About a week and a half ago we had post titled His Basics, where we asked you guys to send us pictures of the essentials of your everyday life. Just for the fun of it we want everyone to vote on their favorite "His Basics/Essentials" photo... (we've narrowed the submissions down to 10, they include the most focused and a more diverse set of countries).*two entries were added.
Some of the photos are simple, while others are more involved. Each tells you a little about the person. So don't only choose your favorite based upon their designer labels and country, choose the one that showcase a distinct personality. Let's peruse their essentials of cool...
1. Jason from New York
The essentials from my hotel in Praha, CZ
a trip made with some of my mates from the UK.
a trip made with some of my mates from the UK.
2. Abolurin from the USAMy blackberry, G-shock watch, spectacles, money, and my keys
3. Axel from The Netherlands
Casio G-Shock Watch, Iphone, LV Card Holder,
LV Key and Change Holder (letting it hang from my belt loop)
4. Daniel from London
A Sony Minidisc Walkman (had it since 2004), A Chinese good luck bracelet (works for me), A credit card, An "Oyster" Card (every Londoner needs one of these), A Nokia 3310 (most reliable/only phone I've ever had), A pair of Hugo Boss specs, A wallet, A set of keys ...and another minidisc because one simply is not enough.
5. Eziq from Gold Coast, Australia
Shades bought from bluedame, Swatch Secret Agent Light Grey EU Flip 1998 Spring Summer Collectio, LG Shine Mobile Phone, BMW Z4 2004 car key, Business Cards (2-3 of them), Refurbished 2GB ipod, Card Holder for credit card, client's business card, I.D, Shopping Discount Cards & other cards, Battle Fuel (Formulated Supplementary Sports Food), AUD 20 notes.
6. Mohamed from Cairo, Egypt
iPod Touch, DKNY watch, Nokia E7, My keychain, US silver dollar w/ silver frame and chain (it was custom made for me in Egypt, the frame and chain I mean), Egyptian 10-pound and 25-piastre notes.
7.Tayvon from Baltimore, Maryland
Versace shades, Movado watch, Cuban cigar with cutter,
black ipod, and gold bracelet.
black ipod, and gold bracelet.
8. Simon from the USA
The first photo displays my current set of "basics" were recently purchased before traveling to the far east with the GF. The second photo displays my fall essentials when teaching a undergrad course this past fall semester at UConn.
9. Thomas from the USA
LV wallet, mont blanc for notes, cross around my neck,
gold cuffs and my Dad's watch.
gold cuffs and my Dad's watch.
10. Tommie from The Netherlands
Ralph Lauren Sunglasses, Buddha to Buddha bracelet and ring, Armani watch, Blue Blood brand necklace, Ipod classic, Armani leather gloves, my favorite D&G skinny jeans, Gucci belt (genuine), my favorite Uggs, my favorite DSquareds, and my favorite Dior Homme sneakers. (My kickbox shorts and ajax scarf are items to show what I like and where I come from.)
11. Roderick from Chicago
My Spectalces, House/Car Keys, Piccadilly Journal, Pens, Blackberry Curve, Belt clip watch, Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones, 120 GB iPod, USB Drive, Nautica Wallet, and my Fossil Messenger Bag in the background.
12. Essel from the Philippines
Ray-Ban Aviator shades-for those sunny days, Steel Necklace- liked the vintage look and abstract pendant, Fossil Watch- my ever trusty watch, Keys with Goofy key chain- had the chain for almost 10 years now! Ipod video, and my Witch of Portobello book-to keep me busy.
So.... which "his basics" photo is your favorite?
Stumble It!
My vote goes for #5. I feel like #4 took a time machine to my college days to take his picture, but i like the fact that he's cool and confident enough to show it off.
ReplyDeleteI vote 8. I could really recognize his personality and his style. But 10 gets an honorable mention for rocking Uggs, he's very secure. I personally wouldn't be able to take the looks May'be its different in the Netherlands.
ReplyDeletemy favorite is number 2
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a tie between 10 and 7 to me.
ReplyDeleteI would have to go with # 8. It captures the essence of what an urban gent picture would look like. I could see those photos in a clothing ad somewhere.
ReplyDeleteHonorable mention:
#1 gets honorable mention his basics just look very well traveled. And they are in fact basic. No phone needed. I will contact YOU if need be.
#1 is cool. It's simple, but classy.
ReplyDeleteI vote for #8 cause hes the only one who wanted to show his style and not to show off like the others...I mean it says "the basics" and you cant tell me that all of them wears gucci, lv or ralph lauren on a daily basis and has the closet full of it...especially #10..these are no basics, this is everything he posesses
ReplyDeleteI'm the guy from nr. 10. In amsterdam, boys easily can wear uggs.
ReplyDeleteOr well, I don't really care what people think of me wearing uggs. Ofcourse you hear a lot that you are gay if you wear uggs. I just don't like to get cold feet, and it looks pretty neat to me as well. And no, i'm not gay either.
I'm glad some of you like my style. (although you didn't even see me in person! ( For those who are intrested, http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?ref=name&id=1176150429)
#4 takes it for the 3310 alone, rockin' phone.
