spring style game on!

Men’s Health
Style Guide
Spring 2012
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team color combos
Your game-day threads
needn’t be cheesy.
photographs by nicky woo
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Jimmie Johnson,
in neutral
The Nascar star slows down
long enough to talk style.
photographs by peter yang
Photograph by
SPRING
STYLE
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what winners wear
The timeless fashion secrets of
three iconic athletes.
photographs by john midgley
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uniforms are
for losers
Dennis Rodman’s fashion
sense was kind of a joke.
What if we took it seriously?
p e t e r ya n g ;
s t y l i n g : B r i a n B o y é a n d M o i r a L a w l e r ; g r o o m i n g : S a r a h S a b i a / S e e M a n a g e m e n t ; l o c a t i o n c o u r t e s y o f B K M C a r S e r v i c e , L o n g I s l a n d C i t y, N e w Yo r k
Sports and style have been
playing partners since man
first pulled on a uniform.
(The ancient Greeks used to
compete naked, so the uni
was real progress.) Over
time, athletic apparel and
street clothes blended—
athletes became fashionable, and fashion became
sporty. Today the two
camps draw mutual inspiration; our spring Guide to
Style is devoted to exploring
the connection. Inside
you’ll earn your new-school
varsity jacket and learn how
to dress up a lowly pair of
sweatpants. You’ll also
learn which cologne to buy,
why perforated leather has
those holes, and (finally!)
what the bezel on your dive
watch actually does.
written by kiera aaron, brian boyé,
moira lawler, nick marino, and
sandra nygaard
model photographs by nicky woo
still-life photographs by joshua scott
Jimmie Johnson wears a
boss selection jacket
($1,000) and polo ($175),
(800) 484-6267; and an
iwc Aquatimer Automatic
2000 ($5,600), iwc.com
m e n ’ s h e a lt h s p r i n g s t y l e g u i d e 2 0 1 2
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THE VARSITY JACKET
COMES OFF THE BENCH
`In school, the
JOSHUA SCOTT
varsity jacket is earned
through athletic glory
and draped around the
shoulders of a comely
cheerleader. Then, after
graduation, it’s stored
in a closet with other
teenage memorabilia.
Keep it there. But this
spring, it’s time to dust
off the concept: Brands
large and small, from
Tommy Hilfiger to Simon
Spurr, are offering stylish
reinterpretations of these
all-American jackets. It
makes sense that designers would revisit such an
iconic style in this menswear era of prep and
Americana, says Durand
Guion, vice president of
men’s fashion for Macy’s.
“And the element of
sports attached to the
trend makes this an easy
thing for men to adopt.”
1
Mackage
$750, mackage.com
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Tommy Hilfiger
$900, Tommy Hilfiger Fifth Avenue
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Levi’s Made & Crafted
$900, parkandbond.com
(jackets), styling: Richie Owings/Halley Resources; Joe Robbins/Getty Images (cheerleader);
T W O E M (icons throughout)
No Letter
Required
Varsity jackets dress up or
down, echoing everything
from motorcycle jackets
to cardigans. Tommy
Hilfiger’s version (center)
resembles a blazer, while
the Levi’s Made & Crafted
jacket (right) is rugged
leather. Underneath?
Keep it simple. “A T-shirt
or fitted white shirt works
well,” Guion says.
( m o d e l ) , s t y l i n g : B r i a n B o y é , S a n d r a N y g a a r d , a n d M o i r a L a w l e r, g r o o m i n g : S c o t t M c M a h a n / R e d k e n M e n / a g e n t o l i v e r. c o m ;
G-Star jacket ($210),
shop.g-star.com;
Perry Ellis shirt
($35) and pants
($80), perryellis.com
NICKY WOO
TOO COOL
FOR SCHOOL
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The Unsinkable
Boat Shoe
The white-soled deck shoe has
gone from nautical accessory to
spring footwear staple.
