Christoph Waltz not only had my favorite performance of the year, as Hans Landa in “Inglorious Basterds”, but looked killer in a nicely tailored shawl collar tux on Oscar night. The beard mixed with the class of a great tux and the perfectly imperfect bow tie made for a great look.
When I was a kid my dad always carried a briefcase, and I loved it. It seemed to have such a sense of importance, like secrets were held behind its locks. This is where my love of bags comes from, a love that has grown in the past few years. So when presented with the opportunity to get a hold of the Apolis Activism + C.C. Filson Philanthropist briefcase Matt and I jumped.
This bag is so much more than just a bag, it’s a story. Constructed in Seattle by 100-year-old manufacturer C.C. Filson Co. (famous for making gear for miners, loggers, and hunters) with cotton from Jinja, Uganda as a part of the charity Invisible Children’s Ugandan cotton initiative (created to provide opportunities for Ugandan industry to grow), it’s the perfect combination of classic construction mixed with modern social awareness. Continue Reading…
I become obsessed with articles of clothing, I think about and wear them almost endlessly. Some people have the self-control to not wear something they love everyday, I am not one of those people. Last fall I finally threw down on a leather jacket I wore it with everything, from tees to a shirt and tie (You can imagine my excitement when Kansas City started to experience an early fall).
The leather jacket so much encompasses American style, from Marlon Brando on a Triumph motorcycle to…come on, Brando pretty much sums it up. Leather jackets are just cool, err the right leather jacket is just cool. Want my opinion? Here is it. Continue Reading…
The rolled up denim jacket layered with a leather motorcycle vest? Distressed buckle back denim (with the buck undone, which I thought was a cool touch)? A lack of oversized jewelry? Awesome. While you won’t see me in this one anytime soon I thought Jay perfectly embodied modern street wear style. On point and on trend. Thoughts?
One of my favorite parts of Fall, and trust me there are a lot, is getting to pull my sweaters out of hiding. While I have a mix of classics like pull over v-necks and thinner cardigans, there is one that stands above the rest…the shawl collar cardigan. For me, nothing beats an oversized, heavy knit, shawl collar cardigan. And I am not alone, designers have been jumping on the shawl trend in recent years, most significantly this Fall. Continue Reading…
Charlyne Yi doesn’t believe in love, or at least Charlyne Yi playing herself in the new film from the awkward yet endearing comedian called Paper Heart doesn’t believe in love. The premise of the movie is Yi filming a documentary about her lack of belief in love, accompanied by Jake Johnson playing actual director Nicholas Jasenovec, traveling across the US (and world) to interview everyone from biologists to married couples to children about what love is. Continue Reading…
One of my favorite aspects of fall is that I get to wear boots again. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy a good loafer, oxford, or canvas sneaker but I love boots. So you can imagine my excitement when I landed a pair of classic Red Wing’s last year and got an entire winter to break them in. Unfortunately I had to retire them for the spring and summer but with fall almost here they’ve started to make appearances again. Continue Reading…
The end of AMC’s Mad Men season two left us with a lot to digest. Betty is pregnant, it’s the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Sterling-Cooper has been bought out, and Don may not work at newly merged ad agency anymore. Not to mention Peggy and Pete, and Roger’s recent engagement (You get the idea, a lot is happening).
If you can’t tell I’m excited for the beginning of the third season of the Emmy winning show about advertising execs in 1960s New York simply because it’s flat out the best show on television. If you’re yet to dive into the world of Don Draper do yourself a favor and go purchase seasons one and two (don’t bother renting, trust me) turn off your phone, call in sick to work, and get caught up because season three promises to be just as excellent as the previous two.
Pour yourself a bourbon and catch Mad Men when it’s new season begins this Sunday. You’ll also see the perfectly constructed wardrobe by award winning costume designer Janie Bryant, who perfectly dresses each character in 60’s era style. And finally just watch it because Don Draper is so damn cool.
I grew up collecting hats (I’m not kidding), there was something about hats that I loved. I didn’t discriminate I had everything from a vintage custom made hat from the ‘60s to a Hershey kiss shaped hat, a birthday gift from my sister, to my crown jewel: a Shriner’s hat I scored at a vintage shop when I was about 12. I love hats but I’ve become much more selective in the past few years, I wish I could say the same for some of my brethren, I’ve seen one to many backward pre-distressed baseball hat. If you’re going to wear a hat here are my tips: Continue Reading…
Its been showing up on hipsters and some very fashionable men for a season or two now, but it seems official that the mustache is back. And just because you’re not Brad Pitt, who mixes a tux and a ‘stache quite well, don’t let that stop you from skipping your upper lip during the morning shave (just make sure it fits the rest of your look-meaning no mustache and spiky hair). A word to the wise though, if you have trouble growing a full mustache go a head and sit this one out, you don’t want to look like a 16 year old kid from ’87.
Give those sneakers a rest, leave the sandals at home, and even though you may not be on a boat let your footwear suggest otherwise. The classic American cool of the deck shoe is here to stay, but this staple isn’t just for hedge-fund managers with yachts or frat boys. Before you dive in though, here are a few tips: Continue Reading…
It’s that time of year gentlemen, time for your knees to get some fresh air again., it’s time for shorts. I’ll go on record and say that I’ve never been a big shorts guy, it could be my skinny legs or the fact that good shorts are hard to find (I’m going with the ladder). Recently however more than a few designers have made some great shorts, I’m partial to Shipley & Halmos and Band of Outsiders. Before you pick up a new pair of shorts here are a few thoughts. Continue Reading…
Aviator sunglasses have had a sort of rennessiance in the past 5 years. The classically cool eyewear that was a fixture for those actually aviating is a must for any guy during the summer months, but before you dive bomb into this look here are a few tips: Continue Reading…
Mosaic was all the buzz on Friday night as Samantha Ronson dj’d KC for the first time. The place was packed as the small framed celeb DJ slid in through the crowd alongside Brian Collins to take the booth at midnight.
As the temperature goes up clothes come off. Pack away the sweaters, and while you’re at it bag up that wool suit as well (invest in a garment bag, a European hanger, and some cedar blocks by the way). Summer is here so shed the layers, specifically the lining of your blazer. What summer style conundrum is worse than deciding if you’d rather sweat in your dark suit you bought this past fall or dress like Colonel Sanders at the upcoming summer wedding you’re attending? Fortunately designers everywhere are embracing the unlined blazer, trading the heavier wool for the more breathable cotton, and leaving the lining out all together.
Personally I’ve opted for a navy Shipley & Halmos number with a matching chino. The amazing thing about this suit is because of the tailored cut I was able to wear it to a black tie event and receive compliments, but can also throw it on with a Steven Alan button up due to the more casual cotton fabric. Get a full suit if you can, you’ll be able to wear both pieces as separates all summer and into the fall.
Gentlemen, keep your jackets on this summer! (Without having to pack an extra shirt from the wool blazer induced sweating).
I am declaring the summer of 2009 to be the summer of the rolled pant. I, generally speaking, don’t wear shorts. It’s not that I dislike the idea of shorts, but I tend to gravitate more toward pants of the long variety. So you can imagine my delight when I started seeing stylish guys everywhere begin to roll their pants as the weather got warmer.
With it being the summer of the rolled pant, here are my tips and warnings:
Liberate those ankles gentlemen and roll with confidence.
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