Thoughts on Rule 13
French cuffs (also referred to as double cuffs) are more formal than their alternative, the button cuff (also referred to as barrel cuffs). Partially as a result of this they necessitate a jacket. French cuffs were not created to be worn without a jacket, they were created out of functionality and aesthetics. They accentuate the elegance of a man's...
Pocket Squares (Part I)
One of my many issues with the way most men dress is the void of color dressing their breast pocket. It seems that most men in their 20's are averse to sport a pocket square or handkerchief. It is regarded as too pretentious, unneccessary or old man-esque. This is saddening, as there are few things that can bring an...
Bill's Khakis: Every Man Should Have A Pair
With all this talk of change in politics and business there are some things that need to remain constant. Such things include the men’s grill at my club (women are forbidden, its the promised land), the fact that we are all glad we are not like those creatures on the Jersey Shore and the necessity of a great pair...
The Monogrammed Belt Buckle
Few things in a man's wardrobe are as versatile, essential and practical as an engraved monogrammed belt buckle. They are classic, elegant and badass. They can easily be dressed up or dressed down; worn with anything from a suit to jeans. Buckles can be had in both silver and gold, start with a silver engine turned one like that...
Random Thoughts On Lacing
Sometimes the same old same old gets boring. The shoe on the right is your average lace up job done at a store, the shoe on the left is not. Changing up the lacing of your shoes is an easy way to give your shoes a fresh look.
Rainy Day Shoe Care
I was recently discussing how to dress well with one of my friends when he asked the question 'what do I do when it rains?' If you favor leather soled shoes over rubber soled shoes this dilemma plagues you, especially in the winter and spring months when there seems to be more inclement weather. As a side note, you...
Pastel Shirts
Back in college spring was one of the best times of the year. Every girl had at least half a dozen new skirts and low cut tops to show off, each skirt shorter and each top cut lower than the last. Those were the days. For my own sanity, I pray that New York will have comparable goods to...
On The Set: How To Make It In America
As I was walking through the Lower East Side trying to avoid getting clipped by reckless hipsters on single speed bikes I stumbled across a shooting one of the few TV shows I like, How To Make It In America. If you are not familiar with the show, I recommend you become familiar. The main plot line is about...
