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Men's Matters

“Right as Rain” Quote

“Ninety-nine percent of rainproof products are woven. Typically, that means synthetics that won’t patina like cotton or leather. But as Italian brand called Ten C makes great coats that are actually knits. They’re based on the fabric used for convertible-car covers, which needs to be able to stretch. It allows them to get back that worn-in look I really love while remaining waterproof.” –Chris Gibbs, owner of Union, in L.A. Moral of the story: you need waterproof stuff and you

2015/05/11

Footwear

MANly Monday: Galoshes

You can do your own version of “Singing in the Rain” if you’ve got these galoshes. Your dress shoes deserve a fighting chance to ‘ball out’ in the boardroom even if it raining outside. Here’s your chance to get even…. Swims makes them in black but also in other shades if you care to channel your spring fever.

2015/04/20

Accessories

Stay Dry & Fly

If you live on the East Coast then, simply put, you need an umbrella. We’ve been getting pummeled with rain and not the springtime mist but sheets and downpours. I was doing pretty good not getting caught in the rain until last Friday ~ I had broken my trusty umbrella and never replaced it…..dumb, I know. Well I came home that night and hit the internet looking for something that wouldn’t make the rain as horrible as I believe it

2013/07/01

Stay Dry In Style

Just because it’s soggy outside doesn’t mean your style sense has to go limp. Here are a few fun yet fashionable finds to keep you dry and in style. And you can call me old fashioned but, yes, once rainy season starts I carry a clear rain bonnet just in case!

2012/11/14

Men's Matters

It’s That Time of Month…

What were you thinking?! April is the month to purchase rain gear. Move quickly before April showers are gone, sunshine is hear, and prices go up along with the mercury! go high-end with Burberry London go with fun colors by Helene Berman get edgy with black leather by Romwe go classic with J.Crew go all-out and throw caution to the wind with Dsquared2 Either way, hop to it and search for what you love. Guys we didn’t forget about you

2012/04/21

Manly Monday Style Meter

A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned… Intelligence: This is an under-appreciated quality in a man…and occasionally most under-appreciated by men most! Say “I’m Sorry”: It must be some machismo-thing, but men don’t like to apologize. Why? Using Protection: That got your attention, didn’t it! I’m talking about rain….it’s just a stylish and dapper to use a new weatherproof fedora as an umbrella. See. Do. Be. Dapper.

2010/09/27

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