With Christmas quite literally just around the corner, it’s a time to start panicking if you haven’t put the finishing touches to your Christmas shopping. Men are notoriously hard to buy for, either because they already have everything they need, or they have no idea what they want.

If you’re struggling to think of something to get the man in your life, allow us to tell you that he will love this Timex Q watch made in collaboration with American menswear designer Todd Snyder.

Taking the already gorgeous Timex Q watch, a reissue of a model released in 1979, Todd Snyder has had free reign to give it a makeover, resulting in a timepiece that is so stunning it hurts. Rocking an integrated-looking bracelet, black dial and subtle pops of red, it’s an awesome everyday quartz watch that will go with myriad outfits.

Better still, at just US $179, it’s not going to hurt your wallet, and considering he’s going to wear it every day, it’s an absolute bargain.

Head to Huckberry now to snap one up before it’s too late to get it delivered before Christmas.

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This feature has been produced in partnership with Kennedy.

IWC Schaffhausen is one of the most recognised names in the world of high-end horology. The watchmaker’s reputation for build quality, accuracy and design has been cemented through the release of several expertly crafted watch collections that have spawned imitations the world over.

Without doubt, one of IWC’s most famous lineages is the Portugieser, a timepiece that has a deep and meaningful history and one that has remained in production ever since its inception in the late 1930s.

The IWC Portugieser today redefines what should be expected from a sports watch, with its combination of both dress watch and sports watch features resulting in a piece that can be worn each and every day.

Before we get on to the 2020 IWC Portugieser collection, let us take a look back to see how the iconic wristwatch came to be.

The Portugieser collection takes its name from the nationality of two merchants – Rodriguez and Teixeria – who approached IWC in the mid-1930s with a request for a wristwatch that was large enough to easily read but had the precision of a marine chronometer. At that time, the only way IWC could meet the demands of the two Portuguese merchants was to use a pocket watch movement.

IWC had to specially develop a new movement to fulfil the request and the Mod.228 was the result. This movement was later renamed Portuguese before finally settling on its now-notorious nomenclature in 2015.

The Portugieser ref. 325 launched in 1939 with a huge-for-the-time 43mm case, accentuated further by the use of a thin bezel. In an attempt to increase its appeal, IWC developed several dial and hand colour combinations – black and gold, white and blue, for example – but sales never quite reached the company’s expectations. Not wanting to send the Portugieser family to an early grave, IWC released a Jubilee Edition in 1993 to commemorate the company’s 125th anniversary.

This model – and others released soon after – were launched in limited numbers and to a much greater reception, culminating in the release of the Automatic Chronograph ref. 3714, a watch that can be considered as close to perfect in terms of design as is possible, so much so it has remained virtually unchanged since its release in 1998.

Various models of the Portugieser will present different complications and dial layouts, but the Chronograph is the one that has remained consistently popular over the past three decades. Featuring sub-dials at 12 and 6 and IWC branding and model denomination at 3 and 9, it’s a beautifully symmetrical dial that is truly versatile, being suitable for both formal and informal occasions.

The 2020 IWC Portugieser collection has something for everyone. The archetypal design of Arabic numerals and Feuille hands can be found across the entire range, with various complications being implemented depending on the model.

The Portugieser Chronograph ref. 3716 is the most recognisable with sub-dials at 12 and 6, which are paired with a dial available in numerous colours and presented on either a leather strap or, for the first time on the Portugieser Chronograph, a stainless steel bracelet.

Other standout models include the Yacht Club, a sub-collection of the Portugieser that pays homage to the family’s nautical heritage. The Yacht Club Chronograph is an incredibly well-executed sports watch, combining a 44m case with a stainless steel bracelet that appears to be integrated but in fact, attaches in a conventional manner.

Powered by the tough and feature-packed in-house manufactured 89361 calibre, complete with flyback functionality and 68-hour power reserve, it’s the perfect accompaniment on land or sea.

Other complications used across the Portugieser range include a perpetual calendar, made possible by the ingenious 82650 calibre which integrates the complication into the movement. As with other models in the Portugieser range, the Perpetual Calendar 42 ref. 3442 maintains the sporty look with a perfectly proportioned 42mm case.

There is no other watch quite like the Portugieser. For it to have remained timeless and to consistently receive the same positive response speaks volumes of IWC. It is a truly special piece from a special company.

