Let's Hear It for The Boys

I had been wanting to do a menswear post for a while, but I have to admit that I was pretty baffled by men's fashion. Most guys I know hate to shop, like really hate it. The get clothes from moms or girlfriends on their various holidays and as a result their style lacks an argument of design that is seen more in womenswear.

But I don't give you guys enough credit, men have been really pulling it together, thanks largely to a growing appreciation for vintage fashions and of course fashion blogs. Photographers like the Sartorialist favor dapper European men who haven't lost their love of the pocket square. A Conversation on Cool and The Impossible Cool inspire us with vintage photographs of the most effortlessly beautiful people who ever lived. Then of course, blogs like A Continuous Lean and The Art of Manliness give overall guides on how to be a modern man.

Our shoot was inspired by images from a 1950s motorcycle tour of Europe. Under the strict guidance of my friend Dave (who also lent us his wardrobe and modeling skills), we biked through Brooklyn capturing the little moments along the way.

Styled by David Ban and Annie Shepard

Photographed by Nick Shepard

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