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This is Thursday Night Thinking!
This week, let's celebrate the return to comics of the old Archie superheroes!
Now, I know I said I wasn't going to read this. But I was far too intrigued to not pick the book up and give it a try. And woo boy if I haven't turned out to be real pleased.
I just want to thank Geoff Johns for -- once again -- taking one of the things I hate about DC Comics (though there aren't many) and doing something cool with it. Geoff Johns takes that multiverse I can't stand sometimes and tells a story that starts out exactly as you think it's going to.
But then he turns the damn thing on its head. Gives us a violent twist that's positively "mwahaha" worthy. I know I felt a bit of a maniacal laugh rising up in me.
"Escape From Earth-2"? That's exactly the sort of story I want to read. I know I'd never want to be stuck there...
When I started The Sartorialist it was to capture little images like this that would inspire the way I wanted to dress.
I know Lino is on the blog a lot but I think he really deserves it.
Well, a lot of news has come out of San Diego this week. For me, the biggest news (at least in the DC Universe) is the folding in to the DCU of the Milestone and Archie superheroes.
On the one hand, I think this to be a very good thing. More superheroes usually equals better. But part of me finds itself mysteriously skeptical. Which is strange, considering that previous fold-ins have been more or less successful. Though the degree of success does vary...
The Charlton characters have probably been the biggest success in that sense. It took a while, but Blue Beetle, the Question, and Captain Atom have been fully integrated into the DC Universe. And they, along with their compatriots, have had huge roles in a lot of DC's recent events. Blue Beetle kicked off Infinite Crisis, the Question played a huge role in 52, and Captain Atom went crazy and tried to kill the multiverse in Countdown(though we won't talk about that).
Now, whatever you may think of these storylines (they killed two of the characters and made the third crazy) you can't deny that the Charlton characters have vital, important roles in the DC Universe. The question is, can the Archie and Milestone characters make the same jump? Can they become players in the DCU?
I think they can, if handled well. DC has, in recent years, been very good about making use of everything in their toolbox. Hell, Geoff Johns alone'll probably add half these new characters to the JSA...
This is one of those looks that seems meant to be seen while moving.
She naturally walks with her arms tucked-in like that - I think it looks so graceful.
Okay people, here we are: I'm pretty much back back.
They say it takes a number of days equal to number of time zones passed through for one to get over the rigors of jet lag. Which means I've probably got another two days or so.
That being said, tomorrow I'm going to start sorting through all the delicious comics that have piled up over the past three years. And maybe -- just maybe -- I'll find something interesting that I can write about here.
Wouldn't that be something?
seems the idea of men in skirts is now acceptable but questions remain.
-cultural appropriation
-how the gentleman's legs look in the skirt
-what shoes to wear?
-(I can't believe I'm asking this but) above or below the knee?
I always think of DB's as the most formal of jackets - very buttoned-up.
here I love the idea of a casual cotton DB worn in a very easy way.
I will spare you the astonishing stories of my vacation... For now. Instead, I wish to discuss the recent October solicitations for DC Comics.
Behold! Blue Beetle #32:
BLUE BEETLE #32It would appear that someone -- perhaps myself -- has come out of the "Super-Villain Closet." I do not know where this closet is located. Though I imagine that in addition to storing incognito super-villains and their costumes, it also stores copious quantities of gimicky weapons. (razor boomerangs, umbrella machine guns, etc.)
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque
The man behind all the recent mayhem comes out of the Super-Villain closet. Meet the new Doctor Polaris and find out what else he has in store for Blue Beetle!
On sale October 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
But I digress. The important point here is that come October Doctor Polaris is featured on the cover of a major comic book. This, gentle readers, is cause for celebration. Let the word ring forth from this time and place: Polaris is pleased.
But know also that I will be considerably less pleased if it is revealed that the "new" Doctor Polaris is not another of my personalities, awakened during alcohol-induced blackouts.
Admittedly, that doesn't happen often. But it does happen on occasion, and I did spend some time in Mexico on my vacation. Perhaps tequila explains my appearance in Blue Beetle...
I think what we are seeing is that some people are very in-tuned with what type of shapes look good on them.
For guys this would translate into always or never wear double-breasted jackets, or peak lapels with a low gorge or something like that.
I still can't believe that this is the man that created the most popular cologne of my junior high years.
The name and actual person meant nothing to me at the time but all the kids at Stonybrook wanted to be wearing Lagerfeld.
We were not dressed very cool but we smelled great!
I. Am. Back.
Such as it is, anyway. I safely arrived in Chicago yesterday morning. That, mercifully, was the end of a long, strange journey. I have already regaled you with the epic tale of my being stuck at Narita Airport for twelve hours. But here's a fun fact: did you know that I was also stranded at Atlanta airport for ten hours? Overnight? It's true!
So I'm sure the lot of you can imagine that with the jet lag and the fact that I've had almost no no sleep over the past seventy-two that I'm a little... Out of it. But that's okay, because tomorrow is Friday and I'm going to see the Dark Knight. And if tomorrow is Friday, then today is Thursday... And that means...THURSDAY NIGHT THINKING!
Ahhh... It's good to be back. Let's hope those fluffy white balloons never die...
The women's accessories business is huge because of the impact the right bag or sunglasses can have on a total look.
We don't often hear/notice that same impact in menswear.
Well, here is a great example of a few small accessories having a major impact on a look and totally changing the perception of that look.
By simply adding a silver cuff, highly stylized sandals and a dramatic hair style; this gentleman has taken a basically preppy look and turned it on it's head.
Of course the proportions of the polo and the rolled shorts also impact the look but the first thing i noticed were his accessories.
ps don't forget to click on the images to see a larger version of the photo
I'm adding this shop to my "must-see-whenever-in-Milan" list (the title is longer than the list)
I love the idea of finding a personal silhouette and then focusing on design details to vary the look.
I have never worn a straw or Panama hat but the idea is really growing on me.
Personally I don't think I would wear it with a suit but with a linen shirt and shorts it could work very nicely for me.
Since you guys probably know more about it than I, what should I be looking for?
I love this hat I saw at Piombo in Portofino.
10 Corso Como has a great selection of men's hats right now.
I might check out Jay Kos here in NYC
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