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Today’s #ThrowbackThursday Post comes via the Wall Street Journal’s Magazine: Spring Men’s Wear Fashion edition. It will adequately demonstrate why Throwback Thursdays are more than a bow to nostalgia. First, we  take a look at what the world considered to be stylish men – both straight and gay – from the past century: l to r: James Dean, Gary Cooper, Paul NewmanBuddy Holly, Dean Martin and Miles Davis:Compare the above to the WSJ’s Spring fashion shoot Drift Away to a Sultry Riverscape in the Season's Best Menswear: The clothes haven’t changed all that much but the skeletal frame on which...

Does your dairy herd get skittish every time you hit the milking parlor drenched in Drakkar Noir? Does a splash of Hugo by Hugo Boss have your flock of sheep heading for the hills? If so, the answer to your fragrance faux pas may well be Portland General Store's new Farmer's Cologne. When I first caught wind of the cologne -- made by the same Maine-based company that makes manly grooming products like tobacco-scented beard oil, whiskey-scented aftershave and a soap called "Hunting Camp" -- I was intrigued by the notion that the potion was formulated to be "aromatherapeutic and...

Workwear is the clothing worn by almost mythical American figures - cowboys, miners, farmers and railroad engineers. Right now it's trending chic. Big-name international designers are collaborating with so-called U.S. heritage brands warmed back to life by fashion's bright lights. This matters not at all to many men, from high school students to octogenarians, who've always worn this stuff because it keeps them warm, it keeps them dry and it lasts close to forever. If it seems a bit jarring that workwear is enjoying a moment when unemployment is high, job creation low and the median household income falling nationwide...

The first pics of the much anticipated Jimmy Choo for H&M collaboration have leaked out. As it was announced, the menswear and men’s accessories will also hit the stores when the whole collection launches on November 14, 2009. The folks over at mencloset.com have a sneak preview of the men’s clothes, belts, shoes and bags which look so surprisingly cool, we’ll probably grab something for ourselves.

The first ever eyelash extensions for men are going to hit the shelves in September at Harrods and on Amazon.com. Priced at £5.45, they will come in both thick and fine options.

...the Men’s fashion shows in Paris and Milan began featuring dark-rimmed male models with pale makeup walking in glittering gold jeans and lace shorts, head-to-toe in electric pink with strings of pearls and wedges.

The Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine bring you the 30 Ties you should wear at least once in your lifetime to liberate your inner savoire-faire. As trendy designer Anthony T. Kirby explains, A well-dressed man should have at least 20 ties to begin with, then add two or three a month. That way the ties can be rotated. 5. Republican Necktie - $48.00 Beau Ties Ltd. of VermontEven a Democrat would be impressed with this red, white, and blue silk twill hottie, an interesting creation with its bold form and repeating elephant motif, a symbol of strength and power.

Making a clean breast of fashion By JENNIFER MELOCCO WANT to keep abreast of the latest in male fashion? Well, the message from Milan is to say goodbye to Mr Macho and hello to Mr Androgyny. The provocative direction – featuring male models with fake breasts under figure-hugging knitwear – was sent down the catwalk by outrageous British designer Vivienne Westwood in the mens' autumn winter 2003 shows held this week. And while the effect may look outrageous today, fashion commentators reckon Sydney men may just end up adopting it – in a few years' time. Director of fashion...