Look for my article on Steve Delk in the May Men's Vogue.

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:49 am

Dear fedora fans,

I occasionally write freelance articles for Men's Vogue magazine. My latest and dearest project is a featurette on everyone's favorite hatter, Steve Delk. The article focuses on Steve's quest for the perfect Indy fedora and his role in the production of Indy IV.

The article can be found in the "Threads" section of the May issue of the magazine. Copies of the issue should be in newstands any day now--look for a red sportscar on the cover.

To Steve: thank you for your time and conversation. You are a true asset, not just to this board, but to the world of Men's style as well.

Best regards,

Michael

Hunter Jones · Post by **Hunter Jones** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:38 am

That's great to hear. Steve deserves this kind of recognition. His work is exemplary, as any AB owner will attest.

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:30 pm

That's awesome.

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:02 pm

I just checked--the May issue of the magazine is already on display in newstands in Grand Central Station in New York City.

Should be coming to your local magazine store soon now, if it's not there already. Again, be sure you get the May issue with the red sportscar on the cover...

Michael

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:09 pm

Ok, I am confident enough to wear a Fedora and a Bow-Tie as a matter of course, but am I confident enough to actually buy a copy of Men's Vogue?

I am not a Metrosexual, not that there is anything wrong with that.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:10 pm

By the way, is there an online version of the article we can get to?

Regard! Michaelson

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:27 pm

Men's Vogue often runs their articles online, too, so it's probably worth keeping an eye out.

Alan
(owner of several issues of Men's Vogue)

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:33 pm

Interesting, three Southerners jumped on this thread first.

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:56 pm

I'm so happy to know that my fellow Mississippian is getting this kind of recognition. He really is a great guy! He's one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I really am happy that he was chosen to make the hats for KOTCS (and Marc, I can't leave him out! He's also a great guy as well!

)

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:28 pm

Terrific ! Go Steve go !

Ken

Kittlemeier · Post by **Kittlemeier** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:24 pm

Without Men's Vogue I wouldn't have found http://www.magneticcollarstays.com, the best invention ever. I'm there.

Arkansas Russell · Post by **Arkansas Russell** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:25 pm

Well Done!!!

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:52 pm

Michaelson wrote:

By the way, is there an online version of the article we can get to?

Regard! Michaelson

Sorry, no online version as of yet. But the magazine usually puts the articles online once the print copies have thoroughly saturated the newstands. It's better for business this way . . .

Best regards,

Michael

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:12 pm

this is great. Congrats Steve. I'll keeo my eye's open for the mag.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:34 pm

I was just at Books A Million yesterday looking at magazines [gun, music, and fishing magazines.. I've never checked out the fashion section] I will now, at least for this one time.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:01 pm

Terrific! It looks like I'll have to get that one for posterity.

Cheers!

Dan

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:03 pm

I just checked a local grocery store in Phoenix, and the April issue is on the racks with a pull date of 4/21/08, so the May issue should be out at that time. I've never heard of Men's Vogue before, so this will be a first. I'll buy it for the red sports car and the article. I can see Indy in a red two seater in the 50's... just he and Marion -- no side kicks needed.

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:23 am

Will you guys post the article here for us to read?
Men's vogue is not in circulation around here.

indianalex · Post by **indianalex** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:45 am

Yes, yes!!! Post it, post it here!!!!!

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:08 am

I'll try to find out from my editor if and when an online version of the article will be available.

Not sure about the details of regional distribution, but Barnes and Noble and Borders carry the magazine in their "Men's magazines" sections, although they might not stock the May issue until next week in some locations.

Michael

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:12 am

Thanks Michael! We really appreciate all your work and effort on this!

As you can see, we have an international community here, so what some of us find on a daily basis, others never see in their area, unless it's posted in a location/site such as this.

HIGH regards! Michaelson

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:40 pm

I picked up Men's Vogue this weekend and it's an excellent article. I haven't finished the rest of the magazine yet but -- so far -- I've enjoyed the other articles and features. It reminds me a bit of what GQ magazine used to be like when they actually wrote articles about mens' suits, accesories, custom shirts, etc.

I would've liked to have seen Marc Kitter get equal time and mention. But I understand that might have been an editorial decision on the part of the magazine; the article is only two half-page columns by the time they added the graphics.

Good article, though.

