Tough Mudding
On Saturday (April 28th) I shared the pleasure with a few thousand other people of participating in a Tough Mudder. The whole experience was great. The atmosphere before, during and after the race was one of triumph and comraderie. The course was tough, but not that tough. Anyone who is in relatively good physical condition should be able to...
Men of Style Via Manhattan Magazine
In its April issue Manhattan Magazine decided to honor a few of whom it deems to be some of the more stylish young gents of the five boroughs in a segment entitled 'Men Of Style.' To be honest, upon first reading the segment I had not heard of any of the eight honorees. But upon finishing the article and...
Doubling Down and Suiting The Linsanity
Yesterday marked a big day for two of FYGblog's friends; Indochino and Black Lapel. Indochino announced they are now offering double breasted suits. For now they are only offering one button formation, which happens to be the most flattering formation for most men, the 6x2 (see above picture). Black Lapel had the honor of clothing Jeremy Lin for the...
Somethings Cannot Be Bought But Only Made: Custom Lilly Pulitzer Vest, Part I.
Depending on what side of the fence you sit on you will either love or hate the vest I am wearing in the above picture. Obviously I am firmly rooted on the 'love' side of said fence; there is just no other way to live. Plus, I hear the other side of the fence is rather rocky, no good...
A Brief Thought On Jacket Linings…
I was at Zohreh in midtown earlier this week for a blazer fitting (yes, we shall have a series on the experience) and was discussing my dilemma to line or not line the blazer. As I was planning to have it for summer use not having a lining seemed most logical, as it would allow for greater air circulation...
On Leggings…
It's Friday again, obviously. And as per usual I don't feel like being serious about much of anything (especially work, but unfortunately I am stuck here for now). So, let's go on a tangent. For the first time I shall share some thoughts on women's dress. I can't tell you how many times people have asked me my thoughts...
A Few Words On Willie Brown
Left: Willie Brown killing it. Right: Miss, if you happen to read this, please refer to the 'Contact' page and email me accordingly. A few days back I responded to a reader's comment on my most recent rule, Rule 43. I referred to a gentleman who is to my knowledge regarded as one of the best dressed, if not the...
Questions From The Readers, III
Question: I had a question which I hope you reply to. While wearing a trouser with loops and a belt, can suspenders be worn along with the same? Response: I am of the belief that if one is wearing trousers with belt loops and a belt that suspenders should not be worn as well. It would just be a bit too much,...
Made To Measure Suiting: My Tailor, Pt I
In my ever increasing quest to find quality made to measure suits I have dealt with almost as many business models as companies. However, until this point each of the companies I have dealt with have been of the newer breed of made to measure shops (Alton Lane, Black Lapel, Indochino and My.Suit). Enter My Tailor. My Tailor is...
New Rule: Rule 43
43. It is impossible for a man to be considered well dressed if his shoes are in poor taste or of noticeably poor quality. For any good ensemble is built on a fine pair of shoes.