Sperry Top-Sider ($80),
sperrytopsider.com
WALK THE
PLANK
(IN STYLE)
HOW TO WEAR NAUTICAL
CLOTHES WITHOUT
GOING OVERBOARD
Etro (price on request),
Etro stores
Lacoste ($195),
(800) 452-2678
Bally ($395),
(212) 446-3930
Nautica ($75),
nautica.com
When March arrives,
`
you can count on clocks springing forward and nautical
styles coming back. Even if
you’d rather walk the plank
than wear precious sailor
stripes, you can still put your
own spin on the trend.
Try nontraditional
colors. This cotton peacoat,
rendered in deep olive rather
than classic navy, references
the style without feeling like
a costume.
Think outside the docks.
As an alternative to the typical
boatneck, unexpected shapes
like this shawl collar add a
sophisticated, masculine vibe.
More is too much.
No matter what the trend,
restrain yourself from similarly
themed pieces. Complete this
look with boat shoes or a subtle
rope bracelet—but never both.
Oliver Spencer ($255),
oliverspencer.co.uk
Shorts People
Surfers know style. Wear these
killer board shorts in the waves or,
après-surf, with a pair of the boat
shoes shown on this page.
When Angelo Bonati first saw the
72-foot Eilean in 2006, the boat
was grounded in Antigua—a far
cry from her glory days as the
backdrop for Duran Duran’s “Rio”
video. But Bonati, CEO of the luxury watch
manufacturer Panerai and a SAILING enthusiast,
also saw Eilean’s potential. Cut to 2011 and the
Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. Aboard the
newly restored Eilean, Bonati and crew hoped
to sail to victory. They didn’t; the race was
canceled due to lack of wind. But Bonati and
his team still had the yacht—and the joy gained
from giving this classic beauty a second life.
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Life/After/Denim
trench ($170),
lifeafterdenim.com;
The Men’s Store
Bloomingdale’s
sweater ($125),
(800) 232-1854;
Mavi White Edge
jeans ($140), (212)
979-6128; Calvin
Klein shoes ($100),
calvinklein.com;
Miansai by Michael
Saiger bracelets
($55 and $105),
miansai.com
Joe Robbins/Getty Images (cheerleader)
Saturdays Surf NYC
($75), saturdaysnyc.com
LESSONS FROM THE
GAMES WE PLAY
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Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500
Chronograph ($3,550), us.tagheuer.com
MONSTERS
OF THE
DEEP
A DIVE WATCH CAN SAVE
YOUR LIFE—AND YOUR LOOK
2
Sector Shark Master Black ($600),
(646) 688-1099
7
Victorinox Swiss Army Dive Master 500
($750), (800) 442-2706
3
S t y l i n g : We n d y S c h e l a h / H a l l e y R e s o u r c e s ; A n d y Ly o n s / G e t t y I m a g e s ( c h e e r l e a d e r )
Alpina Avalanche Extreme Diver
($2,590), alpina-watches.com
4
Luminox Deep Dive Automatic 1503
($2,000), luminox.com
6
Vulcain Cricket X-Treme
($13,300), (914) 347-4200
5
Boss Black Hugo Boss
($600), hugoboss.com
When you’re under water with a finite amount of oxygen in your tank, a bezel—the rotating frame of some sport
`
watches—is more than a decorative touch. Divers know to align the bezel’s arrow with the minute hand so they can easily see how long they’ve been under water. Nowadays, other dive-watch signatures—like black rubber straps, oversize
cases, large numbers, luminous hour markers, and screw-down crowns—characterize everyday timepieces. Nondivers
can use them to plot an exit strategy from a bad date, time dinner on the stove, or discreetly monitor the time during
your boss’s excruciating PowerPoint presentation. With a dive watch, you always know when you can come up for air.
