Showing posts with label Shirts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shirts. Show all posts

Sunday, 16 April 2017

Top 10 T-Shirts summer memorable stylish ( inspirational t-shirt quotes)

We present to your attention several t-shirts 2017, with unusual and bright design.
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Sunday, 9 April 2017

The Top Hits from Glenn O’Brien

Glenn O’Brien, who passed away yesterday at the age of 70, was a New York icon, a peerless writer, and, of course, one of the most stylish men around. (For over 15 years, he was The Style Guy at GQ, a title he embodied in every way.)



In 2012, GQ collected Glenn's sartorial wisdom in a special print issue called, simply, The Style Guy. (It's long sold out, but it looks like there's at least one copy available on eBay.) As part of that issue, Nigel Cox photographed some of O’Brien’s most interesting personal effects for a bit called “From the Closet of the Style Guy.”

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Wear It NowEasy Upgrades: 10 Must-Haves Under $100

1. Topman suede desert boots
Suede desert boots are a mainstay—McQueen rarely straddled a bike without his—but designers never ventured beyond khaki and brown. That just changed. For spring, the boots got spiked with an array of colors that will give new life to your jeans, chinos, and suits. It's time to let those tan boots fall to the back of the closet—and go electric.
2. Prada Luna Rossa cologne
Prada's new Luna Rossa packs an extra-fresh hit of lavender for the kind of detail-obsessed guy who knows the difference between pomade, paste, and styling clay.
3. Smart Turnout knit tie
This season, reinvigorate your wardrobe with one simple purchase: a knit tie. The hit of texture will give any business suit a lift—and knits are now available in zillions of not-drab colors and countless not-boring patterns.

4. Zara penny loafers
Penny loafers for penny-pinchers: These new low-cost versions are just as advanced as their pricey cousins. Perfect for the guy who's about to start loafing for the first time.
5. Warby Parker Jasper sunglasses
Warby Parker is a brand that's made for this list—every great pair of glasses and sunglasses, like this pair of Jaspers here, comes in at under $100.
6. Minnetonka moccasins
Moccasins have lived in driving loafers' shadows for years—but no more. Not since labels like Tod's started using high-end suede and leather roping to give them new life. Bonus: The OG brand, Minnetonka, has responded, giving the Italian boys a run for their euros.
7. Gap oxford shirt
With a tie or without, alone with the sleeves pushed up or under a blazer, this slim-fit oxford from Gap is ready for anything.
8. The Knottery Grenadine tie
If you're going with a solid tie, it never hurts to choose one with a little texture, like this "grenadine" tie from The Knottery.
9. Superga sneakers
Superga's sneakers are popular with the athletic crowd, but these Italian classics work just as well with a pair of jeans as they do on a tennis court.
10. CB I Hate Perfume Invisible Monster cologne
Invisible Monster from CB I Hate Perfume makes you smell like you felled trees all day with one of those $300 paint-dipped axes, then went home to shotgun a microbrew.

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

My Prized Possession

Abdul Abasi
Co-owner, Nepenthes NY

Abdul's prized possession:
Maison Martin Margiela Line 22 Shoes

"Several years ago while on summer vacation in Paris, I stopped by the Maison Martin Margiela boutique and discovered the most interesting pair of dress shoes I'd ever seen. They were from Margiela's Line 22 and I loved their punk sensibility: a black patent leather upper liberally sprayed with an iridescent bronze treatment and laced with thin purple ribbons. I was hooked—until I saw the price tag, which was not college-student friendly. So regretfully, I settled on a German army version of the same shoe; it was beautiful, but not the one I'd fallen in love with. A few months later, a friend spotted the shoes at an NYC designer consignment store—and selling for considerably less. As soon as he told me, I was there trying them on. Amazingly, they fit perfectly. I bought them and subsisted on pasta and PB and J for a few weeks. To this day, the fascination and beauty of the shoe hasn't waned."
Siki Im
Designer, Siki Im

Im's prized possession:
German train conductor pants

"I bought these conductor pants in a vintage store in Cologne, Germany when I was 16. I love their fit and the details on them. They have a button fly, which is the only kind I wear, and they're baggy—back in the day, I used to skate in them because I wasn't into skate clothing. I was very careful to make sure they didn't get too much wear."
Richard Haines
Illustrator, What I Saw Today

