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Rough,

Tough,

and Rugged

Ryan Kwanten from True Blood gears up for fall in the kind of durable pieces that will carry him through the cold, wet months ahead, from leather bombers to indestructible work boots
By Raha Naddaf; Photographs by Carter Smith

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In season one of HBO's True Blood, actor Ryan Kwanten had sex by a Dumpster, suffered a drug-induced perma-erection, was accused of murdering four women, and got swept up by a religious cult. Oh, and he was naked (at least partially) in eleven of twelve episodes. "I led the way in the sexual-shenanigans department in the first season," says the 32-year-old Australian native, who first made a name for himself playing a lifeguard on an Aussie soap. Kwanten may play a dim womanizer on-screen, but offscreen he's smart enough to suffer the indignities of his nude scenes with a smile. While other TV networks are struggling to keep the lights on, True Blood's viewership has doubled, easing HBO out of its post-Sopranos slump and assuring Kwanten that he'll remain taken care of through the global meltdown. Besides, Kwanten says, "This season, Anna Paquin is far more naked than I am."—raha naddaf

Jacket, $2,690, and tie, $210, by Prada. Shirt, $280, by Band of Outsiders. Pants, $315, by Michael Bastian. Belt by C.P. Company. Army bag by Kaufman’s Army & Navy. Sunglasses by Randolph Engineering.

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Khakis, $50, by Nautica. Long johns, $26, by Jockey. Belt by Kaufman’s Army & Navy. Necklace by Miracle Icons.

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Shirt, $395, and tie, $135, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Chinos, $88, and belt by J.Crew. Watch by Timex.

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Cardigan, $1,800, by Adam Kimmel. Tank top, $30 (for three), by Calvin Klein Underwear. Boxer shorts, $38, by Steven Alan. Dog tags and sunglasses (by AO eyewear, on table), by Kaufman’s Army & Navy. Watch by Victorinox Swiss Army.

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Henley, $140, by Burberry Body. Pants, $350, by Burberry. Belt and dog tags by Kaufman’s Army & Navy. Vintage boots by Melet Mercantile. Hat by Ever. Watch by Timex. In background, from left: Shirt, $338, by Tim Hamilton. Jacket, $640, by William Rast.

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Jacket, $149, by Claiborne by John Bartlett. T-shirt, $235, by Dolce & Gabbana. Jeans, $525, by Dsquared2. Boots, $235, by Wolverine. Necklace by Miracle Icons. Duffel bag by Louis Vuitton.

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Sweater, $395, by Armani Collezioni at Barneys New York. Watch by Timex.

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Topcoat, $350, by Heritage by Banana Republic. T-shirt, $65, by Kai D. Cargo pants, $285, by Z Zegna. Watch by Timex.

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