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Deciphering Suit Labels

Sounds slightly kitschy huh? But you do know there’s a difference between Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, right? Complements of GQ, we investigate three labels today: Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein and Ermenegildo Zegna. Hugo Boss: (black) BOSS label = traditional, contemporary premium business suits you can find just about anywhere (red) HUGO label = slimmer, progressive styling but with a similar price point (orange) BOSS ORANGE label = trendier, urban, hipper looks with a slightly lower price tag Calvin Klein:

2011/08/24

Sometimes Simple is the Most Stylish

Our top 3 picks for simple-faced men’s watches that won’t break-the-bank, but will definitely leave you sitting pretty in the style category…as well as with a little extra cash in your wallet! Calvin Klein, $205 Skagen, $110

2011/04/28

Designer of the Week: Calvin Klein

A trailblazer and pioneer of sorts, Calvin Klein is a household name when we talk about fashion, eternal style, and top designers of all time. Let’s learn a little bit more…. Calvin Klein was born November 19, 1942 in the Bronx, New York and raised in the Mosholu Parkway section which is a middle-class Jewish community Not only did he love fashion as evidenced by his early sketches of women in suits and dresses but he graduated from High School

2010/01/19

Designer of the Week: Vivienne Westwood

Considered “The Designers Designer”, Vivienne Westwood is responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into mainstream. Here are the key facts to remember about Dame Vivienne Westwood: Born April 8, 1941 as Vivienne Isabel Swire in Tintwistle, Derbyshire Vivienne has three kids from two separate men, and has been wife to two gentlemen (you go girl!) By trade, she was a primary school teacher Turning point: by all accounts, Dame Westwood had her introduction to punk by boyfriend,

2009/12/23

Designer of the Week: Narciso Rodriguez

I love, love, love Narciso Rodriguez …..he’s hot, humble, and talented! To be in-the-know, read about Narciso and learn why everyone wants to wear his wares: Narciso Rodriguez was born to Cuban-American parents in New Jersey on January 27, 1961 As the eldest and only son, Narciso’s parents wanted him to be become a doctor, or lawyer…but he said “no” (thank God for rebellion!) He received a formal education from Parson New School for Design He started working with Anne

2009/12/16

Ladies Top Stylish Must-Haves for the Holidays

While every item may not sit atop your personal must-have list because you have it already or perhaps can’t quite swing it, collectively this list of items should be printed out, posted or tucked away in a safe place, and reviewed regularly because it’s the list of those items that working women need to survive the Holidays in style and on budget! This list will affect everyone’s budget differently so the items are roughly in the mid-range — meaning you can

2009/12/14

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