Tony

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:24 pm

Hope my wife does not flip through it too much or she will see the Christopher Hitchens piece on snoring and send me to one of those clinics.

BTW, I had no idea that so many overpriced watches were on the market!

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:12 pm

Just an offtopic side-note: "overpriced" and "expensive" are not synonyms.

Most people who are spending more than $500 on a watch aren't doing it for time-keeping purposes. Some of these watches are jewelry; even 'art'.

Tony

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:55 pm

Saw the piece in Vogue. Short, sweet, and... well, smile-inducing.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:51 am

Seems like I'm left out again, huh? It does kinda sadden me to be honest... I've made sure that Steve was mentioned in the interviews I've done so far. Incl. the crappy one in the Danish newspaper of today: http://www.jv.dk/artikel/390277

Regards,

Marc

Ozraptor · Post by **Ozraptor** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:09 am

For some reason I can't read that. It's like they're speaking a different language, or something...

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:49 am

I've made sure that Steve was mentioned in the interviews I've done so far. Incl. the crappy one in the Danish newspaper of today: http://www.jv.dk/artikel/390277

Not my fault Marc. I was sent a detailed questionaire by someone, the Editor perhaps, and you were mentioned as being half of the equation. This was after the original interview. Folks generally print what they want to print, and the brevity of the article is possibly much of the reason. I think they are thinking of their readership when they write anything.

Once the Indy 4 page is active on my site, the story will be there, so anyone interested in the AB will know about you. I think part of the problem is they are more interested in the founder of AB, at least some over here are. So, that gets the press, unless it is a rag devoted to Indy fans. Fedora

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:18 am

Marc wrote:Seems like I'm left out again, huh? It does kinda sadden me to be honest...

You're definitely not getting the recognition you deserve, Marc.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:48 am

It is regrettable, but I think a matter of where the publication is located and who was the one doing the interview. Focusing on one individual is simpler for the writer and the reader.

The reality is when the dust settles from the movie the average movie goer/magazine reader won't care or remember who did the hat or jacket, etc. But the people who really care about it will remember. Continued congratulations to you both!

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:57 am

I'm sure 'obi-cpo' -- when he returns to this thread -- can clarify what article was actually submitted to the magazine; he's the author.

Unfortunately -- based on the title he gave this thread -- it seems that he's saying that he wrote the article about Steve only. I hope that's not the case as the Adventurebilt connection to the new movie (and the subsequent demand of these hats) is very much a corroboration between Steve AND Marc.

No disrespect intended to Steve at all. He deserves all the credit he gets. I just hate to see Marc not getting equal due.

Tony

darthjones · Post by **darthjones** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:48 pm

Marc - just wanted to add that, in my artistic career I have had numerous articles done up on me and my work and NONE of them have been entirely accurate. All of them leave out material that I specifically ask to have included.

Thing is - the mentality here (USA) of the writer is that they want to become a star writer USING the subject matter as their vehicle. Accuracy is not their primary goal.

It is lame though, I know.

One article turned my internship at ILM into "designing ships for the Star Wars films" - pretty laughable since I was in elementary school at the time.

Embarrassing stuff sometimes too.

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:52 pm

Dear forum members,

Please be aware that I did make absolutely certain Marc was mentioned in the article and, in fact, his name is in there: He is credited as Steve's "partner" during film production. This reference appears towards the end of the article where the number of hats produced for the movie is discussed.

In all honesty, I would have liked to have detailed Marc's contributions more than the one reference that made it into the final copy, but I was given only a little more than 350 words to work with. Also, the editors wanted me to focus on Steve's original "quest," as the founder of the Adventurebilt, and his specific background and personality for an American audience.

I really tried to be as detailed as I could and stay true to the subject, but, ultimately, articles that appear in the "Threads" section of the magazine are never more than slightly impressionistic sketches, accompanied by photos.

To Marc: Please accept my regrets if you feel you have been overlooked by my Men's Vogue piece. Although it was decided to make Steve the "star" of the featurette, I insisted that you be cited, too, so as not to overlook your fine and valuable contributions.

Sincerely,

Michael

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:55 pm

Michael, you rock. Thanks for the detailed explanation about editorial decisions. I think that's a situation anyone can understand.

Tony

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:47 pm

Michael, thank you very much for taking the time to come back and make this statement. It means very, very much to me (heck, this "Indystuff" is my LIFE).

