Cravat Magazine

December 2009
Volume 1 q Issue #1
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FINISHING
TOUCHES
Let Cravat find you the best
accessories for your finely
tuned wardrobe
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THINK IT’S REAL?
LET US TELL YOU
THE NEXT STEPS
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ZOOEY DESCHANEL
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CONTENTS
Cravat gets to the bottom of
exactly what makes Zooey
Deschanel so darn cute
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See the Style Guide to all the
accessories you can fit in your
closet
James Cameron is interviewed
by Cravat in hopes of seeing
some top-secret Avatar footage
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We’ll let you know if the woman
you’re with is ready to drive your
car, meet your parents or get
that ring she wants
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PAGE 83
Fashion Do’s and Don’ts of
Washington, DC.
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LETTER FROM THE
EDITOR
MICHAEL
Cravat Magazine is a newly formed publication which focuses on men’s
culture and style for those who are economically conservative. Cravat aims
to please cosmopolitan males looking for advice on fashion, health, food,
entertainment and music. We pride ourselves on having advice for high
style with low costs. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy our little publication
and realize maybe we know a little more than you, or maybe we just
have the gall to say it.
With our first publication, we are very pleased to give you an intimate interview
with our favorite, Zooey Deschanel. Her sheer beauty and comical
charm overwhelmed us at first. We had some trouble forming sentences
and getting words out of our mouth. However, after nearly 15 minutes of
gibberish from our reporter, she started to leave. It was then we knew it
was crunch time. Out came the questions.
In contrast to our intimidation by Zooey, we have been known to think we’re
right (if we’re not feel free to send me a letter), as a collective we are here
to help you. We have reporters sipping coffee at late hours to broaden your
horizons on the ways of men’s fashion and reporters going out and falling
in love to gain more perspective on the opposite sex all for your benefit.
A. LEVY
In all, we would like to think our publication is pretty comprehensive. We
hope to give you the knowledge you may need to make it through the holidays
with your lover’s parents or the girl you may encounter on New Years
Eve at your favorite club. All we want is for you to succeed and, of course,
to continue purchasing our cherished magazine.
So please, dig in. Enjoy what we have to offer. If you do end up liking what
you see, check out our January issue for an in depth report on why women
think the way they do. We would tell you right now, but the Government is
holding it classified until January 2010.
Regards,
Michael A. Levy
Cravat Magazine
Editor in Chief
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So, you’ve been dating for three
months. You’ve decided that maybe
it’s time to get a little more serious.
You start thinking, ‘maybe this is
the person I could spend the rest
of my life with’ - Oh hell, you’re
probably not thinking that. In reality,
it’s probably something more like,
“This person’s pretty cool. I hope I
get laid soon.”
If that’s not you, please excuse me.
However, for those of you out there
who are struggling with your newfound
love, look no further. Follow
these tips and guidelines and, who
knows, maybe this person could be
your life partner.
Situation:
You’ve been dating for 4 months
and you purchased a newish car
(used Volkswagen Jetta which
you’re very proud of) and she asks if
she can drive the both of you to your
next date.
This situation is tricky. You do not
want to off-put her by saying no.
In this situation, you must look to
previous experiences. Is she a good
driver? Is she responsible enough
to remember to lock the door on
your way into the theater? Will she
remember where the car is parked?
If the answer is yes to these previously
asked questions, then go for
it. You’re not driving a Mustang and
this isn’t 1968 (there was a whole
women’s rights movement based
on shit like this). Let her drive your
car. It’s a big step and she’ll appreciate
it.
Situation:
You’ve been dating for 5 months
and it is that time of year again - The
Holidays. She’s asking to come to
her parents house at 9 AM on the
Holiday of your preference.
Is this just an overdue “hook-up” or
is this something serious? You need
to take into account the seriousness
of your next move. Meeting the parents
is a big deal and you don’t want
to throw that around lightly.
Go if you want to be with this girl for
a while. Break it off if you can’t handle
meeting her Mom and Pop. I‘m
certain they would not appreciate
feeding you, entertaining you and
letting their daughter go home with
you if you need to be convinced by
the girl to meet her parents.
Situation:
It’s two days after the first date and
you’re not sure if you should call
her for a second date. She had a
couple of naughty comments and
ideas you’re not too into (ie. going
to see Creed for the second time
this year).
Do not call this person. Anyone who
listens to Creed has some obvious
religious undertones guiding their
life and values. Not only that, but
think of the music you would have
to listen to for over an hour of your
precious life. Do you really want
to sit through that just to be with
someone who will want to be in
some sort of crucifixion pose while
in the sack (Scott Sttapp would)?
