Blackberry Bold: That's A Smart Phone

Arriving soon is Blackberry's latest offering, the Bold. Rugged and handsome like myself its designed for both work and play being targeted at the higher end of the market. In the dual of Blackberry vs Apple, this is sure to fair well boasting a high resolution screen, WIFI, more memory and a healthy fund dedicated to the development of applications.

Release date should be around Auguest 2008. Price is still TBA, but regardless it will be a good accessory to own.

More information available here.

Daniel Craig: Style Spotlight

If he's not being James Bond, chasing terrorists or riding polar bears, he's on the streets looking downright dapper. Daniel Craig's portrayal as the new James Bond has shot him into super stardom and rightly so, he's given the Bond franchise a much needed dose of reality. Sorry Piece, you're just not that cool anymore.

Craig has a real eye for style and recently decided to not wear the suits supplied by GQ for a photo shoot, opting for his brand new Tom Ford bespoke number. Now that's Hollywood.

He's a man's man who gets style and always looks razor sharp. Respect.

IWC Vintage Ingenieur Watch

Whilst I am more of a Breitling fan, this IWC Ingenieur revival happend to catch my eye this week. It's simple, classy and with a diameter of 44mm its pretty mofo big.

This model pays homage to the first Ingenieur with automatic movement from 1955 and in a classic black face will look good even on Quasimodo. If you're in the market for classic styled timepiece, then I definitely recommend having a look at this.

If you can't afford the real mccoy at +$5,000, you can get a plane ticket to Bangkok, grab a fakie version and have a happy ending for half the price.

Fresh Kicks: SOLEBOX X ASICS GEL LYTE III

Like purple? Solebox (Berlin) have teamed with Asics to launch a killer collaboration of the Gel Lyte III's. They feature purple/gray suede with a color sensitive upper/midsole that turns purple in the sun.

I could see myself wearing my hypercolour t-shirt, happypants and these new kicks while singing 'Ice Ice Baby'.

These kicks are due out in August. Check out Sneaker Freaker for more information.

Mario testino : Let me in

Mario Testino has shot for Vogue, Gucci, and Vanity Fair. Plus a celebrity list which has included many actresses such as Kim Basinger, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, with models such as Gisele Bündchen, Elizabeth Hurley, and Kate Moss. Nice!

I've got to give props to one of his most recent publications, titled 'Let Me In'. It features some fantastic candid portraits of the worlds famous and beautiful. Whilst I was disappointed not to be featured as a double page spread in my jungle jocks, its still a great purchased for any coffee table.

Buy Mario Testino - Let me in

David Beckham: Style Spotlight

Just mentioning his name in a group of women often can cause panting similar to a night at the greyhounds. Beckham is without a doubt one of the coolest cats on the block, sporting his latest designer threads and an abundance of stickers (tattoos). It makes me wonder, does he dress himself? Or does he have someone on the inside who offers sound advice for the Beckham 'look'. Regardless he is definitely a guy to look to for the latest fashion tips.

Whilst most women will shed a tear that he was in the girls line when they were handing out voices, I for one am suitably pleased. No man can be THAT cool, well maybe Sean Connery or Spiderman could be.

Preferred brands often worn by David Beckham:
Dsquared
Dolce & Gabbana

Hot links of the week

• The Digital Ramble | Picturing the Future - The Moment / NY Times
  
• James Perse Track Shorts - acquire
  
• Best Suits Under $500 - Men.Style
  

ESCOTYPE: School leather duffel

Every man needs a good duffel bag much like he needs a lonely widow with far too much money. Melbourne based, ESCOTYPE® have a cracking duffel bag which I have recently stumbled across. It's a great design and even comes with an all black version that has a trés cool red handle. There are 4 colours to choose from, its made from nappa leather and is well priced. Oh and it's also made in Australia, like my good self.

Buy the ESCOTYPE: School leather duffel here.

What socks to wear with suits

For some reason I still see guys wearing white socks with suits. The only person who ever pulled that look off was Michael Jackson, and we all know what happened to him. *cough* Bubbles *cough*

Actually socks can say a lot about someone's personality. For instance, someone who wear white socks with a suit has no fucking idea. However take the same man and throw a pair of red socks on him in a blue suit and you just might have a sartorial genius.

Traditionally you will want to match the socks to the pants, but if you're feeling creative, try these combinations.

Blue Suit - Red/Purple
Khaki Suit - Green/Navy Blue
Grey Suit - Navy/Light Blue
White Suit - Gold/silver socks (joke!) - No white suits unless you're that guy off Fantasy Island.

EDIT: Patterns are ok, just make sure they're subtle.

A new trend: Presidents dating models

It's not a rare sight to see an older man and a much younger women, in-fact there is some rule of halving your own ago then adding 7 years for the perfect match. If that is indeed true, I am getting married at 60. 

Interestingly both the French and Russian Presidents have recently opted to leverage their power and jump ship to take up positions onboard younger, faster and fitter models. Good on them. All too often we're seeing politicians with wives who clearly don't believe in plastic surgery, botox or chemical peels.  

I hope the Australian Prime Minister takes a leaf from his high-powered counterparts and dates an exotic dancer from northern Queensland named 'Kitten'.