and we get our country back.
Friday, October 31, 2008
CRISP WEATHER BRINGS OUT THE JACKETS...
and lots of great outerwear. Stuff like shrunken trenchcoats. Seen on East 13th St. in front of Parsons - between 5th and University.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
THIS IS WHY I LOVE NYC...
I just ran out to Trader Joe's - here's a guy in a pale gray tweed suit, hoodie, black hat, and Lanvin trainers.
Does that need any further explanation? I think not...
Monday, October 27, 2008
COOL...
I think you can't go wrong with a sweater/shirt combo - a little bit of cuffs and the collar showing. Very French. I can't explain that but I'm sure most people reading this know what I mean.Saw this guy on University and 13th. Just as cool as guys in 1968 in front of Le Drugstore on Saint-Germain-des-Pres (photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson)
(This is done with my new printer/scanner courtesy of the blog show I went to @ Martha Stewart. Shout out for MS. Can you see a difference in the pic?)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
A DANDY EVENING...
at the Leslie-Lohman Gay Arts Center. Among the panelists, Keanan Duffty rocking an original 'Granny Takes A Trip' satin jacket. And if you don't know about 'Granny Takes A Trip', then I suggest you start reading about it stat, 'cause there was fashion before GTAT, and then everything that came after is was different.
Other panelists included Cator Sparks, Austin Scarlet, and hosted by Dandy ring leader Patrick McDonald.
More sketches to come.
Friday, October 24, 2008
SALVATORE ROMANO OF MAD MEN
...was at the Center tonight. Actually it was Bryan Batt, and he was very funny, smart and talked about his role as a closeted gay man in 1960.
Sometimes we need to stop and see how far things have progressed. Still a long way to go...
Thursday, October 23, 2008
PEEJAY @ 'STAND'...
has a good look. Vintage glasses, groovy haircut, cool style.
And the burgers at Stand are the shizz...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
GLORIOUS FALL DAY IN NYC...
Everyone out in tweeds, wool scarves, hats...new shaped jackets. A see and be seen kind of Sunday.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
LOVE THE LOOK OF THIS SITE...
Called 'Homeroom.' And a nice mention for 'WIST' too. Thanks!
Big thanks too to 'Evil Monito' and 'Trendland' for the mentions!
Friday, October 17, 2008
PEOPLE WHO HAVE THEIR LOOK DOWN: ALEXANDER WANG...
Keeps it very simple with black, white, grey knits, skinny jeans, beautifully cut motorcycle jacket. Here's where charcoal becomes a color.Reaffirms my belief that when one is around fabric and color all day, getting the wardrobe down to a uniform is a relief.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
SUSPENDERS...
The skinny kind (of course). Starting to see them around. Anyone else have a suspender sighting?
Monday, October 13, 2008
LAST GASP OF SUMMER...
Shorts with sweaters. This was a group of guys (Swedish?) who were taking in the beauty of the Hudson River on one side, and the Richard Meier buildings on the other.
Watching them reminded me of what a glorious city NYC is.
(H/T James)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
WHEN THE ECONOMY TANKS...
Put on a wool stripe scarf and go for a walk in the park.
I mean, it worked in 1930. No reason why it shouldn't work today.
Photo caption 'Mode au Bois: pantelon de fourrure, beret et blouson a fermeture Eclair, vers 1930'. From DES MODES ET DES HOMMES.
(I love this couple. Who were they? How did it all play out...?)
AN ALL-TIME FAVORITE PICTURE...
From my all-time favorite book - DES MODE ET DES HOMMES. The caption is 'Le chanteur Ronny Bird minet a l'elegance beatnick, vers 1966' I mean, that's just too chic to ruin in translation.
Anyway...I was freelance designing a menswear line and came up with this jacket - kind of a take on the original, in a rich, heavy cotton moleskin. As with many start ups, the line never saw the inside of a store, but I did get this sample...
Saturday, October 11, 2008
I 'HEART' NEW YORK...
The Saturday Union Square Farmers Market. The guy in the pink shirt had those pointy sneakers that took it to a whole other level.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE OF MENSWEAR ADVERTISING...
and it is Claremont HD; 2 guys on skateboards in Adam Kimmel suits going down a mountain at about 75 mph - while handing off a camcorder.
(HT Patrik Andersson)
Monday, October 6, 2008
UNION SQUARE - WAITING...
on the corner of 14th and University. Amazing how some people just get the proportions so right and it looks like they're not even trying.
What up with that?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
SKETCHBOOK: PART 2 - FEELS LIKE FALL TODAY...
People sure like to break out the sweaters and jackets the first cool day. Sweet.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
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