The best men’s title of today is FANASTIC MAN. This isn’t an opinion. This is fact. And the coolest man in publishing, with the possible exception of Wallpaper* and Monocle founder Tyler Brûlé, is Fantastic's co-editor and founder Gert Jonker.
The man behind fagazine BUTT, Amsterdam-based Jonkers and his title presents us with a picture of the modern man we want to see - complex, cultured and interested. While other publications are still convinced that we have an obsession with cigars, golf clubs and concept cars, Fantastic Magazine give us an intelligent insights and a sophisticated approach to fashion.
"Menswear is so much about personal style – a certain kind of buttonhole, a specific kind of collar – whereas womenswear is far more concerned with fashion and trends," says Jonkers. "We're trying to look at menswear in an anthropological way.”
Jonker gets that for men, the devil is in the details – tie pins and shoelaces, and we don’t want Dylan Jones telling us we can’t wear brogues after dark.
4 comments:
Any man who renames himself and places two accents in a five letter name cannot, and will not ever, be cool.
Still can't find Fantastic Man. I take this as a person affront.
^ Haha, thomas, I feel your pain, I've subscribed and I still haven't received my first issue.
As for Jonkers, my admiration knowns no bounds.
/DCB.
Despite the name changes, one has to respect what he has done, Monocle is a gereat read. Good old Jonkers however eloquently states what i love about menswear and why people like us right about it.
Hey Benjamin,
Great work, I'm in men's fashion myself and have been meaning to get through to you, but couldn't find your email could send it to me please?
My email: peter.crawfurd@mywaygroup.com
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