Styling The Man

Personal Style Matters!

Happy 50th Mr. Bond! Cars Anyone?

@007 was the epitome of charm and grace, with an irritable temper at times . His relationship with women, that’s a different story. You’ll have to watch these movies to see him at work which by the way, may I start by suggesting Dr No. Also, here’s a little something I stumbled across, a sketch of the Iconic American agent, by it’s writer Ian Flemming. It was commissioned to aid the Daily Express comic strip artist.  http://bit.ly/zjzcgH

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A New Sheriff In Town!

There is a new sheriff in town @keinobenz and it’s this unique, stylish Men’s accessory called the pocket-round! No matter how hard we try or how much we frown, our gentleman friend will forever be around.

He knows the many ways of the world and gets more impressive with just a twirl. Pay close attention to his confidence and how he fully understanding what it takes to render an outfit inspirational, fresh and timeless. http://etsy.me/z0X3hB

Working Your Way Up!

This is how we achieve that timeless, manly look, by working our way up. Before I worked for Ralph Lauren, I knew little about building inspiration boards, but, by the time I left, I had mastered the art of them. As you can see It’s simply amazing the latitude one gets as a stylist with Grey as your weapon of choice, especially with shades of Lavender/Purple as supporting actors.

By the way, notice the Pocket-Round? , Are you in love yet? Isn’t it something? It is one of the most elegantly simplistic Men’s accessories I’ve ever owned and created by that wonderful designer, whom ever he is. They’re good at enhancing personalities and polishing up charms. I’m one to believe If you’re dressing your clients in pocket-rounds, then consider yourself a few styling steps ahead of the game. Pssst, here is a good place to start your collection, Alexander Olch.

Carmelo Anthony By Haute Living!

Here is my confession! I love this ensemble worn by Mr. New York Knick @carmeloanthony on @HauteLivingMag December 2011 / January 2012 cover. First time I laid eyes on it, instantaneously it became one of my all time favorites! A little Blues Brothers, meets Vegas/young RatPack and 1940s Harlem. It deserves a standing ovation in my opinion.

Anthony Plitt

Notice an interesting way @lovingrachel to wear Navy & Red, with patterns. These cargo pants I think, adds a nice urban touch.

Nick Nolte By GQ Magazine!

I’ve always been a big fan of Nick Nolte! He’s hard, arrogant, a loose cannon, but one hell of an actor. Here’s a snippet from the conversation he had with GQ’s Chris Heath! I can’t wait for his show on HBO.

Nick Nolte in GQ-

“When you start thinking about death more than sex,” reflects Nick Nolte, “you know you’re getting old.” Nolte, who is 70, sits at a table in the garden of his Malibu home, mulling it over. “At 70, you crest that hill. In the sixties you’re still thinking you could do something about this slow disintegration of the body. As Katharine Hepburn used to say to me: ‘Aging, Nick, is boring.’ Now I know what she means.”

4 months ago

Dj Nit!

When I styled Dj Nit for this photo shoot, my aim was to unite the past 20 years of his influences, in a place where it all started. His bedroom.

More Tailors, Please!

The fact that Men today spend more money on their clothes than men many years ago, I am shocked more department stores with a Men’s formal wear department haven’t taken a stronger initiative to employ more in-house Tailors. When ever I look around, I see way to many of my fellow Men draped in ill fitted suits and not a clue of how it is supposed to fit or feel.

Tonight is movie night and I’m in a sentimental mood. I am in Melbourne, Australia for a few months and New York City has been on my mind lately. So, in honor of my wonderful city, and it’s creative, hardworking locals, I thought Tamra Davis’ film Radiant Child about Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, set in New York, would be a good way to pay homage to the city that never sleeps and (SAMO). You can watch the next six parts on youtube. Enjoy!

Jean-Michel Basquiat!

The Arroz con Pollo by Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of my all time favorites of his work! It’s dysfunctional, with a touch of tradition and splashes of social ineptness!