Must See : Lagerfeld's Remember Now

If you haven't yet, jump over to Chanel-News and see Karl Lagerfeld's newest short film "Remember Now". It's a hot tale of cool kids in San Tropez. Love a good branded entertainment (double Cs and boucle for days); love a good Lagerfeld cameo.

Love a Good Sample Sale

Opening Ceremony's sample sale starts today at the Howard Street location. You better werq!

Must See : Gaga on American Idol

According to WWD, you can expect to see Gaga on tonight's "American Idol" wearing this little Armani number. The Ga and The Gio have developing quite a relationship; Armani said that Gaga is a, “modern phenomenon who has proved to be fascinating, and whose every appearance is a piece of theatre.” Gaga wore Armani to the Grammy Awards and this week's Costume Institute Gala.

Worst for Day

Two days after members of the TTT editorial team SPOTTED The MARC's piercing blue eyes from beneath a baseball cap outside Pastis in the Meatpacking District, comes news that the designer and public relation's man Lorenzo Martone are calling it quits. Page Six reports that sources say Martone has vacated the Chelsea love nest and did not accompany Marc Jacobs to Massachusetts for the P-town wedding of his business partner, Robert Duffy, at which MJ served as best man. Moving out of the Mercantile Building and stepping down as your husband's wedding date? All is not well on Bleecker Street!

UPDATE!

The Boston Herald includes Martone in its story about Robert Duffy's wedding. Also noted were the inclusion of hired stripers at the wedding. Strippers! Trash. Either way, we hope the boys get it together or we'll never see this again.

Fashion's Night Out 2010

Ever the innovator, Anna Wintour has big plans for this year's Fashion's Night Out. SmartChicStyle reports that the Vogue-spearheaded event will kick-off with an enormous 200 model, 1,500 seat fashion show on September 7th at Lincoln Center. The purpose of the show is to highlight key trends and inspire shoppers to purchase them. Tickets to the mega-show go on sale this summer.

Don't Call Me Gaga

An extended trailer for the Sex and the City Movie sequel dropped this week. Everyone's freaking over the clothes and locales. We're just stuck on how "Lady Gaga" Samantha Jones' styling is. I mean . . .


RaGa to say the least! This movie is going to be traaaaaannnnnnyyy, but awesome in its ridiculousness. Liza is in it! What more can you ask for?

Tranny Droppings : Karl Largerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld's 14-piece Goyard luggage set being loaded into a van on the Lower East Side after the Chanel commando's tranny trek to New York City. This is how you make an exit.

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Jude Law and Dior- what more could you need to spice you your hump day?

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Karl is one of the few reigning trannies with the budget and the creativity to keep pushing his shows to the limit. Consistent with the "snowy" theme we love him for, the King of Fashion showed his Chanel FW '10 collection amidst icebergs with the models trekking though a freezing pool of shallow water in faux fur trimmed everything. Karl was apparently inspired by the Ice Hotel in Sweden, although, for the record, he has never been there.

Karl, for the record IS BFD.

Best for Day : Spring/Summer Shopping

The only way to get through this last, chilly month of winter is spring/summer shopping. A true tranny is always forward thinking and first to market to see the S/S10 merchandise that stores are rolling out now. Jeffrey New York is the premier retailer of the new Lacoste Red line. The new segment features an askew crocodile logo and slimmer fit for lithe, beach-bound boys. Be sure to check it before the other queens wreck it. Jeffrey is also high on Gaga-fever. Popping in to see the Monster Ball-themed displays is best for day.

Best for Monday

I mean... what more could you want from a Dolce & Gabbana ad? Glitterazzi, man-on-man action, subtle butt glancing, bow-ties and hot Italian men. All that is missing from this BFD is Madonna eating pasta with her bare hands in the back corner.

Spotted @ Sugarland

Only if you were at Sugarland on Saturday can you understand how ridiculously packed it was. Everyone and his gay brother was there to celebrate the official end of New York Fashion Week, including fashion's Gaysian mafia. SPOTTED at Sugarland . . . kicking off the sophomore year of his celebrated design career, Prabal Gurung . . . the man behind the must-have tees for S/S10, Alexander Wang . . . international sensation and sweet-as-pie style blogger who might as well just move to the Bedford stop, Bryan Boy . . .

Thom Browne Fall '10

Thom has "ivy" boy down to a tee -- and does so at any ivy price point. But what other American designer to we look to for forward thinking sportswear that is appropo for Friday's at the office that is also whispered about on the ferry to the pines? The S/S '10 collection boasts a plethora of standards; red and blue stripes, undercut trousers and trim cut shorts - all with a hint of irony and pizzaz. Anyone shelling out 5K for their share can certainly shell another 4K for the fab new tweed suit that he has restructured. Pair it with you alma mater vintage sweater and you are good to go- whether it be mincing down 8th ave or through the meat rack. Girls best be thinking ahead... Our summer homes are not so far off.

full collection

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Aesthetically speaking, there is no better time of year in New York than Fashion Week. Even from the periphery it's a feast for the eyes: the boys are dressed up, the girls bring out the big guns, BryanBoy is in town, and the parties never cease. With just three more days or shows and events, we're calling NY Fashion Week best for day . . .

