"Guy Stuff"

RETAIL THERAPY
Scott Morrison, who was previously with Earnest Sewn and Paper Denim & Cloth, has taken the helm at Japanese denim house Evisu. Morrison’s fi rst order of business was to tighten up distribution and revamp the overall look of the brand, once known for urban styles with loose fi ts and heavy logo details. The rebranding features narrower, more modern cuts with unique treatments true denim aficionados will appreciate. The new collection premieres exclusively at Barneys New York this month, and a line of bags will debut next year. Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; evisu.com

« Jeans by Evisu

RECREATIONAL USE
Recreational Use Rich Cofinco and Robert Nand are ahead of the curve when it comes to footwear. Their Orange County-based line, Creative Recreation, is worn by fashion-forward guys across the globe. And who can blame them when the shoes—described by Cofi nco and Nand as “the ultimate crossbreed”— masterfully combine the comfort of a sneaker with hip design? The duo gathers inspiration from travels to faraway destinations such as Europe, Japan and South America. Bringing together colors from one culture and design ideas from another, their experiences are evident in every collection. One of our favorite styles is the Cesario Lo ($90). Bloomingdale’s, Century City Shopping Center, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, 310-772-2100; cr8tiverecreation.com.

« Cesario Lo shoe by Creative Recreation

FUN IN THE SUN
East Coast prep gets a West Coast makeover as Lacoste Red! and Fred Segal Fun collaborate, bringing their sleek, mod silhouettes to sunny LA. For this exclusive collection, expect to see slimmer fi ts with modifi cations like smaller collars and narrower plackets on Lacoste’s signature piqué polos. Fred Segal Fun, 500 Broadway, Suite G, Santa Monica, 310-394-9814; lacoste.com

« Cardigan by Lacoste Red! for Fred Segal Fun

BON ANNIVERSAIRE
An anchor in preppy Americana style, Gant commemorates 60 years of Ivy League-inspired sportswear with a special anniversary line entitled The 60th Anniversary Collection: Six Shirts, Six Decades. The limited-edition collection consists of six shirt styles revamped from the brand’s vintage cuts, available exclusively on the West Coast at the Barneys fl agship in Beverly Hills. With fabrics ranging from Sea Island cotton to cashmere, you’re sure to fi nd a new favorite item for your next round of 18 at Bel-Air Country Club. Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276- 4400; gant.com

« Hugger shirt by Gant

(Los Angeles Confidential magazine)

"The Fleet is In!"

1. Lataf Bush, 30
Petty officer third class
Birmingham, Alabama

Best Fleet Week perk: "Being on the Today show."

Dress to a pea

Durable, water-repellent, and if we may say so, pretty damn badass. Popularized by European sailors in the nineteenth century, the peacoat was cut from a fabric originally known as P-cloth (from the Dutch pij, a type of coarse weave) and later called pilot cloth, worn by those who steered—that is, piloted—ships.

1. If ever there was a collar made for popping, this is it. But unlike with polos, flipping up the collar not only looks cool but protects you from the wind, rain, and snow.
2. Do not wear with a suit. It's cut too short, meaning you'll end up in that awkward situation wherein your jacket sticks out of your...jacket.
3. You can never go wrong with navy (get it?), but don't be afraid to consider peacoats in other colors and patterns, like camel, gray, and even plaid. Same coat, new look.

Camel peacoat, $695, by Gant. T-shirt, $205, by Trussardi 1911. Cords, $70, by J.Crew. Sneakers, $60, by Adidas Originals. Sunglasses by Salt Optics.

2. Travis Molter, 30
Seaman apprentice
Louisville, Kentucky

Favorite assignment: "I worked the Pentagon during the inauguration. We met Nancy Pelosi. She thought we were air force, but that's okay—she actually talked to us, unlike some people where you just feel like it's a photo op."

Plaid peacoat, $2,585, by Trussardi 1911. Tank top, $30 (for three), by Calvin Klein Underwear. Jeans, $165, by Joe's. Hat by Meg Cohen.

3. Tommy Doerflinger, 24
Hospital corpsman third class
Sterling Heights, Michigan

Reflections on modeling: "I felt a little ridiculous. They were like, 'Run—no! Don't really run, fake run.' How do you fake run?"

Tweed peacoat, $2,795, by Burberry. Turtleneck, $400, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Jeans, $338, by Gilded Age

4. Marcus Wilson, 20
Seaman apprentice
Cincinnati

Favorite thing about being in New York: "Walking down Broadway—you get plenty of attention."

Navy peacoat, $1,600, by Prada. Sweater, $545; shirt, $395; and cords, $485: all by Prada. Shoes, $795, by Ralph Lauren.

5. Kirk Albert Jr., 23
Seaman apprentice
Baltimore

Most dangerous thing he's done since joining the navy: "Driving in Manhattan."

Military peacoat, $248, by Tommy Hilfiger. Turtleneck, $325, by Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers. Jeans, $260, by G-Star. Shoes, $575, by Alden. Hat by Wigwam.

6. Stanislav Montgomery, 22 (left)
Petty officer second class
Tucson

How he keeps his shoes so well polished: "I paid the fifty bucks extra so you can just wipe 'em down."

Short peacoat, $295, by Fidelity by Gerald & Stewart. T-shirt, $60, by Rogues Gallery. Scarf, $245, by John Varvatos. Cords, $90, by Save Khaki. Boots, $195, by Kenneth Cole. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban. Watch by Hamilton.

Mikell Cribbs, 32 (right)
Lieutenant
Savannah

How he stays warm: "I have my granddad's peacoat from when he was in the Korean War."

Moleskin peacoat, $1,495, by Dsquared2. Shirt, $98, by J.Crew. Tie, $121, by Neil Barrett. Pants, $450, by Burberry. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban.

Photographed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (ddg 80). Hair by Losi at Martial Vivot Salon. Grooming by Jodie Boland for Dior. Produced by Sabine Mañas for Ghibli Media Productions. (GQ magazine)

And what a fleet it is!