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Oh Man: In Japan, 'Pretty' Guys Are in Style

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:57:02 PDT

In Japan, the most popular grooming brand for young men is Gatsby. This name always makes me giggle, because, well, things didn't work out so well for the literary Gatsby. From my American viewpoint, the number of Gatsby products is astounding-more than a dozen colors of hair dye, styling putty, six varieties of deodorant, on and on and on. Men have as many beauty products as women do!

It makes sense, though: A recent story shows that young Japanese men are grooming themselves in a way that makes your average metrosexual seem like Charles Bronson in comparison. And their female counterparts consider it sexy, as shown by the heartthrob status of actor/model Takuya Kimura, pictured here. reveals the latest trend for guys in Japan: looking pretty, not masculine. Take a look at what it involves:

"I shave the tops and bottoms of my eyebrows to make them look cleaner," said Shinya Abe, 21, a wispy third-year student at Kobe University in western Japan. Abe, who also uses a men's eyebrow kit of brow comb, brow scissors and tweezers to keep his brows in line, says many of his classmates go further, shaving off their eyebrows and pencilling in new ones. Some go to aesthetic salons, or "esute", to get facials, manicures and pedicures.

To find out more, and to see a Gatsby commercial that would not go over too well on American airwaves,

read more This level of intensive grooming is indicative of the current preference for smooth-skinned, gentle-looking men. "Right now, the emphasis is on 'pretty', and nice, delicate men are in style," said Mayu Shimokawa, chief manager of product promotions at Mandom, the corporation that produces Gatsby. "Men's tastes are changing and we are changing to keep up with their tastes." It's always interesting to peek into beauty ideals around the world, and there's something I like about a culture that says men can be pretty (without being called "gay" in a nasty way). But I'm not sure that I want to date a guy who spends his morning pencilling in his eyebrows, either. Let me know what you think of these Gatsby commercials, which star the aforementioned superstar Takuya Kimura. I kinda dig the look in the first one-it's pretty hip and confident. The second one, in which he suggestively sprays deodorant, is more risque-enough so that I had to move my screen away from Intern's eyes, lest he accuse me of trying to pervert his young, impressionable mind. Source

Fabworthy: J.Crew Antonia Glitteri T-Strap Heels

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:10:33 PDT

Whoa, when did J.Crew get so fancy schmancy on us? These Antonia Glitteri T-Strap Heels, $225, are a modern fit for Cinderella. They also have a bit of The Great Gatsby in them because of the t-strap. What makes them super fabworthy is that they're glitzy without being over-the-top; and that's really hard to achieve when glitter is involved.

I wish I knew about these before going to a recent banquet. They would have definitely matched my Catherine Malandrino off-white dress. Oh well...next time!

Ben Affleck to Join The Great Gatsby as Tom Buchanan

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:30:27 PDT

Ben Affleck is about to take up residence in East Egg. The actor is in talks to play Tom Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby, the role that Bradley Cooper has had his eye on. Buchanan is the husband of Daisy (who will be played by Carey Mulligan) and is the man who stands in the way of the love between his wife and Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio).

The only thing in the way of Affleck's participation is a scheduling conflict with this film and his next directing effort for a movie called Argo. I for one hope it works out; I love the idea of Affleck as the wealthy Buchanan in 1920s garb and DiCaprio's romantic rival - even if it is in 3D.

Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire Get Ready to Welcome Leo Down Under

Lauren Turner — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:13 PST

Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire popped up at Fox Studios for The Great Gatsby in Sydney, Australia today. Tobey was sporting facial stubble while Carey had a smile on her face as she chatted on the phone. Their costar, Leonardo DiCaprio, wasn't spotted with them Down Under, but he's apparently on his way after wrapping up a trip to Mexico with girlfriend Erin Heatherton. The couple's getaway meant that Leo missed the SAG Awards, where he was nominated for his leading role in J. Edgar. He hasn't skipped out on all of award season though, since he did attend the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Awards. Carey took part in her own red carpet fun this month when she joined Michael Fassbender in London for the Film Critics' Circle Awards.

Carey Mulligan, Zac Efron, Jason Sudeikis, and More Stars on Set This Week!

Lauren Turner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

Sets across the world were hopping with stars this week. Carey Mulligan returned to Australia to shoot The Great Gatsby and Zac Efron showed some muscle for the cameras in LA. Jason Sudeikis and Will Ferrell took their work to New Orleans while Chace Crawford got into character in NYC for Gossip Girl - click through to see who else was on set!

See the First Pictures From The Great Gatsby!

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:42:21 PST

The first official stills from The Great Gatsby are here, and though there are just two for now, they're so sumptuous that I already can't wait for the movie's Christmas 2012 release. In one, we have a glittering, beautiful ensemble photo of the cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, and Carey Mulligan, in '20s party dress. The other gives us a more intimate moment between DiCaprio as Gatsby and Mulligan as Daisy. Check them out now!

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Leonardo DiCaprio Breaks Into the Coffee Biz

Susannah Chen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:04:17 PST

Have a hard time getting up in the morning? Well, you've got more than just coffee to look forward to. Thanks to a new line of coffees, the best part of waking up could be Leonardo DiCaprio in your cup.

Today, The Great Gatsby actor announced he's partnering with La Colombe Torrefaction to produce a new coffee line, Lyon. Its entire net profile will benefit the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to promote sustainability for the planet. "Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever," DiCaprio said in a statement. "I am thrilled to be a part of this new project with La Colombe that will help aid the shift to a truly sustainable future for the planet and its inhabitants."

Starting today, the coffee will appear online and on shelves in Williams-Sonoma stores across the country, as well as select Whole Foods Markets. Will you try one of Leo's new coffees?

Leonardo DiCaprio Gets Down to Business Looking Sexy in GQ Australia

Lauren Turner — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:44:48 PST

Leonardo DiCaprio got up close and personal for the cover of GQ Australia's Back to Business issue. Leo recently spent time Down Under filming The Great Gatsby, but he's since returned to the US, where he's been an award season nominee for J. Edgar. Leo skipped last night's SAG Awards, though, since he was vacationing in Mexico with girlfriend Erin Heatherton. In GQ Australia Leo touched on wanting to make the move from in front of to behind the camera, saying, "I do [want to direct]. And if I did direct, I would try to have the same no-bullsh*t approach to it as Clint [Eastwood] and his crew have. Seriously, there are no frills on his set. It's a small, tight-knit crew."

Video: 5 Movies We're Most Excited to See in 2012!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:22:51 PST

A new year means a new crop of movies, and 2012 has plenty of exciting films in store! On this episode of The Buzz, BuzzSugar editors Becky Kirsch and Shannon Vestal break down the five big releases they can't wait for in the coming months, from the hottest superhero movies to the new franchise that's already captured a ton of fan attention - The Hunger Games! Watch as Becky and Shannon weigh in with their picks, and see if you can guess what's at the top of their list.

First Look: Tobey Maguire, Isla Fisher, and Joel Edgerton on the Set of The Great Gatsby

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:31:31 PDT

Tobey Maguire was decked out '20s style on the rainy set of The Great Gatsby in Australia this week. Filming has been underway for a few weeks, but this is our first look at Maguire in the role of Nick Carraway, who serves as the narrator in the novel. He was joined by costars Joel Edgerton and Isla Fisher, who play Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson, respectively. The real excitement will be in seeing Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan (as Gatsby and Daisy), but for now, this is a pretty sweet sneak peek.