It is with great excitement that FANTASTIC MAN today launches not only its new-look website, but also its DAILY RECOMMENDATION section by announcing the publication of the new issue of FANTASTIC MAN itself. The cover star of the tenth issue is the dashing actor Mr. EWAN McGREGOR, while profiled inside are the journalist Mr. HAMISH BOWLES, the internet pioneer and sword-swallower Mr. HANS ROSLING and the head of make-up at CHANEL, Mr. PETER PHILIPS. The fashion is entirely focused on the contemporary suit, and there are all sorts of other curiosities, such as an exhaustive study of steak. And, found in the middle of the magazine, is a special preview issue of THE GENTLEWOMAN, the new women’s title from the makers of FANTASTIC MAN, which shall be unleashed onto the world next spring.
THE DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS
A NEW ISSUE FOR A NEW ERA
TWENTY THREE SEPTEMBER, TWO THOUSAND AND NINE
THIS WEEK
THE LIBRARY OF PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS
THE MAGAZINE
THE MAGAZINE
NEW ISSUE
N° 15
SPRING & SUMMER 2012
The 15th issue of FANTASTIC MAN features MATTHEW SLOTOVER, mastermind behind the FRIEZE art and magazine empire, on the cover. The charming Mr. SLOTOVER discusses the transformation of London’s contemporary art market, how music magazine NME was his bible growing up and, of course, the highly anticipated FRIEZE NEW YORK fair in May. Other remarkable gentleman profiled in this issue include: heroic Australian swimmer IAN THORPE, radical garden designer PIET OUDOLF, internet pioneer PERRY CHEN, champion of fashion TIM BLANKS and the great American menswear designer BILL ROBINSON. FANTASTIC MAN also ventured to the desert oasis of Palm Springs, California, to photograph 36-pages of fabulous summer fashions. The Modernist paradise perfectly suited for a modern vacation in a modern holiday wardrobe. The rest of the issue is composed of fine reads, an investigation into the noble sport of race walking, chic fashion stories, chitchat – we spoke with JEAN TOUITOU, OWEN JONES and NIGEL STOWE, of the Dover Street ARTS CLUB – and a bounty of helpful tips and proposals for the joyous spring and summer seasons.
FANTASTIC EVENTS
A REVISIT OF FABULOUS EVENINGS HOSTED BY FANTASTIC MAN
Periodically, FANTASTIC MAN hosts a marvellous dinner, proper cocktail or a full-out rumbling party. Please find below a small selection of past events that took place at rather exquisite locations around the globe.
An Intimate Cocktail, New York 2011 Disco Dance Party, New York 2011 The Super Show, Berlin 2010 The Super Show, London 2010 Absolut Fantastic, London 2009 No Labels, Stockholm 2009 Fantastic Man Fragnance Launch, Paris 2009 Fantastic Man No. 8 Dinner, London 2008 The Gentleman’s Jeans Launch, Paris 2008 Fantastic Man No. 2, NYC 2005 Fantastic Man No. 2, Paris 2005
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CURRENT & BACK ISSUES
FANTASTIC MAN may be purchased conveniently online. The new issue No. 15 will be available for sale soon. A number of back issues are also available, including issues No. 14, No. 13, No. 12, No. 10, No. 9 and No. 6. All orders are handled by Bruil & van de Staaij and can be delivered worldwide. Order now
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Subscriptions are available worldwide. A one year subscription of two issues will be €22 for Europe, $35 for the USA and $33 for the rest of the world (airmail). Please visit our subscription service BRUIL & VAN DE STAAIJ to get your subscription on-line, or e-mail to info@bruil.info for more information. For subscriptions in the USA, please visit EXPRESSMAG.
UNDERWEAR
Underwear is generally worn beneath another layer of garments and thus aptly called ‘underwear’. These delicious mesh numbers, seen above on three particularly athletic chaps, are the result of a collaboration between THE WHITE BRIEFS and FANTASTIC MAN. Made from lovely organic cotton the briefs, vest and T-shirt, are available to order from The White Briefs, and are available to purchase in shops round the globe. Whether they are received as presents, or bought for one’s self, they are to be worn – in any case – with utter joy. Order now
SHOPPING TIPS
Issue five of THE GENTLEWOMAN boasts an array of brilliant and inventive women. Actress Tilda Swinton, singer Sinéad O’Connor, Internet pioneer Martha Lane Fox, tennis star Maria Sharapova and the legendary supermodel turned activist, Christy Turlington are among the courageous women interviewed about their remarkable lives and fascinating careers. On a different note, the BUTT 2012 calendar features 47 hot guys, 3 particularly handsome statues and one suggestive helmet photographed by twelve BUTT friends such as Wolfgang Tillmans, Alasdair McLellan and David Benjamin Sherry. Furthermore, after a two-year hiatus, BUTT 29 is here. The extra thick, double issue is spread out over 144 pink pages. This issue of BUTT is a gay guy’s A-to-Z of hot and fascinating homos.
(All orders are handled by our distributor Bruil & van de Staaij, or Vrolijk.nu)
COMMENTS
Diane:
I like it!
Magnus:
This is such great news!
I can’t wait until I get to lay my hands on a copy here in Stockholm.
Adam:
Truly wonderful news. There’s some nice pics of the new issue at http://www.joesafiend.com too. ps. Congratulations on your smashing new website.
JimJam:
I just made my local magazine stockist in St Germain, Paris pull out a few extra copies onto the front shelf, so they won’t be ignored
I must say I think the section about the porridge, the absence and the baldness is my favourite section. Very considered.
My daily recommendation is buy fresh flowers, and carry them with you throughout the day, to give to yourself or someone else later – people in the streets will see them and smile and you’ll bring a bit of true glamour everyone’s way
Another one, bright socks – on the dullest day wear your brightest socks – become an English eccentric in a trice, inspired by hockney
How about putting snowballs, from when it snows, in your freezer to play with one hot Summers day
Another one – apologise when you really don’t think you’re in the wrong, it’ll make you feel
great.
Or plan a holiday based entirely on the locations of a favourite film
Perhaps make your evening meal in only one colour – different shades of cream like terrific on a darker plate
watch a film, read a book or listen to a track you’d never NORMALLY choose, you might be wildly surprised…
book a holiday a long time in advance, or a train trip to your nearest capital…even better if you forget about it, as it will announce itself like a bunch of flowers nearer the time
drink even the most standard of drinks out of a nice glass!
oh the list goes on…….