ReplyDeleteAlso, his set-up is practical, and doesn't flash labels or cash in a major way. Subtle.
BOOM.
i vote for #2..simplicity at its best.
ReplyDeleteI vote #7... very simple and clean but definitely puts thought into it considering the gq mag with rihanna on the cover
ReplyDeleteNumber Two is very very simple!
ReplyDeletei like
im on the fence between #2 and #1!
ReplyDeleteI vote number 5. No 5 has class. Not sure about the Battle fuel..looks like condom..still very cool.
ReplyDeleteno5. is cool.
ReplyDeleteI go for #5, this guys got style! not to mention the connies!
ReplyDeletegotta go with #5. the fella knows his business and knows his fun ;)
ReplyDeletegotta go with #5. the fella knows his business and knows his fun ;)
ReplyDeleteGotta go with #5 !!
ReplyDeleteI vote for no 5.. :)
ReplyDeletei like number 5.
ReplyDeleteI am going with #4, Daniel. He is so oldschool and goes with what WORKS while having that flair to mix it in.
ReplyDeleteI Vote For Number Six (6) Because In That Picture It Shows The Common Essentials of Someones Everyday Life While As For The Others Not So Much. To Sum Up My Vote, I Do Like What Each Pitcure Contains But My Vote Goes To Number Six (6) For Showing The Common Essentials & Being Creative While Taking The Picture. Good Job.
ReplyDeleteI like no 5
ReplyDelete#9- Timeless, classic essentials.
ReplyDeleteJason, Eziq No 5 seem rocks....He has my vote!
ReplyDeleteI like #4...Daniel...very loyal :-)
ReplyDelete#5 Eziq from Gold Coast, Australia is the best
ReplyDeleteVoting for No. 5, Eziq from GC, Australia
ReplyDeleteEziq, No. 5.
ReplyDeleteNumber gets my vote, i love the mood of the picture and the setting
ReplyDeleteI vote for Eziq, No.5. Looks like he's the only one who dares to tell what car he is driving. And it's not ANY car. That's a big accomplishment for a bachelor. A true gentleman. Salute!
ReplyDelete#11
ReplyDeleteI love the glasses and the Beats
11
ReplyDeleteno 5 gets my vote!
ReplyDeletei vote for no.#5 EZIQ-GOLD COAST!!!!
ReplyDeletecool dude!!!
i vote #11 :D
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say number 11, the glasses rock by the way
ReplyDeletei vote for number 11!!!! he is super sexy
ReplyDelete#7 all the way.
ReplyDelete11 lovin the headphones
ReplyDeletenumber 8. he has more "urban gentleman" gear.
ReplyDelete#8
ReplyDelete13
ReplyDeleteHow long has that been there? very fresh.
i do like number 4 its a different tone to the others - number 9 is nice too.
ReplyDeletenumber 2 is trying too hard. what's the single euro note doing there?! chh.
I would say
ReplyDelete1.8- this is dope, its different... nice balance between conservative and daring
2.7- man the cigar did it for me, it just says "BOSS"
3.12- like the color scheme
4.1- simple almost effortless yet still classy
5.4- Gotta give him propz for takin it back w/ da walkman* haha
ELEVEN!
ReplyDelete#12 for the nice shot and picture balance!
ReplyDelete#12 for me
ReplyDeletei vote for twelve, douze, zwölf ,dodici, docena= 12!!!:) >> AWESOME! :D I LIKE IT!
ReplyDelete#12
ReplyDeletefor the simple and classic approach
no 12 is cool!!!
ReplyDeletenumber 12. :)
ReplyDeleteLooking through the comments you get the feeling that the guys are voting for themselves...
ReplyDeletehere's the opinion for each:
#1 -- This guys a pretentious as hell
#2 -- Nerd
#3 -- One holder is more than enough
#4 -- British eccentric
#5 -- Needs a wallet
#6 -- Egyptian money is the only thing that's interesting
#7 -- Land baron
#8 -- Chuck Bass without the dimes
#9 -- Grandad
#10 -- Brand heavy
#11 -- Cool headphones, ditch the specs
#12 -- Who carries round a USB cable
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#12 !!!
ReplyDeleteditch the USB cable ESSEL!
11
ReplyDeletei think its obvious that number 11 hits it right on the neck
ReplyDeleteits a tie between 8 and 11.
ReplyDeleteHMMM, they're all so-so.
ReplyDeleteBut if I had to choose one... I'd go for 11.
Maybe 1. But 11, like everyone else
i'll go for 12. he's a late entry right?
ReplyDelete12 and 11. You saved the best for last. Was that corny? Maybe so, maybe no. lol.
ReplyDeletewomp womp womp for them all. im about to have to show these boys how its done... 11 came the closest. 5 could have been a star, but his camera sux.
ReplyDeletelets do 11.
jsllabore:
ReplyDeletei'll go for #12. what's the USB cable for? :D
TWELVE!
ReplyDeleteTWELVE!
ReplyDeleteI really like how non-pretentious (and even old-fashioned) Daniel from London's essentials are. A greyscale cell, blocky janitor keys, and a mini-disc player, of all things! It's our generation's vintage.
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