Men’s Furnishings

A Pocket Square Guide

Pocket squares are tricky. How do you fold them? Well Brooks Brothers did a terrific illustrative guide on pocket squares whether a puffed, square-ended, triangle, or multi-pointed fold. Bookmark it ~ illustrative guide to pocket squares

Wooden Wallet

What do you think of this Hayden Huya‘s wooden wallet? Clearly a different medium….but is different always good?! I’m partial to a soft, leather card case simply because it’s no-fuss and won’t look like you have a hard-on on your butt.

Bowtie Handkerchief 101

This is the ‘beginners’ version of men’s cool furnishings 101. Activist Eyewear created this beautiful, easy to rock bowtie handkerchief set in collaboration with up-and-comer Alfred Julius. The heavyweight microfiber of the handkerchief makes it truly usable, but it’s in limited quantity (only 50 produced worldwide)! Grab yours now, $105, at Activist Eyewear.

Men’s Fashion Is Women’s Style

Sounds a bit weird, right? But the premise is easy: most men dress for the opposite sex. Ok, there are exceptions out there ~ men who don’t give a crap about anything other than what they want to wear, but for most men, women are very strong influencers of style. Married men are often at [...]

Just Buy It….

This briefcase is perfect ~ nothing says “I’m not a businessman” more than a briefcase that can’t fit anything. This Jean Shop leather briefcase works to go crossbody or to carry in-hand; and the medium-brown leather color is guaranteed to age perfectly over time. Its’s big enough to fit your laptop but small enough that your [...]

If You Need A Shirt & Tie…

Like it? Try it! Here’s how: contrast ~ light with dark, or vice versa micro dots ~ they appear solid from a distance, but textured up close collar & tie ~ opt for a spread collar (not too much, not too stingy), and classic tie (not these trendy, skinny ones) Go forth – be dapper – [...]

Men Come Undone

First ~ do you like this look? It works well as a starting point for several looks…edge it up by rocking a tee underneath the sweater and maybe a worn baseball cap…dress it up by switching out charcoal grey slacks….keep it fresh & hip by opting for no sweater and a bolder button down but [...]

Toe Tapping Tangerine Tango

86% of men that see the color orange in a shirt or pants, do a 180 and step lively ~ but that wouldn’t be giving Pantone‘s 2012 color of the year a chance. Tangerine Tango is a lot of color, period; and who would blame any decent, self-respecting man for running the other way? Make [...]

Eveningwear Edition

You don’t have to go full-on tuxedo for Holiday affairs ~ here’s a great alternate look and it’s one-stop-shopping at Matches: Three Spring Steals For The Fellas Gents~ F** The Spring Cargo Pants Trend! Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Pants For All! Designer Alert: Mark McNairy Manly Monday Style Meter

If No One Else Will, Get It For Yourself

Start the new year right by treating your money right. This Paul Smith leather credit card wallet with turqouise trim and four card slots is the perfect size. Or this credit card holder is a great runner up! Wooden Wallet Manly Monday Style Meter Bulk-free, Wallet-friendly Tip Manly Monday Style Meter

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