…this Ermenegildo Zegna triple stitch classic sneaker is your answer [you’re welcome!] One of my recent male client’s received his and just said, “I’m ready now….a dapper and classic pick!” Sometimes, simplicity is the answer ~ with a touch of modern! BOOM! Date night – check! Informal business meeting – check! Steak night out with the boys – check! Weekend in Vegas – check! In-home meet-up to taste test new Bourbon – check!
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….
Apparently, boat shoes are ALL the rage right now but they can look a bit ‘suburban’ so the upscale, city version is the Wooster! Get it and step lively….
Make 2017 the year you know the rules but focus on which ones you should break — personal style should be about understand how to make the rules work for you! A well-heeled man is a man who is ready for a second date! Fellas if you’re interested in doing more than looking good, check out It’s Just Lunch to get the right lady on your arm too!
The shoe options are kinda endless for guys but the thing we see first is that toe cap…..as it peaks out from a pair of trousers or even denim. The shoe counts and the toe cap counts too… The October issue of Esquire showed the picture below and here’s what it means: pebbled texture – nice and likely costly varied patination – a bit more formal and still a hefty spend brogueing – more casual (depending on the sole) colored
Two shoes. One pair. Must have for any man to possess dignity, self-worth, and pride. The answer: Esquivel davis wingtip While most of my male readers are professionals and possess an ample shoe closet, there are still some who live a life that doesn’t require a dress shoe or slacks on a daily basis. Or perhaps their life of leisure means dressing up is an “occasion” rather than a necessity. For those gents, you can begin to build a shoe
Bootie may not sound macho but the boot is. We’ve gone with To Boot New York (again) but there are other options (a slightly more dapper, upscale pebbled leather version, or an old-school, dressier balmoral oxford brogue look). It’s for work, play, weekends, travel….if you’re a professional who chooses to keep it simple but wouldn’t mind adding a touch of polish to the mix once in a while. The black bootie plays nicely with suits and denim – Winning! To
This is it. Wear it with denim or slacks. Take it on your weekend trip to Las Vegas or your business day trip to New York City. It goes from now into winter, and then into spring. Done. To Boot New York Brennan But if you need other options, try this washed suede desert boot or a similar leather brogue boot.
I’ve gone over it time and time again, and the end result is the same, To Boot New York, pound for pound, has some of the best contemporary shoes for men. Whew- I said it! Yes- there is always Ferragamo, Cole Haan, John Lobb but right now To Boot New York is killin’ it. The leather is quality. The styles are contemporary. The selection is varied but well curated. The lasting factor is there too. For fall, the best shoe
Every male client I have asks “What are shoe vamps?” And then undoubtedly a quizzical look…. The answer: it’s the piece of material that starts at the toe and covers the top of the foot. A short/low vamp makes the foot look small; and a longer vamp is money…. Now, say ‘thank you‘ to GQ!
You guessed right if you said….the loafer is the men’s must-have shoe for spring! Not just any loafer ~ it will require a little bit of structure, a longer vamp {we’ll talk more about that later}, and have something interesting about it like contrast piping, chambray material, atypical color, etc. Our favorite — for ALL those reasons is the Ponto {by Mr B’s for Aldo}. Set into spring…lively!
Swims is the ultimate in protection (not Trojans) but, if you’re interested in hanging loose, we love love love Prada‘s answer to soggy weather! This shoe was introduced at the Milan fashion show – it’s dipped in rubber to save your investment. However, sometimes going cheap is all you really need and, in those cases, these or these will do.
This comes directly from Mr. Porter and while we may not agree with all of their pricing, the advise they dispense is usually dead-on. Here are some helpful tips on tying your boots {send you back to 3rd grade doesn’t it?}: 1. Be consistent with crossovers – either right over left, left or right, or alternating…but do the same thing 2. If symmetry is your thing, reverse the crossovers on the other boot 3. If done correctly, your tie should
I’ve always been a proponent of menswear being seasonless – you dress up your investment pieces and sprinkle in a few trends here and there throughout the year. So when I saw these colorful derbies, I paused. Paul Smith (renowned for his love of stripes) and John Lobb (shoemaker of James Bond) have come together to create shoes like this…..delicious & different! Shopping: John Lobb Chelmsford Derby {in blue} and the Rothley Oxford {in green}
The answer is Converse. It’s the answer because guys don’t want to spend money on “new & hot” items, they love what they know {and what works}, and they like ‘easy‘ {I mean that in the most respectful way possible}! You can go lots of places to get Converse, so here’s some solid advice for purchases even if they’re not Converse: Get a pair of white sneakers….for weekends, yachting, company BBQs Get a pair of dark sneakers….make sure they’re canvas
There is a pointed difference between ‘worn in’ and ‘worn out’: worn in is your favorite tee that fits, doesn’t have holes and just looks like it’s traveled a few miles while, worn out are the sweats you wear around the house with holes in unmentionable locations and a waistband whose glory days have come and gone {let them go!}. Today we look at worn in weekend footwear: oxfords and loafers. Saturdays, weekends and vacations are about relaxation, and there’s
Sounds a bit weird, right? But the premise is easy: most men dress for the opposite sex. Ok, there are exceptions out there ~ men who don’t give a crap about anything other than what they want to wear, but for most men, women are very strong influencers of style. Married men are often at the whimsy of their other half. Single men are at the mercy of demanding girlfriends, or even just the allure of any sexy woman that
These leather saddle shoes are a throwback with a modern twist – – – toffee leather with blue saddle detail. They are ideal for fall/early winter. Perfect with dark denim, khakis, or grey slacks….we found contemporary, retro perfection!
I love sneakers…and I love men…and I love men in sneakers – cool sneakers that is! I am confident this new adidas Ciero Lo would make most ladies do a double-take: it’s black on top and in front but just as you think it’s over, the red pops up on the side and back for an extra kick (no pun intended!). It’s got an urban, edgy feel with the rounded toecap but it’s still cool enough for a pair of chinos,
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