PHOTOGRAPH BY GREG BROOM
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Boss Black jacket
($495), (800) 484-6267;
Lacoste shirt ($75),
lacoste.com; Kenneth
Cole New York jeans
($80), kennethcole.com;
Converse by John
Varvatos sneakers
($165), converse.com
Salvatore Ferragamo
jacket (price on
request), (800) 6288916; Nautica shirt
($55), nautica.com;
Plectrum by Ben
Sherman pants ($100),
bensherman.com;
Converse by John
Varvatos sneakers
($165), converse.com
Team
Color
Combos
support your alma mater without
dressing up as the mascot
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The College of William & mary
Don’t limit yourself to the team’s
colors; taking the theme so literally is
neither stylish nor necessary. With
pants like these, everyone will know
you’re rooting for the Tribe.
Chris Graythen/Getty Images (cheerleader)
UCla
“Men shouldn’t allow their clothing to
walk into a room before they do,” says
Kevin Harter, Bloomingdale’s VP of
men’s fashion direction. “So use bold
color to accent your choices.”
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Boss Selection jacket
($1,200) and shirt
($275), (800) 484-6267;
Diesel jeans ($180),
diesel.com; Calvin
Klein shoes ($120),
select Macy’s stores
IndIana UnIversIty
“Always make sure your colors are
complementary,” says Harter. “Use the
juxtaposition of bright colors working off
darker shades or white.” Here, the solid
jacket pulls out the shirt’s pattern.
Banana Republic
sweater ($60),
bananarepublic.com;
Michael Kors shirt
($125), Bloomingdale’s
stores; Nautica jeans
($60), nautica.com;
The Frye Company
boots ($280),
(800) 826-3793;
Frederique Constant
watch ($2,750),
Tourneau stores
UnIversIty of texas at aUstIn
Merge the hues with a patterned shirt
rendered in the Longhorns’ burnt
orange and white. A crisp pair of white
jeans ties the outfit together, and boots
will help you stomp in the bleachers.
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Perforated leather
This go-to covering for race-car
seats and steering wheels lets
cool air flow—a good thing off the
track, too. Bally jacket ($3,500),
bally.com; Splendid Mills T-shirt
($40), splendid.com
Full
Racing
Jacket
Borrow style cues from
motor sports—without
the grease stains
Motocross jacket
A tough leather shell serves as
armor for battling dirt roads on your
bike or gusts of wind on city streets.
A|X Armani Exchange jacket ($490),
armaniexchange.com
Bomber jacket
The oversize bomber transitioned
from British Royal Air Force cockpits
to civilian closets after WWII. Today
it's cut slimmer for the masses. DKNY
jacket ($405), select DKNY locations
Track
Time
Lessons From the
Games We PLay
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Citizen Eco-Drive Blue
Angels Skyhawk A-T
Powered by light, this
no-battery watch
charges itself. $700,
(800) 321-1023
2
Breil Manta
This striking piece offers
a functional racing
element: a tachometer
to compute speed.
$275, (888) 494-8463
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Seiko Sportura Alarm
Chronograph
Check out the three
subdials (for minutes,
hours, and alarm).
$495, (800) 782-2510
The most infamous decree in
motor sports, Nascar’s Rule
12-1, states that drivers may be
punished for any act determined
to be “detrimental to stock-car
racing.” Fightin’ in the infield? Cussin’ in victory
lane? You, sir, are in violation of Rule 12-1.
We say good. Sure, the statute is vague. But it
essentially means “Don’t be a jackass.” We’d
like to invoke this rule whenever sanctimonious
politicians are caught in trysts. The next time
a guy answers his phone during dinner, abruptly
cancels long-standing plans, or suggests a
keg stand, we reserve the right to call a 12-1.
To m H a u c k / G e t t y I m a g e s ( c h e e r l e a d e r )
A timepiece with
multiple buttons
and subdials is
more than a watch;
it’s a chronograph.
These three have
timers and dials
inspired by the
instrument panels
in professional
race cars, but you
can wear them in
your everyday life.
Just think of the
chronograph as an
office-appropriate
stopwatch.
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`Back in the 1990s, a
shoe company ran TV ads
showing women playing
basketball in high heels.
The idea: The shoes were
so comfortable you could
do anything in them.
Today, men’s dress shoes
are in on the act.
