06/22/2005
Deconstructing David Beckham
While we're on the topic of "gay vague", take a look at David Beckham in St. Tropez the other day. This is about as calculated as a look can get. When you look at it next to Jake Gyllenhaal's comparatively simple surfing look, Beckham looks positively affected, though still, I'll admit, hot as hell.
First of all, what's with the sunglasses? Are they sunglasses or water goggles, because he's obviously been swimming in them and they probably cost a fortune. Unfortunately, they look like the glasses my grandmother was made to wear after she had cataract surgery.
And whether he thought about it or not, those two bracelets are deliberately confusing. Mixing the white girly charm bracelet with the more manly minimal leather string is a masterwork of gay vague!
He's obviously been putting his new $50,000 razor to good use, carefully patterning his shave to get the kind of layered stubble look that only comes with two to three days of careful coordination.
The way he ties in his square ring with the charms in his necklace, which incidentally is braided with a leather strap to tie into the dark bracelet on his right arm. Now that's accessorizing!
Finally, David's no Speedo man. He wears a more masculine and modest pair of surf jams. But — to work that gay vague look a bit harder — he's chosen a floral pattern. And the swimwear is, of course, Abercrombie.
What pressure it must be to be the world's ultimate metrosexual. On top of it, David Beckham is a gay vague masterpiece.
UPDATE:
Today's Daily Mirror UK featured a Speedo-ed out Becks in as much gaudy gear.
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Posted 12:32 PM EST by Andy Towle in Fashion Men, Sports | Permalink
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Gross. This has to stop! David Beckham is not hot. He looks extremely average: His body isn't even toned, he looks as close to trailer trash as England can provide, and he looks way older than his 30-ish years. Please stop elevating this prick to unprecedented levels of exposure here in the US. He and his wife are about as fascinating as crumpets. How do they make those holes?
Posted by: Alexander Christ | Jun 22, 2005 12:58:48 PM
Somebody's bitter.
Posted by: tommy | Jun 22, 2005 1:01:28 PM
Not bitter. Sour...And with slightly more discriminating taste buds. We English always like to have a go at each other!
Posted by: Alexander Christ | Jun 22, 2005 1:04:21 PM
You have to admit he is handsome. Does he have a body of a God! No, but I would not mind rubbing up and down on it for awhile, he is lean and fit. Will he and Victoria save the world? No, but they are pretty shells. I'd rather look at Becks and Victoria than TomKat.
Posted by: Donald | Jun 22, 2005 1:16:52 PM
Who gives a crap about this guy?? He can try all he wants to hit it big in America; it ain't gonna happen. Besides, as far as sportsmen go, I'd much rather look at those hot French footballers. Grrrr. :)
Posted by: cafegogo | Jun 22, 2005 1:35:49 PM
The necklace and bracelet set looks like Diesel.
Liking the abs, but the pecs look as if they are one-month-away-from-the-gym from sagging.
Posted by: zuhn | Jun 22, 2005 1:49:34 PM
Have you all seen his past spread in Vanity Fair? I challenge anyone to take a look at that and tell me he isn't hot. Although, I agree with CafeGoGo...I'll take the French ruggers anyday.
Posted by: JC | Jun 22, 2005 1:51:27 PM
Beckhams handsome, but far too much of a poser. Everyone comments on his wife weight,between the two of'em I bet they're barely at 200lbs.
Posted by: Trev | Jun 22, 2005 1:55:47 PM
Please note the distinction between Jake's surf wear and David's bizarre puritanical swim garb. Jake's are surf shorts that hit him slightly below mid-thigh and are cut tight. Sexy. David's are cullote style, hanging as they do below the knee. They nearly hit him mid shin. They are baggy and cut to fit no one. Unsexy.
Posted by: anthony in sf | Jun 22, 2005 2:41:09 PM
Swim Trunks are just getting WAY too long!
Posted by: Patrick | Jun 22, 2005 4:37:10 PM
Pink is not the new Towleroad.
Posted by: no | Jun 22, 2005 11:35:47 PM
Dudes, to each his own...my god, don't get your dicks in a knot. Why is it we can't admire and appreciate our well-known and recognizable gay male images, whether they be metrosexual or gay vague without tearing them down?
Let Becks be a positive role model for young men who are struggling to get outta the closet where ever. If he can inspire a young dude to be more than he thought he could ever be, what's the harm?
My bet is if Becks came knocking on your door asking for a cup of tea, you would NOT turn him away cause you didn't have any cream or sugar. Lighten up.
Posted by: JOHN | Jun 23, 2005 6:14:01 PM
Here here John! Why cant people leave the bloke alone. He's done nothing to you lot. Both he and Victoria are fantastic role models for children, if all the kids in England turn out like them then im sure we'd live in a much better world, and besdies he's well HOT!
Posted by: Stu | Jun 25, 2005 10:36:07 AM
Here here John! Why cant people leave the bloke alone. He's done nothing to you lot. Both he and Victoria are fantastic role models for children, if all the kids in England turn out like them then im sure we'd live in a much better world, and besides he's well HOT!
Posted by: Stu | Jun 25, 2005 10:36:38 AM
Does anyone have any idea what grand the sunglasses at the top (the ones that look like the granny glasses) is?I am dying to know what brand they are!!!
Posted by: Shoogal | Jun 28, 2005 4:46:49 AM
does anyone know what brand is the sunglasses he is wearing!??!
Posted by: me | Jul 14, 2005 9:34:09 AM
I need to know what brand sunglasses he is wearing??? Please if somebody knows, let me know ASAP.
Posted by: Paulo Lyra Jr | Jul 14, 2005 10:07:20 AM
aah need to know what make and model his sunglasses are!!
Posted by: jon | Jul 15, 2005 6:11:54 AM
his modelling contract is with Police sunglasses so he may exlcusively wear them. but then again he may not. After all, he had a mega contract to be the poster boy for hair gell but then went and shaved his head. (Youve got to like a man who can be perverse like that!)
Posted by: Peter | Jul 19, 2005 7:56:52 AM
After all that fuss...
Does anyone know the brand or model of those sunglasses?
Posted by: T. Ford | Aug 16, 2005 12:14:53 PM
Please let us know what sunglasses he is wearing. I do not think that they are Police. I have looked at all of those, and these are quite different. It looks like there is a signature on the side of them, just cant make it out. UHH!!!
Posted by: Eric | Aug 26, 2005 12:37:14 PM
done it! they are in fact police frames, but are next years model, and wont be generally released 'till jan/feb 2006....
Posted by: jon | Aug 31, 2005 7:16:30 AM
he is to cute, and you guys are jealous of him, i understand!! beckham you are so sexxxxxxxxyyyyyyyyy, i love youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!
Posted by: mery | Oct 15, 2005 2:37:57 PM
u know the sunglasses that david beckhams wearing in st tropez, can u tell me what brand they are?
Posted by: raymen | Apr 2, 2006 8:51:12 PM
hot hot hot! grt footballer? yes. hot hot hot? hell yeaaa. Then why all da hatin w/e ur name iz, blogger?? he has grt fashion sense u know, well except 4 da sunglasses while swimming..okay where was i, yea why all da hatin??
Posted by: sonam | Apr 24, 2006 5:33:54 PM