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TSBmen.com is recognised around the world in men's style, as one of the top online destinations for men's style and inspiration. Born from giving styling advice to his basketball team mates, Dan Trepanier had a vision back in 2009 to spread the style love and extend his hidden talent with a men's style blog formerly known as The Style Blogger, now known as TSBmen.com. Voted as Esquire Magazine's 'Best Dressed Real Man in America, Dan has worked for countless brands, such as Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom etc.. and regularly featured in publications; Esquire Magazine, GQ and Men's Health.
Dan Trepanier has come a long way, from his degree in Psychology and his brief days of interning on Wall Street, and sitting in the buying office of Saks Fifth Avenue, and now heading one of the most recognised online men's style platforms. Fast forward.. TSBmen.com now consists of a round the clock style savvy team in New York City. Bringing to every man who loves style, or wants to be inpsired by style, a portal of styling information and ideas.
This season.. here at MADAM AE. I am throwing my support behind TSBmen's latest concept; The Style Guide - "A Personal Styling and Shopping platform for men. The style guide provides instant outfit suggestions for any occasion, season, or clothing item using the best menswear photos online". This concept is fresh and evidence of the natural and ongoing style progression in the world of fashion and style. It's important that we support and sustain our creative peers in this industry, to bring to life more forward style concepts, such as The Style Guide, to men and women who love style.
The concept makes use of all the men's fashion images floating around online in magazines, blogs and more. These images have been handpicked, sorted and grouped into event / occasion and style options.. giving you a visual digital lookbook for your next out and about.. from outdoor days, midnight matinees, dinner soirees and lunches and brunches.
For all the men in AU who loves a bit or a lot of style, and to our international readers, have a look at the 'temporary model of the TSBmen.com Style Guide, have a play and explore it's purpose... Throw your support behind TSBmen's style guide.. all in the name of 'STYLE'... xx http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-style-guide-a-personal-styling-shopping-platform-for-men
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| Dan Trepanier - Founder of TSBmen.com Esquire Magazine's,"Best Dressed Real Man in America" |
Five minutes of fashion with Dan Trepanier...
M.AE - Describe your own personal style
Dan - Somewhere down the middle of 'dressy and casual'
M.AE - Men's style is important because?
Dan - Style: The way you present yourself is the only 'true' first impression. The sad truth is, people judge other people on the way they look. It's unfair and unfortunate, but it's true and it happens everyday. You can't change it, all you can do is put your best foot forward and make sure your first impression ( the way you look ) accurately represents who you really are.
M.AE - What are your thoughts regarding Men's style and fashion in Australia compared to America?
Dan - There are some really well dressed men in Australia, like 'Tommy Tudehope' from Sydney.
Like any place near the beach, the attitude and dress is a little more laid back. The 'rules' are less rigid, the lines are more flowy, and colours are easier to pull off.
The lack of true seasons also makes it a little more challenging to really indulge in all that fashion has to offer. On a personal note, I'm moving from NYC to L.A this Summer, so I'm wondering how the temperate conditions will affect my eye for style.
M.AE - What is your general rule of thumb, when it comes to fashion for men?
Dan - The most important thing, is that you feel 'comfortable and confident' in your outfit.
If you're new to fashion / style take it slow and find out what works for you. If you're forcing it, people will know, and it defeats the purpose.
M.AE - Who is your favourite Australian designer?
Dan - I like Vanishing Elephant. It's fun and quirky, but alot of the pieces are not over the top.
M.AE - Which fashion item in your wardrobe is your favourite at the moment?
Dan - A straw panama hat by Steve Stetson. The light weight wide brimmed hat, is back! I've been wearing mine daily.
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Kim T.
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