The Most Dapper Man of All Times, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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Yacht club look

 

With summer knocking at the door, we are already planning our looks for different events that wait ahead. If you are a yacht club kind of guy, you know that red, blue and white are indispensable colors. Lets try to add a twist to our marine look with a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Above the waist, we can still keep our traditional look with the club tie, or a regimental tie and our pocket square with a Borsalino hat.

 

 

A touch of orange

In general orange hue is a warm and a happy color. It comes across slightly more intense than yellow and less aggressive then red. Very strong peacoat in orange supported by a touch orange only in the belt making this combination wearable. Great use of accessories such as the hat and the bracelets. As you can see the gentleman toned down the orange with shades of black which other wise would be a disaster.

Touch of orange in the accessories to bring some energy into a very classic double-breasted cream jacket with brass buttons. I would have used another pocket square with a dark navy base and maybe a touch orange in the pattern. The pattern could be a paisley or polka-dots.

Well balanced bright orange pants with a navy velvet jacket. Good choice of shoes, not taking the attention from the pants. Nice touch of orange with the wristband of the watch and the tie with small navy dots. The pocket square should have been something more basic such as a hand-rolled linen in plain white, maybe with light blue piping.

Velvet slippers

Velvet slippers also known as the Prince Albert slipper, and initially designed as a house shoe for Victorian men hosting formal dinner parties in their homes. There is a very strong trend to get the modern slippers in a modern guy's wardrobe. Brands from Alberto Moretti to Christian Louboutin are pushing these traditional slippers in a fun and twisted way. Most brands allow customers to make personalization's from stitching initials to laser printing one's favorite photograph. It is also very important to state that velvet slippers have replaced patent shoes complimenting tuxedos in a more dapper way.

1930's Laurence Fellows Illustration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fellows’ technique as a fashion illustrator was more painterly and detailed than his earlier commercial work. The man could draw fabric, plain and simple. His fabric had weight, heft, drape, texture, and sheen. His flannels, worsteds, tweeds, and linens, his barathea and velvet and twill were all fabulous.

Mix'em up

With the arrival of pre-spring, the summer mood is already in the air in many parts of the world. Break all traditional rules and don't be afraid to be creative. Colored and patterned socked are a great way to stir things up. Make sure to wear them with short and fitted pants. You can always match the color of the laces with a color from the socks. Don't be shy and give it a try.

Barber Wire Midnight Slippers

Great hand made slippers by Matthew Cookson in cotton velvet, with satin quilted lining and leather sole made in England. Should always be worn with short and slim pants or dressy shorts.

Short, short, short...

Clearly this is a man of personal taste and style. Even though I am a big supporter of stirring things up, I think there are some pointers we can discuss. The figure in the picture belongs to a very athletic and built man which brings many constraints to his styling. The jacket is way too short both in the length and the sleeves. The pants are worn very low, and rolled up too much. I do understand and appreciate the idea of trying to give credit to the socks. Last but not least, I don't think I can ever get used to the idea of buttoning up the lower button even tough it may be considered a personal taste. 

Red Double-Breasted

Red has always been associated with anger because of the way it affects your nervous system.  It speeds up the metabolism, dilates the pupils, energizes.  It's a very powerful color worn by those seeking attention. Because of its tendency to draw attention, it is also seen as intimidating and can cause others to shy away from the wearer.  It is best worn by those with outgoing personalities and loads of self-confidence. The bold red double-breasted jacket has been toned down just right with a solid blue shirt and a solid navy tie to keep it still elegant.

 

 

Don't let winter stop you from wearing colors

                          

The classical menswear world has come a long way in order to break many boundaries and social taboos regarding image and masculinity. Today we are able to show masculinity by using the bravest colors and combinations. The feminization of men and the masculinization of women in the past decade has contributed a lot to this result. There were certain unwritten rules that everybody went by and wearing white pants with purple socks and bright yellow gloves was not one of this, I can assure you. I think it looks great and shows a lot of personality. I invite everybody to observe and understand before judging.                                     

1930' Laurence Fellows Illustration

In the 1930s that Fellows found the niche that would shape the lives of dandies for the next 80 years: fashion illustration. Though he contributed to Vanity Fair, McClure’s, and The American Magazine, among other publications, it was men’s fashion where he was most in demand, and Apparel Arts, aimed at the tailoring trade, and Esquire were his showcases.

Smoke'em!

The beautiful perforated leather driving gloves by Meisturwerk Machinen holding a partagas cigar accompanied by bracelets from Oskargydell Design and Anilarjandas reflect a very confident attitude.

Men with bags?

Any man of fashion knows that bags have become a necessary tool and style accessory. No longer seen as solely a woman’s item, men’s bags are masculine, attractive and ideal additions to any contemporary wardrobe.

 

Safe & Stylish

Traditional tailoring with a touch of pink polka dot pocket square to change the mood.

Sporty but still elegant

The coat in pale brick color takes confidence to wear. The look is dressed-up by a Atelier de Monaco watch and with gloves in bi-material completing the coat in harmony.

Italian style of modern classic

It is a very well balanced look completed with a gold Rolex. The colors, patterns, fabrics and accessories speak in silence rather than scream. However I would have preferred a gold buckle for the double-monks to complete better this look.

Break the monotony

Even though the frequency is right of the usage of burgundy, I still feel that it is too much and too easy. The body of the contrast collar, the regimental tie, stitching details of the jacket, pocket square, cuff links, the tassels of the fringed loafer are all burgundy. I would have inserted green or purple to break the monotonousness of the burgundy. Also, unless he is wearing jeans or sports pants, the shoes are unacceptable under a suit.  

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