Discover the full IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Watch collection at Kennedy

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Aston Martins are a particularly rare breed Down Under, especially vintage models.

Earlier this year, we got hot under the collar for this 1960 Aston Martin DB4 owned by the actual ‘DB’ and called it the rarest Aston Martin of all time. That description’s still accurate, but as a barely-assembled barn find, it’s by no means the prettiest.

No, that accolade goes to this 1963 DB5: the most beautiful Aston Martin of all time… Which could even give that DB4 a run for its money as the rarest, too. We’ve never seen a vintage car in such great condition – it’s easy to bandy around the term ‘immaculate’ but this car perhaps fits that description better than any other car we’ve written about this year.

“Australian delivered to Mr. B. Edgell of Sydney on 15 November 1963… It is the first and possibly only Australian-delivered DB5,” the owner claims.

Photos of the 1,695,000 AUD car, many of which are taken in the Swiss alpine town of Gstaad, show off just how impeccable this rare beauty is. It also boasts quite the globetrotting story, the seller elaborates.

“In 1995, the third custodian returned it to the UK where it was comprehensively restored by R.S. Williams, considered by many as the world’s pre-eminent Aston Martin specialists. The rebuild included their famous unleaded conversion and enhancement to 4.2 litres, a full repaint and re-trim in original colours and materials, converting the electrics to negative earth, etc, etc. On completion, the car was returned to Australia where it remained until 2016.”

The original colour combination of ‘Goodwood Green’ and white interior just screams class: the perfect colour scheme for a classic British motor. While James Bond might prefer a silver DB5, we’re strongly of the belief that green is the best colour for cars, and the combo is just one of many reasons why this car’s so perfect.

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“The fourth custodian, already a concours DB5 owner, traveled to Australia to buy the car in 2016. He imported it into the UK, duties were paid, the car was MoT’d… Since then numerous items have been attended to, the gearbox and overdrive have been rebuilt, new clutch fitted, new wiring loom installed, rebuilt clock and gauges, new coil, windscreen, electric fan, etc, etc.,” the seller continues.

“The present owner is ironically an Australian, who has decided to keep the car in climate-controlled storage in England, returning each year to give the car some exercise. The first trip was a 2 week 1000km tour of the Cotswolds, the second was a more ambitious 6000km European tour to the Monaco Historics and the Mille Miglia. The third trip was a ‘Skyfall Tour of Scotland’ accompanying 19 other Aston Martins through the Scottish Highlands and the majesty of Glen Coe. The car performed impeccably, and it is serviced before and after each trip.”

So that’s the catch: despite being listed for sale in Hawthorn, the car’s actually several thousand miles away, back in the Mother Country. Obviously, shipping the car back to Australia would cost a pretty penny, and would also be a risky endeavour, considering the age and condition of the car. The smarter move might be just to keep it back in its home country, the seller suggests.

“If the new owner chooses to store and maintain the car in England, with access to the many and varied automotive delights available in the UK and Europe, then there is a huge saving in Luxury Car Tax, Stamp Duty and GST compared to an Australian purchase, with all the advantages of an Australian delivered car and history.”

Those added costs really add up. You’d have to pay $537,066.75 in Luxury Car Tax alone – which is enough for several first-class return flights between the UK and Australia.

You may ask yourself, what’s the point of owning a classic car if you can’t enjoy it? Counter-point: a car this rare is unlikely to be a daily driver anyway, so what difference does it make if it stays in England?

“In summary, what we have for sale here is a genuinely unique opportunity,” the seller concludes.

“An Australian-delivered, matching numbers DB5 of which Mr R.S. Williams himself declared on inspection… ‘has clearly benefited from the Australian climate’. Full history from day one, pampered since new by five fanatical owners. Majestic original livery, stored in climate-controlled luxury, regularly exercised and serviced, and it drives superbly… It really does tick all the boxes.”

“This compares favourably with a DB5 recently sold in NSW for $1,550,000. That car was not Australian delivered, had little documented history, and was not in the original livery.”

It’s a hell of a choice. Do you bring it home and take a hit to the hip pocket, or do you try and make a long-distance relationship work?

Gosh, it must be hard being a millionaire.

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Climate change shouldn't be a political issue. It inevitably is, but photos like the following show why it's crucial we wake the hell up to it (even if it's not as easy to solve as the more aggressive Keep Cup Carriers in your life might claim).

