation & SIRIUS real-time traffic & weather, 7″ display with central COMAND controller, 10-way power front seats w/door-mounted controls plus driver and passenger memory with 4-way lumbar support, harman/kardon¨Logic 7¨surround sound system, HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, Power sunroof w/express open and close and a heated & active ventilated front seat. The SUV is slated for a Q1 2012 launch.