Situation:
You meet a girl at local pub and you
start chatting it up about music,
trends, literature and art. You find
out over the course of your eventual
meetings she lives with her parents,
posed nude for SuicideGirls
and is a freelance photographer.
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Go for it. Sure, this girl has some
skeletons in her closet, but who
doesn’t? Maybe you’ll find out she
has some seductive tattoos in places
you would have never guessed,
and maybe you’ll find that out while
surfing the web. In all instances,
this is okay. Your buddies will give
you a couple high fives, and you
may be a little embarrassed. However,
never let your parents, or any
immediate family find out about
this.
Situation:
The two of you met in college, at
the beginning of sophomore year,
it’s five years from that time and
your relationship is still very solid.
However, her friends are all starting
to get those precious rings. One
night at out at dinner she says she
needs to know her future, “Do you
want to marry me?”
Tough one. You’ll have to ask yourself
some pretty important questions
again. Why does she want to
know right now? You’re 22 years old
and that’s too young to be thinking
about marriage. How’s the sex?
Do not marry this woman if she is
not willing to continue “doing the
deed” when you’re this young. Your
bodies are too ripe not to.
Situation:
You meet a girl at the club. She has
this incredibly sexy outfit on and is
dancing up on you. You’ve kicked
back a few drinks and you are pretty
confident you can seal the deal.
Do not do this. Though it may seem
like a great idea at the time under
those dim lights, think of your
health before your masculinity.
Never, ever sleep with someone
you’ve only met that evening. It is
just an awful idea. You must protect
your body. It sounds akin to some
D.A.R.E. mantra to stay clear of
drugs and alcohol, but in all seriousness
you do not want to be with
someone who is willing to hit the
hay after just meeting you.
Think of any lasting relationship
you’ve ever heard of. In the story
of how they met, did they have sex
the first night they met? In any Hollywood
flick, do the two get dirty
before they realize they’re right for
each other? Nope, and it’s because
as cheesy as the Tinsel Town principles
are, they’re based some odd,
skewed perception of reality. Nothing
comes of impatience.
Situation:
You have been dating for 1 year and
your girlfriend decides it is in the
best interest of your relationship to
go on hiatus, you know, take a quick
break to explore other options.
It’s over. Get that chick out of your
head. It’s not that she’s never coming
back to you, she might. However,
do you really want this? It
happened in Pearl Harbor. sure Ben
Afflack died, J. Heat-throb Hartnett
fell in love with that fox, Kate
Beckinensale, Afflack came back to
life, Hartnett knocked up Kate then
died. The situation is similar. Your
girl might go around and sleep with
all the different Army boys in the
neighboring barracks. Please, give
this girl up. She does not deserve
your attention or company.
The pickings are never slim, just
don’t forget the situations addressed
in this column. They will
steer you to sheer and utter happiness
beyond your imagination.
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The addition of hearty leather boots or the smallest
cloth cufflink can make or break your ensemble.
Cravat explores the “do’s” of men’s fashion how to
shop around for the perfect accessory.
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Sunglasses - $299.99
Dita sunglasses drain the wallet
a bit, but the style and quality are
superior and worth the extra buck.
Belt - $29.99
Finding a nice belt is really not that
hard of a task. Look at any mid- to
upper-end department store and
check out their selection. Look for
a skinny width as opposed to something
clunky and overstated.
Footwear - $95.00
Nordstrom rack has an amazing selection.
Keep your eyes peeled for
a similar simple, ankle-height boot.
Leather Should Bag - $120
Carrying anything useless or important
should be done with style. Find
yourself a great looking duffle at any
leather supply store (go straight to
the source).
Cuff links - $4.00
Cloth cuff links are a great understatement,
without breaking the
budget. You may have to ask for
them at any department store.

Neck Tie - $16.95
Skinnier ties have become more
en vogue in the past couple years.
They’re slimming and appealing.
We bought this one at H&M.
Fidora - $14.99
They’re tough to pull of, but when
you do, remind yourself how good
Pete Doughorety looks in them. Target
has quite in a few in their hat
section for us to check out.
Wrist Watch - $47.50
Again, Target has some pretty good
finds if you’re looking at the right
time. A sharp leather watch adds a
beautiful professional touch to your
khakis or suit.
Suspenders - $ 9.99
We know most people do not see
them when your jacket is on, but
when it comes off, we promise
she’ll say, “Oh baby!”
Bow tie - $14.00
Don’t look like your old science professor
by wearing a corduroy blazer
with this. Found at American Eagle.
