Magazine: Motley Men Of Distinction

20th February 2012 by Madison

Man of Distinction: John Liwag, The CRFTY

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with John Liwag, creator of the magazine The CRFTY. The second issue was just published so check it out.

11th January 2012 by TheMotley

Man of Distinction: Meet Jason St. John, Principal & Designer at Bells & Whistles

    The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Jason St. John, Principal and Designer at Bells & Whistles, a San Diego based interior design firm. What do you love about what you do?   We getRead More.

5th January 2012 by TheMotley

Man of Distinction: Paul Hutchinson, Founder of HypeType Studio.

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Paul Hutchinson, Founder of HypeType, a UK born (now LA based) graphic design studio.

15th December 2011 by The Motley Man

Men of Distinction: (VIDEO) Ruben Hughes of Two Inch Cuffs

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The Men of Distinction series is an on going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. Each portrait looks into the world of a young man who is a game-changer in his respective field. Ruben Hughes, the founder and creative director of Two Inch Cuffs is one of these men.

5th December 2011 by The Motley Man

Men of Distinction: (VIDEO) Jean-Claude Homawoo of Lineby

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The Men of Distinction series is an on going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. Each portrait looks into the world of a young man who is a game-changer in his respective field. Jean-Claude Homawoo is the founder of Lineby. He is one of these men.

21st November 2011 by The Motley Man

Men of Distinction: (VIDEO) Taylor Pemberton, Cavalier and Wantful

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The Men of Distinction series is an on going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. Taylor Pemberton is one of these men – a creative director and designer with a mission to create long lasting goods. “I want to make things that contribute towards to people’s everyday lives and make those experiences and moments more fulfilling.”

17th November 2011 by TheMotley

Men of Distinction: Matthew Henson, Market Editor at Complex

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Matthew Henson, Market Editor at Complex, the premier online destination for the most influential 20-something male consumers.

11th November 2011 by TheMotley

Man of Distinction: Ian Elliott, Sew Creative

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Ian Elliott, co-founder of Sew Creative, an LA-based creative agency weaving together the threads of communication & culture for brands in a major way.

8th November 2011 by The Motley Man

An Introduction to the Men of Distinction Video Series

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The Men of Distinction video series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. Each portrait looks into the world of a young man who is a game-changer in his respective field. This is the introduction to the video series

3rd November 2011 by TheMotley

Man of Distinction: Eddie Brakha

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Eddie Brakha, successful photographer/director/artist, one part of the Brakhax2 team, and all around man about town.

27th October 2011 by TheMotley

Man of Distinction: Matt Allard, LifeSerial

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Matt Allard, better known as Life Serial, a published fiction writer, witty tweeter, and Tumblr aficionado.

20th October 2011 by TheMotley

Man of Distinction: Johnny Pinto, The Denim Guy

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire. In this week’s edition, we sit down with Johnny Pinto, better known as The Denim Guy, writer of a highly accredited denim blog that provides insight into the exclusive denim community of fashion leaders and trendsetters.

23rd September 2011 by The Motley Man

A Conversation with Graphic Designer Curtis Jinkins

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The Men of Distinction series is an on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate, and inspire. Curtis Jinkins is one of those men. He is a graphic designer based in Austin, Texas and designs regularly for The Motley.

2nd May 2011 by Madison

Motley Man of Distinction: James Franco

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He’s an actor, director, screenwriter, producer, artist, grad student, and who knows what else.. Really, is there anything you can’t do, James??

8th April 2011 by Madison

Motley Man of Distinction: Jean-Luc Godard

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Famous for A bout de souffle (Breathless), Godard is one of The Motley’s favorite French film makers. We recommend also screening his 1966 film Masculin Feminin, 15 faits precis (Masculine Feminine, 15 Precise Facts).

10th January 2011 by Madison

Motley Man of Distinction: Albert Camus

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In need of a good read? We recommend The Stranger by 20th century philosopher and writer Albert Camus. “Always go too far because that’s where you’ll find the truth.”- Camus

1st November 2010 by Madison

Style Icon James Dean from You Have Broken The Internet

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Check out this stunning photo along with the rest in a series posted by blog You Have Broken The Internet. A tribute to the men’s style icon James Dean, the photos portray Dean’s immense creative talent and distinguishable cool.

20th July 2010 by Madison

Motley Man of Distinction : Humphrey Bogart

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17th June 2010 by Madison

Super Dad : Dr. Huxtable

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Dr. Heathcliff  ’Cliff” Huxtable, a happily married obstetrician raising his five children in Brooklyn, offered humor and life lessons throughout the 1980s and early 90s all while sporting his fair share of oversized patterned sweaters. “And you’re going to do it because I said so. I am your father. I brought you into this world, andRead More.

16th June 2010 by Madison

Super Dads from the Small Screen

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Jim Anderson, the insurance agent and all- American family man, from Father Knows Best provided his three perfect children and the show’s 1950s audience with moral lessons and fatherly wisdom with each week’s episode. ” A fellow just hates to admit he’s wrong. It takes a little courage to do it, and swallowing of pride,Read More.

18th May 2010 by Madison

Nat King Cole

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17th May 2010 by Madison

Alain Delon

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16th May 2010 by Madison

Marcello Mastroianni

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2nd May 2010 by Madison

Man of Distinction: Sherlock Holmes

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Sherlock Holmes, the character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is famous for his intellect, use of logic, attention to detail, and of course his pipe and mustache.  With his ability to solve every mystery brought to his attention, you can’t help but be impressed by the sophisticated sleuth (even if he is fictional!)

29th April 2010 by Madison

The Motley’s Men of Distinction

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The quintessential leading man, Cary Grant is the definition of debonair.  His charm and charisma make him our first Motley Man of Distinction.