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Contrary to popular belief, classic elegance isn’t about dressing in monotones- it’s about understanding cuts and fits (no super slim lapels, no super short jackets) that are timeless. While it is true that gents in Downton Abbey tended to dress in funereal tones, that’s more an issue with conservatism rather than style. I’m here to […]
October 3, 2012
For all the talk about cut and fit when it comes to suits, the facts are that as much as your tailor might be a wizard at disguising unsightly bumps and bulges, the master at Saville Row is still casting an illusion- You’re the one that needs to make it real. The adage- an hour […]
September 22, 2012
I’ve been pretty psyched. While work gets underway over at The Rake In Brief and an up coming revamp of the online edition, I managed to get contact with the press manager for Ariel and Shimon Ovadia– indeed the erstwhile designer brothers of the beautiful (and immensely affordable) collection of classic men’s looks, as it […]
June 8, 2012
Dress: smart casual. No three words have caused as much consternation as those found on countless invite cards. Also called business casual or dressed down, the death of the regular Mad Men 9-to-5 suit has left many sartorially clueless at what to wear for work and play- This Monsieur’s guide to Men’s Smart Casual would […]
June 6, 2012
Some might consider preppy dress style a departure for a classic gentleman but if you think about it, most monsieurs (author included) spent their formative years in catholic schools; decked out in green blazers and green & white striped ties. That scholarly upbringing with an emphasis on culture has created a breed of men best […]
May 30, 2012
Whether you’re a first time shopper or veteran watch collector, shopping for automatic dress watches is never easy (well, it IS easy if you have an unlimited budget). Buying a watch is really a cost benefit style analysis and often a true watch aficionado will compare the value of the movements to the price tag […]
April 8, 2012
I’m making a list of what to pack for my 2 week trip back to Singapore and I thought it might be worth a write up to clear up some travel misconceptions. It’s a common misunderstanding that travel involves comfortable clothing sans elegance and expression. This couldn’t be further away from the truth; fact is, […]
February 28, 2012
In case any of you were wondering, no I was not watching the Oscars in support of any film or celebrity and lest I expose my dishonesty by rambling on about The Artist and its titular lead actor, I must admit that prior to catching up on entertainment news my only interest in the Oscars lay […]
February 22, 2012
I’ve already had a couple “dress like” articles under my belt- usually because they were unusually stylish like Neal Caffrey or in the case of Ryan Gosling– oozed machismo. The reason it has taken me this long to get around to Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and friends is because I tend to prefer my suit […]
February 20, 2012
When I first covered 1920s Men’s Style and Trends Today, I wasn’t quite expecting Boardwalk Empire to grow into this fashion trendsetting monster and here two years on, Mr. Porter has caught up with Chalky White and given the actor Michael Kenneth Williams a 2012 remake. Interview here: Consummate professional that he is, and despite […]
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