Not safe for Work: ScarJo undresses for French Vogue

For the first time in forever, Kanye West's blog has proved useful. He has posted exclusive pictures from Scarlett Johansson. We realize this is a menswear blog, but these pictures are really, really hot. You're welcome!

Spotted: Swamp boots

In early March, when Milan Fashion Week ended, we told you to start buying fishing waders and swamp boots because the Prada show is one of the most accurate trend prognosticators out there. Well, the trend has already been spotted by The Sartorialist: The picture above was taken in Marais, Paris. The trench is perfection, the hair a risky choice, but the boots? The boots are forever.

Would you take fashion advice from this guy?

Idiosyncratic fashion designer Rick Owens is featured in Details giving a top ten list of fashion advice. Before you consider any of it, keep in mind that Mr. Owens has worn this , this, and made this. He is also in the new Vice fashion issue, where, in response to the question, 'what's your fashion aesthetic?', he answers, "The low hum of a heavy industrial motor." Grim. In any case, his rules:

1. I'm not good at subtlety. If you're not going to be discreet and quiet, then just go all the way and have the balls to shave off your eyebrows, bleach your hair, and put on some big bracelets.

2. Working out is modern couture. No outfit is going to make you look or feel as good as having a fit body. Buy less clothing and go to the gym instead. [ed. we actually agree with this one]

7. Jean-Michel Frank, the thirties interior and furniture designer, supposedly had 40 identical double-breasted gray flannel suits. He knew himself and is a wonderful example of restraint and extravagance. [ed. this is what Jean-Michel looked like]

9. I hate rings and bracelets on men. I'm not a fan of man bags, or girl bags either—or even sunglasses. I don't like fussy accessories.

The Look of the Week - Michael Stipe

Seen here, who knows where, is a man who has aged with style: Michael Stipe, of R.E.M. Take note David Lee Roth, Lindsey Buckingham and the rest. The picture is by The Sartorialist.

Valentino: the movie

The most talked about fashion movie of the year is Valentino: the Last Emperor. The film follows the Italian designer on his farewell tour, as he finished his last ready to wear and couture collections in 2008. Valentino has been working for 45 years, during which time he dressed Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor among other luminaries. Of the other great designers who came of age in the 60s, only Kaiser Lagerfeld, who actually went to the 45th anniversary Valentino celebrations in Rome last year, has outlasted him. The film is now showing in selected cities. Above and below, shots from Valentino's last menswear shows.

Urban Spectacles return!

We've told you about Urban Spectacles before, a Chicago-based manufacturer of handcrafted, custom-made wood eyeglasses. Today we received Scott Urban's latest newsletter, announcing brand new styles (seen above and below). But, as it turns out, Urban also has some major news: there might be an Urban Spectacles line in the works. Before, all eyeglasses were made to suit the customer's needs, but the new line will expand into mass production (which might mean that the bespoke glasses production will decline). Urban says the new line may appear in a year.

The look of the week: Office fashion

Another picture of The Sartorialist. The message here is to combine Chanel blazers and sneakers.

EXCLUSIVE: Preview of new Vogue Hommes Magazine

The Web site for Vogue Hommes still hasn't been updated, but we have an exclusive preview of the summer/spring issue. The New Vogue Hommes has Keanu Reeves on the cover with an interview inside by friend/fashionista Amanda De Cadenet. No signs of Constantine or the Day the Earth Stood Still - this is Keanu as you remember him in My Own Private Idaho. Inside, the magazine asks photographers Terry Richardson and former Kate Moss-boyfriend Mario Sorrenti (pictured) for a series of self-portraits. In an eye-opening spread, V-Hommes does pink the way it should be done, not as awfully as Vman did it earlier this week. And in the spread cheekily called Room 69, the magazine pays homage to dandy style, with opulent ascots, bathrobes and Tom Ford bespoke suits.

Passion Pink

Room 69: an homage to dandy style

Mario Sorrenti: self portrait