Brands To Watch: Rotenier

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I have previously relished in my love of Robin Rotenier’s cufflinks.  So I am not exactly presenting a new brand this time.  However, Robin has been nice enough to put out some new designs in the past few months, as were showcased at his booth at MRket in January and pictured below.  The highlights are the Lone Ranger collection, which commemorates the upcoming movie.  If you remember in my visit to Robin’s atelier he was working on the wax model for the Lone Ranger boots.  It was a pleasure to see the final product.  However, I was drawn toward the … Continue reading →

They’re Nantucket Red, Not Pink.

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Nantucket Reds

I can’t tell you how many arguments I’ve gotten in over the years over the color of my beloved Nantucket Reds.  The booboisie (my new favorite word thanks for Richard Press) seem to think they are some shade of pink or salmon.  But they are wrong.  Nantucket Red is its own color, a color that fades and changes over time, they carry themselves with a timeless elegance.  My pink and salmon colored shorts lie right next to my Reds in my wardrobe, so you can damn well bet I would have worn pink or salmon shorts if I wanted to … Continue reading →

The Knot Standard Review

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I was approached last summer by the good people at Knot Standard, until then an unknown name by me in the ever growing made to measure/custom marketplace.  A few things immediately caught my attention.  First, they claimed to be a bespoke operation in that they could accommodate any request yet still keep their price point under $1,000 (more on that later, obviously).  Second, that Knot Standard has its production in Dubai; however, the company is based in New York City.  So we had a nice chat and in short order agreed upon doing a review of the company’s suits and … Continue reading →

In Honor Of Lilly

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Yesterday the sad news broke that Lilly Pulitzer passed away.  She was 81.  Her style was timeless. No doubt the biggest loss is to her family.  However, on a wider scale her death is also loss for many preps and those who like preppy style.  The dresses she created more than 50 years ago have gone on to become emblematic of a subculture and lifestyle cherished by many yet unknown to so many others.  Lilly’s was a slightly different blend than most.  Her vibrant pastel whirls and patterns are still unrivaled; even in their occasional absurdity which only adds to … Continue reading →

At Last: J. Fitzpatrick Shoes

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For a long time we have been hearing Justin Fitzpatrick over at The Shoe Snob (and now also of J. Fitzpatrick shoes) talk of his coming shoe brand.  Well my friends, he made good on his word and the shoes are a reality.  More importantly, they are badass. A few months ago Justin held a pre-order sale so I decided to order two pairs.  The Phinney in gray and the Laurelhurst in burgundy.  The Phinney is a combination of a saddle and a wingtip, frankly, I have never seen another shoe like it (and I would love if Justin would … Continue reading →

A Few Hours At Duca Sartoria…

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Max Girombelli

Imagine a boy with a simulatneously innocent and mischevious smirk upon his face that is somewhere between Dennis The Menace and Kevin McAllister.  Now, imagine said boy running through rows upon rows of fabric bolts somewhere off in Italy.  For men’s clothing enthusiasts like myself that sounds like some sort of dream sequence.  But for Max Girombelli that was childhood. Fast forward a few decades.  Now imagine a man who sits upon a 15th story balcony on a sunny day in Midtown Manhattan with a cigar in one hand and a beer in the other.  Technically this man is at … Continue reading →

From Day To Night

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A while back I posted a question on the FYG facebook page asking if there were any topics you gentlemen wanted discussed.  One of the proposed topics, and this is my paraphrase, asked how to take your daytime business suit/outfit and transition into a nighttime affair. The simplest and most concise answer is that it is all in the accessories; belts, ties, cufflinks, socks, pocket squares and suspenders.  It is partially a play on formality and partially a play between conservative and playful.  By changing a few of your accessories you can take a solid navy suit from your desk … Continue reading →

Things I Wear: To The Beach Boiiiii

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I can’t help but hear Dave Chappelle in the back of my mind as I write this post, or really anytime I think about the beach. But anyway. Yesterday my parents and I went to the beach for our Easter activity.  I typically like a bathing suit with a higher hemline, as is the case here.  This is also the most subdued suit I own, it is from Cafe Coton.  The shirt is the real item de triumph, however.  I call it my ‘James Bond jawn,’ as it reminds me a little of the cover up Connery wore as Bond … Continue reading →

Happenings To Take Note Of…

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Again things are seeming to come in 3′s this weekend.  As I noted last week, Indochino did in fact release their spring collection.  There are cotton/wool and linen/wool blends which should wear much better in the spring and summer than only wool.  And if you are in Boston Indochino’s traveling tailor is there for another few weeks. Black Lapel added the double breasted option (2 different button stances even!) to their suits.  Which was a long time coming and from the photos they look quite good (see above). Lastly, Nick Yoder over at Great Lakes Prep has started a fundraising … Continue reading →

To Do Or Not To Do: Shirt Monograms

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You do it or you don’t.  Is the way I’ve always viewed shirt monograms.  But when you do it, there is only one way to do it.  Discreetly. Historically, shirt monograms were used to identify a man’s shirt when it was out for laundry.  Courtesy of modern efficiency and organization, there is no longer such necessity.  But has that fact barred men from monogramming their shirts?  No, it has not, nor should it.  Nowadays a shirt monogram is something a man should wear for himself, not for those around him. So, if you are a monogram type of guy there … Continue reading →