Not sure if you should wear that Tommy Bahama shirt out tonight? The magnificent bastard is here to help. Go ahead. Ask away.
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 via johnvarvatos.com. $68.00.For a few years now skulls have been seen only from the toolbag ghetto of designer fashion: Ed Hardy, Monarchy, Affliction, or any other brand The Situation wears. But this fall John Varvatos (one of our faves, BTW) is showing a skull tee (albeit without flames) and skull jewelry.
In spite of the JV endorsement, pass for another season at least.  posted:7.21.10 filed under: Q: I have a date with Olivia Palermo (she is on MTV's the City) this Friday. Since she is so into fashion I would like some advice from the pros on what I should wear. Thanks.
--Jay
A: Since Palermo has been dating model Johannes Huebl for the last couple years, you've got your work cut out for you. Huebl has the casually stylish investment banker on the weekend look mastered, so we recommend that you counterprogram with this t-shirt from Reborn Couture, which parties in the front and in the back. If you can swing it by tomorrow night, also get the arm sleeve to achieve the full effect. posted:5.20.10 filed under:I'm sure you're totally aware of it, but many guys aren't. I searched MB.com and haven't found much about the fleur-de-lis, but this shit is out of control. I work for a boutique chain that carries men's and women's clothing and a lot of our stock is great, but I swear there must be over 2000 of these damn French flowers floating around the store. They're all over t-shirts, wovens, razorbacks, hats, belts, and even jeans. When is this going to end? A few brands which are completely ridiculous and paste the fleurs-de-lis all over their clothing are: Rebel Spirit, Affliction, Rock Revival, Crash & Burn, Sinful, and Monarchy. I apologize if you already have a piece on the site dedicated to fleur-de-lis awareness, but I think people should be informed of the absurdity associated with wearing one of these on your person. Only the New Orleans Saints should be allowed to don this symbol of heraldry.
--Cody posted:10.23.09 filed under: via Nordstrom. $92.00.What would it look like if a gay pirate's acid trip puked on your t-shirt? A lot like this. posted:6.18.09 filed under:We've previously commented on Bravo being the Toolbag Network. They're clearly listening, and even turning it up a notch with the men on the new Real Housewives of New Jersey with "Steve" (top) in Ed Hardy t-shirt and hat, and "Joe" in 5'5", spiked hair, and screeching eagle-skull t-shirt (bottom).
We're sort of wondering if these guys are real. They are such toolbag archetypes we're not sure. posted:6.10.09 filed under:Q: My brother-in-law is all over Cordarounds. I'm not so sure. Your thoughts?
--Jim
A: Horizontal corduroy pants! The world's been needing this for a while now.
While that's a little gimmicky, and their smoking jacket has skull hardware (inset), for just $55 they sell a pair of pants from a print of the Virgin Mary (guitar not included). When you throw this much stuff against the wall, some of it is bound to stick.
At least they have resisted the urge to reinvent the vertical fly. posted:5.14.09 filed under:Especially on the back of your denim. Nordstrom, get a clue. Please consult the Magnificent Bastard Denim Guide for full back-pocket styling details. posted:4.15.09 filed under: via Alexander McQueen. $155.00.No one digs Alexander McQueen more than the MB. His collaboration with Puma has practically redefined men's footwear. But Spring 2009 is way, way too late in the game to be featuring skull accessories, even if they do have Swarovski crystal eyes. posted:3.2.09 filed under: via bluefly.com. $23.00.Leave it to top toolbag outfitter Ed Hardy to design what's possibly the most disturbing piece of clothing we've possibly ever seen. A skull on your ass and your joint?! posted:1.8.09 filed under:Bad news - it looks like Paul Smith missed your memo about skulls: A sobering occurence, I'm sure you'll agree.
--Eddy
A: This kind of extreme post-peak-ism is expected from the likes of Ed Hardy, not Paul Smith. Definitely a head-scratcher. posted:10.27.08 filed under:Where else on the World Wide Web are you going to get two posts about Guido the Killer Pimp in a 2-week span? Only at magnificentbastard.com. (See earlier one.)
Let's have a look at what's wrong with GtKP (Joe Pantoliano) at the red carpet premiere of Flawless starring Demi Moore and Michael Caine:
1. Beret. Violation of the principle of Anglophilia. Francophilia way less cool.
2. Multiple necklaces. Violation of principle of minimal accessorization.
3. Tucked-in sweater. Never do this.
4. Skull belt buckle. Skulls beyond outgoing.
5. Cane. OK if used for actual physical ailment; never OK for affect. Doesn't really work with skull belt buckle.
6. Multiple rings. (See multiple necklaces.) posted:3.26.08 filed under:With his horrifically ugly and post-peak skull belt buckle, South African Rory Sabbatini hereby joins Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, and Arron Oberholser as one of the PGA Tour's Worst Dressed Golfers. posted:1.14.08 filed under: via Barney's. $195.00.Speaking of cocktailing, a lot like a virus, skulls are infecting our drinks with these silver-plated skull swizzle sticks from D. L. & Co. Is nothing sacred? posted:12.4.07 filed under: via coolestshop.com. $299.00.There's like 30 skulls on this Energie 'Hayman' sweater. Even a pair of large antlers can't save it. posted:11.2.07 filed under:Q: Are track jackets in this year?
—Ben
A: Sadly, this year track jackets have been replaced by the "hoodie," a trend Magnificent Bastards should not participate in. For instance, look at this ridiculous Kidrobot skulls hoodie (from Barney's Co-Op no less) that you're likely to see on a bum sometime next fall. As a countervailing measure we recommend confident MBs slip into this Adidas hybrid track jacket/cardigan from coolestshop.
posted:10.16.07 filed under:Q: Dear MB-
So I bought this skull, and now you're telling me they're out!? Fuck. Now what?
A: What's their return policy?
Your new item definitely gets points for being an actual human skull (rather than some chincy embroidery on a blazer). However, even though it's encrusted with diamonds, the fact remains it's a skull, and they're outgoing. Sorry. Always ask the MB before spending this kind of bread. posted:9.3.07 filed under: via Yakima. $20.00.We're not sure what's worse: skulls on your blazer, or skulls on your bike rack. Let's leave the skulls to guys with choppers and tattoos and shit, not some middle manager with a Cannondale.
(via Darren) posted:8.28.07 filed under: via Neiman Marcus. $175.00.Skulls are about as post-peak as you can get without wearing an American flag lapel pin, yet Juicy Couture still cranks out skull-related stuff like they're coming into style. Even the New York Times called skulls dead over a year ago. Unless you're an actual pirate, or child, avoid.
Juicy Couture skull blazer and skull necklace, via Neiman Marcus. posted:8.27.07 filed under:
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