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John Mayer, Secret Fashion Player, Take 2

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:00:22 -0700

You may or may not have been convinced John Mayer is a secret fashion player in my first story, so let's give it another go. Maybe a sexier photo will help? A sexier photo of Mayer with shopping bags?! I spot a Louis Vuitton bag amongst others carried by a tattooed, tan arm.

OK, down to business. In this edition, Mayer talks about how the Japanese are ahead of the fashion curve (true), gushes about a cool pair of LV pants he bought last year (was that what was in this bag?!), and continues to tell us his style tips . . .

The Japanese are so forward thinking.

"No, they are past-thinking. That’s what is so forward about it. The Japanese will put out magazines devoted to denim for the '50s. You will find full-on books, encyclopedic in nature, all about old motorcycle jackets from the '40s and '60s. So all they are really doing is going through time and finding the greatest version of something and then mass-producing."

What's in your closet?

"I have a closet that’s like the greatest collection of leather jackets and Belstaff's. I know everything down to the name of these jackets but I normally just throw on jeans and a t-shirt. I’m a big Rick Owens guy. Love Rick Owens."

And to hear style tips two, three, and four, read more.

"Number two. Every brand that at least has some solvency to have a store in NYC let’s say. Every single brand makes at least one garment that is worth owning. If you walk into a store because your friend wants to go into G-Star, no offense to G-star, look around and find the best G-star piece. Keep your eyes open. Don’t be a whore for labels. When it’s time, go into a store. Louis Vuitton makes one killer piece that looks nothing like Louis Vuitton every single year. Last year I bought this pair of racing pants. They are like the baggiest, coolest, cottony pants. They are billowy and have a tight hem. They are almost parachutey. Nothing like the LV design language. Everyone breaks design language one time per season. Find it, buy two of them.

"Number three. You never want to look like you bought all your stuff on the same day. Create a rotation. So you want to slowly move things into rotation, even if it means you don’t pop a tag for six months. Slowly move it into rotation. Don’t look like you are hanging out in Biscayne Bay. You know what I’m talking about? Don’t Biscayne Bay.

"Last one. It’s what I call 'long ago and hard to find.' That means, every two garments you buy every season, put them away. Don’t even think about popping them open. That means that a year and a half later when you break it out - assuming it wasn’t ever mass-produced - it will sort of juxtapose itself perfectly with the culture and the style of the day. People will say, Where’d you get that amazing jacket, and you’ll say it was hard to find two years ago. And that is how your style is untouchable."

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John Mayer, Secret Fashion Player, Take 1

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:00:22 -0700

Would you have ever guessed John Mayer has a secret fashion obsession? He's not a flashy rock star, but let's not forget he is a rock star, and therefore knows it helps to look good - no - damn good. I caught up with the curly haired cutie at New York Fashion Week, and we talked, and talked, and talked. So what did Fab and John have to talk about? Read and see!

You're more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy . . .

"Check this out: it appears as if I’m a jeans and t-shirt guy, but if I were to walk you through my closet, you’ll notice one thing about what I wear - you can never tag me. You can never say that I’m wearing this by that person. Cause I only normal wear stuff by my friends."

So your friends design clothes?

"Yeah. I don’t even want to give the brands away. Some of these brands are clothing lines so small that it's technically an artisan process and not a mass production thing. So I wear things that look like I just threw stuff on, but it’s the best version. When I’m wearing a hoodie, it looks like I just threw a hoodie on. I’m wearing what I discovered and figured out is the best hoodie I can find. And I’ll tell you, if you ever want to know the best hoodie, I know the best hoodie. The best hoodie ever made is by a company called Loopwheeler. It's all [styles] from the '40s and '50s that no one uses in America anymore. It makes one meter of fabric every hour. Do you know a store called Collette in Paris? They sell Loopwheeler. It’s the greatest stuff in the world."

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So what's your fashion advice for the world?

"Can I give you John Mayer’s fashion tips? Will you make a blog about this? Ready? . . . Number one, in no particular order: basics are the hardest to find. The word basic always gives the impression that it’s the easiest to find. Basics are incredibly hard to find. When you find a white t-shirt, a hoodie, a pair of jeans. When you find a basic you love, buy four of them. Because you need to create a basic private stock. Because basics come and go very quickly and next season you can be sure they will change. And it will never be the same."

Stay tuned for more of John's fashion tips!

