Best described as “a love affair between refined quality and rock & roll”, Diesel Black Gold is a clothing brand for the true Diesel fan who lives for the finer things in life. Taking classic garments and infusing their own vintage twist is how Diesel Black Gold translates Diesel’s best-selling cuts and pushes them to a new level of excellence. Think of it as Diesel to the 100^th degree!

Check out the Diesel Black Gold Spring/Summer 2012 runway show below:

Leave it up to bright, festive swimwear to get us in the mood for warmer climates! From bandeaus to boardshorts to bikinis, the style forecast is certainly looking sunny and bright, and we couldn’t be more excited. Check out a few of our current favorites in swim:

Men's: 1. Diesel Tropical Print Deck Boardshorts, 2. BOSS Hugo Boss Anemonefish Shorts, 3. Tommy Bahama Reef Between the Lines Swim Trunks, 4. Ted Baker Plain Swim Shorts, 5. Nike Sunset Splice Swim Shorts, 6. Robert Graham Atlantis Swim Trunk

Women's: 7.Lilly Pulitzer Keene Bandaeu Bikini Top, 8. Ella Moss Solids Soft Cup Underwire Bikini Top, 9. Body Glove Smoothies Layla Top, 10. Vitamin A Gold Swimwear Talitha Tunic, 11. Nanette Lepore Central Park Peacock Tunic, 12. Badgley Mischka Classics Surplice Blouson Mio

Women's Outfit | Men's Outfit

For this week’s Stylist Spotlight, we thought we’d give the guys a little bit of love! Apparel stylist Mike V. shows us his take on effortlessly cool style with his two hand-picked ensembles. 

The men’s ensemble is similar to what Mike himself would wear on any given day; it’s casual with a bit of country flair thanks to the cool western shirt. He chose one of his favorite shoes, the classic Onitsuka Tiger, for its low-key, vintage-inspired style. “I love the low profile and ease of these sneakers!” says Mike.

We also asked him a few questions to get to know him and his sense of style a little bit more:

What do you do at Zappos?

M:  I am an apparel stylist. I mainly focus on jeans, pants and some other apparel categories for both men and women.

What are a couple of fun facts about yourself? 

M: I love Navarre Beach in Florida…I wish I could be on the beach designing my own line one day. But I do love Kentucky! I am also a big MMA fan. I root for Joe Stevenson and GSP.

Describe your personal style:

M: It depends on the season! In the spring, I am always in shorts and a tee with my Gucci shoes. In the summer, I love beach and pool wear, so it’s a lot of swim shorts and of course, sunglasses. In the fall, I’m all about my jeans and boots. Then in the winter, I love a good structured coat and lots of sweaters. Oh, and I love pea coats!

What are your top 4 favorite brands at Zappos.com?

G-Star, Hugo Boss, UFC, and Obey.

Racking up those frequent flier miles comes naturally to the jet setter. Give them gifts that will come in handy on all those red-eye flights, layovers, and weekend getaways!

1. Knomo Bloomsbury Serra Wheeled Brief: This chic little travel bag is perfect for work trips. It holds a laptop and multiple files to keep the busy professional organized.

2. The Sak Artist Circle Small Hanging Travel Cosmetic Case: We love how this perfectly organized case hangs neatly over the doorknob, saving counter space in those cramped hotel bathrooms.

3. Pacsafe CitySafe™ 200 Travel Handbag: An essential for international travel, this roomy crossbody bag features tamper-proof technology for peace of mind while sightseeing.

4. LeSportsac Large Weekender in I Heart Peace: Great for roadtrips or short weekend jaunts, this lightweight duffel is a traveler’s best friend.

5. Kipling U.S.A. Alcatraz II Backpack: This rolling backpack holds their laptop and other travel essentials in a lightweight package.

6. Diesel DZ7125 Multi-Dial Chronograph Watch: We love how this keeps four time zones right at your wrist! Perfect for the globe trekker who has a permanent case of jet lag.

7. StriVectin Ageless Blockbuster Kit: Take anti aging to the skies with this amazing skincare travel kit.

8. T3 Featherweight Journey Blow Dryer: Not only does this lightweight blow drier fold up for easy stow away, it also dries hair faster than the average drier—all while adding shine and sealing in moisture to each strand. Perfection!

