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Page 10 • THE MAROON TIGER October, 1986
LIFESTYLE
The Debonair Man
by Lycurgus Hatcher
Fashion Editor
One of the focuses of the
debonair man is on impec
cable taste in his clothing
choice. Are you wearing
your clothes or are they
wearing you? He realizes
true style comes from self-
expression. His clothes say
exactly who he is and iden
tifies him as a unique in
dividual.
Fashion is what you buy,
style is how you wear it. It is
always fitting to wear what
appeals to you! Contem
porary Designers have
several different designs to
uniquely compliment you;
Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis,
Alexander Julian, Willis
Smith, Henry Grethel, John
Henry, Pierre Cardin, Bill
Blass, Christian Dior,
Calvin Klein, Kingridge and
many others. These
designers have made it
possible for the debonair
man to look his very best in
casual, semi-formal and for
mal attires.
Another focus in the life of
a debonair man is the selec
tion of that perfect
fragrance that distinguishes
him from the rest.
This can very well be one
of the most difficult tasks
you will ever undertake.
American, Italian and
French aromas are all a part
of the debonair man’s world.
Such aromas as: Azzaro,
Quorum, Kouros, Givenchy,
Royal Copenhage, Drakkar,
Jacomo, Aramis 900, JHL,
Paco Rabane, Eau de
Savage, Perry Ellis,
Lagerfeld, Bill Blass, Calvin
Klein, Armani, Giorgio for
men, Lauder, and many,
many others.
One is made uniquely for
you.
Often the choices in the
debonair man’s world leads
him to the ultimate
choice—an automobile. A
debonair man’s choice in an
automobile compliments not
only his attire and/or life
style but also enhances his
personality. Choices such as:
Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar,
Rolls Royce, Corvette,
BMW, Peugeot, Saab,
Volvo, Porsche, Lincoln
Continental Town Car.
An exquisite choice in
food makes the debonair
man a well-rounded in
dividual. Those that are con
noisseurs of fine wines are
simply ultimate! Keep your
imagination alive, and also
keep in mind the following:
A deboniar man has . . .
• Impeccable taste in
clothing choice, automobile
choice, and food choice
• A refined arrogance;
pompous
• A direct and to-the-
point-attitude (Business
Like)
• A great sense of humor
• A knowledge of modern
artists like Paul Collins,
Honeywood, Barnes and
Walker
• An extraordinary ap
peal to neatness and
organization
• A unique posture
• A very secure physique
• A love for reading
novels and poetry written by
both white and black
by Lycurgus Hatcher
Is there anyone who does
not desire a fulfilling love
relationship? Being in love is
no doubt a wonderful feel
ing. Loving someone who is
miles away presents an in
teresting situation.
In a long distance love af
fair — especially while in
school — the male party
may find himself becoming
even more seriously attach
ed. The thoughts of that ir
resistible sweetheart miles
away keeps a smile on his
face. However, by becoming
attached to that diva at
home creates good and bag
situations.
The idea of loving so
meone while being miles in
school has both positive and
negative affects on the cons
cience of the male. Before
leaving for school, the male
usually finds himself wan
ting to make a commitment
with his love. Generally, a
sense of pride is instilled
within the male after this
commitment to his love. He
finds glory in the fact that
his lady will not be seeing
anyone while he is away. She
will be “saving all her love”
for him.
At the time the idea seems
good, but after a while — he
realizes that the commit
ment works both ways. Once
this is realized, the male
begins to feel “boxed-in.”
The boxed-in feeling can in
duce depression in his mind.
When he enters school, he
must keep in contact with
his love. Remaining in touch
with his female companion
can be a lot of fun for the
male. Writing letters and
sending cards is a most
rewarding experience for
both parties involved. Talk-
authors
• Unquestionably un
predictable
• A working knowledge of
current economic, social and
political events
• Unmistakably well-
groomed
• Serious gentlemen to a
lady
• A valuable member of
the intelligentsia
• A bit fickle
• Most Articulate
Say, do you feel
DEBONAIR now?
ing on the telephone creates
a feeling of closeness. Just
to hear her sweet, soft-
spoken voice is a pleasant
reassurance that the rela
tionship is in tact. Yes, it is
expensive; but who cares.
However, quite often the
communication lines can
overshadow his schoolwork.
Because communicating
with his long distance love is
so much fun, he would
rather write or call his lady
than do his homework. A
feeling of disappointment
him once he receives his
grades at mid-term.
By keeping good lines of
communication open, the
long distance relationship
can very well be sustained.
Good communication may
even rid the male of the
boxed-in feeling. The male
may be so pleased with his
love that he does not even
have the desire to date
anyone else. Although this
situation creates a positive
atmosphere for the parties
involved, it does have one
drawback. His social life will
eventually suffer and in
evitably dissipate. Once his
social life is gone, there is lit
tle room to grow as an in
dividual. Without in
dividuality, he becomes dull
and possibly anti-social.
Loving someone miles
away has its negative ef
fects. The pride associated
with commitment can cause
a feeling of imprisonment.
Communication lines can in
duce poor academic perfor
mance. The elimination of
one’s social life can cause a
loss of individuality.
However, through all of
these things, sharing your
life with someone you find
exciting, who is tender and
supportive, can make the
positive effects of a long
distance relationship while
in school most gratifying.
LEAD THE ADVENTURE.
Long Distance Love