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Photographer Danielle Levitt, a Details contributor, is publishing her first monograph, We Are Experienced, which documents American youth from the cities to the sticks. Levitt's beautifully composed shots of marching-band geeks, football stars, and other high-school archetypes will leave you feeling nostalgic—and thankful you're no longer 18. Katie Hintz

Photograph by Brad Bridgers

For this holiday season, Bloomingdale's asked several brands, including Marc by Marc Jacobs, Hickey, and John Varvatos, to create exclusive pieces inspired by the Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show LOVE. Album covers and archival images make their way onto suits, ties, and T-shirts, all sold in a special space. Katie Hintz

Photograph courtesy of Retna Ltd.

The Velvet Underground. Blondie. The Ramones. The music of New York gets its due tomorrow when the Cleveland-based Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens its first annex, in SoHo. In addition to memorabilia like Bruce Springsteen's 1957 Chevy and John Lennon's Record Plant piano, the annex features an interactive map that guides you to Manhattan music landmarks like Studio 54, the Chelsea Hotel, and the former CBGB. Katie Hintz

Photograph by Nikolas Koenig

In November the Mondrian Hotel opens its latest outpost, in Miami. Designed by Marcel Wanders, the luxurious retreat is smack in the middle of South Beach and offers direct access to Biscayne Bay. Katie Hintz

Photograph courtesy of David Yurman

Jewelry designer David Yurman is bringing his signature aesthetic—with its rope details and bold lines—to eyewear. His first collection of sunglasses and prescription frames makes use of luxe materials like black onyx, titanium, buffalo horn, and olive quartz. Katie Hintz

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Kilian Hennessy, the grandson of LVMH's founder, knows a little something about luxury. The up-and-coming perfumier is introducing a new scent. By Kilian Prelude to Love, Invitation blends pepper, ginger, citrus, and bergamot for an aroma thats designed to seduce. Katie Hintz

Photograph courtesy of Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole continues to use his clothing empire as a political platform, pulling together essays by Bill Clinton, Lance Armstrong, and more than 80 others in his latest book, Awearness: Inspiring Stories About How to Make a Difference. All proceeds go to Cole's Awearness Fund, which supports volunteer work. Katie Hintz

This winter the San Francisco-based label Nice Collective launches its first collection, which includes low-key hats, functional bags, and a pair of dusty-gray lace-up boots that take more than 120 steps to make. Katie Hintz

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In November the Seattle Art Museum unveils "Edward Hopper's Women"—a collection of paintings and etchings from the American realist that capture the women of the late 1920s, using New York theaters, cafés, and restaurants as evocative backdrops. Katie Hintz

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For shoppers without access to Opening Ceremony's L.A. and New York locations, the store is set to offer its entire stock of designer collections—plus its special artist collaborations—online this fall. Katie Hintz

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William Eggleston—the man who defined American color photography—this month gets his first U.S. solo exhibition in more than 30 years, at the Whitney Museum. Iconic color pictures documenting jewels of Americana and rare video work from the early seventies will be on display through January. Katie Hintz

Photograph courtesy of Visionaire

Visionaire's 55th limited-edition work, Surprise, out this month, takes the shape of a pop-up book. Mario Testino and Sølve Sundsbø are among the 11 photographers, artists, and fashion designers who created three-dimensional scenes for the book. Katie Hintz

Photograph courtesy of Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin's new Quai de l'Ile watch takes bespoke to the next level. You can choose from several kinds of metals, dials, and bezels—which guarantees that your watch will be your own, even if your time isn't. Courtney Colavita

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Pharrell Williams shows off his new endeavor—two brightly colored chairs, one featuring the legs of a lion, the other those of a man positioned behind a woman—with his debut gallery exhibit, through January 10 at Paris' Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. Courtney Colavita

Photograph courtesy of Burberry

Burberry's new fragrance, The Beat—a crisp, woody scent—evokes the fresh spirit of creative director Christopher Bailey's stylishly disheveled collections. Cool trench coat not included. Courtney Colavita

