Our original Urban Gentleman His Basics Photo Contest was a big hit. So much so that other websites have been mimicking it. It's popularity can certainly be attributed to that fact that, simply stated, its interesting to see what the basics or everyday essentials of a person are. And it's particularly interesting to see the basics of gentlemen worldwide-- the similarities and the differences. Round I was cool, you can see it here, and see the winners here. But for round II urban gents seemed to have upped the ante.... So look below, and tell us who you think has the best basics?
1. Simon from Switzerland
Since I'm traveling a lot these (cold) days, these are my basics: Attiva (by brulé) shoes and a pair of matching gloves. Iphone 16GB wrapped in a beyza case going perfect together with my solo beats by dre
. And for carryig the rest of my essentials I got myself a LV Keep all 55 bag by takashi murakami
. And for carryig the rest of my essentials I got myself a LV Keep all 55 bag by takashi murakami
2. Jack from Bremen, Germany
theeeeese are my basics! YSL parum
, my favour watch (Guess), iPhone 3G white edition, my PRL glasses, Thomas Sabo Necklace, Marc´O´Polo wallet, my keys and my 8GB supertalent pico c usb. don´t need anything else.
, my favour watch (Guess), iPhone 3G white edition, my PRL glasses, Thomas Sabo Necklace, Marc´O´Polo wallet, my keys and my 8GB supertalent pico c usb. don´t need anything else.
3. Patrick from Berlin
gloves, chap-stick, lighter, keys, watch, cigarettes, wallet, ipod
4. Justin from Canada
Apple Macbook, Vonzipper Fernstein Aviator
, a Wallet/Money, Nail Clippers, an iPod Touch/Bose earbuds, and Leather Driving Gloves (For Cold Winters)
, a Wallet/Money, Nail Clippers, an iPod Touch/Bose earbuds, and Leather Driving Gloves (For Cold Winters)
5. Arran from Sheffield, UK
Moleskine Notebook, ABC of Men's Fashion
, Emporio Armani Watch, Paul Smith 'Naked Lady' Wallet, iPhone in leather pouch, Jeremy Hackett's Mr Classic
, Emporio Armani Watch, Paul Smith 'Naked Lady' Wallet, iPhone in leather pouch, Jeremy Hackett's Mr Classic
6. Greg from Cleveland, Ohio
Casio Databank calculator watch, Kenneth Cole cuff links, Kronborg silver tie clip, Sony MDR-NC7 headphones, Nixon Newton watch, Nikon 50-300mm lens for Nikon d50, random wayfarer style glasses, crusty old gateway laptop, hemostat....med student and theyre good for eating fries with. (we'll have to give Greg an extra point for having The Urban Gentleman up in the background, lol).
, Nikon 50-300mm lens for Nikon d50, random wayfarer style glasses, crusty old gateway laptop, hemostat....med student and theyre good for eating fries with. (we'll have to give Greg an extra point for having The Urban Gentleman up in the background, lol). 
7. Andrew from Toronto, Canada
LV bifold wallet, lighter, excel whitening gum, cigarette case, antique agenda, rotofugi keychain, keitai, spare ¥
8. Guapo from Iowa City, LA
Ear pollution head phones, Coach messenger, Coach money clip
, apple ipod nano, Blackberry Tour, Joe Rodeo 2.5ct watch, Dior sunglasses, diane hair brush, black jesus piece, and wahl g whiz trimmer
, apple ipod nano, Blackberry Tour, Joe Rodeo 2.5ct watch, Dior sunglasses, diane hair brush, black jesus piece, and wahl g whiz trimmer
9. Emmanuel from Manhattan
My Blackberry Storm, 80G Ipod, Keys w/ Boarders Rewards Card, Spectacles, Kenneth Cole Money clip, J crew Bow Tie, Timex Watch with Orange J crew Watch Band, J Press tie clip, Usb w/ removable disk drive and always a great book ( The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson )
by James Weldon Johnson )
10. Jon from Rochester NY / Columbus OH
My Blackberry Tour, iPod, Bose Headphones, Polo Wallet, Kenneth Cole Glasses, Cross Pan, Ohio State USB for class, Relic Watch, Yankee WS Hat, ChapStick, Sunglasses, Stride Gum. Everything I need for long walks across campus.
, Polo Wallet, Kenneth Cole Glasses, Cross Pan, Ohio State USB for class, Relic Watch, Yankee WS Hat, ChapStick, Sunglasses, Stride Gum. Everything I need for long walks across campus.Which is your favorite?
Stumble It!
I would like to vote for Guapo because I can see all the stuff he uses being used everyday vs others. not to take anything from anyone cuz trust and believe it is some nice stuff on here but this goes to GUAPO
ReplyDeleteI like #5!
ReplyDeleteJon from Rochester is my favorite!!
ReplyDeletehmm i think i prefer round 1, so much more diversity...
ReplyDeleteanyway:
#1 -- That bag is ridiculous, i don't care if your shoes match your gloves
#2 -- I just think prison when i see that photo
#3 -- This made laugh, the cigarettes & leather gloves combo and the german origin, made me think of a german officer in WWII.
#4 -- Dog tags, no thanks
#5 -- Who carries a book about fashion?
#6 -- High quality camera + computer = Stalker
#7 -- Efficient, definition of basics.
#8 -- Portable hair-dressing kit, its a shame as the headphones are really cool.
#9 -- Bow tie is sick.
#10 -- Ditch the hat, u ain't no gangsta...
