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SWEATSHIRT DELIGHT

THIRTEEN APRIL, TWO THOUSAND AND TEN

The above image is a preview of a series in the new issue of FANTASTIC MAN, which is arriving in stores worldwide this very second. The series is a timely celebration of the sweatshirt, originally a garment of American invention to be worn to and from the playing field, which has evolved into a remarkably versatile staple for the 21st century wardrobe. More can be found on pages 66-73 of FANTASTIC MAN’s eleventh outing.

The CHAMPION sweatshirt seen above is being modelled by Mr. PATRICK GRANT and photographed by DANIEL RIERA, with styling by JODIE BARNES. Facebook  Twitter

COMMENTS

  1. Serian:

    so lovely. i love the sweatshirt. i hope to see new book, quickly!

    2010-04-13 06:43

  2. Worldmanabouttown:

    Nice photo, but outside a context, is this just another sartorial nod to the 80s? Can’t wait for the next issue.

    2010-04-13 07:54

  3. Lineage of Influence:

    I thought that was Patrick Grant, he seems to be popping up in front of cameras more and more nowadays. I really must get myself to Norton and Son’s soon.

    So, are we about to see the renaissance of the humble sweatshirt? More people are talking about them (including myself) and there seems to be an increase in designers taking this old staple item on doesn’t there…

    2010-04-13 08:17

  4. Charles:

    Congrats on the new issue — look forward to receiving it

    2010-04-13 21:21

  5. jsBOCK:

    Look foward to see that new issue, as always!

    ps. i know you put A LOT of work and effort in every issues you produce (even in the newest sister publication, Gentlewoman, which is awesome), but i wonder, isn’t it starting to be a “tad” late in the spring-summer season for this new issue?

    2010-04-13 23:02

  6. Tuco:

    Originally a garment to be worn to and from the playing field, and still a garment to be worn to and from the playing field.

    2010-04-14 04:33

  7. mike:

    Looked at your new magazine (Gentlewoman)…not much interest in the females, I’m afraid….

    2010-04-14 13:52

  8. Worldmanabouttown:

    Read my article on sweat shirts and college/varsity/letterman jackets here: http://worldmanabouttown.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/the-fashion-of-sports-illustrated/

    2010-04-15 19:24

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THIS WEEK

THE LIBRARY OF PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS

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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Photography: Andreas Larsson, Styling: Jodie BarnesPhotography: Andreas Larsson, Styling: Jodie BarnesPhotography: Andreas Larsson, Styling: Jodie Barnes

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.

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