February was a month full of action in many different areas – both good and bad. While we saw two athletes at the top of their games caught for cheating, we witnessed a speedster (in a car anyway) jump off the fringe back into NASCAR stardom, an under-dog movie sweep the Oscars, a superior actress remind us why she truly is the best, and one of the best rappers alive win big at the Grammy’s. Here are my bests of the month.
The Director: Danny Boyle
The star British filmmaker of the year’s Cinderella movie, Slumdog Millionaire, took home an Oscar for Best Director at this months Academy Awards. His earning was just one of the eight awards the movie took home that night.
The Driver: Matt Kenseth
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, Matt Kenseth shot out of the gate this month, winning the season’s first two races, including the Daytona 500 and last week’s race in California. In doing so, Kenseth has led a combined 91 laps and has made new crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer, look like a genius. The challenge for Kenseth will be maintain his triumphant rebound from last year’s “trying” season, in which he finished 11th.
The Crazed (But Successful) Rockstar Rapper: Lil’ Wayne
Lil’ Wayne, the most prolific man in music, put his stamp on 2008 with his incredible release, Tha Carter III. All he needed was the hardware to go with his uncanny popularity and this month he received just that. Weezy earned four Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for “A Milli”, Best Rap Song for “Lollipop”, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Swagga Like Us”.
The Designers: Dolce & Gabbana
Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana went back to their roots for their show at New York Fashion Week this month. The show was my favorite of the Fall/Winter 2009 clothing lines, as many of the outfits were chic, slim-fitting and clothes I can see myself in.
For the show Dolce and Gabbana wanted to emphasize the importance of close connections in hard times. The collection had an Italian Rat Pack feel to it; the clothes appeared to be fit for the chic nightlife.
Take a look at the full fashion line here.
Best Magazine: INside Magazine
Okay, so I am Associate Editor for the magazine based here on IU's campus, but our Arts Issue that came out this month was truly the best issue we’ve ever done. The entire staff worked very hard in putting together a great, informative issue. Learn about a film geek, where to see great art, how to dress better, and how to create homemade art in our four department articles. In the features read about an incredible artist on campus and find out what inspires student artists (painter, composer, photographer, dancers) to create.
Local Store: Andrew Davis Menswear
For the second month in a row this chic menswear store takes the cake in my local area. This weekend the store facilitated a trunk show by Coppley, a wonderful menswear store located in Hamilton, Ontario (yes, Canada). Coppley Vice President, Dennis Wilson was in town to not only showcase his store, but he also did custom fittings for men who signed up. I signed up for my fitting and Dennis took all of my key measurements for a sleek black suit that will be made with ultra torto fabric. I had never heard of this fabric before my fitting. It doesn’t wrinkle and it’s very light weight, making it great all year-round.
In addition to the fitting, ADM gave out free ties (I chose a burgundy-ish maroon-ish colored tie by Private Stock) and free lunch, consisting of sandwiches, chips, cookies, and bottled water. The guys were great to talk to and after a while Esquire Writer At Large, Tom Chiarella came through for his fitting. I picked his brain for close to an hour before the fellas broke out a bottle of wine by Robert Talbott (yes, the same guy known for designing luxury ties). ADM store owner, Andrew Mallor was very generous and showed me all of the deals they had available. You better believe I’ll be back there frequently.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
My Bests of the Month
Each month I will give out my own fictional monthly awards. I am going to spotlight people and things I believe had the best month. The month of January was filled with plenty of excitement, danger and emotion. We saw a heroic plane landing in the Hudson River that saved 155 passengers, a musician step outside the box, a football player lead his team to the Super Bowl, and, oh yeah, we inaugurated our first black President.
The Hero: U.S. Airways Captain Chelsey Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger III
Sullenberger safely helmed the disabled US Airways Flight 1549, landing it into the icy Hudson River. In doing so, he saved all 155 passengers and whoever else would’ve been hurt by a plane crashing into their neighborhood.
The Commander-In-Chief: Barack Obama
Obama became the country’s 44th and the first black President on Jan. 20, marking a historic day in American history. He, along with his family and staff, partied the night away. Only he and Michelle attended ten balls in his honor. What a night.
The Designer: Jason Wu
The 26 year-old fashion designer hit the jackpot when Michelle Obama chose to wear the dress he designed for her to wear during the Presidential Inauguration celebration. He discovered what she was wearing just like the majority of the world – when she appeared on TV that day. Talk about a pleasant surprise.
The Phenom: Larry Fitzgerald
The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver has led his team to the Super Bowl by catching 23 balls for 419 yards and 5 touchdowns during the playoffs. He even catches the ball when he’s not open. Look for him to be MVP during the big game tomorrow.