I'm VERY well aware of how the press has a TREMENDOUES talent to misquote, leave out details that would be important to the person interviewed, take things out of context or even to make claims that are plain wrong. The Danish article mentioned above is an EXCELLENT example of this (and yes, I realize that most of you can't read it - thanks God

).

To all, I want to assure you that there's not the SLIGHTEST doubt about Steve giving me my part of the credit. Steve knows that very well but I wanted to tell this to all of you, just in case you got the wrong impression. It just saddens me, that's all

Regards and thanks for your feedback and support,

Marc

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:27 pm

Re-reading my post, this could be misread as well as a pun towards Michael - which wasn't my intention. I was referring to the editor.

Regards,

Marc

darthjones · Post by **darthjones** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:18 am

Absolutely about them editor folk... 'twas what I meant as well.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:18 am

Seems like I'm left out again, huh? It does kinda sadden me to be honest...

Ok, I must confess that I did not read the article until last night, although Michael sent me two copies that I got a few days ago. I saw Marc's name, so you are included my friend.

Thanks Michael!!! Fedora

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:37 am

$\:D/$

Happy, happy, joy, joy

Thanks,

Marc

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:55 pm

So will Steve or Marc do the "Vogue" dance moves a la Madonna on You-Tube for us?

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:43 pm

Piker wrote:So will Steve or Marc do the "Vogue" dance moves a la Madonna on You-Tube for us?

I'm not sure we would want to see this, and in New York City we're used to a lot of strange stuff . . .

Still working on getting the article online. Hope to have an update soon.

Michael

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:46 pm

I also enjoyed Alexandra's bit on Ben Silver, "Polished Silver". I actually gave one of my Ben Silver made, Fraternity bow-ties to a young man to wear on his initiation two weeks ago.

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:42 am

I will look for this article - did not know there was a Men's Vogue magazine. Actually, I knew there was a British version but that is about it. A few years back I actually was in American Vogue with Gwyneth Paltrow. I was teaching a summer course at Oxford University and they came by to do a photo shoot in the beautiful garden in the college I was at. It ended up being a photo of myself and Ms. Paltrow walking on a path. Quite nice actually and taken by Mario Testino. Of course you can see her face and not mine....sort of like what is being discussed here with stuff being left out by editors etc.

best
Canada

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:44 am

I'll have to pick this one up to check out your article.

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:21 am

Thousand Truths wrote:I'll have to pick this one up to check out your article.

The issue should be on the racks of Barnes and Nobles, Borders, etc. across the country by now.

And, yeah, Men's Vogue hasn't been around too long. On the whole, the writing in it and coverage is pretty good, maybe a notch more refined than your average men's style magazine like "Maxim" or "GQ".

Although I have to admit, even though I write for the publication, the "Vogue" part of title can be a bit off-putting to some guys . . .

Michael

IndianaSolo · Post by **IndianaSolo** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:31 am

obi-cpo wrote: Although I have to admit, even though I write for the publication, the "Vogue" part of title can be a bit off-putting to some guys . . .

Michael

Come Come Now.... We are ALL VERY secure about our masulinity. If I gave a hoot about what others thought while I was reading the article I'd beat them with my purse, er man-bag, er SATCHEL

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:37 am

Gotta say though, the "low-waist on pants" look that seems to be, "the new thing" in men's style, doesn't seem to look good even on the skinny model guys.

But I wear a Fedora, bow-ties and sweater vests.

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:29 am

Just picked mine up today. Nice article!

Oh, it's on page 63.

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:14 am

Minnesota Jones wrote:Just picked mine up today. Nice article!

Oh, it's on page 63.

Michael: Thanks for the heads up on this article. I spent $6 (I live in Canada so magazines are more here) on it tonight just to get your article so I hope you were well paid.

Thanks also to Minnesota Jones for the page number. I hate it when you see an article publicized on the front of a magazine and then can never find it inside. Having the page number allowed me to go right to the article.
best
Canada

obi-cpo · Post by **obi-cpo** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:47 pm

Hey everyone,

The Men's Vogue Adventurebilt article is now online:

http://www.mensvogue.com/clothing/threa ... 05/indiana

Hope this gives it a higher readership.

Michael

Look for my article on Steve Delk in the May Men's Vogue.

Look for my article on Steve Delk in the May Men's Vogue.

Update

Online version?

hat

From the writer: Marc is cited in the article.