January 4, 2012 • 32 notes

Go Big

I am talking about belt buckles. When dressing down, try on a belt with a larger buckle. Now this will not work with everything, but it is just the right amount of an attention grabber in an otherwise quiet outfit. It certainly works with the belt my sister got me as a birthday present from her visit to Florence. 

Photo Compliments: GQ, StreetFSN, MarkdSikes and Liveforfilms


December 30, 2011 • 2 notes

Raspberry Wine

No this is not post about food, its a post about color. Just as orange is having its moment, I am really feeling raspberry wine for next year. This is the color I will be adding to my wardrobe because of its versatility to go with blues and browns. It makes me think of classic rugby shirts and Steve McQueen with his shawl collar cardigan from Bullitt. With the New Year approaching I say in with the new and get some raspberry wine. 

Photo compliments: Men of Habit, Steve McQueen Style, Street Etiquette and GQ

August 14, 2011 • 1 note
Break the Rules When I found this LP in my parents vinyl collection I was taken back by Frank Sinatra’s outfit. He breaks a couple of menswear rules that I wasn’t sure I approved of. He has a huge double windsor knot on a skinny tie with a club collar and tops it off with a brown fedora and a black suit. But in all honesty it doesn’t matter really if he followed the rules, the fact is that it works. His loosened tied adds to his relaxed demeanor and serves as reminder to always have fun when getting dressed.

Break the Rules

When I found this LP in my parents vinyl collection I was taken back by Frank Sinatra’s outfit. He breaks a couple of menswear rules that I wasn’t sure I approved of. He has a huge double windsor knot on a skinny tie with a club collar and tops it off with a brown fedora and a black suit. But in all honesty it doesn’t matter really if he followed the rules, the fact is that it works. His loosened tied adds to his relaxed demeanor and serves as reminder to always have fun when getting dressed.

July 13, 2011 • 9 notes
“King of Cool” Steve McQueen is perhaps one of the most iconic men in menswear. He looked equally as relaxed in a pair of chinos as he did in a three piece suit. Even by today’s standards he still remains the “King of Cool.” That being said, I love how fantastic he looks here in a pair of Persol sunglasses. Being that I can’t seem to find my square aviators, I am more excited for the pair my girlfriend got me while she was in Bangkok. Now if I could only find a burgundy shawl cardigan, similar to the one he wore in Bullitt, I think my life would be complete. 

“King of Cool”

Steve McQueen is perhaps one of the most iconic men in menswear. He looked equally as relaxed in a pair of chinos as he did in a three piece suit. Even by today’s standards he still remains the “King of Cool.” That being said, I love how fantastic he looks here in a pair of Persol sunglasses. Being that I can’t seem to find my square aviators, I am more excited for the pair my girlfriend got me while she was in Bangkok. Now if I could only find a burgundy shawl cardigan, similar to the one he wore in Bullitt, I think my life would be complete. 

(via intheimperative)

July 12, 2011 • 6 notes

Break the Uniformity

Not a fan of the current military camouflage trend? Well needless to say, print appears to be making a return in some interesting designs. Menswear may see more floral and ethnic inspired patterns, as men break away from the uniformity of the Ivy style trend. When wearing such a bold piece, please keep the rest of the outfit quiet and subdued. No need to start wearing clashing patterns now.

Compliments of GQ

July 9, 2011
Be the best dressed person in the room, but never act like you know it.
July 8, 2011 • 2 notes
Still Relevant Despite the passing of decades, this gentleman’s outfit remains relevant. Taking a look at his ensemble; the camel v-neck sweater, red plaid shirt and cream bucks- his clothes are what you would see on today’s streets. It’s amazing how an old photo like this shows the lasting impact of style. Needless to say, I love vintage photos.

Still Relevant

Despite the passing of decades, this gentleman’s outfit remains relevant. Taking a look at his ensemble; the camel v-neck sweater, red plaid shirt and cream bucks- his clothes are what you would see on today’s streets. It’s amazing how an old photo like this shows the lasting impact of style. Needless to say, I love vintage photos.

June 29, 2011 • 3 notes
Laid Back Formal I love these laid back gentlemen from the 70s. Their well-groomed hair, fitted short sleeve shirts and dress pants may seem formal but they maintain such a cool demeanor. Plus the fact that my younger well dressed grandfather is in this picture, (second gentleman from the right) makes the photo more meaningful.  

Laid Back Formal

I love these laid back gentlemen from the 70s. Their well-groomed hair, fitted short sleeve shirts and dress pants may seem formal but they maintain such a cool demeanor. Plus the fact that my younger well dressed grandfather is in this picture, (second gentleman from the right) makes the photo more meaningful.  

June 28, 2011 • 6 notes
MLK, Suit and Work Boots?  In a recent visit to the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina, I was shocked to see a blown up picture of this hanging in the gift store. Here, Martin Luther King Jr. is wearing a tailored dark suit, skinny tie and what looks like a pair of work boots. Now perhaps it is my imagination running away with me, but I love it. The beauty of the tailored suit playing against a pair of boots. It reveals his endurance, strength and courage to fight against racial discrimination. Given the magazine date, the picture appears to be taken sometime during the third march in the Selma to Montgomery protests.  This historic march would shift public opinion about the Civil Rights Movement.

MLK, Suit and Work Boots? 

In a recent visit to the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina, I was shocked to see a blown up picture of this hanging in the gift store. Here, Martin Luther King Jr. is wearing a tailored dark suit, skinny tie and what looks like a pair of work boots. Now perhaps it is my imagination running away with me, but I love it. The beauty of the tailored suit playing against a pair of boots. It reveals his endurance, strength and courage to fight against racial discrimination.

Given the magazine date, the picture appears to be taken sometime during the third march in the Selma to Montgomery protests.  This historic march would shift public opinion about the Civil Rights Movement.

May 11, 2011

Two Years Earlier

Hate them or love them, cargo pants are back. Interestingly in 2009, on a episode of In the Closet (0:50),Josh Peskowitz already had them in sight. He was getting a pair before we even knew we wanted one.