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So what makes her tick? What makes those
magnificent blue eyes stay open during the
day? Zooey Deschanel sits down with Cravat to
give us some history on this shining star.
Zooey was born in 1980, growing up
in Los Angeles, California, named
after JD Salinger’s fictional novel
Franny and Zooey. Growing up,
she has always been around show
biz. Both her mother, Mary Jo and
father Caleb, have been part of the
on-screen as well as off-screen production
of television and cinema.
Zooey says she grew up in a pretty
standard household: Christmas caroling
in December (must we remind
her Christmas in L.A. is not a real
Christmas?), baking cookies with
Mom in her easy bake oven and
always attracting the attention of
young men.
Zooey got her start at Northwestern
University in Evanston, Illinois,
however dropped out after one
year. It was during this time she
started writing her first screen play,
Circus Girl. She said it was then she
found her true calling. Zooey packed
her bags back up and headed home.
Following in the footsteps of both
her parents, she contacted everyone
she knew in the business. Ultimately,
it paid of, landing her first
cinematic role in Cameron Crowe’s
Almost Famous.
From that point on, her career
stayed in the green pastures of
success and continues to do so.
In 2003, she was featured in 5 different
roles, including Elf, playing
opposite the highly successful Will
Ferrell, where she showed off her
quirky behavior and vocal talents.
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She continued to find success
through the years playing parts as
penguins, stoner chicks, 18th century
lovers and quirky, musically
inclined hipsters in her latest box office
cinema, 500 Days of Summer.
This past September, Zooey exchanged
vows with the pop music
star Benjamin Gibbard. She said
they met while recording with M.
Ward on her first full length album
under the moniker She & Him.
She told us the two were in the studio
recording when Ben played her
“Transatlanticism”, her favorite song
off an album of the same title, when
she knew this was the man for her.
She claims it really was love at first
sight. We don’t blame Ben. We’d fall
in love with those pearly blues, too.
When asked about her recent musical
success, she said, “I’d rather
stick around the movie industry. It
seem as though the career longevity
is a bit greater. Don’t get me
wrong, I love music. Working with
M. Ward has been nothing short of
my greatest expectations, but making
movies is the most fulfilling job
I could ever ask for. That is not to
say I will ever stop making music,
or She & Him is no longer.”
We agree. Listening to her sing is
like hearing an angel weep sweet
tears of ecstasy, however seeing
her on the big screen is our favorite
event of the year.
So what else is in store for Zooey’s
future? She responded, “I really
want to start landing more lead
roles. It’s only been recently that I
have been featured in films like 500
Days of Summer. To be frank, playing
lead roles in romantic comedies
makes me feel a bit more romantic.
Things never happen like they do
on screen, so it’s fun to live those
moments vicariously through my
roles. I know it sounds depressing,
but I swear it makes sense to me.
Maybe that came out wrong...”
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After we sat down with Zooey, we
just had to ask... What would be on
your iTunes playlist?
“So this is a collection of songs
that I put on my first playlist, but
they still rock my world! I hope
you enjoy them!”- XOXO Zooey
NINA SIMONE
“I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel
to Be Free”
I really love Nina Simone, who
aside from being a very talented
song writer was, in my opinion, the
best cover artist ever. Her limitless
musicianship and knack for melody
gave her extraordinary ability for
reinvention.
THE EVERLY BROTHERS
“’Til I Kissed You”
Everly Brothers are a spectacular
duo. My mother played them in the
car all of the time when I was very
tiny and I am still not tired of them.
CAROLE KING
“I Feel the Earth Move”
Carole King is one of my favorite
songwriters. I discovered this
record, Tapestry when I was in high
school. Every track is brilliant.
THE BEACH BOYS
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice”
I used to play this song on repeat
in high school. It never ceases to
make me think of summertime
and home and love and everything
good in the world. So yeah. I like
it a lot.
TODD RUNDGREN
“I Saw the Light”
I love Todd Rundgren’s melodies
which I think are very sincere and
beautiful. I met him once and I
tried to tell him that I loved this
record, Something/Anything but he
just stared at me like I was crazy.
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS
“Dream a Little Dream”
When I didn’t have money to
buy cds I would raid my parents
record collection and tape all of the
records that I liked. This was one
of them.
BUDDY HOLLY
“Everyday”
This song was on the fantastic
Stand By Mesoundtrack that my
sister and I listened to all of the
time when we were little.
JONI MITCHELL
“You Turn Me On I’m a Radio”
I listened to a lot of Joni Mitchell
in high school. This is one of my
favorites.
Also published at playlist.com