Essentials: Dress Socks
My hard rule about dress socks: show no skin. For some reason, the majority of dress socks I see in stores are really crew socks that don't cover the calf, causing the socks to slide down after taking a few…
Personalized Black Square Cufflinks
Other than my watch and a silver I.D. bracelet I occasionally wear, cufflinks are the only other place I'm comfortable sporting bling as a man. For me, they're one of the few instances where a man can sparkle, literally. Too…
A Splash of Flair: Socks
With menswear, there are some basic areas where we can express a smart dose of flair: tie, pocket square, cuff links, a ring (one, not three). This is a perfect example of how to do it with socks. The beautiful…
Bonobo Series Bags by BlueLounge: Good For Your Gear (And The Environment)
Having just done some air travel over the holidays, bags are on my mind. More specifically, smarter bags. At the airport security checkpoint and on the plane, I observed much clumsy fumbling with carry-on bags, particularly with inexperienced or unprepared…
The New Yorker Eco Wallet From The Ethical Man
I have a nice leather Prada wallet that was given to me as a gift several years ago. As much as I like it, it's not something I would ordinarily have the cash or the thought to get for myself…
Camouflage Pigment Print Canvas Pocket Square
[singlepic id=169 w=320 h=320 float=left]On a recent peruse of the choice goods on Hickoree's Hard Goods website, I stumbled across these great Camouflage Pigment Print Canvas Pocket Squares. A pocket square is my favorite way to add flair to a…
The Belt Is Gucci, But The “G” Is For “George”
I got this belt back in 1995 from Gucci during the Ford administration... the Tom Ford administration. It was a high time for designer branding, a moment when I fell victim to a fashion that demanded that people notice whom…