Three Makes It a Trend: Two Tones are Better than One

(Bally)

Menswear shows for Spring 2012 had a lot of bad pant trends with balloon cuts and pajama styles runnin' rampant. But there was one other bothersome bottom I spied: two tone pants

(Ombré style at Phillip Lim)

And whether your a chop off the old color block or an ombré hombre, this trend feels more American Apparel than Modern Man's Must to me. Surprising if we'll think of it twice

 (I think I had swim trunks just like these Marni shorts... in 7th grade!)

Black Celebration

(Housing Works, 10th Street location, 245 W 10th Street at Hudson St)

Today at West 10th Street Housing Works is a special "Black Essentials" sale. All these chic black basics (or not so basics) to add to your wardrobe.

I helped the W 10th St team last nite set it up and found these amazing pieces:


1. Alexander McQueen Patent Pants with Knee Pads $100 --- sooo Madonna "Human Nature"/ S+M

2. Bally Men's Buckle Boots $45 ---- brand new and brilliant detailing. Mad I couldn't buy them last nite!

3. Multi Zipper Purse $25 ---- soft supple leather and lots of zipper flare

Many more goodies to be had. Check it out!