Men Why Not….
….try more color in your life? If there’s a great takeaway from Tokyo, it’s the use of color by men and women alike. Color adds depth, flavor and panache to an everyday outfit. C’mon give it a spin….
Manly Fall Must Haves
Let’s plan to discuss your shopping list for this fall. Here are our top items: A Three-piece Suit – yes Biker Jacket – not really necessary Lightweight Turtleneck – absolutely A Big, Chunky Turtleneck – good ideal The Plaid Tie – positively dapper Odd Vest – skip it Blue-collar Plaid Shirt – solid addition
Winner: American Fashion Menswear Book
Question: Who do you think is the single most influential menswear designer and why? Contest Rules: Simply answer the question…. Contest Timing: April 5th – 17th Winner: Patrick….who said “Although not a designer in the contemporary sense, the most influential menswear designer is Beau Brummel (1778-1840). He gave us the suit, the collar and tie […]
GQ’s Guide To Buying A Suit
I took some time to review this and, less some of the inane commentary, the article is directionally correct. Blueprint for Style will be doing a follow-up post on specifics (to be included in the Men’s Wardrobe Essentials section along with article) but for now, I want to share a version of Gentleman’s Quarterly‘s insight:
Men’s Summer Staples
Here are the staples you should find in any stylish and sophisticated man’s closet: Summer sneaker (not boots or lace-ups): think light, airy and versatile. Make them a little fun with some color—it’s not about matching but about a subdued statement. These Balenciaga men’s sneakers (albeit from 2006) are headed in the right direction