New York Day 2

This whole extreme Photoshop business has me thinking, can we really put an end to it? This is where it gets complicated, Photoshop is needed in the industry but it is widely misused. How do you fix it? Well you can’t. Because in order to fix it you’d have to get everybody who uses it on board. I think publishers can start by doing their part to not abuse it, but what about the ads? Even if a magazine chose to be fair when editing its images you still have the ads which are sometimes produced elsewhere. Which would leave the consumer with a conflicting message, ” We respectively use Photoshop, but can’t say the same for our advertisers”. Also when flipping through the pages of the magazine you’d start to notice the difference between real and overly edited subjects. So what can the industry do? Everyone needs to do their part and use Photoshop with restraint and years down the road we may see a difference. If not Abode will create a Photoshop face mask so that we may always look our very best, whether we’re doing laundry or running over people in the Hamptons with our Mercedes M-Class (I miss Lizzie Grubman).

On the Left: Is an overly retouched photo of Demi Moore. On the Right: Is an un-edited image.

You can always tell when I didn’t put much thought into an outfit when it’s this simple. But it worked out so I can’t complain. This one was taken at “Closet Sundays” at Revolution inside The Mirage.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 Menswear Ad Campaign Shot by Steven Klein Featuring Sam Webb, David Gandy, Adam Senn, and Noah Mills.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 Menswear Ad Campaign Shot by Steven Klein Featuring Sam Webb, David Gandy, Adam Senn, and Noah Mills.

…Click to continue reading | Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2010 Menswear Ad Campaign

Not only is Versace a global brand now you can take Versace with you globally, not in the form of a suitcase but a cell phone. Versace is following the designer cell phone trend, which includes the likes of Prada, Dior, Dolce and Gabbana and Tag Heuer. The new cell phone will be unveiled during the Couture Shows in Paris next week. Through a licensing deal with ModeLabs Group the phone will be produced and distributed. The Versace branded cell phone will be released in May and made accessible via Versace boutiques worldwide and select high-end watch and jewelry stores. Unlike the Dolce & Gabbana and Armani cell phones, the Versace Phone will retail for well above $5,000

Although I don’t follow sports I do follow the occasional athlete. Enter Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro or as he’s simply known Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not only easy on the eyes but he’s a Soccer God. His main gig may be as winger/forward for the Real Madrid soccer team but it’s his latest project that’s gaining him notoriety. Following David Beckham’s decision not to renew his Emporio Armani Underwear contract Ronaldo became the face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans.

Cristiano Ronaldo for Emporio Armani Underwear

Born February 5th 1985 (that’s right he’s 24!) Ronaldo is the best at what he does. His six-year contract with Real Madrid is worth $132 million, making him the most expensive soccer player in the history of the game. Proven he’s a rare breed indeed Ronaldo does not smoke or drink (qualities I admire in a man). Through a partnership with his sister they’ve opened up several CR7 Fashion Boutiques. The first two letters are his initials and the number 7 is his Manchester United number (previously worn by David Beckham). The CR7 shops can be found in Lisbon, Madeira, and Paris.
…Click to continue reading | J’adorable Guy: Cristiano Ronaldo