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M A S C H I OJanuary 2011

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Tab l e o f Con ten t s

Stephano V. Bove

Hello. Welcome to the first issue of Maschio. This is the first magazine that I have ever published. You’re probably wondering

what “Maschio” means, right? It means “male” in Italian. I’m really excited about this issue, not because it’s my first magazine to be published, but because it’s about what I love the most, fashion. Not just fashion in general, but male fashion. When I was younger, I used to make fake magazine covers just for fun, on my old 2003 Windows XP computer using Picture It. But now, after working on a Mac OS X and attending Graphic Design at the Essex Center of Technology, I understand all the hard work that goes into a well designed magazine; everything from all the tag lines, promo boxes, headlines, subheads, etc. This magazine has given me an excellent opportunity to use my skills that I have learned in my tech program of Graphic Design, and to integrate them with my passions of graphic design and fashion. I will always have a passion for fashion. In this magazine, I will represent fashion in a clean-cut, sophisticated way, with a little edginess for detail, which has always been my style. It will also have some of your traditional fashion, because lets face it, some trends never go out of style no matter how old they are (like skinny jeans or dressy leather shoes). But Maschio will always have fashion that all men can relate to. It’s my hope that you will enjoy looking thru and reading Maschio, and will gain even a greater appreciation of fashion for us men.

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Start the new year right by following these six commandments to become the almighty... in style.

Follow these rules for the best grooming during the most punishing months of the year.

Looking for a signature scent this season? Here’s the top five of the greatest signature scents just for you.

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• Thou sha l t learn when to cuf f ‘em

If you’re wearing a trim, modern suit with flat-front

pants—the kind often shown in this magazine—you should not cuff your pants. However, if you’re a guy who likes a classic suit with a single pleat, go for a cuff, but no more than one and a half inches deep.

S ty le

For January

• Honor thy ta i lo r

Even the best suits need altering. Pants need to be

shortened, jackets need to be brought in, sleeves need to be narrowed (slim down your sleeves), and buttons need to be realigned with buttonholes (most guys’ shoulders aren’t entirely even, meaning your jacket often sits a bit askew). You should always buy your correct size, but you then need to have a tailor customize it to your body. It’s the difference between being appropriately

dressed and being stylishly dressed.

• Thou sha l t not wear a t ie that i s too s l im

Unless you’re a hard-core fashion guy who favors a super skinny tie, stick with one that measures about three inches at its widest point. It will be narrower than traditional ties, but not by too much. Tie one on and you’ll look modern and sophisticated.

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S t a r t t he new yea r r i gh t by f o l l ow ing t he se s i x commandmen t s t o become the a lm igh t y. . . i n s t y l e .

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• Thou sha l t invest in the r ight t imep iece

Buy a high-quality stainless-steel watch. It looks as right with jeans as it does with your best blazer.

• Thou sha l t match your socks w i th your su i t

When choosing socks, the basic rule is to consider the suit instead of the shoe—in other words, if you’re wearing a navy suit with black shoes, reach for navy socks. And when wearing a light suit, make sure the socks are darker than the suit but a shade or so lighter than the shoes.

This one’s tricky. If you’re wearing a conventional white broadcloth dress shirt (which means it’s fairly see-through), you have two options: Skip the undershirt and you’ll look clean and stylish. Or, if you’re a hairy guy who perspires a lot and you feel safer in an undershirt, wear a crewneck. The lines of a V-neck or tank top will be visible beneath your shirt and tie and

you’ll look cheesy. If you prefer a V-neck or tank top, you

might consider other dress shirts. Go for ones with checks or stripes, which make an undershirt less visible. Or opt for hardier fabrics, like an oxford cloth, which make undershirts all but invisible.

• Remember thy undersh i r t

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RO L E XThe Gentleman’s Watch

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body and face), and chilblains(ulcersthatcauseredness,itching,blisters, and inflammation of thetoes, fingers, earlobes, and otherpartsoftheskin).Willhavingtheselittle“extras”helpyou toget thatnewmodelinggigthatyoualwayswanted?

Menwhosufferfromanorexiaaren’t usually like female

suffererswhoaretryingtoloseasmuchweight as they can and getas thin as possible. Men tend tosuffer fromanorexia togivemoreof a specific shape to their bodyand/or for theirmuscle tone toshowmore,insteadofjusttryingtogetthin.Anorexiawillactuallymakeyourbodystarttoeatyourmuscletonefirstinsteadofthebodyfatthatyouthinkiscoveringyour muscles. Muscle has moreprotein content than body fat. Soifyou’redoingstrenuousexerciseand not eating anything, yourbodywill start toeatyourmusclemass, something you don’t wanthappening. Itwill alsomakeyourbody start eating its vital organstoo,andcausemanydisordersandtripstotheemergencyroom.

Anorexia will not just be theworst thingpossible foryour

looks and health, but also yourspiritual well being. You becomeso obsessed with your distortedself-image that you’re often self-centered, often depressed, alwaysself-conscious, shy, and secretive.Itdoesnotaffectjustyou,butyourwhole family and friends. Yourfamilyand friendscareaboutyou

“...anorexia can and probably will make you uglier than you

think you actually are.”