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Banana Republic turns 30 this year, and to commemorate the event it's updating a handful of its mainstays. Highlights: a slim two-button suit and a cropped trench with red lining. Courtney Colavita

Photograph by Paul Armbruster

To coincide with the first traveling exhibit of Elizabeth Peyton's work, the coffee-table monograph Elizabeth Peyton: Live Forever charts the American artist's career with photographs, essays, and selected artworks, including her memorable portraits. Courtney Colavita

Photograph by James Westman

To celebrate its 80th, Cole Haan is releasing a collection that includes a reissue of an Italian calfskin brogue and hand-sewn penny loafers that come with pennies from 1928. Courtney Colavita

Photograph courtesy of Getty Images

A "Burger Bash" contest between David Burke and Tom Colicchio is one of the culinary exploits on the slate for the Food Network's first New York City Wine & Food Festival (October 9-12). Courtney Colavita

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For years Brits have had a style advantage—Topman. Now you can get in on the action without flying to London. The cult shop opens its first U.S. store in New York's SoHo neighborhood this month. Like the behemoth Topman in Oxford Circus, the shop here will fill its floors every couple of weeks with a fresh lineup of affordable jeans, shirts, suits, and coats. "The store has everything that's current right now," says design director Gordon Richardson. In addition to shopping Topman's regular mix, you can peruse the brand's upscale collection, Topman Design, or sift through its new Black Trouser Project—a collaboration between Topman and five designers, including Americans Patrik Ervell and Tim Hamilton—for the perfect pair of pants. And while you can't get fish and chips, you can get a taste of London, thanks to Topman's imported in-store stylist, Harry Hazel, who, at no extra cost, will whip up outfits for you.

LONDON CALLING
Topman's Harry Hazel has styled rock stars, and now hes here to dress you.

Q: What's a quick fix for a guy who wants to look more modern?
A: Start with a fitted suit. It provides a smart, versatile base and allows the wearer to add personal touches.

Q: What's an easy way for a man to make sure his clothes fit properly?
A: Don't always go by the size on the label. Take some time and try on a few different sizes. The best fit for you is not necessarily in the size that you think you are.

Q: You've styled rock stars, like the guys from Coldplay, MGMT, and Kings of Leon. Do they try to look like rock stars?
A: We're still seeing skinny jeans, although where it was in the obligatory black or blue, we're now seeing them in every color and wash. The rock look is constantly being updated with accessories like straw trilby hats and printed scarves.

Q: What's one U.K. fashion trend that Americans should co-opt?
A: The great thing about London is that it's about being individual and you can dress how you like—everything goes. Courtney Colavita

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Design Within Reach branches out with Tools for Living, a general-store-style home boutique that sells MOMA-caliber flat-ware, tape dispensers, screwdriver sets, and dog bowls. Courtney Colavita

Photograph by Charles Masters

For years now, the corduroy suit's ridges and valleys have appealed mainly to college professors, Wes Anderson wannabes, and the costume designer on That 70's Show. But this fall several luxury houses, like Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ermenegildo Zegna, are taking a new approach to the durable classic, and the results should turn the heads of well-dressed men everywhere. The latest iteration is cut from a plush mix of cotton and cashmere and comes in gray, black, and chocolate brown. Grown up and slimmed down, this two-button suit has nothing in common with the bulky tan pants you wore to grade school. Courtney Colavita

Courtesy of Versace

Donatella Versace, who is cochairing the Whitney Gala & Studio Party this month, launches a characteristically opulent line of men's fine jewelry—including diamond-pavé cuff links. Courtney Colavita

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Before Mariano Vivanco shot for Dolce & Gabbana, he snapped tests for U.K. modeling agencies. Ninety Five Chapel Market (named after his first London address) not only culls these early images but also previews the graphic style that would become his signature. Courtney Colavita

Courtesy of Hisham Oumlil

Meet one of the men shaping the future of American fashion.