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Fop Checklist:

A little Tuesday afternoon reading for those who are not busy pushing papers, or rather, need a break from doing so. While most points on this list remain relevant, TTT has taken the liberty of highlighting a few forgotten rules of the modern fop.

“For those not born with a natural dandy effect, this dissection of the dandy temperament will serve as a guide to the proper pose. Individual dandies throughout the ages have emphasized certain qualities over others, but all qualities must be present in some degree for the effect to reach full fruition.”

Here are the qualities that comprise the anatomy of the dandy, ranked in order of importance (TTT editorial remarks in red):

1. Physical distinction

Dandyism can only be painted on a suitable canvas. It is impossible to cut a dandy figure without being tall, slender and handsome, or having at least one of those characteristics to a high degree while remaining at least average in the other two.

“To appear well dressed, be skinny and tall.” — Mason Cooley

2. Elegance

Elegance, of course, as defined by the standards of a dandy’s particular era.

“The dandy's independence, assurance, originality, self-control and refinement should all be visible in the cut of his clothes.” — Ellen Moers

Dandies must love contemporary costume, says Beerbohm, and their dress should be “free from folly or affectation.” – love a good costume!

3. Self-mastery

Barbey speaks of the dandy’s staunch determination to remain unmoved, while Baudelaire says that should a dandy suffer pain, he will “keep smiling.” –say it with a smile gurl.

“Immense calm with your heart pounding.” — Noel Coward

4. Aplomb

While self-mastery is the internal practice of keeping emotions in check, aplomb is how it is expressed to the dandy’s audience.

“Dandyism introduces antique calm among our modern agitations.” — Barbey d’Aurevilly

5. Independence

Ideally financial independence, but if the dandy is forced to work, a spirit of independence will be expressed through his work. – “forced” to work, that's why we spend our happy hours at the Townhouse.

Independence — often to the point of aloofness — will also characterize the dandy’s dealings with the world.

“The epitome of selfish irresponsibility, he was ideally free of all human commitments that conflict with taste: passions, moralities, ambitions, politics or occupations.” — Moers - this.is.fabulous.

6. Wit

Especially a paradoxical way of talking lightly of the serious and seriously of the light that carries philosophical implications.

7. A skeptical, world-weary, sophisticated, bored or blasé demeanor

“The dandy is blasé, or feigns to be.” — Baudelaire

“A spirit of gay misanthropy, a cynical, depreciating view of society.” — Lister – aaaaaaawhat… sound like someone you know?...

“Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself.” — Wilde

8. Dignity/Reserve

“the darker and stormier emotions should be kept to ones self” — Bulwer-Lytton

“A flawless dandy, he would be annoyed if he were considered romantic.” — Oscar Wilde, “An Ideal Husband”

9. Discriminating taste

10. A renaissance man

“A complete gentleman, who, according to Sir Fopling, ought to dress well, dance well, fence well, have a genius for love letters, and an agreeable voice for a chamber.” — Etherege, quoted by Bulwer-Lytton in “Pelham”

and finally:

For in the end there is not a code of dandyism, as Barbey writes. “If there were, anybody could be a dandy.”

for more info check out anatomyofadandy

Spotted @ Metropolitan, Bryanboy : Le Superstar Fabuleux

He's lauded in L.A., mobbed in Manhattan, front row in Paris and adored the world over via his blog: he's BryanBoy and last night he was SPOTTED in Williamsburg having dollar PBRs at Metropolitan. The petite blogger began chronicling his style and lifestyle along with the international collections from his home in Manila, Philippines five years ago. Flash forward a few seasons and Bryanboy has a Marc Jacobs bag named after him and held the place of honor at last season's Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, sitting front row along side IHT/NY Times' Suzy Menkes, Vogue's Sally Singer, Hamish Bowles and Anna (f-ing) Wintour. According to BB, Williamsburg is super cute and he loves Metro's cheap drinks!

Worst For Day

Nothing says trash louder than Louis Vuitton's newest family edition. The "trash bags" are part of the S/S '10 collection and a blaring mistake, especially at $2,000 a pop. We hope Rachel is not "dying" over these, at least not in a good way. Back to the drawing board Marc.

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Being locked in the dull drums of winter is no excuse for drab attire. Consider lightening up your cold weather wardrobe with a classic check. Best for both ladies and men, on shirts, blazers or even pants, check is a bold move in winter months.

Calling All Fops!

It'ss not for everyone, but for the true dandies, Dandyism.net is a must. More of a style column than blog, this fop addresses important issues and relevant Gatsby-esque icons of both the past and present. Questions about your cuff-length or the break in your trousers? This is your go-to. Live it. Love it. Learn it trannies.