Pulling Off the No Tie Look at Workplace

Who says that you have to wear a suit with a tie to look professional? Take a look at how prominent business executives dress these days or perhaps Senator Barack Obama, and you’ll see what we’re talking about. The suit without a tie look evokes the sort of rebellious mystique that used to surround those who wore blue jeans and a black leather jacket 50 years ago. This is new territory for some of you, so we’ll offer up some viable alternatives to wearing a tie and suggest exactly why this look can work for you. (more…)

Tom Ford Goes Global

You should know by now that Tom Ford is no longer the creative director of Gucci, but the designer behind his own high-end label as he has opened up a store on Madison Avenue in New York, the destination for mammoth stores from designers like Ralph Lauren, advertising agencies and the Madison Square Garden. (more…)

Women Know a Thing about Men’s Fashion Too

Women have always dressed us, whether it is your mother making sure that your collar was down, your shirt tucked in, and that your pants were creased she was probably more of a fashion influence than your old man. Somewhere between dressing to get the attention of the girls we liked and hearing females critique each other’s look, we learned early on in life that looking great was important, and that it could help us to be the best that we could be. (more…)

YOOX Picks: Gianfranco Ferre Clothing

We’ve found some interesting Gianfranco Ferre clothing at YOOX that offers a unique twist on classic contemporary styles that are worth considering. Ferre isn’t chic at the moment, but that is exactly why you should consider picking up a few pieces for your wardrobe. In words of Warren Buffet: “The time to get interested is when no one else is.” (more…)

15 Years Later, Diesel Jeans Still Attractive Choice

Can you think of a European denim wear brand that was attractive 15 years ago and still going strong today? This question may be more difficult to answer as there are hundreds, if not thousands, of denim brands in existence, many which originated in America that regularly use European and Japanese denim in their production. Think back a ways, to the early nineties and even the late eighties. (more…)