The Metrosexual Misconception

“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” — Oscar Wilde

Someone recently asked me if I was metrosexual...and I laughed and told them that the seduction lied in the undertones of the textiles draped on my body, and the color that protruded from them, but that it had nothing to do with my sexual orientation. When did it become cool to not take care of yourself? To not make sure that your hands were smooth against a counterparts skin, or making sure your toe nails weren't tearing up your 100 thread count sheets, or your girl. Let's be clear metrosexuals are trend followers (and there's nothing wrong with that) but style is a studied mood, my well dressed counter parts and I are comprised of attitudes that by definition transcend trends into timeless classicism...the dandy...the sartorialist...the painters of pieces.

The Sartorialist

“The making of one’s life into art is, after all, the first duty and privilege of every man.” — Arthur Symons










The Dandy
“A dandy is not a slave to fashion but an avatar of style. It used to be that dandies were also the arbiters and teachers of style — men with superior taste who introduced new modes of dress, refined others, and dismissed more.” — Nicholas Antongiavanni






The Painter of Pieces

“Dandyism may be taken as the art of selection, practiced by a lover of the visible world.” — Douglas Ainslie

Bag It Up

I recently received my Y-3 tote bag (late Christmas gift to myself) and felt the need to address a little misconception that a lot of fellas and women have about men who have bags. As a man's tote is an elevation from the casualness of a backpack...I'm outta high school...and something less executive than a briefcase. A tote allows me to remain sophisticatedly elevated while keeping things casual.

How to Wear Trousers

The Cut
Crucial points affecting the cut of a good pair of trousers are the size of the wearer's stomach and behind, the length of his legs, the desired height of the waist and the width of the trouser bottoms. If you have a flat stomach you have a wide choice in the cut of the waist area. Slender men who do not like front pleats will look good in a pair of trousers cut to fit close to the stomach. If they do like pleats, one pleat to each trouser leg is best. The pleats will ensure that the trousers are still comfortable when they are sitting down, and will conceal anything they have in their pockets. If you are rather large around the waist, then a pair of trousers tapering slightly downward will be best, since straight-cut trousers will quite obviously end in disproportionately wide trouser bottoms.

The Waist Area
Pleats are there for drape and comfort; they give necessary roominess. Trousers with no pleats, clean fronts allow a neater fit. If you cannot quite manage without pleats, trousers with one pleat to each leg provide a neat and comfortable fitting. However if you prefer a more generous cut, trousers with two pleats offer a larger, baggier, and more comfortable fitting. A man with small hips and rather flat behind will look good in pleated trousers.

The Rise
The rise, the distance from crotch to waistband, has to allow you enough room. The waistband should situate itself just below your navel, not down on your hips. People have always worn their pants at the natural waist.

The Cuffs
Cuffs are an optional fashion idea. They look appropriate with suits, sports jackets, and blazers alike. They not only give the suit a finished appearance but their added weight makes the trousers hang better. However if you do not like cuffs, there is no need to have them on the trouser, particularly if you prefer trousers without front pleats, since these look better without cuffs in any case.


Rather short men can also have their trousers cuffed. The difference between cuffs for a short man and for a man a few inches taller is the recommended width. While the cuff for a man of average height now measures from one and three-quarter inches to two inches, a short man will do better with a narrower cuff - about one and a quarter to one and a half inches

The Length
The proper length for trousers is a full break or slight break in the crease. A full break means trousers are hemmed to reach the top of the heel of a standard dress shoe, naturally breaking over the front of the shoe. Trouser break is not mandatory. Some customers often request a slight break. So it is all a matter of taste.

Sprezzatura Swag

“a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it.”

Style is about effortless expression, a organic feeling that comes from within. But as with art it is also a studied medium, and that's what sprezzatura is about. Being engulfed by clothing so much so that style becomes you, even when you're not trying.

"SUSPENDED" In Time

Fellas I know I need not to say this, but your suspender days are over. I see a lot of brothers walking around with suspenders as though its cool and correct; NOT. Look, here at Collideoscope we are interested in creating and introducing men to the CASUAL LUXURY brand. If you are wearing suspenders and you are not 12 and under, you are "SUSPENDED" in time. Elastic suspenders and any suspenders with metal clips should not be worn at any time.

"Braces" are what we call them. When one is waring a suit or a pair of trousers and feels as though a belt is not cohesive with the look they are going for or simply doesn't feel like putting on one, they pull out the braces. Braces neutralize the outfit while serving the dualistic function of keeping one's pants up.
When one knows better he does better...

We don't wear sneakers we wear...awe you know it.

There's something to be said about the refinement velvet slippers and suede driving shoes add to a casual ensemble. It's a retreat from the conventionally monotonous casualness that sneakers bring.




Simply throwing on a pair of Tod's suede driving mocs on can do to elevate a pair of jeans and polo, or a pair of velvet slippers paired with some flat fronts and casual silk sweater to take a look from pristine to sanitary. And just like sneakers both come in an array of colors and styles, the difference between yours and ours...ours will never go out of style ;). So before you spend another $175 on Dunks or Jordans, consider an upgrade.

Beyond the Firm Hand-Shake

"And if, like most men, you're to busy to pay attention on your own, take comfort in the fact that..." the quintessential woman will do it for you (and if you think your a STYLE MAVEN, you should too). Bros lets face it... fashion/ personal style goes beyond your signature velvet dinner slippers and your custom tailored peak lapel blazer. How about this, extend your MANICURED hand to the CEO of a Fortune 500 Company in efforts to making a lasting impression or network...now that's style and swagg.

By no means am I telling you not to pay attention to what you wear(please) but the little things matter just as much. Like manicured nails, flossed teeth, and neat eyebrows (no uni-brows). Here are a couple places I like to go that help cater to the ultimate male experience: Please take my advice.

The Grooming Lounge
The Executive Club
Nails Ect.
Spa Sydel