Tag Archives: style

Cinema Style: From Russia with Love (1963)

Posted on October 17, 2012 by George

In terms of great style in the Bond canon, the latest extension of the franchise is a slam dunk. The work among the costume designers on Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, along with suits from Tom Ford, has assured Daniel Craig’s place as a 007 style icon. The other Bond film that gets all the well-deserved sartorial attention is Goldfinger (1964), particularly because of Sean Connery’s gorgeous three-piece Prince of Wales suit. But when it comes to timeless … Continue reading →

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Cinema Style: The Bank Job (2008)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by George

Based on the true story of the Baker Street robbery of Lloyds Bank in London in 1971, The Bank Job stars Jason Statham as the head of a band of petty thieves who get in over their heads when an old friend (Saffron Burrows) convinces them to take an irresistibly lucrative job. The job entails robbing the safe deposit box room of the bank, which contains not only money, but also documents and photographs that put powerful governmental and criminal … Continue reading →

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Cinema Style: North by Northwest (1959)

Posted on September 25, 2012 by George

It is arguably the most famous suit in motion picture history. It’s the blue/gray suit with notch lapels, three buttons and no vents on the jacket and inward pleats and cuffs on the trousers worn by Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller North by Northwest (1959). Continue reading →

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Monday April 16, 2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by George

VERY warm day for this time of year. Got the dog run out of the way early while it was still relatively cool. Getting measured today for my first bespoke suit. Much more to come about that. Also working with a political client to upgrade his suiting style. We have to keep it smart, somewhat conservative, competent, trustworthy and, of course electable.

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The Best Dressed Men at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

Posted on February 27, 2012 by George

Men’s formalwear doesn’t really change. It’s all about the fit and the tailoring. Designers have tried over the years to put their stamp on old reliable, but it never really sticks. When someone deviates too far into trendyland, he looks like he’s trying too hard. That said, there are a few acceptable variables with a man’s tux, particularly in the jacket collar: peak, shawl or notch. We also have a tiny space for movement in the color. Though one can … Continue reading →

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The Lucky Ones: Gant by Michael Bastian, Fall/Winter 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by George

I didn’t get to Boston until I started college in the Fall of 1989. But this totally takes me back to a time when I was becoming very aware of music and its subconscious influence on the culture and what we wore. Very Boston, very young, very “student.” This was fun to watch, and I thought I’d share. Enjoy. G

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Smart Dress Shirts from Paul Fredrick

Posted on February 13, 2012 by George

As nice as some of them can be, most inexpensive dress shirts are sized in the very general small, medium, large, extra-large and even double-extra categories. Some purveyors have refined slightly further with slim fits. This is all fine if you happen to be the exact sample size of a S, M, L or XL. But a proper dress shirt has more exact size measurements, specifically in the neck and sleeve. While most properly-sized shirts can be much more costly … Continue reading →

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Hart Schaffner Marx – Maker of Obama’s Suits – Celebrates 125 Years

Posted on January 26, 2012 by George

Hart Schaffner Marx – makers of well-made classic American menswear – is celebrating 125 years with a Fall/Winter 2012 collection. The collection is by Joseph Aboud, HSM’s chief creative office, and looks extra handsome and sharp. HSM was started by brothers Harry and Max Hart in 1887 just outside Chicago and has made high-quality men’s clothing out of the same factory for over 100 years. Additionally, they happen to be President Obama’s choice for suiting. In my book, a well-crafted … Continue reading →