http://www.thediscerningbrute.com fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:51:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/06/16/the-do-good-dad-fathers-day-guide/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/06/16/the-do-good-dad-fathers-day-guide/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:32:30 +0000 TheDiscerningBrute http://thediscerningbrute.com/?p=1736
Father's Day is this Sunday. If you haven't gotten anything for dear old dad yet, in addition to making a donation to your favorite organization in your father's name, here are some good gift ideas: Bid on one of a million amazing things at CharityBuzz. Check out the Dads & Grads auction. From hanging out [...]]]>
Father's Day is this Sunday. If you haven't gotten anything for dear old dad yet, in addition to making a donation to your favorite organization in your father's name, here are some good gift ideas: Bid on one of a million amazing things at CharityBuzz. Check out the Dads & Grads auction. From hanging out with Patrick Dempsey at Daytona to meeting Bill Clinton, sitting in box seats at the US Open, watching the Yankees play the Red Sox, taking a swimming clinic with Michael Phelps, or a Kenny Chesney autographed Guitar! There is more cool stuff than I can list here. Just don't bid on the fishing trip. Ugh. BREAK THE BANK! If you are loaded, your dad might like a Tesla Roadster (starts at $101,000) or Model S - both electric performance vehicles from Tesla Motors. The Model S is capable of rocketing from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and traveling up to 300 miles on a single 45 minute charge (starts at $49,900 which is not that bad)! For the rest of us who can only afford to splurge a little bit... Organic Dress Shirts form CULTURATA (check for local stockists) Matt & Nat Mens' Accessories: Shop HERE. Or if you're in NYC, go to this event: Make a donation to Mercy For Animals before Father's Day on June 21st and Rory Freedman, co-author of Skinny Bastard will match your contribution, dollar-for-dollar - totaling up to $5,000! Donate $100 or more and you will receive an autographed copy of Skinny Bastard - a guide for macho men on eating well and getting in shape the healthy and cruelty-free way! Get dad into shape w/ The Engine 2 Diet, Thrive in 30, and Skinny Bastard! Kicks! Check out our favs for dad from Bourgeois Boheme, NOHARM, and NOVACAS: A Recycled Billboard "George Dopp Kit" . . . . . . Organic Grooming from Dr Bronner, and Herban Cowboy! ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/06/16/the-do-good-dad-fathers-day-guide/feed/ 1 http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/09/19/best-of-midtown-eco-showcase/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/09/19/best-of-midtown-eco-showcase/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:15:55 +0000 TheDiscerningBrute http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/?p=454
This week in midtown Manhattan, designers gathered at the Agent Red International Showroom who hosted The Green Gallery Eco Press Showcase to showcase eco clothing and accessories ranging from bags and belts to knits and formal wear. I met several of the designers and the stylish brains behind Boho Magazine, which launched at the event. [...]]]>
This week in midtown Manhattan, designers gathered at the Agent Red International Showroom who hosted The Green Gallery Eco Press Showcase to showcase eco clothing and accessories ranging from bags and belts to knits and formal wear. I met several of the designers and the stylish brains behind Boho Magazine, which launched at the event. Here are the highlights: SDN is a Brooklyn-based line featuring menswear made from organic cotton, soy, and bamboo. Striped waistcoats, western button-downs and denim jumpsuits were the highlights, as well as the handsome, cuffed chinos. I have to get a pair of those! SDN can be purchased at www.sodafine.com and www.kaightnyc.com. The pants do come with the option of suspenders that have leather detailing, so you can avoid those - and some of the sportscoats incorporate silk in the lining. English Retreads was started by Heather English almost a decade ago. Her bags and accessories already have over 60,000 miles each! Tough, green, and bad-ass, my favorites are the wallet, the Bentley, and the Large Beetle. ER also does dog collars and belts! REVINYLIZED accessories are made from used billboards that would otherwise add hundreds of pounds each to landfills. The tote, the messenger bags, and the toiletry bag are my favorite picks. Many of them are lined with organic or recycled cotton.

Threads for Thought is one of the only companies doing organic cotton board shorts! Combine that with an organic tee with a well-designed message and you're good to go!]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/09/19/best-of-midtown-eco-showcase/feed/ 0