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Fab Blab: January Says Crazy, John Says Pajamas at the Armani Store Opening Party

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:36:49 -0800

Was I ready for the Armani party? Affirmative. After getting manicured and coiffed at the Waldorf Astoria Fashion Week Suite, I couldn't have timed a little pampering better because the event was pretty insane. The star-studded party celebrated the new Fifth Avenue store containing all the Armani brands under one roof. It may sound excessive in dire times, but Armani declared, “One must go on. [This store] is an act of courage and faith towards America, a country that has supported me from the very beginning,” he said. “I think an entrepreneur should demonstrate a certain degree of bravery, even in difficult times, and I certainly wasn’t going to change my plans.”At one point, a star or star editor was in every direction. I got a chance to say hi again to Mad Men beauty January Jones. Looking sirenesque in a beaded LRD, she yelled "Great to see you. It's crazy here!" She was going to attend a couple more fashion shows today and then she was outtie. The best quickie quote of the night, though, was John Mayer. When asked how his Armani suit felt, he gushed, "It feels - a great suit feels like a pair of pajamas. And I could sleep in this thing. Thinking about going fetal right here, in the building.” Lastly, a couple high profilers slipped by me, but I had to mention how decadent in Armani Victoria Beckham looked.

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Cameron's Bright Flats & Bright New Lovah

FabSugar — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:22:22 -0700

Are the rumors true? If so, Cameron's whipping out the fancy functional footwear to flirt with her new lovah. She and John Mayer may be sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g, and if so, her feet will be dangling in a pair of bright flats. John is the laid-back musical type so I'm sure he doesn't need to be dominated by some fierce provocative heels, ahem Jessica, so maybe this is a perfect match. Or as we say in the shoe world, a perfect pair. Check out some bright perfect pairs in this week's Life & Style and below!

Nine West Alyn (Blue/Pewter Satin), $83	Theory "Calla" Patent Maryjane, $295
Chloe Buckled Suede Ballet Flats, $525	Kate Spade green satin bow-tie 'Becky' loafers, on sale for $88 (originally $275)
Urban Outfitters Suede Moccasin, $48	Nine West demory, $80
N.Y.L.A. Women's Cindy Flat, $70	Sam Edelman Caroline flats, on sale for $69 (originally $115)

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:15:22 -0700

LA Fashion Week manifested itself. Here are our faves from the Hollywood runways.
Have fun with the finale The City fashion quiz.
We nabbed an exclusive interview with model up-and-comer Ubah Hassan.
We've got March Shopping Madness! Let us guide you on how to update your wardrobe (on the cheap).
A big congrats to newly engaged Marc Jacobs!
Gossip Girl is back after a month-long hiatus. Shop Blair's ladylike look and take our fun-filled fashion quiz.
Check out part two of John Mayer's fashion tips.
Do you approve of my March most wanted?
We celebrated the color green this week, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, with some verde amore and a quiz testing your green knowledge.
Get ready for Spring with H&M's fresh offerings.

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:32:22 -0700

Paris Fashion Week's curtain has closed, but check out the primo collections.
Speaking of, did you think McQueen's runway was freaky or fabulous? And if you're in the the mood for monsters, discover Paris's scary runway fare.
Oh my fabulous: Roberto Cavalli's Paris store opening party. Wish I was there . . .
Though they all looked fantastic, which lady in Chanel is most Fab?
Have fun with this week's The City fashion quiz.
Next up at Target? Surfer style a la Tracy Feith - preview the collection.
Read up on John Mayer's fashion tips - random, I know!
We may have presented you with the toughest quiz yet: guess the fashion designer's alma mater.
Do you approve of my March most wanted?
We've got March Shopping Madness! Let us guide you on how to update your wardrobe (on the cheap).
Pop had the chance to talk to Nicole Richie about her House of Harlow - too cute!

Oscars Red Carpet: Jennifer Aniston

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:37:46 -0800

Jennifer Aniston attended the Oscars looking statuesque and shiny in Valentino. Although she and John Mayer skipped the red carpet, the actress did present onstage. The silhouette is classic but the fabric is dazzling. Do you love or hate?

Vote on all of my Oscar polls here!

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Who Wore It Better? Rails Indya Black Hoodie

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:22 -0800

When Lindsay Lohan left rehab, she was sporting a Rails Indya black hoodie. A couple days ago ex-reality star Kristin Cavallari went shopping in the same jacket. Side note: John Mayer's girlfriend Minka Kelly has the off-white one. Both LL and Kristin are blonde, thin, and trendy . . . . but who do you think wore it better?

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