The Champ: “Sugar” Shane Mosley
Mosley put on a clinic in upsetting Antonio Margarito to win the welterweight championship of the world on Jan. 24. Mosley TKO’d Margarito in the ninth round after sweeping all of the previous rounds. I picked Margarito to win with a decision but I’m glad Mosley proved me wrong.
The Musical Artist: Kanye West
You’ve seen me mention a lot about Kanye lately. Well, he gets my vote this month for stepping outside the box by showcasing his design skills at the Louis Vuitton show earlier this week. Also, his singles have been mainstays on the Billboard charts. Kudos to Kanye for doing something different.
Best Magazine: GQ
Anyone who reads monthly magazines knows that the issues tend to come out a month ahead. Well, the January issue of GQ Magazine displayed a naked Jennifer Aniston on the cover. Her breasts were covered by a red, white and blue tie. Very clever and sexy. While she was the lead feature, there was plenty of other useful info in this month’s issue.
The Actress: Kate Winslet
I thought about choosing Mickey Rourke here but I don’t know enough about his situation. Besides, Winslet took home two golden globes; one for best actress in Revolutionary Road and one for best supporting actress in The Reader.
Local Store: Andrew Davis Menswear
This stylish menswear store is one of the best stops to make in Bloomington if you’re looking for a high-class, stylish suit at a decent price. Located on Kirkwood, ADM showcases suits, ties, blazers, shoes, and accessories from the likes of Peter Millar, Robert Talbot and Allen Edmonds to name a few. While the store is somewhat conservative (thanks to the typical Bloomington crowd), they do have some clothes with a little more flavor. The customer service is high-quality as managers, Macey and Josh will go all out to give you the best shopping experience possible. Don’t believe me, take a trip to ADM and see for yourself.
The Hero: U.S. Airways Captain Chelsey Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger III
Sullenberger safely helmed the disabled US Airways Flight 1549, landing it into the icy Hudson River. In doing so, he saved all 155 passengers and whoever else would’ve been hurt by a plane crashing into their neighborhood.
The Commander-In-Chief: Barack Obama
Obama became the country’s 44th and the first black President on Jan. 20, marking a historic day in American history. He, along with his family and staff, partied the night away. Only he and Michelle attended ten balls in his honor. What a night.
The Designer: Jason Wu
The 26 year-old fashion designer hit the jackpot when Michelle Obama chose to wear the dress he designed for her to wear during the Presidential Inauguration celebration. He discovered what she was wearing just like the majority of the world – when she appeared on TV that day. Talk about a pleasant surprise.
The Phenom: Larry Fitzgerald
The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver has led his team to the Super Bowl by catching 23 balls for 419 yards and 5 touchdowns during the playoffs. He even catches the ball when he’s not open. Look for him to be MVP during the big game tomorrow.
The Champ: “Sugar” Shane Mosley
Mosley put on a clinic in upsetting Antonio Margarito to win the welterweight championship of the world on Jan. 24. Mosley TKO’d Margarito in the ninth round after sweeping all of the previous rounds. I picked Margarito to win with a decision but I’m glad Mosley proved me wrong.
The Musical Artist: Kanye West
You’ve seen me mention a lot about Kanye lately. Well, he gets my vote this month for stepping outside the box by showcasing his design skills at the Louis Vuitton show earlier this week. Also, his singles have been mainstays on the Billboard charts. Kudos to Kanye for doing something different.
Best Magazine: GQ
Anyone who reads monthly magazines knows that the issues tend to come out a month ahead. Well, the January issue of GQ Magazine displayed a naked Jennifer Aniston on the cover. Her breasts were covered by a red, white and blue tie. Very clever and sexy. While she was the lead feature, there was plenty of other useful info in this month’s issue.
The Actress: Kate Winslet
I thought about choosing Mickey Rourke here but I don’t know enough about his situation. Besides, Winslet took home two golden globes; one for best actress in Revolutionary Road and one for best supporting actress in The Reader.
Local Store: Andrew Davis Menswear
This stylish menswear store is one of the best stops to make in Bloomington if you’re looking for a high-class, stylish suit at a decent price. Located on Kirkwood, ADM showcases suits, ties, blazers, shoes, and accessories from the likes of Peter Millar, Robert Talbot and Allen Edmonds to name a few. While the store is somewhat conservative (thanks to the typical Bloomington crowd), they do have some clothes with a little more flavor. The customer service is high-quality as managers, Macey and Josh will go all out to give you the best shopping experience possible. Don’t believe me, take a trip to ADM and see for yourself.
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