Cole Haan, for example,
began putting Nike Air
Technology into its dress
and casual footwear in
2000. The result? Cap toes
and oxfords that put a
little LeBron in your
step. This spring the company takes another leap
with the LunarGrand
wingtip, which features
dressy suede uppers
and lightweight performance
soles. The four color
combinations range from
subtle to bold. Think:
brogue on top, sneaker on
the bottom.
NICKY WOO
Cole Haan
LunarGrand
wingtip ($250),
(800) 201-8001
THE
SNEAKER
STEPS
OUT
TODAY’S DRESS SHOES
BORROW THEIR SOLE (AND
SOUL) FROM SNEAKERS
Hit the Links
We support sports-inspired cuff links, as long as you play by the rules. The metal
should match your belt buckle as well as your watch, and you should limit any other
jewelry lest the various blings compete with one another. For the same reason, the
more complicated your cuff links, the simpler you should keep your shirt pattern.
Finally, link up with something subtle. Cuff links should not distract from your overall
look. If you suspect that a particular set is more weird than whimsical, it probably is.
1
The Tie Bar
Instead of bragging
about your handicap,
invite conversation more
organically. Then brag.
$20, (877) 888-8437
2
Tokens and Icons
Made from game-day
balls used during
major league games.
How cool is that?
$170, (877) 283-3565
3
Rotenier
Sterling silver, and
refined enough to wear
with your dressiest
off-court uniform.
$345, (866) 768-3643
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Paul Smith
Accessories
Sir Paul injects a bit
of humor into these
running-inspired links.
$165, paulsmith.co.uk
LESSONS FROM THE
GAMES WE PLAY
Now that BASEBALL finally has
a meaningful steroid policy, we
may never see 70 homers again.
We should accept that, just as
we should embrace fuel-efficient
cars (even if they don’t go vroom) and women
who look like real women (as opposed to breastimplanted Barbie dolls). Technology gives
us the ability to supersize nearly everything,
including our bodies, even if the result involves
a dirty trick. But there’s a line between utterly
massive and big enough. Baseball eventually
found it. We might all pause in our daily lives
and be sure we’re on the right side too.
( m o d e l ) , s t y l i n g : B r i a n B o y é , S a n d r a N y g a a r d , a n d M o i r a L a w l e r, g r o o m i n g : S c o t t M c M a h a n / R e d k e n M e n / a g e n t o l i v e r. c o m ; G R E G B R O O M ( s h o e s ) , s t y l i n g : We n d y S c h e l a h / H a l l e y R e s o u r c e s ;
J O S H U A S C O T T (book, cuff links), styling: Richie Owings/Halley Resources; Jim McIsaac/Getty Images (cheerleader)
Puma shirt ($75)
and shoes ($65),
soccer.com; Puma
track jacket ($70),
shop.puma.com;
Puma shorts ($30),
amazon.com
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Kickin’ It
Old School
The saddle shoe appeared in 1906,
primarily for tennis and squash players
who needed extra support for lateral
movement; golfers adopted a version
with spikes in the 1920s. Decades later,
in 1950, the Adidas Samba gave soccer
players a gum sole for increased traction.
And leather motocross boots were
originally designed to protect a rider’s
feet and shins from the rocks and rubble
that ricochet from the road. All three
styles abide today.
1
Saddle Shoe
Assuming you’re not on your way to the
malt shop, lose the traditional blackand-white scheme and try something
more original. This Prada color combo
would look just as good with lightweight
wool trousers as with golf gear. $650,
select Prada boutiques
Uniqlo Undercover
pants ($50),
(877) 486-4756
`In high school, you
CASHMERE
SWEATS?
REALLY?