In any case, a photo was posted in the r/Brisbane Reddit thread this morning, which serves as a stark reminder nature can punch well as provide. The image shows surf breaking through the northern tip of Queensland's Bribie Island, creating an opening some users suggest has not been seen for 100 years.

"It won't be an island for long," one user, who claims to have "grown up in that water" (and also 'informed' by a UQ study) wrote in response to another commenter's question, "what are we going to name the new island?".

"The northern bar will silt up and this new breakthrough will, more or less, be permanent now."

"All that deep water around Bulcock Beach will fill in," the same user added, explaining, "For a long time, the area will be akin to Currimundi Lake (very shallow) until it basically becomes a dunal area."

This is what the northern Bribie Island looks like at the moment. This dangerous situation has been caused by the severe weather system. We're asking motorists & boaties to stay away. People should also not go to the island to just take a look. @QldFES @QldPolice @CouncilSCC pic.twitter.com/gxP2XkhRv2

— Qld Park Alerts (@QldParkAlerts) December 14, 2020

"A waterway will remain through to Tripcony Bight because Caloundra Creek is right there. The VMR shed will have to move elsewhere. Happy Valley will also return to a similar state to what it was in the 1940s (dunal. They used to have an annual fair down there!). Seagrass will probably return to the northern end, it could become a brilliant little sanctuary area for a while."

"The national Park and marine park status will still apply to the land areas, so they will be reasonably protected."

"The mudflats to the south from Military Jetty will change too. The opening of the passage will be closer, so the dynamics of the currents will be greater. The mud will get washed away and sand will slowly move in. The sandbank on the northern side of Bells Creek will probably be the initial source of sand further north. We will likely lose the seagrass flats on the eastern side of the passage opposite Diamond Head."

Image Credit: Joel Sheppard, supplied to ABC, reposted on Reddit.

If you don't know Bribie Island like the back of your hand, suffice to say: the place is changing. As one Reddit user put it: "Pretty sure where it has broken through was the original opening to the Pumistone Passage 100 odd years ago."

The question is to what degree the changes will balance out over time, and what we decide to do about that.

"I remember walking out on that huge sandbar at happy valley that no longer exists. Late 80's and 90's, as children we used to just swim over to Bribie... sand shifts with water. It's cool to see it happen. Everything changes with time and tides," wrote another.

While some people seem interested in the potential for this breakthrough to create better sandbanks to surf on ("one of the most epic days I've had were barrels shooting from Happy valley to almost 800m down the Bribie beach"), others are worried about houses, erosion, tourism; climate change.

On that note: Caloundra Volunteer Coastguard Flotilla Commander Roger Pearce told the ABC, "There's still plenty of sand left there but it's been eroded tremendously and work will need to be done to secure it for the future."

Mr Pearce also told the ABC despite the "over-top" flow of water, it was unlikely conditions would be actually split the island at this stage.

Some Reddit users took issue with Mr Pearce's comment about work needing to be done to secure the sand. One wrote: "The authorities have known for a long time it was unstable and the decision was made not to interfere because it is a naturally occurring event inside a national and marine park area."

Another commented: "Indeed. This is supposed to happen. Then again, I don't think the Commander of the Caloundra Volunteer Coastguard Flotilla is the expert we need to hear from right now."

Golden Beach local Max Pedley told the ABC he thought the concern about the "wash through" at the northern end of the island was "a bit of an overreaction" and that he had seen the northern tip of Bribie erode many times over the last 20 years.

"It's not a breakthrough, it's a wash through — it just comes through in surges and washes over the top... They could fix that with no trouble whatsoever, just put a dredge over there."

The news comes in the context of this being a La Nina year, where pacific ocean conditions will send more easterly storm conditions and rain towards Australia's east coast.

It also, along with the erosion of Byron Bay's Main Beach, shines a light on why we need to get our shit together on climate change. Yes: we're an export economy. Yes: much of the reason we survived the global financial crisis was our massive stack of natural resources. Yes: our politicians are stuck in a zero-sum game with each other and the rest of the world. Yes: it's hard. But isn't that what leadership is for?

Also worthy of note: we're one of the countries that has contributed to this 'zero sum' international relations game, disincentivising other nations from setting more ambitious targets, by arguing for special exemptions in key diplomatic moments and finding loopholes in emissions agreements.

