“What the hell are those?!” my friend exclaimed in great animation. His arm was thrust out, his finger extended - like a great explorer pointing to distant lands - towards the feet of a stylishly dressed man who was leaning against the wall, mumbling into an iPhone. Long-haired, wearing a bright blue blazer with rolled-up cuffs, tagliatelle of leather bracelets, a patterned linen scarf and white jeans - on his feet he was wearing monogrammed … [Read more...]
Gant isn’t a great brand for people who aren’t preppy. It’s also not a great brand for people who are preppy, but think they’re not. You know the type, the sort of people who moan about Starbucks position on tax - whilst they’re sitting in a Starbucks, drinking Starbucks coffee. Principled in words but not in actions. There’s a word for them. I’m pretty sure it begins with a big, furry, preppy H. They don’t like the Ivy League … [Read more...]
• It’s put up or shut up with Nantucket reds. (ivy-style.com) • If it weren’t for Flusser… (asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com) • Details that make Prince Charles impeccably dressed. (the-shoe-aristocat.blogspot.com) • A great suit is like a great dinner. (ivorytowerstyle.tumblr.com) • Suitsupply opens In Philadelphia. (thefineyounggentleman.com) • Gieves & Hawkes bespoke. (permanentstyle.co.uk) • Ralph Lauren … [Read more...]
There is a strong possibility that the new screen version of Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ will be a dud. The trailer is spectacular, but so what? Trailers are works of art in themselves nowadays. I cannot count the number of times I have seen a movie on the back of an appealing preview and been disappointed. And, if it is a dud, it won’t even be the fault of the creators. It is so difficult to transfer the great American … [Read more...]
“You’re wearing a tie, are you?” my friend asked. There was no surprise in his voice. He knew my proclivities regarding clothing. There was, however, a crackle of concern. It was a Saturday night. We were going out in a smart district of London. To me, a tie seemed appropriate. I informed my friend, who was tieless, that he was underdressed. “Yeah, but” he began “no one wears ties anymore, do they.” “And what would you … [Read more...]
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