Today, the Chicago Redeye featured an interesting article on skinny jeans and the mainstream man. I recall that even before men's skinny jeans first hit the denim scene, they were first associated with the rocker and skater types who had already adopted this item as their everyday wardrobe staple. It wasn't "fashionable" and it damn sure wasn't "hot."  This wasn't a man you would date...it was a man we'd say was going through some immature "phase" in life. And for the record, Lenny Kravitz is the exception that proves this rule, thank you very much.

However this time around, the resurgence of the skinny jean became associated with the stylish, primping, metrosexual male. For some women, it was still a miss, but for many of us, It. Was. A. Hit. Its actually been quite pleasurable to see David Beckhams and Mehcad Brooks' wearing the quadricep-hugging, gluteal-contouring...but I digress. *wiping my brow*

Now, with more "masculine" male-figures such as Olympian, Shaun White and rapper, Lil Wayne embracing the trend, making the skinny jean more of a wardrobe basic than a fashion statement, we must bring into question: Now that the "trend" has become mainstream, is it time for the skinny jean to be a look men adopt, or drop?

Jim Moore, Creative Director at GQ claims the popularity of skinny jeans continues to rise.  "There's a lot of guys out there wearing skinny jeans. It's not that revolutionary anymore because it's been around for awhile...But maybe for the average guy, they're starting to wake up to it just now."

Yeah Jim, but when you say "average guy," that scares me.  I don't want to see the average guy in a pair of skinny jeans. As a matter of fact, I don't even think every girl should wear skinny jeans. Everybody can't do it. I've committed a large part of my life pointing out those who can. So for men, I'm especially discriminating. It takes a certain build, style, and swag to pull off this look, and placing the skinny jean in the path of every clueless shopping male is a recipe for disaster. Think about it...David Beckham in skinny jeans??? Oh yeah! Jack Black in skinny jeans??? Oh hell to the no!

















The progression of the men's skinny jean:

Here are a couple that I liked:

I like when people change up their look (you hear me Bey?), but I'm hoping this hair color is gone by July 4th.

Rue La La is having a sale on Rock & Republic for Women and Men. There are not any trendy fashion jeans, but a lot of great staples and they are going fast...so you may want to hurry! There are also shoes and...dog accessories (random, I know).


To receive an invitation, click here or copy/paste link below:
http://www.ruelala.com/invite/jeanotype

 



  

This is an invitation only sale so click here or visit:
http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/jeanotype 

Gilt Groupe is having a sale on MiH Jeans. Bootcut, flare leg, cropped, wide leg: no matter how you like your jeans, MiH — formerly known as Made in Heaven — has the denim you desire. With more than a dozen varieties on offer, not to mention jean shorts, Chloe Lonsdale has done her dad (known in the 1970s as the U.K.’s Blue Jean King) proud with her latest collection.

Although there is small selection of 15 items, there is a good variety of styles. Jeans are priced at $59 - 89 from $174 - 279. I'm not particularly crazy about any of the items, but the wide leg trousers are worth checking out.

This is an invitation only sale so click here or visit:
http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/jeanotype 

Last night, the 2010 Costume Institute Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here is my rundown on the looks.

The Good

Coco Rocha - I wish we could redesign the body of the dress because it does nothing for the train. The train, however?! Looks like flowing water...gorgeous!

Ingrid Vandebosch - Wife of Jeff Gordon, is doing pregnancy fabulously!



Oprah Winfrey - Is in custom Oscar de la Renta. I love the color navy.



Anne Hathaway - This dress is a little Disney princess-ish, but she looks great.


Giselle Bundchen - In custom Alexander Wang. She looks hot!


Iman - Looks gorgeous (as usual) in Prada.


Jessica Alba - This Sophie Theallet gown is my fave of the evening!


Naomi Campbell - In Dolce & Gabbana. This woman does no wrong...when it comes to fashion ;-)


Natasha Poly - This Michael Kors gown has a very different silhouette with this blousy top and fitted skirt, but I'm loving it!


Cassie - Her entire outfit (minus the shaved scalp) is on point!




The Bad

Ivanka Trump - Again, the train doesn't match the body of the dress, but unlike Coco Rocha's, neither piece is really all that great...and quite frankly, the train is downright ugly. The dress fits her well though...


Lily Collins - The color of the gown is gorgeous, but the embellishments look like a child made a craft project out of it.


Margherita Missoni - This "dress" looks like a skirt and top...and neither are cute.


Blake Lively - I want to like the dress...but, its just not very flattering.


Christina Hendricks - Is that a squirrel on her shoulder???


Rachel Zoe - I don't know if this gown is just all wrong (mustard color velvet has never been hot), or if its just all wrong for her small frame.



The Ugly

Carey Mulligan - This look gets the frump-a-dump-dump award.


Joy Bryant - I just want to rip those darn sleeves off!


Mila Kunis - What was the method to this poofy madness???




Georgina Chapman - Note: Eva Longoria never disappoints, but she should've schooled her pal Georgina. All of this fluff and bows is just too much!


Katy Perry - Oh nooo! Is this a florescent dress? *barf*


Karolina Kurkova - This dress is just tackalicious...and the gold shoes don't help.


Kristen Stewart - I think somebody (well anybody w/some skin color) could've pulled this dress off...Kristen wasn't the one.


Miuccia Prada - Where do I start? I just hate it.



The Miscellaneous


Jennifer Lopez - Nothing to fantastic about the gown, but she is consistently gorgeous on the red carpet.


Anna Wintour


Diane Kruger - I'm really surprised (and personally disappointed) that Diane went for the understated look this time around. I so look forward to her amazing looks.


Chanel Iman - I don't particularly care for this fit on her, but this Michael Kors jumper is really hot and Chanel looks beautiful still.



Men

Diddy - I think the pants are a wee bit too baggy, but Diddy will always be the man.


Penn Badgley - Now this is well-fitting from top to bottom...Penn looks great!