We're far from scientists here at DMARGE. But people smarter than us reckon we are blowing a unique opportunity to lead the world – and capitalize on – renewable energy. Photos like this latest one of Bribie Island will hopefully bring that to front of mind.

Even if we can't simply reverse climate change (it appears it's more about figuring out how to slow it down and best adapt to it), the lack of community consensus in what to do in situations like Bribie Island's prove we sure as shit need to get better about talking about it.

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The beleaguered Boeing 737 MAX jet is revving up again. On December the 2nd there was a test flight for media and employees from its hub in Dallas to its maintenance facility in Oklahoma. Then, on the 9th of December, it returned to commercial service for the first time with GOL, the largest domestic carrier in Brazil (GOL has announced it plans to have all seven of its MAX jets back in the air by the end of December).

There is a long road ahead of the 737 MAX though to be re-implemented more broadly, with articles like “How To Tell If You’re Booking On A 737 MAX” as well as innumerable outraged Instagram comments showing it will take a long time to get everyone back on board (and suggesting many are still keen to avoid this type of jet, which was grounded due to two crashes caused by technical issues in October 2018 and March 2019).

DMARGE recently spoke to The Points Guy Travel Analyst Zach Griff, who was invited onboard the aforementioned media test flight, to ask what it was like. After seeing Griff post of his experience, “I felt comfortable flying the plane, especially after learning about all the work that @americanair’s pilots and mechanics did to get the plane flying again” on Instagram, we asked him what, specifically, made him feel comfortable.

 

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“I learned about the entire end-to-end experience in how the jet is going to be brought back to the sky,” Griff told us. “The pilots described the four-hour simulator training that they need to undertake in order to be recertified to fly the MAX. This includes going through all the different possible emergency scenarios and being 100% confident in how to handle every one of them.”

“The mechanics explained the physical changes that needed to be undertaken to get the plane certified again. This includes a software update to fix the faulty angle-of-attack measurements that was partially responsible for the two tragic crashes. In addition, the chief mechanics worked with the Federal Aviation Administration on walking through the entire plane – from nose to tail – to go through any other possible issues with the jet.”

Griff also provided us with a few more details around the flight itself: “We flew from American Airlines’ mega-hub in Dallas/Fort Worth to Tulsa and back. American operates the largest maintenance facility in the United States in Tulsa, and that’s where we heard from the pilots and mechanics about how they’re working to bring the MAX back to the skies.”

 

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“Boeing has worked with airlines, pilots, mechanics and the Federal Aviation Administration to get the MAX back to the skies. The planemaker hosted focus groups and has a very open relationship with the airlines, including American Airlines. The carrier told reporters that pilots are always in communication with Boeing about safety and flight specific issues.”

“In my opinion, hearing from the top pilots and mechanics at the world’s largest airlines makes me reassured to fly on the MAX. When these life-long professionals take their children and families on the MAX – after understanding and implementing all the changes that are being made – then I too feel comfortable flying the jet.”

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Few luxury brands command the same level of hype and adoration as Rolex.

The storied Swiss watchmaker is known throughout the industry for their incredibly exclusive sales tactics and legendarily long waiting lists. If you want to get your hands on their most popular models, you either have to build up a relationship with one of their authorised distributors (which usually means building up a purchasing history with them too) or pay through the nose shopping on the aftermarket.

But not every Rolex is as hard to acquire as a Submariner ‘Hulk’ or a GMT-Master ‘Pepsi’. For every popular model, there are scores that are overlooked and present a much more accessible way of joining the Rolex Club.

DMARGE spoke exclusively with Carol Altieri, the owner and COO of Bob’s Watches – the world’s largest online Rolex exchange and an expert on the brand – who shared her perspective and Bob’s Watches sales statistics on the most underrated Rolexes of all time.

“For me it would be any gold Date model (ref. 1501 / 15037 / 16018 / 16238): [the] 34mm model with no day/date feature and offered in 14 and 18ct gold,” she says.

The Day-Date – better known as the ‘President’ – “has always been the go-to for a solid gold dress watch,” Altieri relates. However, the gold Date / Datejust models, which look almost identical to the prestigious ‘President’, are an excellent deal – when you consider the insane speculation that the ‘President’ attracts.

