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

Thom Browne vs. Tom Ford

In the battle of the fashion T(h)oms, who has the best ads? Tom Ford's ads are like his clothes: flamboyant, confident, expensive and extremely tailored. Thom Brown's are kooky, eccentric, retro and robotic. You be the judge. Above, Thom Browne. Below, Tom Ford.

Vman FAIL

The new cover of VMAN is vile. It combines the worst of Miami Vice (rolled up sleeves on a blazer, blinding neon colors) with the worst Pradaisms (pink lace leggings/longjohns). This is not even remotely directional (as the stylist might say, defending their zoot suit), it is downright unattractive. Readers, this is not fashion for the fearless man, as the cover announces. It is fashion for the clueless man.

Kanye starts denim line

Our obsession with Kanye's eccentricities is well documented. Well, it looks like the singer is putting his considerable crazy to good use. After a much mocked performance on American Idol, where he wore an all denim-ensemble, Mr. West has joined forces with UK-based denim peddler Religion for a line of his own namesake. Here's to hoping it goes better than the ponytail.

The look of the week: the best under $100 suit

Opening Ceremony and cheap Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo have collaborated on a linen suit that retails for an astonishing $120. Available March 19 at Uniqlo, 546 Broadway, New York and all other US Uniqlo stores; (877) 486-4756. [via The Moment]