When we have to look our most dapper, we can always turn to Rochester’s own Hickey Freeman. Whether it’s an important meeting or business lunch, the American clothier has traditional (and untraditional) accessories for our fashion sensibility. Like this line of ties. They range from your basic khaki or batik pattern tie, down to the bolder tattoo, artistic Lady Godiva, or über-classy “40 in a bag” designs. Yes, nothing says “I’m drunk at work and I love it” more than a power tie with a half-exposed bottle of OE.

Like a fashion-conscious Burns and Allen, Mistormissus is a relationship turned business venture by the boyfriend/girlfriend team of Mark and Bec. Their new April ‘08 collection is rolling out with graphic tees and hoodies for the guys, and accessories like scarves, wallets, makeup bags, headbands, and earrings for the gals. Of course, those gender roles are merely suggestions. You’re welcome to wear whatever you want.

Are you the classic American Tough Guy? Do you maintain a five o'clock shadow twelve months out of the year, and light your matches by flicking them against the back of your hand only to put out the fire with your fingertips? If you answered yes to all of those questions (or even just the first), we recommend heading down to 93 Grand Street in New York City for the grand opening of Andrew Buckler's second Manhattan store, to pick out a new wardrobe to fit your image. The store's clean, modern, design has a feel as free and loose is the style of Buckler's clothes, which are epitomized by a look that pays tribute to roguish American icons while exhibiting a bit of his Brit edge. Icons everywhere including Iggy Pop, The Rolling Stones and the lads in Franz Ferdinand have donned the designer's duds, isn't about time you followed their lead?

Not everyone lives in Chicago. If they did we'd imagine there would be a severe demand for housing, scores of infrastructure issues and extremely long lines at any of the three Jake retail stores in the region. Luckily for the city of Chicago, “everyone” is spread out rather liberally over the entire world. Problem is, that seems to place a few unfortunate souls far away from the Jake retail locations whose product assortment features collections from both emerging and established designers and offers a carefully edited selection of the world's best premium denim lines, not to mention their showcase of unique and wearable items for men and women. However, thanks to latest invention called the Internet, those poor scattered souls can now have their pick of Jake's fashion litter by heading to ShopJake; they've got everything you could ever want under the denim sun and plenty more where that came from.

Triko, Hector Estrada’s New York-based line of street wear, has finally released their Holiday 2007 Collection. Featuring sweaters, woven shirts, hoodies, tees, and one very limited edition track jacket, the collection offers more of the soul-infused style that that we’ve come to love with plenty of original plaids, graphics, and a little bit of environmental consideration. It doesn’t seem like Triko has updated their online store with the new products yet, but until that happens, you can browse pics and build your wishlist here.

A recent issue of Esquire included a feature regarding America’s best-dressed males. There was a section honoring well-dressed celebrities, and a section for well-dressed men (of the un-paparazzied variety). The men, of course, were asked to explain themselves, to offer some reason why they should be acknowledged as a proper dresser. One offered some variation of the following statement: Women can spend hours squeezing onto a dress. It’s only right that men should reciprocate that dedication.

Let it be known: The thought of a man spending the same amount of time getting ready as a woman does not settle well with me. Boys, you have distinct formulas (open to creativity but nonetheless straightforward) for dressing. Follow them. This should take anywhere from 3-20 minutes. However, If you do want to get fancy, devote your efforts to grooming, which will be made easier by products from Acca Kappa, an Italian company that’s been making princes look like kings since 1869 (while simultaneously making them feel like men). You can find Acca Kappa in select stores in the States; go here to see what’s near you.

When we did an interview with Sydney’s Saint Augustine Academy, we could only show you a tiny little bit of Norman and the Starmaker (i.e; Alvin and Adrian’s Fall collection). Well, it’s about that time (freaking finally) where you can check out the entire line-up at on St. Augustine’s newly stargaze-y site, but beware; the rocker-inspired clothing line has never been for the faint of heart — so if something like coattails makes you squeamish, you’d do better to stick to your local Nordstrom men’s department. On the other hand, if you’re the type who has to fight your girlfriend over who gets to wear the black skinny pants, then Saint Augustine’s Academy is for you, and you should head on over. Tobi already has a few of the newbies up for grabs — even though, sweet Jesus, they did lay an awful lot of black eyeliner on their male model — so if you’re hunting without wanting to throw down on shipping, go there first.

An intro to an interview shouldn’t take too long to write, particularly when the subject of the interview is something as exciting as Saint Augustine Academy, a buzzy men’s fashion label out of Australia that’s as hard-rocking as it is hard to find. The problem I’m having is this: I thought it wise to ask Alvin and Adrian, the two nicely-coiffed heads behind Saint Augustine Academy, to make JS Readers a mixtape to party down to after reading about their latest collection. Then, I decided it would be brilliant to listen to it as I wrote, to “get in the mood.” Yeah, I’m in the mood….for a whiskey-soaked rock-fest.

Anyway, since we started watching Saint Augustine Academy about a year ago, their edgy get-ups have slowly been creeping through the pages of Aussie publications like Black and Camarilla- and even the U.S.’s very own metro.pop. Last season, a few forward-thinking distributors (like tobi and Patricia Field) brought more of the label to American soil, and soon it may take even less effort to get some Saint Augustine Academy in your closet, as Adrian and Alvin are working hard on delivering more of their awesomeness stateside.

JS got the chance to ask the boys a few questions about their upcoming summer collection, “Norman and the Starmaker,” and wound up with one of the most entertaining interviews we’d had thus far. Read on for an exclusive look at Saint Augustine’s latest and to unleash your inner Ray Davies. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a concert to attend.

JoshSpear.com: In your recent interview with Fashion Scoop, You described Saint Augustine Academy as “alter-ego clothing…for the average guy.” What else can you tell us about the kind of guy you see as a Saint Augustine Academy poster child?

The Saint Augustine Academy guy has a multiple personality disorder. He’s like Thin White Duke by day and Ziggy Stardust by night. READ MORE…