Mad Men Season 7 Photos
AMC released the first set of promo photos for the seventh and final season of Mad Men. Though there are only three, they’re an irresistible taste of what’s to come. Costume designer Janie Bryant has done it again…
Design Your Own Disaster: The Pitfall of Online Custom Clothing
In the ever-growing world of online custom clothing for men, there are many great options. But in some cases, there are too many options, which can be a recipe for disaster.
How To Sew a Button on a Shirt, Coat or Jacket
When it comes to sharing useful information, I have a personal “non-compete” clause with respect to other individuals or companies who solve the problem brilliantly. Instead of being redundant, I would simply rather applaud the good work of others and carry the message, much like I did with “How To Tie a Bow Tie” by The Hill Side.
The Unfortunate State of Black Tie at the Academy Awards
While Alec Baldwin gives up on New York, I’m giving up on Hollywood. Movie stars are among the richest and most privileged people on the planet – with more money and resources at their disposal than almost anyone – and yet an alarming number of them still can’t get black tie right. Between the notch lapels, the neckties and other tragic experiments, Tinseltown’s prom night looked like a cross between a funeral, a chauffeur convention and a prom night in Hollywood, Florida.
How I Stuff a Pocket Square into a Jacket Pocket
Over the years, more than a few guys have asked me how I load my pocket squares (hankies) into the breast pocket of a jacket or blazer.* In this brief video, I show how I do it with cotton, linen and silk hankies.
New York Bike Style
My Favorite Reliable, Handsome and Affordable Watches
In addition to the choice and condition of a man’s shoes, a man’s choice in watch offers particular clues about his character. When a man is looking for a new watch from somewhere like WatchShopping, he’s usually looking for something sharp and classy. But, like with shoes, watches can creep into snob territory, where bigger, gaudier and more expensive is supposed to be better or more impressive. That old chestnut of how the flex of spending muscle trumps taste. With this being said, women love a good watch as much as men. Don’t worry ladies, with a a link to the Jacobs The Jeweller website, we’ve got you covered. In all honesty, a watch should be an essential for everyone. Just like a necklace or the addition of rings, having a watch, no matter how affordable or pricey it is, can make all the difference to any look you are aiming to pull off. If you want to make a statement, you could browse Breguet watches online to complete your outfit with a splash of luxury.
Tim Gunn on NPR’s Fresh Air
In the world of fashion and menswear, there are many people I admire, though very few people with whom I’d actually like to be friends. Tim Gunn is one of them. He’s smart, he’s honest and, by all accounts, exactly the same in real life as he is on television.
The Understated Sartorial Restraint of the Powerful: Lorne Michaels
There is a very select group of men who have mastered the endangered art of looking like the one who is really running things. It’s not about being splashy or flashy. Rather, it’s about taking a more subdued, but albeit well-tailored road. It’s like the quiet crime boss who outlasts his gaudy counterparts who can’t resist drawing too much attention to themselves. The operative words here are understatement and restraint.
Whether It’s Your Only Suit or the First of Many, Go Navy
Two of the most common questions men ask me pertain to suits: 1.) If I only need one suit, what should I get? and 2.) What should my first suit be? The answer to both is the same. Whether just starting out or starting over, a man should begin with the solid navy suit.