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.
Whether we’re willing to admit it or not, we make assessments when we look one another over. Other than the obvious signals to financial status and, of course, taste, the choices a man makes about what he puts on himself offer clues to his character.
One of those clues – something that impresses me about a man – is his shoes. It’s not about an expensive pair of shoes. I’m actually rather unimpressed with obvious displays of prestige or the perception thereof. What does impress me is when a man selects tastefully and takes care of those selections. A brilliant shine and a well-tended heel say something. Dull shoes with worn heels say something else.
I recently made my very first purchase from eBay. Ever. (I know.) I forwent any bidding nonsense, because I seriously don't have the energy for it. Taking the "Buy Now" option, I bought a 1971 Timex Marlin for $65, and…
I happen to be in the market for a duffel bag, and it looks like a just found one... Brooklyn locals Owen & Fred are launching a smart new collection of bags on Kickstarter. All the bags are under $100…
In this fantastic short film from Streetfilms, filmmaker Clarence Eckerson brings us to the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The effectiveness and efficiency of the bicycling mode in Groningen speaks for itself. Cars are not banned; they're just strongly…
With a jacket, my goal is an honest fit that conforms to my form, but doesn't hug and squeeze it. To me, it should be slightly constricting, designed to keep me upright, held together and walking tall.
In his now legendary 2007 "New Rules" rant against the ubiquity of Crocs, a mode of rubber footwear once exclusive to children and mental patients, Bill Maher observed that "we're a nation of slobs who won't be happy until we…
The Spring 2014 shows are over, the dust has settled and the cocaine-fueled frenzy has worn off. Another New York Fashion Week has come to a close. As with every fashion week, there is a spectrum. On one end, we…
The Red Balloon is storytelling at its simplest and most beautiful. This thirty minute short film follows a little boy through the streets of Paris as a red balloon captures his attention on his morning walk to school. The balloon…
There is an epidemic spreading around the men's wear world, specifically in the dress shirt department. Actually, it might be more accurate to describe the problem as an "imposter" situation rather than a virus. Every year, it appears that more…