Showing posts with label Shirts. Show all posts
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Sunday, 16 April 2017
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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Co-owner, Nepenthes NY
Abdul's prized possession:
Maison Martin Margiela Line 22 Shoes
Siki Im
Designer, Siki Im
Im's prized possession:
German train conductor pants
Designer, Siki Im
Im's prized possession:
German train conductor pants
Illustrator, What I Saw Today
Haines's prized possession: Church's suede wingtips
Photographer, Mister Mort
Rubinstein's prized possession: Banana Republic brown fedora
Designer, Robert Geller
Geller's prized possession: Creative Growth for Everyone T-shirt
Art Director, Park & Bond
Flint's prized possession:
Astros Nolan Ryan T-shirt
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."
Creative Director, Gant Rugger
Bastin's prized possession:
Gant Rugger for ACL & Co. handloom madras shirt
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 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?
"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."
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.
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