CONTENTS
24 CONTRIBUTORS & INFLUENCES
26 LETTERS
32 EDITOR'S LETTER
36 BY THE NUMBERS
FOREGROUND
39 ANDY BUTLER & KIM ANN FOXMAN
The leaders of pansexual house group Hercules and Love Affair get serious on
their sophomore album, Blue Songs.
42 OLDFRIENDS
Two grooming classics—oils and powders—have history on their side.
44 A PERFECT DAY
Designer Alexander Herchcovitch unlocks his favorite spots in Sao Paulo.
46 GENTLEMANLY PURSUITS
The power lunch
51 FALL 2011 TREND SPECIAL
Staying warm but looking cool with bright hues, big brims, and loose pants
56 MARKETSHARE
The best places to go natural
58 LOOK WHO'S TALKING
No need for Dr. Dolittle—these big- and small-screen animal sidekicks
have some bon mots of their own.
60 NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Vancouver: an outdoor playground
62 KITCHEN 411
BBQ gets an easy, Eastern twist.
64 LIQUIDITY
Spicing up the boozy brunch
66 NOWAND THEN
Crossing the country with photographer Scott Pasfield's Gay In America. Plus:
Gilles Larrain's reissued time capsule of drag life in '70s Manhattan.
SYMPOSIUM
71 THE BIG PICTURE
Why shutterbug Patrick McMullan can't stop chasing New York nightlife
74 SUNG HERO
The tale of the trans octogenarian street performer who became P-town's unofficial
mascot
THIS MONTH ON OUT.COM I WANT MY OUT TV
See behind-the-scenes clips from our September shoots with Adam Levine and Anna
Faris. Plus: Catch video interviews with Daniela Brooker, Gomez, the Belle Brigade,
and more. WE DO!
Visit Out's new wedding channel for the best tuxes, rings, honeymoon deals,
registries, tips from experts, and everything else you need to plan your big
day. ROAM IF YOU WANT TO
Our City Guides give you the lowdown on the hottest bars, restaurants, shops,
and hotels in major cities around the world. Now available online at OutTraveler.com
and as an iPhone app. ROCK THE PLAID
See our special section featuring videos and song clips from Life in Film, Chris
Wall, and Sam Beeton—three rising musical talents (profiled on pages 110-113).
Plus: a musical playlist from Burberry's creative director, Christopher Bailey.
CONTENTS
FEATURES
77 FALL PREVIEW 2011
Without further ado, our annual roundup of everything that matters this season.
Starring Tom Cullen, Anna Faris, Gus Van Sant, Tom Tykwer, Sarah Michelle Gellar,
The Playboy Club, Bring It On: The Musical, writer Christopher Bollen, and more.
94 CITIZEN NIKKI
The unbelievable story of how a Texas widow became an accidental activist for
transgender rights
BY WILLIAM VAN METER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER ERICKSON
102 Adam Levine'S NEXT ACT
Nearly a decade after he snagged a Grammy, Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has reignited
his love for the craft on NBC's The Voice. The rock star opens up about gay
marriage, why he can't keep his clothes on, and that other singing competition
show.
BY SHANA NAOMI KROCHMAL, PHOTOGRAPHY BY YU TSAI
110 BURBERRY ROCKS OUT
Christopher Bailey, creative director for the iconic British label, is fueled
by a passion for emerging musicians. We spotlight a trio of his favorite up-and-comers.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS GIDDINGS
FASHION
114 A MOD, MOD WORLD
Tailored graphic clothing takes center stage in our nod to the Swinging'6os.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIAMPAOLO SGURA
126 EASY RIDER
The trippy gypsy style of Simi Hendrix hits the road.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNO STAUB
136 COLOR ME MINE
These vivid, monochromatic ensembles prove that matchy-matchy can be cool.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAMERON KRONE
DEPARTMENTS
145 SURVEILLANCE
Our guide to the finer things in life: a modern record player, an earbud alternative,
essential box sets, the secrets of L.A.'s most exclusive hotel, and more
152 4,000 WORDS
Hopscotching the globe with Hercules and Love Affair
