If you watch CBS's 'How I Met Your Mother, you know Barney Stinson (played by Neil Patrick Harris), who's featured in 'How to Pick Up Women with Style' in Esquire. Neil Patrick Harris reprises his role for the editorial to show men how to channel their inner Lothario.
The fashion feature can be seen online and in the May 2010 issue of the gentleman's publication. 'How to Pick Up Women with Style' was photographed by Matthias Vriens-McGrath and in it, Neil Patrick Harris wears jeans--something his TV character is rarely seen sporting.
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Barney Stinson Shows 'How to Pick Up Women With Style' in Esquire
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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