2009/11/16 | Blueprint for Style

Borsalino…and the History of Hats

In 1834, Alessandro Guiseppe Borsalino was born – in 1856, he obtained a certificate to open a hat makers workshop — in 1857, he and brother Lazzaro started Borsalino Hats — in 1970, the film “Borsalino” was made which re-launched the popularity of the Borsalino brand — today, Borsalino hats are associated with unmistakable style, class and elegance. For this winter and into spring, a fedora is the mark of ‘throwback’ panache and style. you’ll find them all over but, consider

2009/11/16

Time for Something New

We know Rolex, Raymond Weil, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, Cartier, etc….but it’s time for something new and Blueprint has uncovered a gem called Renato. Renato watches are the lovechild of Daniel Mink Renato and the first child in the series was The Beast in 2005 (pictured below). Made with 2 carats of diamonds, a curved stainless steel case, and 244 grams of 316L stainless steel it is progressive, sophisticated, and bold but classically understated. In keeping with the theme of

2009/11/16

Beautiful Music in Ballet Flat

So the Holidays are approaching and you want to be fashionable….without blowing the bank on your wardrobe, right? The answer lies in a few key purchases and a nifty pair of shoes is one. These lumberjack-inspired ballet flats are perfect: They’re flat (thus comfortable for moving location to location) They are red so spruce up even the most monochromatic black dress (along with a wide red belt, of course) They’re $120 courtesy of the JCrew Insider Sale (use code INSIDER

2009/11/16

Corset Cardigan

Corset cardigan is a no-no fellas, and it’s easy to avoid! Corset cardigan is the phenomenon where you wear a cardigan but it’s too tight or creates ‘false’ bulges, and you look like a slightly overstuffed sausage. To avoid this craziness, implement two strategies: (1) ensure your shirt underneath the cardigan is more fitted so that it fits into your pants and stays in your pants; and (2) leave a button or two undone at the bottom. Now you’re cool….

2009/11/16

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2009/11/16

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