Celebrity Sighting: Zac Efron in Diesel

High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron (more recently from the film '17 Again' with Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon) was spotted catching a bite and sporting these trim Diesel Jeans.

I will always prefer skinny jeans as a more feminine style choice, but somehow Zac has slipped into a pair and remained a walking column of testosterone still.

What do you think of slender-cut jeans on gents?

Celebrity Sighting: Michael Phelps in Diesel

USA multiple gold medalist Michael Phelps was spotted wearing Diesel denim while attending a book signing at Barnes & Noble.

We think he'll always look a little like a fish out of water with his swim duds absent, but these Diesel jeans have our stamp of approval as far as land-faring attire goes. Now about that pink shirt...

Celebrity Sighing: Taylor Lautner in Diesel

Twilight Saga heartthrob Taylor Lautner was spotted out on the town in the rugged Zatiny Bootcut Jean in 8XR by Diesel. Even without his wolfy claim to fame, we have a feeling these jeans would have warranted a fainting fangirl or two.

Shop the Zatiny and other all-star Diesel denim at UrbanMinx.

Details in Diesel

Songbird Jason Mraz was recently spotted in his usual down to earth duds- the signature fedora, white tee, and a rugged set of denim from Diesel.

Mraz has mastered the art of conspicuously casual clothing, and nothing says it better than designer distressed denim - fading in the dark blue wash and whiskering throughout Jason's Viker Jean are a great way to go when you want to give your look that little extra without any effort expended.

Full Throttle Diesel

UrbanMinx is excited to welcome women's Diesel to our crowd of top-notch couture. Look forward to the rugged washes and edgy cuts that the Diesel brand is known best for.

Looking to match this cutting edge denim with a pair of equally sharp footwear? Also new at UrbanMinx is women's G-Star boots!

Leather and Lace – Victoriana leads NY Fashion Week

New York’s Fashion Week has approached its mid-cycle, and with more than 20 well-known designers — both established and rising— having sent their fall ‘09 collections down the runway, the trend of the season emerges. The stygian military looks of last winter have returned in full force (with G-Star setting the pace - think military cuts and drop-crotch pants with tough zipper details and faux-rivets), only this time infused with the romance of gaslight Victoriana.

Manifested in lace-heavy looks, velvet, and draped dresses, the trend was most favoured by top designers like Diesel, which featured slightly undone grunge looks heavily based on lingerie and corsets. Max Azria with their nearly all-black collection boasted positively bondage-esque with sheer designs bedecked with opaque ribbons and a truly Victorian edge.

Other steady themes of the week have been metallic fabrics, leathers, and embellishments. Pants have been higher-waisted and trim. There has been an emphasis on the waist - cropped, nipped-in jackets and second-skin dresses with the curious contrast of heavy ruffles and shoulder pads.

Gifting for Your Guy

You just know your sweetie will never leave the house again if you get him that PlayStation for Christmas, so it’s probably time to consider your other options. Too true that he never uses the shaving kit you gave him last year. Monogrammed golf balls are a far from practical, and socks, less than thrilling.

The male gender is generally less vocal about material wants than, say, your closest gal pal, who texts you immediately after her love affair with a pair of stiletto boots she can’t wait to see again. Guesswork is the only gifting information a girl’s got to go by when buying for her guy. So if you’re in a humbug state of mind at the prospect of picking the perfect present, get an eyeful of G-Star Raw Clothing.

Heralded as the new Diesel Jean, G-star is edgy and stylish with a dark urban flair. The G-Star Clothing line is inspired by vintage military clothing, using special zippers, straps and pockets which offer equal amounts of function and fashion. A combination of rugged design and clean lines characteristic of G-Star clothing will ensure that your man looks his best without appearing overdone.

While G-Star’s main influences are of a military set, the brand offers pieces suited to a variety of tastes. For the clean cut collegiate, I recommend the Weston Kick Knit Sweater in Black. The rugged outdoorsmen would appreciate the Delta Submarine Rover Overcoat in Castor. If you’re on the fence, versatile pieces like the Savage V Neck Tee in Black or the Dean Lava Check Shirt in Midnight would be good middle-ground. G-Star also offers an array of complimenting belts, gloves, and caps if you’re looking to accessorize.

The gift of G-Star is a fun and functional idea for even the most discriminating of gents. And he’s not the only one who benefits; just think how savvy you’ll look with your newly attired significant other on your arm in this merriest of seasons! So if you’re looking for the perfect present, or just a subtle way to update your sweetheart’s wardrobe, G-Star is the road to take.