Haines's prized possession: Church's suede wingtips
"These chocolate suede wingtips are from Church's. They're the color of powdered truffles, only these last much longer—31 years, to be exact. They were a gift from the first Perry Ellis men's show I worked on as a designer. Today, they give me the same jolt of sexiness and style as they did back then—A testament to their quality and good design."
Mordechai Rubinstein
Photographer, Mister Mort
Rubinstein's prized possession: Banana Republic brown fedora
"As Chassidim, we start wearing a fedora (usually in black) three months before our bar mitzvah at age 13. The winter before my bar mitzvah, I was at South Street Seaport with a friend and we happened into Banana Republic. This hat was on sale there for $19.99 or $29.99 and, while it wasn't black, it was really talking to me. I knew I'd get in trouble if I wore it to Yeshiva, but I had to have it and it fit my tiny head perfectly. I'll never forget wearing it outside while my buddy (also around 12) chomped on a cigar. Who were we kidding, trying to act all grown-up? Thanks, Banana and Nat Sherman, for the moment."
Robert Geller
Designer, Robert Geller 
Geller's prized possession: Creative Growth for Everyone T-shirt
"It must have been three or four years ago when Stella Ishii, the founder of the News  fashion showrooms in NYC told me about this project she was working on, called Creative Growth for Everyone. It's a line that features screen-printed images from artists from the Creative Growth Art Center, a non-profit for adult artists with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities. I was really blown away by how cool the designs were. For the lookbook shoot, she asked a couple of designers to wear them and she gave me the one that I wore. That was the first time I wore it, and there haven't been many days since when I've taken it off. This T-shirt wouldn't be my oldest friend, but it's definitely my closest. Over the years, it has become super-thin, and the color is fading into these great sepia tones that you can only get from a lot of wear and sunlight. It's just the right kind of oversized, and it's so light it feels like wearing nothing at all. Back in April 2009, when I opened my first pop-up store on the Lower East Side, I managed to get a white paint all over it during the build-out. At first, I was a little bummed, and then I just turned it inside out and kept wearing it every day. You can still see traces of the paint, but it's always a reminder of that time—my first Robert Geller retail experience—which was really exciting for me."
Jared Flint
Art Director, Park & Bond
Flint's prized possession:
Astros Nolan Ryan T-shirt
"I have no idea why I still have this shirt. It's about 15 or 16 years old, and it's huge. Like, XXXL huge. It's from a summer baseball league I played in toward the end of high school in California. It's survived dozens of moves through Indiana, Hawaii, Kansas, and even Brooklyn. I never wear it. Never. But I never throw it out—it always makes the cut. Anyone with a Manhattan-sized closet realizes the premium on space, yet I've always employed a resigned reticence to toss this one in the trash (and there's no way I would bequeath this Astros muumuu to anyone.) So, while prized Dunks and the Hundreds shirts were long ago picked up by the local Salvation Army, this piece of shit stays around. I've got two theories as to why it's survived:

1) It's my Rosebud. A reminder of carefree days in California, tossing baseballs around and getting Slurpee's, with nothing to worry about except how to score some beer for the weekend and other clichéd scenes from Dazed and Confused.
2) After somehow making the first couple of moves out of my parent's house, I've developed an unconscious and begrudging respect for this behemoth of cotton. It's the Bird to my Magic, if you will. I'd like to think the real answer lies somewhere in the middle."

Christopher Bastin
Creative Director, Gant Rugger
Bastin's prized possession:
Gant Rugger for ACL & Co. handloom madras shirt
"This madras shirt is from a collaboration I did with Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean. I'd been reading A Continuous Lean since the beginning, and immediately knew Michael Williams was 'one of those dudes'—he had me at 'Americana,' so to speak. I was a rookie in the New York scene when I first met him, and when he asked if I wanted to do a collaboration, it was the first sign to me that we were on to something good with Rugger. It's a very special project to me. I had this vintage Gant shirt in the archives that I knew would be perfect in madras. Till this day, it's one of the nicest madras checks we've done. I've worn the crap out of it, but I stashed away two of the prototypes in my closet, so I'm good for another ten years. It also keeps me from becoming too chubby—huge bonus."










Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Ready to Fly: Soaring Suit Style



For much of the post-Jordan era, the dunk was comatose. It had devolved into an act of empty, peacocky machismo, valuable only for those rare, delightfully deflating moments when the ball clanged off the rim and into the fifth row. But in 2011, we witnessed a genuine dunk renaissance, one where every morning YouTube buzzed with clips of the previous night's most preposterous in-game jams. Credit goes largely to Los Angeles Clippers rookie Blake Griffin, a muscular six-ten power forward who launches himself at the rim with more velocity and elasticity than any big man has a right to. In February, he won the first dunk contest in years that anyone will actually remember, leaping over a Kia with a gospel choir behind him. Griffin, though, prefers not to dwell on the memory. The dunks that matter to him are the ones that count for two points in actual games. And even those, Griffin talks about more as a solution to a problem than as an act of conquest. "Everything's moving so quickly, you have to be creative on the fly," he says. "Whoever's in your way, it's the most surefire way of finishing."

