Saturday, August 29, 2009

My apologies

For all of my readers my apologies I will be back on point on the first of September 1st. I promise it'll be worth the wait...Follow me.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Ascension



“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death” Albert Einstein

Intelligence is rooted in education, yet contrary to popular belief scholastic education isn't what college is all about. College is an examination...It's an examination of thoughts, of perceptions, of self, of life and what we want to make it. "The unexamined life isn't a life worth living." -Plato

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Like Mommy and Daddy Did...

Come here my lady take my hand let's run away to lover's land, lets pretend I'm not your man so we can share the smile the first time we saw each others eyes, and relive the adventures we experienced on those long drives, when we didn't listen to the worlds lies telling us we couldn't last, telling each others secrets like school kids, admiring every little thing each other did when love was simple, playful filled with life and color, the time I met you and new for me there was no other.









I found this wonderful fashion well perusing around one of my favorite fashion sites The Fashion Bomb and thought I'd share it with you. Enjoy.

New Age Art Old world style

Visual design for a store not only references the brands lifestyle expression it has the opportunity compile visually striking elements that brought together provide a retail portrait functional yet artistic. Hollander and Lexer's Williamsburg store are a wonderful example of this sentiment. Enjoy.



Fall Picks My Top Ten

The texture of chroma sculpts the sartorial silhouettes with crisp whispers of enlightenment that fall brings, new moments, new memories, renewed opportunities to transform commonalities into something uniquely magnificent. Take a trip through creative minds and experience somethings old, somethings borrowed, somethings the blue, all referencing the past yet begun anew. ---


Over the weekend Men.style.com (which I've heard will be shutting down due to the economy :( ) posted it's bi annual picks which looks at different retailers pics for each season here are some of my favorites.

Fay by Giles Deacon peacoat
available at Barneys


While there may be nothing new under the sun referencing the past can always offer new inspiration.

Bess NYC leather moto jacket
available at Barneys


The passing of Michael Jackson (RIP) has inspired an indulgence of oppulence despite our current economic hardships in my opinion. I love seeing pieces that my alter ego (if I had one) would wear with bravado and arrogance, this piece reminds me of a modern day Rebel without a Cause or something the modern T-birds would incorporate.

BBlessing for Molly Yestadt "Melville" fedora
available at BBlessing


Dandys and Hepcats will appreciate this fedora smooth styling and color, while simultaneously adding a bit of gruffness with the felt definitely a timeless piece.

The Finnish raccoon trapper hat
Available at Bergdorf Goodman


There is versatility and vanity in fur hats, to me they are like art you can wear. The silent opulence that spoken by wearing one often can be heard from across the street when spoken eloquently of course. And aside from PETA I think that's why we love em.

Band of Outsiders Shetland sweatpants
available at shops of the confederacy

Who says sweats can't be sartorial. And I think their quote said it best "I am of the philosophy that even in your bumming-around hours, you should look stylish—these are the answer to that conundrum."

Dries Van Noten portfolio
available at Jeffery New York


While "man bags" are often thought to be too "metro" for many the attache' offers professional charm in its design but bold options for those looking to leave lasting impressions.

Balenciaga varsity jacket
available at Jeffery New York


If any of you played sports varsity sports was always our goal, and the letter man's jacket represented achievement and playing at the top of your game...same concept different game.


LD Tuttle motorcycle boot
available at Oak NYC


I love the paradox of hard design co-mingled with soft media the leather boots are that representation.

Opening Ceremony quilted dress shirt
available at Opening Ceremony


As dandies it's our job to push the sartorial envelope and I think this is one way to do it, I could see this paired with a velvet bow tie and waistcoat over some flannel trousers and the moto boots.

Kolor stretch glen plaid suit
available at Opening Ceremony


Tom Ford once said "A man should feel so comfortable in a suit that he's just as comfortable in a suit as he would be in sweats." I think this is a nice compromise.


These were a few of my favorites but take a look at all of the looks on men.style and may your fall be as colorful and beautiful as these pieces.