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Motocross Boots
Even if you don’t ride, motocross boots
will keep you in the fast lane. The key is
a lean silhouette; wear them with denim
and tailored trousers. These badass
John Varvatos boots can make you feel
like an easy rider even in your fitted
chinos. $750, johnvarvatos.com
Calvin Klein
Collection
sweater ($530)
and shoes
($425), Calvin
Klein Collection
store; Salvatore
Ferragamo
pants ($590),
(800) 628-8916
3
Adidas Originals Samba
The Samba is still widely used as an
indoor soccer shoe. The classic low-cut
sneaker, which has sold over 35 million
pairs worldwide, has also secured a spot
in the lifestyle realm—it transitions
smoothly from gym clothes to casual
weekend wear. $65, shopadidas.com
Christian Petersen/Gett y Images (cheerleader)
FASHIONABLE SWEATPANTS:
NO LONGER AN OXYMORON.
IT'S TIME TO PULL ON A PAIR
wore sweatpants as
warmup attire before
cross-country practice.
As you moved into adulthood, sweats became
hacking-around clothes
for household chores—
wear them in public and,
in the words of Jerry
Seinfeld, “You’re telling the world, ‘I give up.
I can’t compete in normal society. I’m miserable, so I might as well
be comfortable.’”
Not anymore. Today’s
sweats are reimagined
and streamlined, tricked
out with leather details
and rendered in unexpected fabrics like wool
and cashmere. Take
them out for a stroll
with a simple cotton
tee or a refined knit
sweater. Or even rock
them with dress shoes.
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SMELLS
LIKE
TEAM
SPIRIT
2
1
6
3
S t yli ng (mai n i ma ge ): Wen d y Sch ela h /H a lley R eso u r ces;
J E N N I F E R S T E WA R T
( No t o ) ; Wesley H it t /Get t y Ima ges ( ch eer lea der )
SPORTS HAVE INSPIRED A
WAVE OF COLOGNE. ESPN’S
NIKI NOTO TAKES A WHIFF
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`Sports abound with scents: a fresh-cut ball field, salty surf, even burning rubber. Cologne makers know
this—and they also know that men want to smell good after that postgame shower. So they’ve created a whole line
of sports-inspired fragrances. The lovely Niki Noto, cohost of ESPNU Road Trip on ESPNU, tests them out.
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Burberry
Sport for Men
“It’s a fierce fragrance for an
alpha male. I see
it being worn to
whatever challenge, opponent,
or board meeting
you’re facing.”
$75, burberry.com
PHOTOGRAPH BY GREG BROOM
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Cartier
Roadster Sport
“This is for the
athletic man who
spends his weekends outside,
in the woods or
around the water.
It’s risky and
rugged.” $100,
(800) 227-8437
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Adidas
Moves for Him
“Energetic, light,
and cool—good
for postgame.
The scent makes
a subtle statement; it’s like the
Aaron Rodgers of
men’s cologne.”
$25, target.com
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Lacoste Eau de
Lacoste L.12.12
Blanc Edition
“Cologne for the
up-and-coming
country-club set,
the kind of men
who play golf and
tennis. It’s classy
and outgoing.”
$60, macys.com
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The Big Pony
Collection
for Men 1
“An everyday
cologne for young
guys, it could be
a Valentine’s gift
from the head
cheerleader to the
quarterback.” $70,
ralphlauren.com
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Gucci by Gucci
Sport Pour
Homme
“Mysterious, powerful, durable,
luxurious, and
playful—like the
ideal man, no?
The complexity is
part of the allure.”
$55, saks.com
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KEEP YOUR
COLLAR
STRAIGHT
Your polo shirt should be
relaxed, but a lazy collar
can make you look like
a Boca retiree. Curb the curl of a wellwashed shirt with behind-the-scenes
Wurkin Stiffs Polo Stays. They attach
to a collar's underside, stick for more
than 60 washes, and keep your shirt in
shape. $35 for 8, wurkinstiffs.com
Variations of
the Species
The polo’s plumage has evolved
into countless adaptations. And
they’re all useful in conducting
business on the golf course.
