Let’s be honest: fashion is not created equal and, frankly, it was never meant to be. Men and women don’t shop the same, don’t dress the same, and certainly don’t think about style in the same way. For women, fashion is often an expressive language, a conversation with the world. For men? It’s a utility. A solution to a task. Something to put on that gets the job done. And yet both are navigating the same department store, the same
If you know anything about #fashion or claim to know then, as a man, you should be familiar with Nick Wooster. He’s a longstanding fashion brand that brings a certain sensibility with his stylishness that is transferable and workable for just about any fashion-forward fella. Recently, he launched a line with Greats and the creations are standout! And reasonably priced! My guy Wes would love these….
Here’s what I have to back it up….according to NPD Group: men’s apparel sales are one of the brightest spots for retailers right now men’s apparel sales increased 4% last year to $55.71 billion driven by…. tailored clothing (up 22%) dress shirts (up 14%) neckwear (up 34%) {but not men’s jeans [down 1%] or woven shirts [down 8%]} Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue men’s fashion directors all say men’s apparel sales are trending nicely and making the biggest bounce
Step 1: Put Some Weight On Your friends will be wool, gabardine, cashmere, merino, etc. It’s never cool to look cold with the ladies… This is the coat that you’ll pull out in cold weather to look hot along with your gloves and scarf. We’ve got everything from J Crew to Barbour to Aubin & Wills (they are featuring the double-breasted overcoat which is the power move for winter). Style note: the more snuggly fitting your coat to your body,
What are your plans for FNO? (Fashion Night Out is next Thursday September 8th for anyone that has been living under a rock!) Click here to see what’s going on in your city and across the entire country. And for the curvy fashionista, FNO will feature plus-sized events in LA, New York, Chicago and even in my hometown, Alexandria, VA this year! Check out Coco Hilton’s (a.k.a. Perez Hilton’s) pep talk to all the plus-sized divas. These tights are making a statement. Period. This week’s LUST
OMG, Details Magazine recently did a feature on what to wear for the weekend and while they gave a few options (beach boy, college frat, etc), we loved the Jetsetter options for our readers! While we’re not suggesting that you need everything, the options presented provide a high-end, well curated glimpse of our stylish travelin’ man. Our favorites are the Gucci bag, Bottega Veneta sandals, and Ralph Lauren belt! 1. Bag ($1,790) by Gucci 2. Passport case ($300) by Goyard
Suit by Prada. Shirt by Michael Bastian. Pocket square by Hermès. Belt by Salvatore Ferragamo. We love how easy it is to take a camel suit and dark-colored shirt, and add a touch of European flair….
Q: Typically, in 4 season climates, summer staples like seersucker, linen, spectator shoes, etc. are worn ONLY between Memorial Day and Labor day. What is the rule for warmer geographies that experience only one or two seasons? From Anthony A: Thank you for asking such an excellent question, Anthony! Really, we’re dealing with a two season issue here because most people regardless of where they live dress for two seasons—fall/winter and spring/summer—and then combine pieces for the unpredictable weather in
….try more color in your life? If there’s a great takeaway from Tokyo, it’s the use of color by men and women alike. Color adds depth, flavor and panache to an everyday outfit. C’mon give it a spin….
Let’s plan to discuss your shopping list for this fall. Here are our top items: A Three-piece Suit – yes Biker Jacket – not really necessary Lightweight Turtleneck – absolutely A Big, Chunky Turtleneck – good ideal The Plaid Tie – positively dapper Odd Vest – skip it Blue-collar Plaid Shirt – solid addition
Question: Who do you think is the single most influential menswear designer and why? Contest Rules: Simply answer the question…. Contest Timing: April 5th – 17th Winner: Patrick….who said “Although not a designer in the contemporary sense, the most influential menswear designer is Beau Brummel (1778-1840). He gave us the suit, the collar and tie and modern trousers.” Note: Thank you to all of the participants for your creative and personally inspiring answers. We selected Patrick because, indeed, Beau Brummel can
I took some time to review this and, less some of the inane commentary, the article is directionally correct. Blueprint for Style will be doing a follow-up post on specifics (to be included in the Men’s Wardrobe Essentials section along with article) but for now, I want to share a version of Gentleman’s Quarterly‘s insight:
Here are the staples you should find in any stylish and sophisticated man’s closet: Summer sneaker (not boots or lace-ups): think light, airy and versatile. Make them a little fun with some color—it’s not about matching but about a subdued statement. These Balenciaga men’s sneakers (albeit from 2006) are headed in the right direction
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