http://www.thediscerningbrute.com fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/23/the-meaning-of-meat/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/23/the-meaning-of-meat/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:22 +0000 D. R. Hildebrand http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=10004
by D. R. Hildebrand Whenever possible, I avoid buying food at airports.  Earlier this month though, I was in a bind, saw a Qdoba, and decided to make an exception.  I got the rice, the beans, the roasted veggies, and said no to the meat, cheese, and sour cream, and at the end of the [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/23/the-meaning-of-meat/feed/ 1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/21/new-warrior/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/21/new-warrior/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:06:19 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=10011
• I am feeling incredibly inspired by vegan warrior, Damien Mander and the amazing work he does for animals and the environment through the IAPF (international Anti Poaching Foundation). He spoke at Ted X Syndney, and you simply must watch his powerful talk below: “Thirty-three year old Damien Mander served as a special operations sniper [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/21/new-warrior/feed/ 1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/13/summer-ready/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/13/summer-ready/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 22:39:07 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9995
Whether you’re inside or poolside, these summer supplies will have you feeling cool and ready for anything. Sunglasses from Modo in recycled acetate and Waiting for the Sun in bamboo. Shirts from Arthur & Henry, a London-based shirt-maker in 80s count organic cotton and linen. Organic cotton chinos from Twothirds in bone and navy. Recycled [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/13/summer-ready/feed/ 0 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/11/brave-gentleman-x-novacas-three-leaves-editorial/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/11/brave-gentleman-x-novacas-three-leaves-editorial/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 00:50:12 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9992
The Brave GentleMan x Novacas worker boot in tan and original mastermind are featured in the new Three Leaves spring lookbook. Three Leaves is a men’s retailer focused on sustainable, cool and classic fashion. Their most recent lookbook also features interview with their models Ian Cooper and Colin Sussingham. Defintely drop by the Three Leaves [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/11/brave-gentleman-x-novacas-three-leaves-editorial/feed/ 1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/09/monclers-disconnect/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/09/monclers-disconnect/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:02:54 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9983
Photo: Complex Moncler, an expensive Italian outerwear and accessories line known for quilted down, decided to send some animals down the runway in Paris. Some of the animals featured in their AW13/14 collection were on leash, and some roamed leashless through the audience. Others were killed and in the form of coats and accessories. People in [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/09/monclers-disconnect/feed/ 3 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/09/vaute-mens-spring-13/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/09/vaute-mens-spring-13/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 15:57:43 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9981
These animal-inspired, organic cotton button-downs from Vaute are great for spring. They’re colorful, youthful and feature horses and bears. I’m also excited about the “James” Havanah and black waxed-cotton motorcycled jackets. Put these Jackets on top of the shirts and you’ve got a youthful bad-boy look that is irresistible.]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/09/vaute-mens-spring-13/feed/ 0 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/08/reet-aus-mass-upcycling/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/08/reet-aus-mass-upcycling/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 23:43:48 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9975
Upcycling has come a long way. Creating new garments using discarded materials and scraps from the garment industry that would otherwise end up in landfills seemed difficult to scale up for the mass market. Most upcycling production models needed to stay small-scale and hand-made. But then came Reet Aus, an Estonian fashion designer and Ph.D. [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/08/reet-aus-mass-upcycling/feed/ 0 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/07/lost-in-los-angeles/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/07/lost-in-los-angeles/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:55:53 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9933
The last time I was in Los Angeles, I was hanging out with Leanne of Vaute and we had such a blast! We had some delicious indulgences at the LA Vegan Crepe including a dark chocolate crepe and a chocolate croissant. That’s healthy… right? We attended the Genesis Awards, celebrating animal advocacy in the media, [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/05/07/lost-in-los-angeles/feed/ 2 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/04/30/fashion-loves-animals-event/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/04/30/fashion-loves-animals-event/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:04:11 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9925
  Register now for an evening celebrating a compassionate future in fashion, honoring Leanne Mai-Ly Hilgart. Leanne, the President and Creative Director of Vaute Couture, made history this year with the first all-vegan fashion label at famed New York Fashion Week. Join Farm Sanctuary’s dedicated supporters, celebrity advocates, and the media on this special night. [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/04/30/fashion-loves-animals-event/feed/ 1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/04/28/dlc-brooklyn/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/04/28/dlc-brooklyn/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:00:38 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=9895
The Brave GentleMan store has some new, really cool, one-of-a-kind necklaces from DLC Brooklyn. I had the honor of collaborating with DLC founder, Susan Domelsmith on choosing which amulets from her collection would go on the chains, and naming the necklaces. These, and all DLC Brooklyn jewelry are made from vintage, dead stock, remnants and [...]]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2013/04/28/dlc-brooklyn/feed/ 0