Da Man Spring - Summer 2016

The fashion weeks happening early this year took many by surprise. From Burberry to Paul Smith to Tom Ford, all seemed to be gearing up for big changes and major shifts in their tempo: less fashion lines, season-less shows and faster delivery. To put it simply, high fashion is gearing up for the fast lane. As all of these will commence probably six months from now, what’s left for us to look forward to? For one, we have this season’s most repeated mantra: “Athleisure,” a hybrid between active-wear—things you wear to the gym—and trendy clothing. More than ever, dynamics, practicality and function seemed to take priority. And this, in turn, is a fad that is much more prevalent in menswear instead of womenswear. The same kind of dynamics also took…

Mitchell Nguyen McCormack Mitchell Nguyen McCormack is the creative director for DA MAN, DA MAN Style and Prestige Indonesia. Based in Los Angeles, California, McCormack is also the US correspondent and photographer for GQ Thailand. His works have also appeared in Interview, i-D, GQ, Vogue and Teen Vogue. mitchellmccormack.com Nick Heavican A self-taught photographer and filmmaker based in New York City, Nick Heavican’s work captures the qualities and strengths of his subjects. He has previously contributed to V, i-D, Elle, The Last Magazine, Dossier Journal and CR Fashion Book. nickheavican.com Peter Ash Lee Peter Ash Lee is a freelance photographer and the co-founder of Corduroy Magazine, an international arts and culture publication. Lee’s works have been published in The New York Times, British Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue and W. He lives…

A roundup of all that you need to know this season to look and be your best…

SHINE BRIGHT AVAILABLE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF COLORS AND MATERIALS, SHINY JACKETS ARE BECOMING ONE OF THIS SEASON’S MUSTHAVE ITEMS FOR MEN. THIS IS THE PERFECT OUTERWEAR OPTION IN THE WARMER MONTHS OF THE YEAR, AND IS ALSO VERSATILE WHILE KEEPING A COOL AND COMFORTABLE LOOK COLLAR CABANA AS THE MERCURY RISES, DROP YOUR USUAL SHIRT AND ADD IN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE NEW SUMMER GARMENTS THIS SEASON: THE CUBAN COLLAR SHIRT, ALSO KNOWN AS AN OPEN OR CABANA SHIRT. THIS STYLE’S NOTCH LAPEL-LIKE COLLAR DEFINITELY HELPS YOU STAY SHARP ALL THE TIME ORIGINAL SHIN THIS KIND OF TROUSERS—NEITHER LONG NOR SHORT, BUT REACHING RIGHT TO THE MIDDLE OF THE SHIN—IS THE KEY TO LOOKING EFFORTLESSLY STYLISH AS TEMPERATURES START TO RISE. FOR ONE, THIS WARM WEATHER GARMENT WOULD…

A DASH OF COLOR Let your softtoned shirt peek from behind a closed vest and finish the look with a cross-body bag. SPECIALTIES OF THE SEASON Grey checked blazer and olive shirts are made for summertime, and go extremely well paired with your shorts. LEGGING IT Be the envy of fellow commuters in this polished look: Summer shorts over leggings, then let it blend in with a pair of sneakers. DOS • MIND THE HEIGHT Remember that longer shorts create the effect of shorter legs, while short shorts make your legs appear longer, giving the impression of height. • COLOR-BLOCK If you want to have a bit of fun with your wardrobe, pair brightly hued shorts with equally bright tops of a contrasting color to create a stylish combination. •…

What To Wear To 01 OUTDOOR SUMMER PARTIES? These parties rarely have any kind of dress code. You can wear whatever you like—weather permitting, of course. Nonetheless, to ace the summer-ready look you need colors, shades and accessories. Spruce up a simple T-shirt by rolling the sleeves up. For shirts, you can go for a preppy look by buttoning up all the way to your neck, or go casual and chic by opening the top buttons and letting your necklace or tattoos show. For bottoms, bright-colored shorts or pants would do the trick; otherwise, go for a poised look by balancing a graphic top with a pair of black, inconspicuous shorts. Footwear options can vary from boat shoes to sandals. A proper finishing touch to this look is a stylish…