Out September 2011

<b>CONTENTS</b><br>
24 <b>CONTRIBUTORS &amp; INFLUENCES</b><br>
26 <b>LETTERS</b><br>
32 <b>EDITOR&#39;S LETTER</b><br>
36 <b>BY THE NUMBERS</b><br>
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<b>FOREGROUND</b><br>
39 <b>ANDY BUTLER &amp; KIM ANN FOXMAN</b><br>
The leaders of pansexual house group Hercules and Love Affair get serious on
their sophomore album, <i>Blue Songs</i>.<br>
42 <b>OLDFRIENDS</b><br>
Two grooming classics&#8212;oils and powders&#8212;have history on their side.<br>
44 <b>A PERFECT DAY</b><br>
Designer Alexander Herchcovitch unlocks his favorite spots in Sao Paulo.<br>
46 <b>GENTLEMANLY PURSUITS</b><br>
The power lunch<br>
51 <b>FALL 2011 TREND SPECIAL</b><br>
Staying warm but looking cool with bright hues, big brims, and loose pants<br>
56 <b>MARKETSHARE</b><br>
The best places to go natural<br>
58 <b>LOOK WHO&#39;S TALKING</b><br>
No need for Dr. Dolittle&#8212;these big- and small-screen animal sidekicks
have some <i>bon mots</i> of their own.<br>
60 <b>NORTHERN EXPOSURE</b><br>
Vancouver: an outdoor playground<br>
62 <b>KITCHEN 411</b><br>
BBQ gets an easy, Eastern twist.<br>
64 <b>LIQUIDITY</b><br>
Spicing up the boozy brunch<br>
66 <b>NOWAND THEN</b><br>
Crossing the country with photographer Scott Pasfield&#39;s Gay In America. Plus:
Gilles Larrain&#39;s reissued time capsule of drag life in &#39;70s Manhattan.<br>
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<b>SYMPOSIUM</b><br>
71 <b>THE BIG PICTURE</b><br>
Why shutterbug Patrick McMullan can&#39;t stop chasing New York nightlife<br>
74 <b>SUNG HERO</b><br>
The tale of the trans octogenarian street performer who became P-town&#39;s unofficial
mascot<br>
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<b>THIS MONTH ON OUT.COM</b><br>
<b>I WANT MY OUT TV</b><br>
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.<br>
<b>WE DO!</b><br>
Visit Out&#39;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.<br>
<b>ROAM IF YOU WANT TO</b><br>
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.<br>
<b>ROCK THE PLAID</b><br>
See our special section featuring videos and song clips from Life in Film, Chris
Wall, and Sam Beeton&#8212;three rising musical talents (profiled on pages 110-113).
Plus: a musical playlist from Burberry&#39;s creative director, Christopher Bailey.<br>
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<b>CONTENTS</b><br>
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<b>FEATURES</b><br>
77 <b>FALL PREVIEW 2011</b><br>
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.<br>
94 <b>CITIZEN NIKKI</b><br>
The unbelievable story of how a Texas widow became an accidental activist for
transgender rights<br>
BY WILLIAM VAN METER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER ERICKSON<br>
102 <b>ADAM LEVINE&#39;S NEXT ACT</b><br>
Nearly a decade after he snagged a Grammy, Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has reignited
his love for the craft on NBC&#39;s The Voice. The rock star opens up about gay
marriage, why he can&#39;t keep his clothes on, and that other singing competition
show.<br>
BY SHANA NAOMI KROCHMAL, PHOTOGRAPHY BY YU TSAI<br>
110 <b>BURBERRY ROCKS OUT</b><br>
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.<br>
PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS GIDDINGS<br>
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<b>FASHION</b><br>
114 <b>A MOD, MOD WORLD</b><br>
Tailored graphic clothing takes center stage in our nod to the Swinging&#39;6os.<br>
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIAMPAOLO SGURA<br>
126 <b>EASY RIDER</b><br>
The trippy gypsy style of Simi Hendrix hits the road.<br>
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNO STAUB<br>
136 <b>COLOR ME MINE</b><br>
These vivid, monochromatic ensembles prove that matchy-matchy can be cool.<br>
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAMERON KRONE<br>
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DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
145 <b>SURVEILLANCE</b><br>
Our guide to the finer things in life: a modern record player, an earbud alternative,
essential box sets, the secrets of L.A.&#39;s most exclusive hotel, and more<br>
152 <b>4,000 WORDS</b><br>
Hopscotching the globe with Hercules and Love Affair