It's a tie between #9 and #6 for me. Thank you.
I have honestly never met someone who was reminded of WWII because of a combination of cigarettes and leather gloves. That´s utter bullshit.
ReplyDeleteAnd wearing New Era caps is no privilege of Gangsters, it´s a fashion accessiore for men...
Portable hair dressing kit?it´s only a brush to keep his style nice and clean.
For me it´s between #1 and #9
I would like to vote guapo i dont know what i am looking at but any guy that does coach is GOOOOOD in my book
ReplyDeleteoh ooooh just throw it in the BAG GUAPO coach bag that is. Guapo is my pick Guapulla gone head and bring this home.
ReplyDeleteI love Guapo from Iowa City. To me the best on here. #8
ReplyDeleteI choose Guapo! I love the dior glasses, and most of all the coach messenger obviously that boys got some class and ofcourse you gotta rock the blackberry
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that this definitely goes to #8 Guapo from Iowa City.
ReplyDeletei like the first one...especially da takashi murakami lv bag...fresh
ReplyDelete#8 is my pick, thats funny because I didnt know there was anything other than farmers in Iowa haha I swear he got it though.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that oe person that said high quality camera plus computer equal stalker lol
#6 would not be a my pick ever but I like his computer.
#4 is pretty clean too but I think I'll stick with 8 I guess everyone thought the same thing I did about tha Coach bag WOW and the head phones!
my favorites:
ReplyDelete#2.#4.#5.#9.#10
between 1, 2, 5, and 9
ReplyDeleteI think #8 has all his friends voting... b/c his is one of my least favorites
5
ReplyDeleteLet's go for 9
ReplyDelete-LT
I'm for 9 too, nice touch with the background
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, 8 is Wack
#9 or #5
ReplyDeleteNumber 9 all the way, shows a great sense of manhood without the ignornace. Organized, Fresh and great style in pure simplicity!
ReplyDeleteI say number 9!
ReplyDeleteBig Sal aka Jefe
ReplyDeleteI like "the man who knows" break down. Very good observational skills.
#9 all the way, like a boss.
btw MOCHABROWN (HOTNESS!!!!!)
1,3,5 perfectly define URBAN Gentlemen.
ReplyDelete-Justin
5, 5, 5, 5, 5, aaaaaaaallll day. This most perfectly defines the guys of your site
ReplyDelete#9! def hit the nail on the head..
ReplyDeleteI LIKE NUMB3R 9!!!!! a good book, I couldn't agree more ...
ReplyDeleteI say #9
ReplyDelete#9 is the man
ReplyDelete#8 or #3. #8 is very street urban not organized at all but I dig his choice of items, the condom is a bit much but I guess you could never be too safe, #3 is very much world war 2, his choice of items reminds me of a book by Micheal Chabon, though the lighter could use a upgrade. I would have went with #9, but his items are very "hipster", if I met him wearing and/or having these items on his person, I would get the impression he was a very young college kid with great style not an urban gentleman whose a style icon in his own right. #5's display is visaully stunning but the items are a bit too elaborate for me.
ReplyDelete#9! Def hit the nail on the head.
ReplyDelete-Mieks.
8 is DISGUSTING! He has his friends on he himself is voting for 8 over and over again.
ReplyDelete1, 2, and 5.
I agree, 8 is pretty nasty. That's Totally NOT what this website is about. Please everyone stop voting for that crap.
ReplyDeletemy vote is 1 and 5.
5 is exactly what an Urban Gentleman is.
ReplyDelete#5--- a very easy choice.
ReplyDeleteTeddyO.
Most def #5
ReplyDelete#9 for sure love the book
ReplyDeleteFive, All the way! It's Just classic! Definately the urban gent!
ReplyDeleteI liked #9. It seemed to be the most well-rounded and complete.
ReplyDeleteI would to know where Patrick got his gloves from
ReplyDeleteNumber 9 has my vote (has a NY swag to it and I love everything about it)
ReplyDeleteI am Guapo and I vote 8 which is mine let me break it down starting with the condom. I know this isnt a sex site but as a urban gentleman you are ideal men to others and this shows safe sex face it it happens I do not leave the house without them, have you guys not heard of aids? We know stylish men rack up on admirers hell we are human there are young ladies that are taken up on there offer. as for the beauty kit i am a master barber I am always lining up others and i stay on top of my hair my brush is my bestfriend I have a CRAZY 360 wave pattern, alot of you guys do not use this crap everyday. Whoever say number 9 come on, a bow tie everyday? burnt orange watch as a man with a tiny face not cool where is your taste people.5 is nice but men only need one pen, so you telling me you use 8 plus pens everyday? as for the fashion book homie at what point do you step away from the referance materials? but if i did not vote for mine it would mos def be number 2 which hasnot gotten any love. Your guys taste BLOWS 9 is tacky as hell
ReplyDelete#9 ! Love the J Crew watch!
ReplyDeletei vote #9.
ReplyDeleteAnybody who wears a bow tie means business!
PLUS i LOVE that book!
guapo hate will get you no where. True gentlmen dont take that road.
ReplyDeleteeducatedrisks
Between #5 and #9 but I've gotta vote for #9 because of the bow tie and the Borders rewards card. Love it!
ReplyDelete#8 is completely tacky. I live in the city too, DC, and who just walks around everyday carrying scruffled up condoms?? It's disgusting. Are you on the prowl for random hookups around the clock? If so, not only are you not a gentleman, but you are also revealing much more than most people who visit this blog want to know.
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