But this isn't a one-man renaissance. Basketball snobs, for instance, think the Washington Wizards' seven-footer JaVale McGee should have won this year's dunk-contest crown on pure merits. (Two dunks at once! On two separate rims!) And then there are the (comparatively) little guys, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Shannon Brown, who's six four, and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, who's six three and talks about his dunks like they're out-of-body experiences. "Sometimes I don't think dunk," he says. "It happens so quickly, I don't know what's happened."

Griffin and Westbrook are opposite extremes with one thing in common: A decade ago, players like them weren't getting up like this. Big men now bring some of the most acrobatic moves, and a team's playmaker can serve up a ruthless facial. It used to be, everyone wanted to be like Mike. Today the dunk is whatever anyone can make of it—which is why it's been reborn.

Russell Westbrook
Age: 23
College: UCLA
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder

"Sometimes I don't think dunk. It happens so quickly, I don't know what's happened."

Build on the Fundamentals
Nothing's more conservative than navy, but you don't have to look stiff. Add some razzle-dazzle with a colorful tie and socks.

Suit, $2,060 by Prada. Shirt, $345 by Ermenegildo Zegna. Tie, $125 by David Hart & Co. Shoes, $295 by Allen Edmonds. Socks by Falke. Tie bar and pocket square by The Tie Bar. Watch by Hermès.

Andre Iguodala
Age: 27
College: University of Arizona
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers

"When I dunk, I'm in the air for a while, almost in a daze or a trance. I embrace the moment and let everyone take their pictures."

Play as a Team
Looking for a fresh way to bring some synergy to your shirt, tie, and socks? Try variations on a single color.

Suit (Made-To-Measure), $3,995, and tie, $95, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Shirt (Made-To-Measure), $600, and pocket square by Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Watch by Ralph Lauren Watches. Loafers, $570 by Salvatore Ferragamo. Socks by Pantherella

Blake Griffin
Age: 22
College: University of Oklahoma
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers

"Guys get to prepare before the dunk contest. In a game, I have to be creative on the fly. That's the ultimate challenge."

Get Loose
Just because you're wearing a suit doesn't mean you have to reach for a tie and wingtips every time. A polo and classic sneakers can be a game changer.

Suit (Made-To-Order), $2,900, polo shirt, $395, sweater, $495, watch and bracelet by Gucci. Sneakers, $88 by Nike. Socks by Smart Turnout.

JaVale McGee
Age: 23
College: University of Nevada, Reno
NBA: Washington Wizards

"If you're just dunking by yourself, it's really nothing special. You have to dunk on someone—then you feel like you're demoralizing them."

Develop a Strong Defense
Don't play scared with your plaids—be aggressive. It's about finding a mix that feels right and sporting it with confidence.

Suit (Made-To-Order), $4,290, shirt (Made-To-Order), $560, tie, $235, and pocket square by Tom Ford.

Shannon Brown
Age: 25
College: Michigan State
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers

"I remember being in the eighth grade, trying to dunk with a volleyball. I kept trying and kept trying but couldn't do it—until that first time...."

Stay in Bounds
If you want to work louder pieces like cardigans, saddle shoes, caps, and even some serious jewelry into your rotation, keep the suit quiet with a solid color.

Suit, $598, and shirt, $78, by Tommy Hilfiger. Cardigan, $795 by Gucci. Shoes, $198 by Cole Haan. Socks by Pantherella. Cap by Express.

The Micro Wave (shirt and tie)

Shirt and tie
The Rule to Remember
The key to this look is to pair a light shirt with a dark tie, and vice versa. That way you won't send anyone into a seizure. Got it?
Shirt, $440 by Prada. Tie, $125 by Z Zegna.



"Put together shirts and ties that have really little dots or checks—which is usually a 'don't' when you're pattern mixing. From a distance, they appear to be solid, but when you're up close, there is serious texture there."
Shirt, $325 by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Tie, $115 by Polo Ralph Lauren.


Shirt, $70 by Calvin Klein. Tie, $60 by DKNY.

Shirt, $295 by Canali. Tie, $89 by Smart Turnout.

Shirt, $245 by Ian Velardi. Tie, $130 by Band of Outsiders.

