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“All In: The Poker Movie” Debuts at the Siskel Film Center
You could argue that “All In: The Poker Movie,” a new documentary about the history of poker, especially its resurgence last decade, would have been best served being released sometime around 2006…
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Three Ways to Wear a Plaid Pastel Shirt this Spring
If you’ve been paying attention to men’s fashion the past few years, incorporating classic American prep into outfits has been a big movement. But it’s not about looking like Bradley Cooper ala Wedding Crashers. Taking one preppy element and mixing it with other styles is what you want to aim for.
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Smells Like Beautiful Dispirit: The Music of Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius is a group that is basically comprised of Mike Hadreas. He is a diminutive man in his early 20’s, and owner of a heartbreaking falsetto and lyrics that are so deep and dark, you’d think they were penned at a desk in the Marianas Trench.
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Chicago’s Newest Men’s Clothing Store: Independence
Independence is founded by George Vlagos, the man behind Oak Street Bootmakers. By opening Independence, Vlagos not only has flagship store for his handmade shoes, but a brick and mortar business where he can sell other great lines of attire, like Levi’s Vintage, Gitman Vintage and Engineered Garments.
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Beer and a (Polarizing) Shot at Hearty Restaurant
“Fernet-Branca is the shot mixologist’s drink when they’re off the clock,” says Carol Donovan, the mixologist at Hearty restaurant in Boystown. Hearty is known for it’s modern take on comfort food. Fernet-Branca is known for making people plain uncomfortable. At least for the newly initiated.
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5 Man-Approved Finds at the Vintage Bazaar
This past Saturday we visited the Vintage Bazaar, which popped up in Lincoln Square over the weekend and held court in the Dank Haus. If your not familiar with the Vintage Bazaar, the concept is pretty simple: it’s a pop-up flea market filled with local sellers of vintage goods. Cool stuff, not just a bunch of old crap.
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Beer and a Shot (and a Sandwich) at Jerry’s Wicker Park
We like beer, booze and certain Chicago bars. We also have a thing for the timeless, manly combination of a shot of whiskey with a beer back. So we decided to go to Chicago bars we dig, and ask the barkeep a simple question: A guy sits down and says “give me a beer and a shot.” What do you serve him?
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Hairstyle Advice for Chicago Men
Van Buren Gentleman’s Salon owner Deanna Goldstein shares tips to consider for your next haircut. Last week we wrote about Van Buren Gentleman’s Salon, a new men’s salon in Chicago’s financial district. While…
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Chicago’s Newest Coffee Roaster: Passion House
After Being Jilted at the Coffee Alter, Joshua Millman Creates Passion House Roasters and Shows he has Serious Pair of Beans.
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Bag Men
Adam, Matt and Peter Lafferty — three brothers who grew up in Okemos, Mich. — did not name their company Libero Ferrero to trick people into thinking their luxury luggage was made with fine Italian leather. Nothing could be further from the truth. Each bag proudly displays a “Made in the USA” tag to remove any doubt that theproducts were made with anything but American materials, and made by anyone but Americans.
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Questionable Trend: Adult Varsity Jackets
The fashion world has found design inspiration in the uniforms of workers, military personnel, and sportsmen, and for the most part, we’re all better off for it. Fashion rarely belongs to a certain…
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Girl Talk: Chicago Valentine’s Day Part 1
Man Up Chicago polled several Chicago women to get their thoughts on Valentine’s Day. Each were asked the same eight questions, and very few times a consensus was reached. This is not to say you won’t find some great information in regards to wooing your special lady friend this Valentine’s Day.
Chicago’s Newest Men’s Clothing Store: Independence
Independence is founded by George Vlagos, the man behind Oak Street Bootmakers. By opening Independence, Vlagos not only has flagship store for his handmade shoes, but a brick and mortar business where he can sell other great lines of attire, like Levi’s Vintage, Gitman Vintage and Engineered Garments.
The Valentine’s Upgrade
If you’ve been in a relationship for more than a few fortnights, it’s fairly easy to resign to the rote on Valentine’s Day. The nice dinner. Maybe a champagne toast. And then a heavy helping of naked time. There’s nothing wrong with any of those things, but if you’re going to celebrate Valentine’s Day, why not make it a little more interesting? Here are five ideas to upgrade your February 14th.
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January 25, 2012The Politics of Clapping (and Farting)
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July 26, 2011
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May 11, 2011
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January 19, 2012Rock On: Q&A with Ben Bassett of Chicago’s Vintage Blue
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January 3, 2012
Watch the Throne: Purple Apple Lays Claim to Being Chicago’s Pop Rock Princesses
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December 1, 2011
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February 16, 2012Beer and a (Polarizing) Shot at Hearty Restaurant
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February 2, 2012
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January 25, 2012
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April 11, 2012Smells Like Beautiful Dispirit: The Music of Perfume Genius
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January 3, 2012
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December 30, 2011
April 29, 2012
David — You do realize that every guy, whether in a fashion ad, or on a runway, has his clothes tailored? You...
April 28, 2012
Ur brah — Whats wrong with u brah? I got 3 cutoff shirts from old Ts for my Mon Wed and Fri beast...
March 9, 2012
WTF — All I'm getting from this is the author is semi-homophobic. Men's nipples disgust you!?!? Are you kidding me?
1) A proper...
February 13, 2012
Martha Layton Smith — Thank you so much for choosing my vintage globe as one of your manly favorites.
So glad you stopped by my...
February 12, 2012
Gym Smith — Author is a doooosh-baaaag. Just for that, I will go home and cut out just the nipple area of...
