Genderless Men’s Fashion…Huh?
With headlines like, ‘The Most Exciting Show at New York Fashion Week‘ and ‘New Collection Upends Everything You’ve Ever Known About Men’s Fashion’; my expectations were high but after seeing the show in question, I was severely disappointed. Apparently this show was one of the…
The Oscar Award Winning Cast of “Moonlight” Strips Down for Calvin Klein
Fresh off of Moonlight’s Best Picture/Supporting Actor/Adapted Screenplay award winning night at the Oscars, Calvin Klein releases new underwear campaign featuring actors Mahershala Ali, Alex Hibbert, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton Sanders. The collaboration was foreshadowed at last night’s Academy Awards. Calvin Klein dressed Hibbert, Sanders…
Dwyane Wade’s Onesie Jumpsuit
So I’m probably one of few people whose feeling NBA star Dwyane Wade and his pimp suit onesie. Wade has worn some questionable outfits and accessories in the past but imma give a brotha props on this one. The royal blue blazer gives a nice…
New Threads From Octavius Terry-Sims
Fashion designer, wardrobe stylist and photographer Octavius Terry-Sims recently debuted his new work during the LA Visionary Project. We have previously mentioned Octavius in the context of the mass wedding he participated in with his partner Jamal Terry-Sims during the 2014 Grammys Awards. Many pieces presented in…
10 Essential Men’s Style Blogs You Need in Your Life
Guys like myself need everyday looks that won’t force us to sacrifice a month’s worth of rent to add to our wardrobes. Fortunately there are websites that show you how to do just that. Here’s a list of 10 blogs that I visit on the regular to keep up with the latest in urban men’s style.
SOLE WALKERS: NEW BALANCE
In my opinion New Balance was always one of those sneakers that flew under the radar. Even though they are not as big a Nike or Adidas, there is something kind of mellow and laid back about these classic sneakers. It’s the right time of season to rock the sophistication that is New Balance.
STYLE: 7 Dope Watches Made Entirely Out Of Wood
To some, the WeWood company is nothing new. I discovered them on a trip to Florida last year and just had to have one. Not only are the watches stylishly unique, they’re also made entirely out of wood. Here are 7 of the best looking watches from their 2013 line.
SOLE WALKERS: NIKE
Cypher Ave is back in the building with another SOLE WALKERS. So I think it’s safe to say that any top of the line pair of Nikes is gonna cost you on average $100. Most likely an average of $130 if you get a customized pair. If you can afford it, I say do you.
Attack of THE MURSE
Okay I know I am going to put myself behind the 8 BALL with this but I feel like I’m just out of date or just out of touch with dudes rocking these pocket book style / purse looking bags.
SOLE WALKERS: Adidas and Reebok
Nothing like a pair of fresh kicks! Check out the stylish selections below from Adidas and Reebok.
The 20 Most Famous Out Gay Men of Color (According to Twitter)
We turned to the biggest high school environment on the planet, Twitter, to determine which openly gay male personalities of color were in fact the most popular. As it turns out, just like a high school, we have a wide range of gay men of color who fall into standard archetypes. We have big ol’ nerds, masculine jocks, feminine boys, quiet types, class clowns, singers, actors, models and yes, six-pack-abs.
Cypher Avenue Essentials: Fashion and Accessories
We got some feedback from some of our readers who stated they would like to see more men’s fashions and accessories. For a man like myself who goes shopping like once every three years, I still like to look my best. I try to keep…
CYPHER AVENUE’S BEST OF 2012 AWARDS
As we begin our first full week of 2013, we also celebrate all that we thought was awesome throughout 2012. This was a pretty fucking great year, I must say. We witnessed a crazy Presidential election, the beginning and end of The LA Complex…
Step Up Your Wrist Game
We all know that there is more to accessorizing than just some studs in our ears and a dog tag necklace around our necks. Your wrist game has to also be on par. I know some of the time “dime” pieces below might be…
STYLE: UK Grime Music Artist Dot Rotten
U.K. rapper/producer Dot Rotten sports a sick tailor fitted suit by London based designer A. Sauvage in his music video for “Norman Human Being.” For those unfamiliar, 24-year-old Dot Rotten (born Joseph Ellis) has been on the rise in the U.K. Grime Music scene since…