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

The 10 Commandments of Style + prices


1. Honor thy tailor


Even the best suits need altering. Pants need to be shortened, jackets need to be brought in, sleeves need to be narrowed (yes, you can ask your tailor to slim down your sleeves), and buttons need to be realigned with buttonholes (most guys’ shoulders aren’t entirely even, meaning your jacket often sits a bit askew). You should always buy your correct size, but you then need to have a tailor customize it to your body. It’s the difference between being appropriately dressed and being stylishly dressed.

Suit, $1,295, by Valentino. Shirt, $400, and shoes, $500, by Prada. Tie by J.Lindeberg.


2. Thou shalt wear sneakers made for a man


It’s fine to own crosstrainers and running shoes and hightops. But save them for the gym. When you’re on the street, keep your sneakers simple and classic. Go for ones like Stan Smiths, Jack Purcells, and Sambas. They work with everything, including suits.

Sneakers, from top: Samba by Adidas, $75. Carnaby Retro by Lacoste, $85. Jack Purcell by Converse, $70.


3. Thou shalt invest in the right timepiece


Buy a high-quality stainless-steel watch. It looks as right with jeans as it does with your best blazer.

Rolex, $3,250. Shirt, Polo by Ralph Lauren. Pants by Ralph Lauren Purple Label.


4. Thou shalt match your socks with your suit


When choosing socks, the basic rule is to consider the suit instead of the shoe—in other words, if you’re wearing a navy suit with black shoes, reach for navy socks. And when wearing a light suit, make sure the socks are darker than the suit but a shade or so lighter than the shoes.

Suit, $1,850, shirt, $545, and shoes, $520, all by Prada. Vintage tie by Helmut Lang. Socks by Pantherella. Watch by Breitling.


5. Thou shalt not wear a tie that is too slim

Unless you’re a hard-core fashion guy who favors a superskinny tie, stick with one that measures about three inches at its widest point. It will be narrower than traditional ties, but not by too much. Tie one on and you’ll look modern and sophisticated.

Ties, from left: Gant, $85; Ted Baker, $75; Tino Cosma, $95; Vintage by the Aron Group, $39.


6. Thou shalt put your wallet on a diet

Your wallet should not be as fat as a burrito. In fact, you should get rid of your wallet and, while you’re at it, trash all the receipts, video cards, and other unnecessary crap that’s stuffed in it. Buy an elegant, slim leather credit card holder and stock it with your essential cards. Then, fold your cash in a money clip. All that other nonsense can go in your desk drawer. You don’t need it.

Credit card holder, $35, by J. Fold.


7. Thou shalt wear the right tie with the right tux

Two points to remember: (1) A bow tie goes best with a peak-lapel tuxedo, while a straight tie works better with a notch lapel. (2) Regardless of what kind of tie you’re wearing, make sure the fabric matches the lapel. If your lapel is grosgrain, your tie should be grosgrain. If your lapel is satin, your tie should be satin. And one more thing: Your tie (no matter its shape) should be black. Colored ties are for the prom.

Tuxedo, $1,895, by Calvin Klein Collection. Shirt, $165, by Thomas Pink. Bow tie, $40, cuff links, and studs by Paul Stuart.


8. Thou shalt wear brown shoes—with nearly everything


Black dress shoes are easy—they’re understated and tasteful. Brown dress shoes up the style factor. People notice them. They go best with gray, khaki, or navy. Dark brown shoes are easier to pull off than light brown ones.

Shoes, $790, by J.M. Weston. Suit pants by Tommy Hilfiger.


9. Thou shalt learn when to cuff ‘em

If you’re wearing a trim, modern suit with flat-front pants—the kind often shown in this magazine—you should not cuff your pants. However, if you’re a guy who likes a classic suit with a single pleat, go for a cuff—but not more than one and a half inches deep.

Suit, $3,295, shirt, $325, and tie, $135, by Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Shoes, $575, by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture.


10. Remember thy undershirt

This one’s tricky. If you’re wearing a conventional white broadcloth dress shirt (which means it’s fairly see-through), you have two options: Skip the undershirt and you’ll look clean and stylish. Or, if you’re a hairy guy who perspires a lot and you feel safer in an undershirt, wear a crewneck. The lines of a V-neck or tank top will be visible beneath your shirt and tie and you’ll look cheesy. If you prefer a V-neck or tank top, you might consider other dress shirts. Go for ones with checks or stripes, which make an undershirt less visible. Or opt for hardier fabrics, like an oxford cloth, which make undershirts all but invisible.

Shirt, $325, by Lorenzini. T-shirt, $17, by Calvin Klein Underwear. Tie, $39, Vintage by the Aron Group.