“EvEn though thE causEs for malE anorExia

(manorExia) usually diffEr

from fEmalE anorExia, thE

symptoms arE thE samE.”

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sincerely. It makes them sad thatyou’re not as sociable, and open,as you used to be. Can you feeltheirmelancholywhenyou’renotabletoenjoyasimplefamilymealwiththem?

Isitreallyworththepossibleacne,tooth loss, pasty skin, and thatuglysuperfinehaircalledlanugo,justtolosethatextra“fat”onyourmidsection?Wasthemuscletonethat you’ve been trying to showvanishedbecauseyouwere afraidthatthoseheavenlyfamilymealsatGrandma’swould just cover it all

over? Do youfeel it’s worthbeing depressedall the time,and having no

real human contact on your side?Be healthy and happy. Have areasonable exercise routine, anda healthy sustaining diet. Enjoyyourself,pigoutonceinwhile,andenjoy Grandma’s turkey dinner(but don’t get carried away).Youneed food for muscle tone.You look your best whenyou’rehealthy...andhappy.

E x - m o d e l J e r e m y G i l l i t z e r ( b e l o w )h a s b e e n s u f f e r i n g f r o m a n o r e x i a f o r o v e r 2 5 y e a r s . T a k e a l o o k a t h i s ‘ b e f o r e ’ a n d ‘ n o w ’ p i c .

B e f o r e N o w

What is the worst possiblething that you can do to

yourself? Becoming manorexic(meaningmaleanorexia).Notonlywillitdepriveyouofthatwonderfulsensation on your tongue and thatsatisfactionafteraplateofcomfortfood,itwillalsotakeaway,believeit or not, your health, happiness,andlooks. Yes, anorexia is not just agirlyproblem,itaffectsmen,too...1outof10of them!Even though

the causes for male anorexia(manorexia) usually differ fromfemaleanorexia,thesymptomsarethe same. Not only will it affectyouandyourlooks,buteverybodyand everything in your life... andnotforthebetter.

Contrary to the fashionindustry’spromotionofbeing

lean, perhaps too lean, anorexiacan and probably will make youuglier thanyouthinkyouactuallyare. Notonlywillyoubeathighrisk for becoming unflatteringlyboney,youcangetotherunsightlysymptoms such as: acne, toothloss, swollen joints, hair loss, dryskin, pasty/sagging skin, lanugo(a soft, finehair that growon the

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by Stephano Bove

maNOrExia,

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M c N i e l &

R e E d yBest in Men’s Suites & Formal Attire

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iN COlD wEaThEr... GrOOm bETTEr

Grooming

Lea rn t he se ru l e s t o t ak ing ca r e o f you r f ace , hands , and body du r ing t he mos t pun i sh ing mon th s o f t he yea r.

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• Cover Your Face

Cold air and harsh winds can deal a brutal hit to your face. Protect yourself with a moisturizer that will stand up to the elements without an all-day greasy feel. And make sure it’s got a little SPF too—the sun’s still shining even when it’s below freezing.

Baxter of California Super Shape SPF 15

• Defend Your Hands

Thanks to constant washing during cold and flu season, one of the first things to get dry and scaly is your hands. Defend them with a hand moisturizer that hydrates and absorbs quickly.

Malin + Goetz Vitamin B5 Hand Treatment

• Watch Your Mouth

A heavy-duty lip balm (as opposed to your lint-covered Chapstick) will keep your lips moist for the long haul because when it’s frigid out, the last thing you want to be doing is digging around for your lip stuff.

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

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• Take shor ter showers

As good as they feel on a chilly morning, long showers strip your skin of the natural oils that keep it hydrated. Keep them under ten minutes—which is just enough time for you to get in, clean up, and hop out.

• Scrub Yourse l f Down

Because your skin can become dull and lifeless after too long without sunlight, help liven it up by turning over new skin cells. Just don’t overdo it, once a week should do the trick.

Menscience Advanced Body Scrub

• Shave Yourse l f Bet ter

Your drugstore shaving stuff can do such a drying number on your face it might as well be bar soap. Go with a luxe version that will get rid of scruff while maintaining your skin’s moisture.

Menskin Shavestick

Grooming

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• Ra lph Lauren B ig Pony Co l lec t ion 2

Of the four Big Pony scents, 2 is the most provocative, a mix of chocolate, ginger, and spice. Unlike anything out there.

75 ml, $50

• D iptyque Eau Due l le

One of the most awesome scents in years. A smoky burnt vanilla from the island of Réunion cut with astringent vetiver.

50 ml, $88

Top F ive

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FivE OF ThE bEST SCENTS FOr wiNTEr

Look ing f o r a s i gna tu r e s cen t t h i s s ea son? He re ’s t he t op f ive o f t he g r ea t e s t s i gna tu r e s cen t s j u s t f o r you .

• Marc Jacobs Bang

A beautifully calm wood scent, Bang is as subtle and clear as a Bose playing Maxwell.

50 ml, 55$

• Do lce & Gabbana The One Gent leman

If the film featuring a tuxedoed Matthew McConaughey isn’t enough to hook you, the classic scent with a contemporary angle will be.

50 ml, 55$

• Chane l B leu de Chane l

An ultra correct masculine executed with Chanel-quality precision. If you need to be boardroom-perfect, you need Bleu.

50 ml, $59

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