“No one was paying attention to these gold Date models.  We were buying these at gold value – approximately 2,000 USD –  in the early days and I watched them slowly increase in value. About 4 years ago, Paul [Altieri, Carol’s husband and Bob’s Watches co-founder] and I went to the Sotheby’s vintage auction. While everyone was buying up the men’s sport models, I bought a couple of the gold Dates that were offered. Even factoring realized auction costs, we were able to resale with a 30% margin.”

“Today, we buy this model in the 6 to 8,000 USD range and sell [for] around 10,000 USD.  They are a more affordable option compared to the Day-Date 36mm which is selling at 22,000 USD in this hot gold market.”

While the ‘President’ has the additional functionality of a written day window, you have to ask yourself: is it worth an extra 12k?

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Another model that Altieri touts as underrated is the Air-King. Also one of Rolex’s most understated models, the Air-King was first released in 1958 to honour RAF pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain. Virtually since its introduction, the Air-King was the cheapest model in Rolex’s line-up, cheaper even than standard Oyster Perpetuals (up until 2014 when the model was dropped and the Oyster Perpetual was once again the ‘entry-level’ Rolex).

In 2016 Rolex reintroduced the Air-King, available as a single model (ref. 116900), largely similar to its predecessors but differentiated from the Oyster Perpetual by its unique second-counting dial as well as a higher price tag.

“The newer model is selling over retail, so I’m not sure that would qualify as ‘underrated,’” Altieri demures, but she singles out the older ref. 5500 as an underrated investment: “[it’s] clean and a classic and you can buy in the $2700 range.”

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Another underrated Air-King is the so-called ‘Domino’s Air-King’, examples of which can be found in a variety of different reference numbers and designs. International fast-food chain Domino’s Pizza has long given out Domino’s-branded Air-Kings to store managers to who hit $30,000 per week for four consecutive weeks in sales, among other requirements. Older models feature the Domino’s logo on the dial, whereas newer models incorporate a unique Domino’s logo link in their bracelet.

Naturally, this incongruous collaboration between a luxury brand and fast-food chain has given these Air-Kings a cult status, and demand a premium over non-branded references. However, they’re still relatively affordable for such a weird watch. In recent years, Domino’s has continued to raise the threshold for the reward (it used to be $10,000 per week, for example) so there’s less of these oddball Air-Kings getting given out, meaning that they’re steadily becoming more desirable.

But Bob’s Watches pick for “the most snubbed watch in Rolex’s lineup” is the Datejust Turn-O-Graph model range, one of the oddest yet most influential models in the brand’s history.

“Launched in 1953, the Rolex Turn-O-Graph preceded the two other iconic Rolex watches that are famous for their rotating bezels – the Rolex Submariner and the Rolex GMT-Master,” they relate.

“Since the newly introduced bezel offered great practically by allowing wearers to time different types of events, the Turn-O-Graph is also considered to be the first Rolex tool watch.”

It was also the first Rolex pilot’s watch and even saw military use by the U.S. Air Force’s ‘Thunderbird’ aerobatic squadron, thanks to how novel the rotating bezel was. Indeed, Rolex capitalised on the association and began referring to all Turn-O-Graph watches in the American market as “Thunderbirds”, and even produced a model with the squadron’s insignia.

After a long period of discontinuation, Rolex reissued the Turn-O-Graph in the 2000s, retiring the model once more in 2011. There are surprisingly few on the ground – perhaps because it’s never been one of their most popular models – so if you can find one, they’re a great alternative to a classic Datejust or even one of Rolex’s other tool watches.

The takeaway?

Just because a model is underrated doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a good investment opportunity. While some ‘underrated’ or ‘cult’ models like the gold Datejust or the Domino’s Air-King are slowly appreciating in value, others like the Turn-O-Graph or base-model Air-Kings are staying pretty steady.

But while investments of passion can potentially be rather profitable – for example, this whisky barrel investment scheme – buying fine timepieces isn’t just an exercise in money-making. The real value in these underrated Rolexes is that they give real watch lovers who might be crowded out by clout chasers or speculators the opportunity to own a piece from the brand for themselves.

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Tim Robards is an Australian fitness icon. Whether you know him as Australia’s first Bachelor star, part of the cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here or whether you remember him from Neighbours, these days you’re more likely to look at Robards more as a workout fiend and entrepreneur more so than an actor.

Robards’ fitness app The Robards Method has been downloaded all over the country, featuring a fitness program designed to help you build your best body, including workouts which can be done anytime, anywhere, generally within about 25 to 40 minutes.