Name: Hisham Oumlil, 37

Résumé: Versace, Hermès, Loro Piana

Plan: Oumlil, a native of Morocco, likes to recast traditional tailoring with asymmetrical closures and crafty folds. His fall collection reflects a penchant for rope-shouldered jackets; roomy, crease-front wool pants; and sweaters with insets that cut across the chest like a sash Available at Hisham Oumlil, New York. Courtney Colavita

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MOMA's "Here Is Every: Four Decades of Contemporary Art" stars several new acquisitions, including works by Matthew Barney, Mircea Cantor, Paul McCarthy, and Bruce Nauman. Courtney Colavita

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If Levi Johnston, son-in-law-to-be of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, still had his old MySpace page, he might change the description of himself from "a fuckin' redneck" to "a damn stylish guy." Seriously. Did anybody else's jaw drop upon witnessing Johnston's staggering transformation from scruffy country boy (in a charming, Northern Exposure way) to matinee idol, ready for his close-up?

The makeover—which outdid the garden-variety ones that have become a morning-show standard—happened in two parts and must have required, one imagines, a small army of hair, clothing, and etiquette wonks. (What 18-year-old boy worth his weight in hockey pucks willingly holds his girlfriend's hand in front of her parents, let alone millions of their fellow Americans?)

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Our first peek at this new, improved Johnston came Wednesday, when he landed in the Twin Cities looking photo-op ready. He'd ditched the oversize hockey jersey and opted for an appropriately casual gray, mock-turtleneck, half-zip sweater and brown chinos. His disheveled hair had been tamed into a respectable, future-dad do, and his mangy beard had been razed to reveal a strong jawline.

Less than 12 hours later, the metamorphosis was complete. Johnston entered the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center wearing a perfectly fitting navy suit, a blue oxford shirt, a navy and white rep-stripe tie, and a McCain pin on his lapel. The suit wasn't necessarily remarkable (neither are the courtroom duds worn by anyone styling himself as a stand-up guy)—the way it transformed him was.

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It may not have answered many—or any—political questions about the Alaskan governor or the McCain camp's vetting process, but it did put to rest lingering doubts that a man looks his best when he's in a well-tailored suit. He went from a schlubby, honky-tonk dude to a sophisticated hunk quicker than you can say shotgun wedding. Courtney Colavita

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Meet one of the men shaping the future of American fashion.

Name: Antonio Azzuolo, 36

Résumé: Hermès, Kenzo, Ralph Lauren Black and Purple labels

Plan: The suited-up Rolling Stones of the mid-sixties were Azzuolo's inspiration for fall. "It's classic men's dressing from a rock-and-roll perspective," he says. That translates to tailored suits in red, cobalt, gray, and black, vests made out of recycled fur, and accessories like polka-dot scarves. Available at Kesner, New York. Courtney Colavita

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Meet one of the men shaping the future of American fashion. Courtney Colavita

Name: Patrick Robinson, 41, Executive Vice President of Design, Gap

Résumé: Paco Rabanne, Perry Ellis, Giorgio Armani

Plan: "Gap isn't about dressing one person or one point of view," says Robinson, who is updating the brand's staples like khakis, jeans, and V-neck sweaters rather than overhauling them. This fall, that means washed gray jeans, heathered cardigans, and unadorned cropped trenches. Available at Gap stores.

Photograph by Greg Delves. Denim jacket ($90) by Levi's.

The jean jacket may be the most egalitarian article of clothing a man can own. Embraced over the years by both the Establishment and the anti-Establishment, it transcends time, class, and trends. Wear an inky version with a polo shirt and khakis and it's unequivocally preppy; put the collar up on a washed-out model and it reads punk. But the most
versatileand modernbreed of denim jacket is close-cut and worn and looks like it came with a built-in history.  Courtney Colavita

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Meet one of the men shaping the future of American fashion. Courtney Colavita

Name: Richard Chai, thirtysomething

Résumé: Geoffrey Beene, A/X: Armani Exchange, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, TSE

Plan: "They are clothes that don't make a guy feel precious or overdressed or uncomfortable," says Chai of his layer-heavy collection of cardigans (long and chunky or slim with silk ruching), double-breasted jackets, and black or cream jeans that bunch at the ankle. Available at Barneys New York.

