Summer Shorts
Shorts should be comfortable, breathable, and the perfect length. I myself am all about the comfort, ease, and breathability of shorts, but so many times that can mean that style and visual aesthetic are forgone (yes, that means those baggy below the knee numbers you have in your drawer can be moved to the donate [...]
House DJ Jeff Swiff
Last week we met up with DJ Jeff Swiff, a cool Minneapolite who has been known to spin some sick House realness. Aside from speaking on his own body of work, Swiff gave us great insight into the history and development of House music. MPLSTYLE: How were you first introduced to Electronic Music, and when [...]
Club Fuckboy Mix by Coolhehe
We’ve got a new dude on staff at MPLSTYLE and he’s about as cool as they get. Nic Wilson aka “Coolhee” is a local DJ, composer, and graphic designer. Enjoy his first contribution in the form of a hot club mix made exclusively for MPLSTYLE. Image by http://nnnicwilson.com Track List Sidney’s Lament (Coolhehe Intercourse Edit) – [...]
The Summer Staple: Sandals
Doesn’t it always seem like the simplest staples in menswear are always the hardest to find? There are those essential pieces we all look for each season, but yet they are elusive. The perfect navy blazer. The perfect black v-neck. The perfect brown pant. The perfect go with everything shoe. The perfect sandal… That last [...]
Model Spotlight – Trek
Name: Trek Agency: Ignite Models Hometown: Cold Spring, MN Hobbies: Going boating and swimming with friends, anything outdoors. Your name is awesome! How did that come about? My parents knew I was going to be a boy, and they wanted a unique outdoorsy name. They thought of River, Hike, and a few others, and [...]
Three New Local Videos For Boys
CRUNCHY KIDS – “Nash Money” The Band: Self described as “independent-new-ish,” Slim Chance, Eric Mayson, Marcus Skallman, and Eric Burton make up this ass kicking hip-hop quartet. The Video: Filmed in Solar Arts Building of NE Minneapolis by 3 Tree Productions. Directed by Arlo Myren, we love the video’s simplicity, light projections, and passionate performance by [...]
Rounded Frames
This just may very well be the year, or the season, of the Dandy. In light of “The Great Gatsby” premier on Friday, another trend was solidified for Spring/Summer ’13, round sunglasses. Round frames offer the classic and retro aesthetic that has had a lot of emphasis this season. There’s just something timeless and effortlessly chic [...]
Xena’s Fly Trap: Doug Padilla
The Eccentric I met Dougie Padilla about a year ago The Walker art opening for Frank Gaard, a friend of his. I invited myself over to his art studio and he quickly became a good friend and mentor. As a long-time resident and artist of northeast Minneapolis, Padilla has been one of the founding fathers [...]
Rehearsal at Friends Only Records
Photographer, Irv Briscoe, captures Friends Only Records as they prepare for their show this Friday May 10th at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. The show will feature performances by Allan Kingdom, Franklin, Jahi, Madison, and Checho, as well as a live theatrical representation of the film Allan & Franklin’s Night Out on the Town, with [...]
Serene Reigns Supreme – Part II
This is the second installment of our appropriation of Serene Enloe’s polarioid photography via SereneSupreme. We love her lots and if you do too, be sure to also check out Serene Reigns Supreme – Part I. STEPHANIE MAY I normally find it bougie when people use their middle name as their last, but Stephanie is [...]
Xena’s Fly Trap: Darrin Commerford
The Sharp Shooter Life-long South Minneapolis local, 24 year-old Darrin Commerford, currently resides in the West Bank neighborhood. He splits his time between doing photography, mixing drinks at The Shout House Piano Bar downtown and Republic Bar on 7 Corners, as well as traveling the globe. Frequently donning a vest, suit jacket and bow-tie, Darrin’s [...]
Herschel McPherson
Herschel McPherson of Herschel & The Detainees MPLSTYLE: Did you grow up in the Twin Cities? HERSCHEL: I was born and raised primarily in Minneapolis. My family is from Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, so I would spend the summers there. I’ve also lived in Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago. MPLSTYLE: When did you first begin [...]
