JAMES FRANCO FOR GUCCI ...

Gucci has snagged James Franco and has the new celebrity spokesmodel in what is the first series of television commercials for Gucci by Gucci.

GQ ASKED THE BIG QUESTION... WHY ARE WE AFARID OF A NAKED MAN

GQ Style Magazine has put out The Naked issue and right in time for summer. Just kidding. But seriously, this does get me inspired to hit the gym a little harder... hehe I said harder. No this really is a great article. Addressing why men have such a huge problem with other naked men? Why can women complement each other's bodies all day long? They can say things like, "You have such nice breasts," "She has a great ass. I love her body," and nobody bats and eye or passes judgment. Why cant men admire other men's physiques with out it being sexual? Why is acknowledging another man's body so gay? It's a great issue for both men and women. I really recommend taking a look. Don't worry, your not "GAY" if you do.

MATT DALLAS'S GRAY THEORY

Matt Dallas working this gray suit by Theory. Other gray suite options are Ralph Lauren's Three-Piece angora suit from his Purple Label, Tom Ford's fourish piece suit, and Maison Martin Margiela gives us a lighter fabric with a light plaid touch in his two piece . You're welcome!

GET READY FOR THE FLOOD Y'ALL

This spring its time to roll up those pants. The high-water trouser shows no sign of receding. If you paid any attention to the mens spring/summer '08 collections you might have notice the 2 to 4 inch rise in mens pants. I used to rock this look in 2nd grade. I think it's hot for now. I don't think it will make its way into our summer of '09 so rock it now; I will be. You're welcome. The four pictures are of work from the designers that decided to ride this trend wave: Comme Des Garcons, D&G, Neil Barrett, Obedient Sons.

LOOKING PAST THE COVER ... i-D MAGAZINE GETS NEIL BARRETT AND SO DO I...

ID MAG ON NEIL-

" NEIL BARRETT made his name by getting on with the job. Working since the day he graduated from RCA in the late '80s, this is the man we can thank for men's minimalism, the man who men- including the likes of Justin Timberlake and Ewan McGregor- love to wear for its from-nowhere, going-somewhere aesthetic. Now an English boy in Italy for six years, Neil's nailed independent design through apprenticeships at the best of Italian stallions, Prada and Gucci, and some savvy advice from his granddad. The result? A little label taking on the brand behemoths and winning."



NEIL ON HIMSELF-

"I wear 100% Neil Barrett apart from underwear because we haven't done that properly yet. I mentally dress myself at 20, 30, 40, 50, for when I'm thin and young, for when I'm and old man, or gym-fit"




I love my friend Neil's work. I have had the privilege of seeing Neil's showroom in Milan and I can tell you first hand, Neil is taking men's fashion to the next level with taste and edge. To read more about this incredible artist pick up i-D Magazine's February issue. Also check out Neil's Myspace page here.