MAKE GOLF
LOOK EASY
HONOR ITS HISTORY,
BUT EMBRACE THE LATEST
IN STYLE AND FABRIC
`Imagine playing tennis
in a long-sleeved shirt and
tie. It didn’t make any sense
to Grand Slam tennis champion René “the Crocodile”
Lacoste, either. So in 1927
the Frenchman designed a
cotton pique short-sleeved
top that could breathe with
each ground stroke. Originally rendered in the classic
tennis white, its more recent
takes have been livened up
with bold color and diverse
designs, and modernized
with wicking fabrics. “It’s
versatile because it works
for so many occasions and
is as comfortable as a tee,”
says Nautica creative director Chris Cox, who designed
his spring version without
a collar for an even breezier
feel. One timeless rule:
Make sure it fits. “An oversize polo,” Cox says, “can
make you look like a mess.”
Fila Golf polo ($80)
and shorts ($80),
(800) 565-7462;
Ecco shoes ($225),
(877) 240-2365
LESSONS FROM THE
GAMES WE PLAY
($390), select Prada stores; Nautica
($50), nautica.com; Vince ($90), Barneys
New York; Plectrum by Ben Sherman
($70), bensherman.com; Michael Kors
($125), select Bloomingdale’s stores;
Lacoste L!ve ($100), (800) 452-2678;
Thomas Pink ($105), thomaspink.com
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Ke v i n C . C o x / G e t t y I m a g e s ( c h e e r l e a d e r )
FROM TOP: Etro ($690), Etro stores; Prada
According to the USGA’s 208-page
Rules of Golf, the game of GOLF
“is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee
or umpire.” This means golfers
call penalties on themselves, even when the
tiniest infraction can cost them a tournament.
In fact, that very thing happened to pro Brian
Davis in 2010, when he conceded a playoff to
Jim Furyk after his club accidentally brushed
a weed. While the world does not need more
nitpicky rules like the USGA’s, it does need
more honorable men like Davis, who would
rather do what is right than what is profitable.
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`It’s not easy to keep your eye on the ball when your
DAVID BECKHAM, ALWAYS
WELL DRESSED, NOW
HELPS YOU LOOK SHARP
Tommy Hilfiger
sweater ($300,
Tommy Hilfiger
Fifth Avenue) and
boots ($300, tommy.
com); Diesel jeans
($180), diesel.com;
A|X Armani
Exchange jacket
($90), armani
exchange.com
Change Your Stripes
Equally at home at the marina and
on the soccer field, stripes add an
instant sporty vibe to whatever
you’re wearing. Opt for unexpected
colors to amp up your game.
From now on, bring your own
toiletries to the gym.
Anthony for Men Facial Moisturizer with
SPF 15 ($30), Supersmile Original Mint
Whitening Toothpaste ($13), Jack Black
All-Over Wash for Face, Hair and Body
($9), 3floz.com; Gillette Fusion HydraGel
($3) and ProGlide ($13), gillette.com
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( p r o d u c t s ) , s t y l i n g : We n d y S c h e l a h / H a l l e y R e s o u r c e s ; D a v i d D e r m e r / D i a m o n d I m a g e s / G e t t y I m a g e s ( c h e e r l e a d e r )
BYO Goop
The Beckham brand
takes off. The tank
($15, H&M stores) is
from his new H&M
line; visit hm.com
for store locations.
N I C K Y W O O ( m o d e l ) , s t y l i n g : B r i a n B o y é , S a n d r a N y g a a r d , a n d M o i r a L a w l e r, g r o o m i n g : S c o t t M c M a h a n / R e d k e n M e n / a g e n t o l i v e r. c o m ; J O S H U A S C O T T
BECKHAM’S
NEW GAME
briefs are bunching. And no one knows this better than
British soccer icon David Beckham. Duly motivated,
he joined forces with Swedish retailer H&M to create a
new line of briefs, boxers, and undershirts. The David
Beckham Bodywear for H&M collection, which launches
in February, also includes pajamas, long johns, Henleys,
and T-shirts, all of them designed with sleek cuts and
minimal branding. “I wanted the fit to be perfect, and that
takes a lot of trial and testing,” Beckham says. “The pieces
have to retain their shape and stand the test of time.
That was really important to me.”