Marc by Marc Jacobs SS12

GQ is calling it "pantone-enhanced prep" and I couldn't agree more. Marc Jacob's looks for Marc by Marc Jacobs SS12 show is just the right fresh, spring-worthy twist on a classic! Bright colors is probably what you'd expect from a Spring show, but often not what you get.

Model Lust : Max Rogers

The Lust List fans have taken to Twitter to bring some Model Lust material to our attention. I've been a fan of Max Rogers since that warm spring day in 2008 when I saw him on the cover of GQ Style with the headline "This is Max, He is Naked". Rightfully so that the Lust List inducts him into Model Lust fame.

I've used images from Max's spread [no pun intended] in GQ Style. The photographs were accompanied in the issue with an article by Lust Icon Tom Ford. The article was a sort of retaliation against the taboo that is male nudity in the industry. I can't think of a better body of evidence to argue Mr. Ford's case with. Or any other body of evidence with such an amazing head of hair.

Moment of Lust : Mark Sanchez

The Lust List enjoys a good football game from time to time, more for the athletes than the actual game. While we're on the subject of GQ's September Issue, check out coverlust Mark Sanchez. I'm a sucker for a football jock in the tub.

GQ's 'Tell'

To quote Candy Pratts-Price, "September is the January of fashion". Although fiscally, it's still August, all the September issues of Lust List's favorite magazines are hitting the newsstands with Fall Fashion Previews. I was flipping the pages of the newest GQ and came across something better than fashion.

Chris Heath, a contributor for GQ, was asked to interview dozens of gay servicemen from the past and present to find out what life has been like in their military career as the American government ends the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. The article is long and very touching. There are so many different stories, opinions, and survival tales. The issue has yet to hit GQ online, but I've shared a few of my favorite stories below.

David LaChapelle

Growing up at the height of silly white rappers, lustful pop music ladies, and all of our favortie boy bands, it wasn't always the music that created the image. Magazines like Rolling Stone and Blender [remember that one?] featured artistis like Britney Spears, Eminem, and Pink all photographed and stylized by David LaChapelle.

David LaChapelle is a renown photographer working in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography. His work has been described as surreal, unique, sexualized, and often humorous. Just a good ol' American boy from Conneticut who fled the suburban life for New York City.

It was in New York where LaChapelle met Andy Warhol in the lustworthy hot spot Studio 54. Warhol offered him a job as a photographer for Interview magazine. Interview magazine led to Rolling Stone, Vogue, GQ, Photo, and Vanity Fair [among many others].

LaChapelle hasn't stopped there. He has directed two films, "Krumped" and "Rize", as well as numerous television ads for brands like H&M and shows like "Desperate Housewives". In 2004, he took his vision to the stage directing Elton John's "The Red Piano" in Las Vegas.

I lust for the style of LaChapelle's work, having been a fan since seeing his witty photos of Britney Spears. He has a way of taking ideas of the present day and throwing them in society's face. His subjects are always styled in a combination of sex and glamour, usually with some sort of religious aspect idolizing them in a way. I'm an even bigger fan whenever he works with the iconic Pamela Anderson, like the photo above.

LaChapelle has worked with everyone from Lady Gaga and Madonna to Angelina Jolie and Hugh Hefner. He has published numerous books for your coffee table including Heaven to Hell, Hotel LaChapelle, and Artists and Prostitutes.

Belstaff Roadmaster Jacket

Trust me when I tell you, this Belstaff jacket is THE jacket for all you stylish lusters this Fall. GQ raved about it in Fall previews and featured it in it's publications. You may have already seen it, if you were paying close attention to the soldiers in "Captain America : The First Avenger".

Black waxed cotton Belstaff Roadmaster jacket with a zip and press stud fastenings, four front patch pockets, corduroy collar and cuffs, buckled collar and belt, plaid cotton lining and finished with a Belstaff emblem. Worn with casual favourites, this iconic piece is a weekend essential. Availabe at our favorite site to lust with, Mr. Porter. $695.

Founded in England in 1924, Belstaff is famed for high-performance jackets, worn by motorcyclists and pilots. The brand’s Italian owners have forged connections with Hollywood, and keep the label’s heritage alive with sleek collections that are strong on stylish outerwear and rugged boots.

Warriors of Radness

I love summer. I lust for heat, the water, a golden tan, and shorts, shorts, shorts. I could probably do an entire blog dedicated to shorts. Including styles from a new favorite brand Warriors of Radness.

The brand is built on a 1980's vibe of California surf life [think Joyrich on a surfboard] and headed by Rick Klotz, who GQ described as "the gnarliest Best New Designer" back in February. GQ continues:

"Once upon a time there were a boatload of rad-as-hell brahhhs surfing the coast of Southern California. The trunks were neon, the hair Spicolian, and the attitudes were fresh to the max. It was called the '80s and Klotz was there taking notes the whole ride. In 2008, after about 20 years of running his own T-shirt-focused company, he collected all those thoughts and launched Warriors of Radness, an irreverent throwback surf line full of in-your-face graphic tees, pull-overs in a kaleidoscopic palette, and tribal printed trunks. The volume on every item is turned way up. Similarly, Klotz's life is anything but subdued."

Beyond fashion, Klotz has also helped start the Gay and Lesbian Surf Association. "My buddies and I noticed that the surf community was really narrow-minded when it came to issues like sexuality. So, as a joke, we used to go out in the water holding hands to make other surfers uptight. We started the Gay and Lesbian Surf Association to address the issue. We've had fun with it, making stickers and shirts. It's become a serious thing though too. Gay and straight friends have been really great about supporting it. Our motto: 'Come on out... the water's fine!' "

His 10 Essentials for the magazine's website were hilarious and included Trojan latex condoms, vintage work boots, surfboards, and of course Warriors of Radness product. You can lust after some of my favorite product from the brand below. Or visit the website and get all kinds of wet with Warriors of Radness. 

Model Lust : Andres & Jon in GQ Style

Have you seen the new GQ Style? Its got double the trouble in a fashion spread with Model Lust BFF's Jon Kortajarena and Andres Velencoso.  This isn't the first time they've been featured together, and hopefully it won't be the last.

Model Lust : Jesus Luz

Proving once again that she has amazing taste in men, Madonna made like a cougar and wrapped her claws around Brazilian model Jesus Luz who at the time was 25 years younger than her 50 years. The two met while she shot her spread for W Magazine in Rio de Janiero.

Before, during, and after getting into the groove with Madonna, Luz has been on the runway for DSquared, Dolce & Gabbana, and Givenchy to name a few. It seems venturing into the cougars den was the best career move he has made thus far. Featured in publications like l'Officiel Hommes and GQ , the Lust List loves the above photo from Interview in which he channels Madonna circa her "Sex" era in the early nineties.