Get Real, Sir
June - July 2011
In the stables, Boaz wears an ensemble from Ralph Lauren’s Double Rl collection, after and inspired by the designer’s Colorado ranch: undershirt ($145), red check shirt ($185), cargo trouser ($390) and belt ($295).
Boaz takes a break in an Alexander Wang striped shirt ($95) and Paperbacks cargo pant ($115) from Neiman Marcus, with Ralph Lauren braided leather wrist strap ($45) and Paniolo Trading leather cuff ($47.50).
Like living jewels, area peacocks adorn the ranch.
Sunny, an Andalusian gelding, takes shelter in his stable .
Boaz wears a Diesel tank ($50), Diesel Dirty New Age (DNA) denim ($280), 7 For All Mankind classic plaid shirt ($149), Diesel key ring necklace ($110), Paniolo Trading Stetson straw hat ($59.95), and Ralph Lauren RRL bandana ($45).
Pictured with Haley, Boaz is in 7 For All Mankind Mankind denim ($189) and micro-gingham Western shirt ($149), with Paniolo Trading leather tooled belt and silver rodeo buckle ($683) and Stetson Roper beaver hat ($200) with a horsehair hatband ($35).
Rain misting the Ko‘olau adds to the otherworld atmosphere of the ranch .
Men’s Fashion Takes a Turn for the Legit
FASHION EDITOR & WRITER: NADINE KAM
PHOTOGRAPHER: LEAH FRIEL
MODEL: BOAZ JULIUS RUCK | HAIR & MAKEUP: NICA JACINTO FOR FLAUNT
FOR EVERY MAN WHO FRETS OVER THE POINT IN HIS LAPEL, the number of buttons on his jacket or the shine on his shoes, there are probably more than a dozen happy to roll out of bed and into the cleanest garment they can find.
In a time when a suited banker is more likely to rouse suspicion than trust, it’s no wonder some brands have revisited the notion of what a real man should be: outdoorsy, down-to- earth, hardworking and trustworthy, evoking the spirit and heritage that built our nation.
ABOUT THE SETTING
With seven acres to tend on their B&R Ranch in Ka’ale’a Valley, John and Jennifer Littenberg have their hands full. However, Jennifer attributes only 80 percent of the work to human effort: The rest- like keeping pastures cleared-is the result of animal labor, thanks to their resident horses and two perpetually hungry pygmy goats, Lulu and Stu (who also keep the horses company).
The Littenbergs purchased the private ranch and equestrian facility in 2007, for the training of hunter, jumper and riding horses. The location boasts outdoor and indoor arenas for their equestrian trials. Former therapeutic horse Haley and Sunny, an Adalusian gelding, are two residents who love what the Littenbergs have done.
With a natural spring on the property, curious peacocks occasionally wandered onto our “set” to inquire into our motives, as well as to catch a glimpse at the horses in training. “It’s definitely work, but enjoyable. The location is amazing,” adds Jennifer. Hina the dog seems to agree: She wandered onto the ranch one full moon night (hence her name) and “adopted” it as her new home.
