Over the weekend, I was invited to a friend's apartment for the first time here in Manhattan for an intimate gathering to hear him play some Schubert and Rachmaninov selections on the piano. It was one of those situations where…
Though they're essentially cosmetic, functional sleeve buttons, aka "surgeon's cuffs," are a fun detail that offers a subtle bit of flair to a suit or blazer.
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.
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 a few weeks, I have a work-related fundraising dinner to attend. It's "formal" but I'm about 90% certain I'll be in the company of men in suits, which is fine. I do have a tuxedo which rarely gets any…
When you look at photos of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28th, 1963, notice the men. Among the 250,000 people who came to the capitol from all over the country, a huge percentage of the…
Once upon a time, apparently even street thugs had a sense of occasion. A quick Google image search of men like Al Capone, Pretty Boy Floyd or John Dillinger will show you well-dressed criminals who brought a sense of flair…
To complement the release of his new single "Suit & Tie" from his forthcoming album The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake enlisted the services of David Fincher, bringing the celebrated film director back to his roots: the music video. Fincher, whose…
I recently stumbled upon this smart and handsomely designed guide to tailoring from Next Blog, U.K. Enjoy...
Skinny, short suits are all the rage right now. Or was that last year? Lapels are wider again. Or was that in the '70s? It's all about three-button jackets again. Or is it two? I can't remember. Oh, and did…