Anonymous asked: How old are you?
Old enough to rent a car without additional fees, young enough that I can’t be a US senator.
MMD has a new Gentleman, Please article that all young men beginning to style themselves should read.
I see many people rocking the black shirt- white tie look a lot. Actually just black shirts in general for that manner. Stop it. It doesn’t look good or stylish or classy, it just looks bad. For one, if you wear a black shirt and a regular tie, it will become way harder to see that tie and instead of it looking cool, you’ll just end up with a confusing colour scheme… white tie is no better though. And it’s not as if you have a huge range of things to wear it with. You have a black suit. That’s all you can wear it with. And trust me having a black suit, black shirt and white tie doesn’t look classy what so ever.
(Source: mrmoderngentleman)
This is exactly what I am looking for in a pair of black dub monks.
(via hommism)
Nice "Oxfords" Learn the difference
The proper term for formal footwear
Finally! Thank you.
I’ve seen this mistake made far too often in places that shouldn’t be making this mistake.
New Kent Wang pocket squares — So, these are pretty amazing. I’ve become a fan of printed, non-repetitive patterns for pocket squares lately. You can bunch them up in a pocket and their random colors will go with pretty much anything.
Check them out ($45 each):
Merry Christmas to me!
Product Review: Cravatta Peliano Silk Knit Tie
Last week I got the Gordon Gekko 2.0 silk knit tie in the mail from Pelliano. If you’re not familiar with Pelliano, they are a dutch company that produces knit ties, pocket squares, scarves, and just recently started making blazers (that actually look pretty damn intriguing). I’d been looking for a striped navy knit for a while, and this one seemed to fit the bill perfectly. After recieving the tie, I can confirm that it does fit the bill perfectly.
The first thing that you’ll notice about this knit is the pointed tip. All of my knit ties have flat bottoms, but too much of anything ends in monotony, so I really like the way this tie mixes up my knit collection. It’s a great change of pace.
The silk that makes up this knit is incredible. it has an ultra fine gauge that gives the tie a beautiful feel. It’s smooth to say the least. The fine gauge does give the tie a slight sheen upon close inspection, so if you’re a matte kind of person, take that into account. Also, the color of the silk is different on the skinny end of the tie, a gray/silver color that gives the tie another dimension.
This is a beautiful piece of neckwear to look at and feel, but the neck padding is what really made me love this tie. on the strip of silk that rests on the neck. You’ll find the Pelliano logo, along with the origin and claim of the worlds best silk. However, you’ll also find the words “Gianni would be proud,” a nod to the Italian style legend. I thought this was a great little detail and something that makes a this piece of neckwear unique.
I’m extremely satisfied with the tie, and at three inches in width, it falls perfectly into my neckwear collection. They retail for around a hundred dollars, so if you don’t feel strongly about your neckwear, they may not be for you. However, I will say that the tie is beautiful and worth the price tag.
You can check it out in action here.
“Wearing a shirt and tie or even a suit doesn’t require a reason.” - Greg Sato
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The Creators of NYC: Menswear Icon Nick Wooster
Josh Wool spent a decade as an executive chef, opening restaurants across the south. But all that changed in 2010, when the carpal tunnel in his hands meant he could no longer work. To keep from going stir crazy, he picked up a camera and found his next calling. Two years, thousands of portraits, and a move to New York later, Wool is documenting the people who inspire him on a daily basis. Welcome to Creators of NYC.
Nickelson Wooster
Nickelson Wooster is a veritable master of all things sartorial. He’s been called the “alpha male of American street style” by GQ and has redefined the norm for modern masculine fashion through his work at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Calvin Klein — and now JC Penney. His personal brand, a kind of of rugged style meets elegance, has shaped the way men dress all over the world. We caught up with the Kansas native at Bobo, one of his favorite West Village restaurants.
Can you describe what inspires your style?
Getting dressed for me is like a window to my soul. I grew up in the 60s and 70s when men were required to wear a suit, shirt, and tie every day to be taken seriously. I was at the tail end of that generation, and it had a significant impact on me. I always favor being overdressed –- if I’m not wearing a suit, I’m wearing a jacket.
