The best gifts for men are simple: make it functional but cool! Here are our top picks for the holidays…and scroll down to see a few extras we added just in case he’s super hard to shop for (or has everything already….!) Whichever you get, just click on the pic to scoop it and…you’re done! [show_boutique_widget id=”490360″]
I like Gem Knives because they’re practical and functional but pretty! Well, I’m certain no man wants to hear that they’re carrying something “pretty” but the custom made inlaid stones and painted wood are fabulous. Unlike regular pocket knives, these are longer and leaner {that IS something every woman wants to hear}. Check them out here…..the bright blue one has my name all over it (maybe I’ll head to Maine or the great outdoors to put it to use)
It’s quirky. It’s fun. It’s practical. It’s old. It’s sterling silver. It’s by Paul Stuart. Leave it this American arbiter of stylish menswear to take something as mundane as a paper clip and kick-it-up a notch. The result is a sterling silver paper clip. If you’re a minimalist, this is a must-have {I kinda want one myself….}
This is strictly for the fellas…. Rimowa luggage is this German-made indestructible stuff that’s been around since 1898. Their stuff is no-frills but sleek (albeit a tad pricey at $280), and they now make protection for your iPad! It’s got their signature grooved design, can take a beating and still deliver you in style. You know you’ll buy two or three others that will add up to more than this one ~ so just take the plunge once. This is the
While dopp kits are a gentleman’s travel accessory, we welcome the ladies to go ‘all out’ for their man! Blueprint for Style, in conjunction with Blue Claw Co, are sponsoring a contest to give away a fabulous dopp kit to one lucky winner. Entry is simple: Tell us where you’d travel with your Blue Claw Dopp Kit and any essentials you’d need! “Like” Blueprint for Style and Blue Claw Co on Facebook The contest will run today through August 21st (winner
Blue Claw Dopp Kit Ever traveled with your S.O. (significant other), husband, partner, etc, and they pulled out one or more plastic bags that look like they were ready for the trash years ago? Well fear no more because Blue Claw Co.’s dopp kit is the answer to a woman’s hotel room horrors and his nagging lady noise! Starting next week, we’ll be giving away one of these fabulous dopp kit’s to one lucky winner. Why do you want it? It’s just
Yet another fabulous shot by David Lewis Taylor for Four Seasons Magazine. The pieces were artfully selected by Mark Grischke and I wanted to share. Ties have been around since King Louis XIV, but never have they been such an important part of completing a man’s ensemble. At Blueprint for Style, we love the bow tie but recognize the four-in-hands as the staple with a business suit especially in conservative DC and the perfect compliment to a black suit in place
Ultra thin Dark dials Vintage inspired Nuts n bolts Time zones Neo-roman numbering Complicated faces Matte cases Style 411: note these are trends so, you don’t need to heed all of them simultaneously! Mixing trends #3and #6 are easy — and are likely to yield investment or heirloom pieces. Wear what’s comfortable and remember that what’s most stylish is usually the most simple!
Brightly striped ties are the next spring trend. Amazingly, many of the style trends for men this fall are focused on furnishings so the favorites we show here can work easily with your standard DC navy power suit, or your ready-for-spring camel lighter weight getup, or the weekend/date uniform of jeans, dress boots and a button-down. They add just a dash of color…so we can look down and be hopeful about the warmer weather to come.
Men’s spring trend number two is straw fedoras. Now wait…..not every man can wear (read: rock) a hat and, more specifically, a fedora! Well, this spring will see us expanding the true definition of a fedora in terms of fit and sizing so, it opens the door for more gentlemen to stylishly top their day and outfit with these easy and affordable accessories. Check out some of our favorites:
This spring will see lots of great (and new) style trends for men. One notable and colorful one will be the use of patterned pocket squares — this will be an easy and affordable way to add a splash of color to usher in the warmer temperatures. Here are a few of our favorites:
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