nordstrom

Something Every MB Can Safely Avoid: Flying Skulls

April 15, 2009

Especially on the back of your denim. Nordstrom, get a clue. Please consult the Magnificent Bastard Denim Guide for full back-pocket styling details.

MB PSA: June is Pedicure Awareness Month

June 4, 2008

Magnificent Bastard is giving back to the community this month with a PSA (Public Service Announcement), declaring June Pedicure Awareness Month. Soon we'll have links to a nail salon in your area, but in the meantime, if you are without pedicure, here are some recommended closed-toe footwear options to cover up that nasty shit, and spare the rest of us. Please.

From top:

Cole Haan 'Norland' Fisherman Sandal, $185
Bacco Bucci 'Hossa' Slide, $149
Keen 'Maui' Sandal, $29.95
Frye 'Max Fisherman' Sandal, $187.95
To Boot New York 'Weston' Slip-On, $225

All via nordstrom.com.

NFC Championship Game Outerwear

January 16, 2008

Spiewak 'Snorkel' Parka via Nordstrom, $155.00 — Spiewak 'Snorkel' Parka via Nordstrom. $155.00.

Some of the MB staff are headed to the NFC Championship Game this weekend, and given Sunday's forecast in Green Bay (inset) this Spiewak parka is going to come in handy. Along with a few fur-lined cheeseheads.

Evisu is Japanese for 'WTF?'

October 4, 2007

Evisu Genes 'Daruma' Diacock Jeans via Nordstrom, $236.00 — Evisu Genes 'Daruma' Diacock Jeans via Nordstrom. $236.00.

If we plot these Evisu jeans on the wildly popular Magnificent Bastard Jeans Chart (which suggests appropriate wearing ages based on the amount of shit on the back pocket), this pair is targeted towards toddlers.

Don't Diminish Your ASSets

September 5, 2007

True Religion Brand Jeans 'Luke Heritage Fox' Bootcut Jeans via Nordstrom. $282.00.

We're perpetually perplexed by the apparent success of True Religion jeans for men. Where do they get off charging $282 for their denim?

True Religion works great on select women, and men with significant amounts of extra chub, but if you work at staying in shape, why would you ever consider hiding a potentially winning asset behind long, deep pockets with flaps and large shiny buttons?

You wouldn't.

This brand is headed post-peak. Avoid, even if on sale.

Theory Goes Long

August 21, 2007

Theory Long Sleeve Dress Shirt via Nordstrom, $125.00 — Theory Long Sleeve Dress Shirt via Nordstrom. $125.00.

One of our favorite brands is Theory, for its clean lines, good quality, and reasonably good value. But their shirts' sleeves were always a little short for Magnificent Bastards with long arms (and you know what they say about guys with long arms).

They've finally addressed that problem with new, more traditional dress shirt sizing like R 15.5 and L 16.5, and now they fit nicely.

God No, Don't Do This

August 15, 2007

'Off the Deep End' Campshirt via Nordstrom, $59.90 — 'Off the Deep End' Campshirt via Nordstrom. $59.90.

Was once $120.00. Now $59.90. Do we hear 5¢? How about Nordstrom paying you?

Prepare For Fall, Soldier

July 29, 2007

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Whipcord Military Blazer via Nordstrom, $248.90 — MARC BY MARC JACOBS Whipcord Military Blazer via Nordstrom. $248.90.

Last week we heaped praise on a John Varvatos epauletted blazer, but we may have spoken too soon. This sweet MARC BY MARC JACOBS military blazer is being cleared out at Nordstrom, and it's better looking and 25% the price. Spend the $750 difference on booze.

A Moment of Clarity

July 23, 2007

Tricots St. Raphael Mercerized Cotton Shirt via Nordstrom, $28.90 — Tricots St. Raphael Mercerized Cotton Shirt via Nordstrom. $28.90.

If the Magnificent Bastard Manifesto is a little, um, obtuse, then maybe this mercerized cotton mock turtleneck and double-pleated pants could provide a moment of laser-like clarity: Even if you're a model for Nordstrom, don't look like this poor sonovabitch.