Killer Dana Board Society

Throughout time, mens fashion has taken trips to a more militaristic status to the adventurous artistic ideal. Along the way, lines are blurred by new crazes, forceful fads and even the occasional ruffled shirt. The Alphas understand that being a passer by to what’s “IN” is usually wise. Standing tall in their classic closet-essentials, these guys know that natural is best and they never give in to the crowd.

In my lifetime alone, the menswear scene has definitely off-roaded from it’s traditionally rug id roles of the past. With even the hardest musicians ditching the previous Top balla’ persona for a more refined stance at the top of the charts. Did you notice when it switched gears? Take a minute to look over 2009’s most popular pieces: the scarf, pastel polo, low cut v-necks and the Jonas breed of girl-tight denim.

Daily you can look to movies, fashion ads or TV shows (IE: Tool Academy 2),to witness the manly man’s decline. Wondering if the youngsters watching will follow their footsteps or long for a confident, natural dude that our media rarely showcases.

Is more maintenance what you guys really want from fashion, or has it gone too far ? A side from the powdered Wigs of the past, did you ever think you would debate about Real’s Chance of hair-extensions or the Details of guy-lining Adam Lambert from idol? Personally I think nothing is more attractive than a guy with his own solid style. Yet by the looks of it, us ladies will have to adapt to being able to share hair products and jeans.

That is unless you take a stand! Start being the example of how to rock the classics. Buy only the reliable basics you can comfortably live & breathe in! Starting with the button up plaid flannel.

Maxim As seen in plaid by AngelicaRose featuring RVCA

Plaid looks amazing on everyone and was made for the working man, so they are especially great for when it’s cold. Pioneering over a white tee or Beckham’s way underneath a vest for a board meeting.Classics like these ones go to show you how a dynamic item, can benefit both worlds.They are such a quality piece that even the pages of Maxim lent a tribute to the pattern, in an “Old School vs. New School”  Challenge (above).

Check out their key plaid playa’s Bruce Springsteen (The Boss) and Lil’ Wayne. As well as our favorites (below) Jay Adams and Snoop Dogg who are always looking Bad in plaid.

Whether you like the West Coast browns,baby blues or even your classic red plaids. Check out our Lost Bowery, Halifax, Pryda, Shifted, the Lrg Thoroughbred or Rusty’s Flamble seen above. Here we always go for quality and innovation so try matching your kicks to the top with a pair of printed Vox Hewitt shoes.

-Angelica