So, I got bored with the original belt that came with my trench coat. I decided it would be best to change things up a little bit so I replaced it with a classic Brooks Brothers repp tie. After some time I have decided to keep the tie. It adds a bit of flare and most importantly a bit of personal expression and style. Perhaps you will try this yourself and find similar solace. Cheers, FYG … Continue reading
Thankfully, I made it to the Alfred Sargent trunk show at Leffot last night. Chay Cooper, the product director at Alfred Sargent, and Steven Taffel, the proprietor of Leffot, were kind enough to let me take some pictures and speak with me for a few minutes about both Leffot and Alfred Sargent. All of Sargent’s shoes on display last night were made to order (which means that the leather, last and style of shoe can be selected. I believe the quote was $1,250/pair), which gives the customer a degree of flexibility in determining what they want to dress their feet … Continue reading
I cannot hold this thought in any longer, I must vent it. I have for some time had this growing fear that L.L. Bean Boots will be bastardized, much like we have seen done to Hunter boots. Wedge heeled wellies, are you f*c*i*g kidding me? Now, luckily, I have full faith in the powers that be at L.L. Bean that they will not let this happen on their end. However, what the masses and designers will do is a completely different story. For some of the twists put on other prep classics by both designers and individuals have been borderline … Continue reading
For all of you shoe enthusiasts I encourage you to stop by the Alfred Sargent made to order trunk show at Leffot (10 Christopher st, and by the way, Leffot is the best shoe store in the city) today, even if you are not in the market for a pair of uber luxury shoes. As Sargent’s are some of the best and most expensive money can buy. But then again, if you don’t work for UBS (ie. your company didn’t lose $2.3 billion courtesy of some rogue trader) and you do plan on getting a bonus/keeping your job this year … Continue reading
Few stores, if any, represent the prep aesthetic as well as Murray’s Toggery Shop on Nantucket. It will forever hold a special place in my heart. Since 1945 it has been a family owned and run business providing only the finest of prep garb and has stood the test of time; immune to the style fads and trends at any given time. I remember buying a pair of embroidered shorts there at least 6 years ago, they still stock the exact same pair (navy blue with red embroidered lobsters). There is something to be said about that, in only the … Continue reading
It is sometimes the small details of a piece of clothing that really make it stand out. The buttons, the kind of stitching, the pocket lining. Oh, and then there is monogramming… In this case a monogram in the shape of a sailboat does all the work for these pants, which are already nearly perfect (we all know how I love Bills Khakis). Monogramming adds a personal touch to nearly any garment. However, one does need to exercise good taste when monogramming, as the size, shape, color, position and style must all tie with what is being monogrammed. For if … Continue reading
So, I know this is a mens blog but as I have mentioned before I will occasionally make tangents, such as venture into womens dress. Given that Fashion Week is mostly about womens clothing I think it is appropriate to share a few photos from my day. … Continue reading
One of the most, if not the most overlooked alteration of a mans jacket are the sleeves. Ideally, the sleeves should end at the break of the wrist, leaving 1/4-1/2 inch of sleeve showing. A much better aesthetic is achieved with a bit of cuff showing, in a sense framing a mans jacket. On the picture above the sleeves are too short, it looks unrefined and careless. However, in the picture below the sleeves are pinned to a proper level (you will also notice that the bottom of the jacket has been pinned up, but more on that another time). … Continue reading
For the third and final round of mens photos from my time at Fashion Week and Nautica mens SS 2012 show last Friday I have decided to focus on things above the waist. As always, enjoy liberally. … Continue reading
This morning as I got out of the subway at Bowling Green I was taken aback by that unmistakable aroma that I can only associate with fall. It is the first time I have picked up on the scent this season. Time to bring the sweaters, corduroys, scarves, pea coats, fleeces and flannels out of storage. And o yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie. And so, fall is here… At least in New York City.