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Meet one of the men shaping the future of American fashion. Courtney Colavita

Name: George McCracken, 26

Résumé: Visual merchandiser at Bergdorf Goodman

Plan: McCracken's first collection is made up of narrow black jeans, pullover hoodies, cropped leather and nylon bombers, and waxed-cotton parkas. "I like the idea of unbranded or anonymous clothing," he says. "There's some military and maybe even a touch of Star Wars in there." Available at Bergdorf Goodman.

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The members-only site Gilt.com allows you to shop multiple online sales every week with a discount of up to 70 percent. Details readers get VIP access, which allows them to browse the virtual racks of Adam by Adam Lippes, Dolce & Gabbana, and Trovata. Courtney Colavita

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French Connection teamed up with fellow British label Kurt Geiger on an extensive new collection of shoes, some dressy (patent-leather loafers) and some less so (leather high-tops and rugged pull-on boots). Courtney Colavita

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Green Giant Southern California chain H Lorenzo's new store HLNR showcases Raf Simons and Costume National clothing in a solar-paneled space; the shop also utilizes recycled and antique building materials and sends receipts via e-mail. Courtney Colavita

-By Michael Macko, Details Fashion Director

"I'm feeling rough, I'm feeling raw, I'm in the prime of my life.
Let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives."

Not since the Verve unleashed "Bittersweet Symphony" in 1997 has the fashion crowd found such an obvious anthem as they have in MGMT's "Time to Pretend."

Photos courtesy of Festival Freak and MGMT

The hit song is from the two-man band—Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden—whose synthesized sounds, trippy videos, and poignant-yet-ironic lyrics strike a chord with the disenfranchised fashion league of today.

The music video for MGMT's single "Time to Pretend"

The Brooklyn-based duo met in 2001 at Wesleyan University, where they started performing 15-minute, one-song shows at the college's notorious clothing-optional dorm. The set list? The Ghost Busters theme, performed ad nauseam, inspiring a cluster of fans to create an indie label just to produce the group's first six-song EP.

Fast-forward to the spring/summer 2009 men's runway presentations in Milan, Paris, and New York. Gucci's Frida Giannini, who played "Time to Pretend" as her event's last track, even went so far as to dedicate her show to the band. The producers of Gossip Girl—who are tapped into what's right now in the fashion world—used the song in the show's season finale this past May.

Gucci's full spring/summer 2009 men's collection. "Time to Pretend" begins playing at 5:12. (Photos courtesy of Men.Style.com)

And the style love is widespread: Burberry's Christopher Bailey told me, "I love MGMT. I love the sense of romance and whimsy in their songs, and their sound and attitude is refreshing and modern."

For more on MGMT, visit the band's MySpace page.

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Good Sport London's Victoria & Albert Museum explores the collision of athletic wear, high fashion, and street style with "Fashion V Sport," an exhibit of clothes by Kim Jones, Dries Van Noten, and Japanese label Visvim—plus photographs of obsessive sneaker collectors. Courtney Colavita

Courtesy of Acne

Baggage Claim Acne and One & Only Resorts have a fix for lost luggage: a limited-edition leather carry-on stuffed with a day's worth or more of Acne gear, including underwear, chinos, socks, pajamas, and the label's eponymous magazine. Courtney Colavita

Photograph by Dan Forbes

The trench coat has been a sartorial staple for close to a century. But even evergreens need upgrades now and then. For fall, Junya Watanabe smartly reconfigured the old-school raincoat, lopping off a little length and bonding the jacket's glen-plaid wool interior to its nylon exterior. The result: a modern classic you don't have to save for rainy days. Courtney Colavita

Photograph by James Westman

Lucky Jeans' new high-end collection, Legend Denim, is breaking in your jeans for you. A labor-intensive washing and hand-sanding p