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 →

FYGblog Via Business Insider: Spring/Summer Trends

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As we are technically in Spring, but more importantly, close to summer.  I felt it prudent to discuss spring and summer trends over on Business Insider.  I don’t care for some of the trends I mention (I am just reporting on what’s out there) and there are others that I care less about that I didn’t care to mention at all.  But some, like brown suits, I am a fan of.  But then again, I don’t think of them as trends, as I have liked them and will continue to like them long past the ebb and flow of ‘fashion.’ … Continue reading →

Brands To Watch: Waskerd

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Bumbling down the aisles of MRket over the past few seasons has proven to be pretty fruitful in terms of discovering new brands.  Some of which I have only briefly heard about and other I have never heard of.  Waskerd is one of the latter.  And I was rather embarrassed that I had not heard of them when Derek Shaw (the founder) told me the company is based in the Philadelphia area.  Manayunk to be exact.  Right across the river from the Mother Land! From what I have come to understand the concept behind the brand is pretty simple.  Minimal, … Continue reading →

The Benefits Of Burgundy Shoes

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In case you care, my two favorite colors of dress shoes to wear are brown suede and burgundy (or oxblood).  For today let’s dwell on the latter.  Here in the states burgundy is the most under-utilized shoe color.  Which partially as a result when it is worn it gives the wearer a bit more style and panache.  And oddly enough, I think burgundy is worn more here in the States then from what I have seen in Europe. So naturally, the question of what to wear with burgundy shoes arises.  It goes with just as many, if not more colors … Continue reading →

Making Moves: Indochino

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They often say good things come in 3′s.  Or something like that. Well in the span of a single week Indochino has three big things going on.  First, they just raised $13 million in round B funding.  the investment was led by Boston’s Highland Consumer Fund.  And speaking of Boston, they just yesterday opened up their Boston traveling tailor shop.  This time doing things a little differently, instead of crunching everything into one week they will hold this event over three weeks (March 22-April 15.  Check my review here, if you budget is $400 you will not find a better … Continue reading →

Butler Luxury Hanger Review, Part II

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Previously, I have reviewed suit and pant hangers from Butler Luxury (and they are some damn fine hangers).  However, it is now time to review their jacket and shirt hangers, which are also some very fine hangers. Before we delve into the Butler Luxury review I think it is wise to review the logic behind buying aftermarket hangers.  The primary reason is to properly care for your suits, jackets and shirts.  The wider shoulder paddles are the most important feature.  Some, but not all, hangers provided with suits have them.  Second is the aesthetic benefit.  Wooden hangers are much more … Continue reading →

Oh, The Stressors Of Suburbia…

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The change in my wardrobe has been one of the most significant lifestyle changes that came with moving from Manhattan to The Main Line.  I went from wearing a suit, or at a minimum ‘business casual’ five days a week, to just casual five days a week… The fact that for over two years I was only wearing my casual clothing on the weekend and am now wearing it seven days a week has exposed numerous inadequacies in my casual winter wardrobe.  A problem that I know will persist into my spring/summer one as well.  A rather depressing and stress … Continue reading →

Headphones Of Choice: PSB M4U 2

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As much as I love men’s style, I don’t always want to write about it.  Part of the reason this is not a daily blog.  And I, from time to time, have mulled over talking on other subjects that I have accumulated a good deal of knowledge on; namely travel, grooming, restaurants and other lifestyle interests.  So as we near the two year mark of The Fine Young Gentleman I think it’s acceptable that I delve into some of these other subjects from time to time.  Today we discuss headphones. Much to my surprise and delight I was gifted a … Continue reading →

It’s Not All About The Clothes

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Note: this is to serve as the preface for a series of articles that will focus on tailors, custom clothiers, businessmen, suit makers and others who are involved in a more traditional method of the made to measure and bespoke suit craft (so nearly anything minus the online mtm operations).  Part of each article will focus on the story, suits and craft of the individuals.  But another part will focus on the legacy of those individuals.   For suits of a certain level of quality it is true that sometimes said suits will outlast their makers (and ever their wearers) … Continue reading →

A Day Atop The Mountain

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I’ve been in Aspen the past few days.  Originally I had just planned to do a simple ‘Things I Wear’ post on what I’ve been wearing snowboarding.  However, yesterday turned out to be a rather adventurous and I feel like elaborating a bit more, and if you are the skier or snowboarder type you may appreciate (but if you just want the TIW part scroll to the bottom). Friday I hit Snowmass and yesterday Aspen Highlands and Aspen.  A friend advised me to go up to the Highland bowl at the top of the Highlands.  Thankfully, I took his advice.  … Continue reading →