Robards consistently takes to Instagram to practice what he preaches, inspiring others to do the same. Today is no different: Robards this morning posted a video showcasing a rather inventive workout technique – using his baby as a weight vest.

 

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“We did 50 chins, 50 dips… in 12 mins,” Robards captioned the video. “Elle bet me I couldn’t do it so we chipped away 2 at a time with the clock counting down… I’m sure she was gaining weight as we trained.”

Comments are already flowing in. Some are impressed by his ingenuity: “Cute weight vest.” Others question whether it was a risky decision for the kid: “Ooh nooo…good to be sportive but for her…not so good…#brain #growing.”

Other comments included: “Noooo to little,” and, “Just put her near u in bassinet, you don’t need to include her, in movement too young.”

 

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Other users were not so worried, challenging Robards to try again “when she’s bigger and heavier.”

The general sentiment, as far as we can tell, can be summed up by the following comment: “Great… Be careful.”

Whatever your take on the risks of using your baby as a weight vest (even in what appears a highly controlled environment), dips and chin ups with a weight vest hold a number of physiological benefits (for the one doing them).

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If we had to choose one word to sum up Justin Bieber‘s style in 2020, we’d choose ‘comfort’.

The 26-year-old superstar has long since abandoned the skinny jeans and pudding bowl haircuts of his youth. These days, he’s all about baggy workwear, huge hoodies, and rubber clogs like Yeezy Foam RNNRs or Crocs – ‘the footwear contraceptive for men‘. He even has his own clothing label, Drew House, which features similarly low-fuss, comfort-forward fashion.

He’s also a big fan of 90s fashion. He’s not afraid to experiment with bold colours, bohemian prints and oversized sunglasses.

His latest outfit might be his most cozy and 90s-inspired yet. ‘The Biebs’ shared a photo of himself rehearsing with his backup band over the weekend, showing off a very comfy ensemble: an oversized blue sweatshirt, very skater-esque beanie (or ‘toque’ for all you Canadians out there), and two-tone cargo pants.

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It’s a very Bieber outfit. He wouldn’t look out of place on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel–Air or skating at Venice Beach with Tony Hawk.

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90s fashion remains so popular precisely because it’s so comfortable and effortless. Unpretentious, slightly ironic, and reminiscent of happier times… 90s fashion is just what we need, especially in 2020. But not every element of 90s fashion has been re-adopted by the mainstream.

Cargo pants have long been derided as one of the riskiest fashion choices a man can make – if you’re not lucky, you can come off looking like some doomsday prepper or basement-dwelling no-hoper (two very different aesthetics, neither of which are great). They’re an element of 90s fashion that hasn’t been as readily revived as, say, ugly dad shoes.

But cargo pants are slowly becoming more popular, in no small part to celebrity style icons like Bieber and Travis Scott, who is rarely seen not wearing cargo pants.

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Mike Tyson has had his fair share of weird headlines over the years. From taking nibbles out of people’s ears to getting the world’s worst face tattoo (and even starring in his own animated TV show), the supposedly retired 54-year-old boxer is a captivatingly weird figure.

His latest escapade? ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ took to Instagram (where he boasts a surprisingly huge 14.3m followers – compare that to fellow sporting oddball Dennis Rodman, who ‘only’ has 1.8m) to wish young Australian boxer Brock Jarvis well ahead of his fight against Mark Schleibs that took place in Canberra over the weekend.

In the photo, Jarvis – an acolyte of boxing legend Jeff Fenech – shakes hands with Tyson, with Fenech in tow as well.

 

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Each makes an interesting fashion choice. Jarvis makes the cardinal sin of mixing an Adidas tracksuit jacket with Nike tracksuit pants, and Fenech’s washed-out purple t-shirt and light blue denim jeans make him look like he’s taken a dive into an op-shop sale bin.

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Tyson’s outfit isn’t bad per se. On someone skinnier like Luka Sabbat, it could look dapper. But wearing a turtleneck so tight your nipples are almost poking through, and then tucking it into your pants? Someone needs to help the poor man.

It’s not the first time this year Tyson’s had a wardrobe malfunction. Ahead of a pro wrestling match, Tyson thought it would be a good idea to rip off his t-shirt in a display of strength… But the shirt fought pack. His turtleneck is clearly fighting back too, hard at work keeping his nipples at bay.

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