9. Corso Como Festive Folding Flats: These lightweight and super flexible flats are perfect to pack in the travel bag to give tired, weary feet a break from heels.

Want to give a gift that’s both practical and stylish? Watches are a favorite for good reason; they’re easy to give, and even better to receive. Check out a few of our current favorites!

Men:

1. Fossil Dean Chronograph Watch: This cool monochrome watch is one handsome everyday option.

2. Diesel DZ7164 Digital: Perfect for the modern, stylish guy, this watch lends a bold and futuristic look.

3. Kenneth Cole New York See-Through Dial Watch: The clear dial lets you take a peek at this handsome watch’s inner workings.

4. Citizen Watches Eco Drive Classic Silver Watch: This timeless watch never needs a battery, making it the perfect everyday piece for the busy man.

5. Tommy Bahama Relax Champions Watch: We love the relaxed island-inspired style of this casual watch.

6. Fossil Gunmetal Watch: The sleek silver/grey hue makes this perfect for the office and the weekend.

 Women:

7. Nine West Square Face Watch: The simple and chic design makes this a great watch option for work and weekend.

8. Bulova Ladies Essential Watch: We love the classic style of this timeless watch. It goes with literally everything.

9. Citizen Watches Eco Drive Stretch Band Watch: This never needs a battery and never goes out of style.

10. GUESS G Logo Leopard Watch: This stylish watch is perfect for the fashion plate in your gift list.

11. Toywatch USA Ceramica Watch: Done in pristine winter white, this fabulous watch is guaranteed to get plenty of accolades.

12. Fossil Stella Watch: Rose gold is such a refreshing update to this glitzy and wearable watch.

We recently did a photo shoot right here in our own backyard; well, Nelson, NV to be exact, less than an hour away from Zappos HQ. There’s an awesome ghost town out there, and it made for a really cool backdrop to this fall shoot.

Check out some of our favorite shots (Click on the photos to shop these looks!):

Classic Man

Trendster

Casual Cool

Outdoor Style

1. Lucky Brand Shasta Popover Hoodie, Ben Sherman Canvas Icon Front Chino, Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Mid

2. Tommy Bahama Garden of Hope & Courage Camp Shirt, adidas Golf ClimaLite® Plaid Shorts,Sperry Top Sider Santa Cruz sandals

3.Lacoste Classic Pique Polo Shirt ,Dockers Signature Khaki Flat Front Pants, Cole Haan Air Grant Penny Loafer, Cole Haan Belt

4. Nixon Derby Too Jacket, Diesel T-Maps RS Tee, Diesel Turbo Denim Straight Leg Jeans, Creative Recreation Cesario Lo, Neff Daily Beanie

Today’s One Piece, Four Ways is a little different in that we’re taking one style staple, color, and adding it to four totally distinct outfits for every kind of guy!

Fellas, you should never be afraid to infuse a bit of color into your outfits! Whether it’s a business casual setting or hanging out on the weekends, color can really add some pop to your look. The key is pairing colors with your favorite neutral pieces to balance out the entire outfit.

The Super Awesome Description award is a way of recognizing a member of the Zappos Development content team once a month. If a product description is particularly witty or creative, anyone in the company can nominate the person who wrote it.  The nominations are then read by other members of the content department and voted upon; the description with the most votes wins. The writer of that description is rewarded with a trophy and a certificate, not to mention recognition from their peers.

The winner for April is Marco B. He demonstrated great skill in speaking the language of the Diesel customer and even added a rock & roll twist to the description for the Diesel Lavezz Bracelet.

We asked Marco a few fun questions to get to know him better. Check out his answers below!

What is your biggest Grammar pet peeve?

M: “Impactful” is not found in the Oxford English Dictionary, yet many business exec-type people are enamored with saying it.

What inspired you when writing this description?

M: A musician named Elliott Smith wore similar wristbands at his performances.  He possessed the ability to strengthen seemingly fragile words in his lyrics.  It’s unfortunate he’s no longer with us.

What is your favorite Zappos core value?

M: Build open and honest relationships with communication.  It’s the foundation to everything you do not just at work, but as a human being in general.  It’s the rock that makes the world roll.

What's a fact people would be surprised to learn about you?

M: I’ve never been to the circus, nor have I tasted cotton candy.