Favorite Sunglasses for Spring/Summer 2012
I have a small collection of specs and sunglasses that I’ve collected since about 2004 but I don’t wear them much anymore. Back then it was pseudo-cool thing but as I’ve grown older sporting eyewear has become a lot more functional. Although I don’t need specs to read or see I do need them for...
Style & Swag Men’s Fashion Event at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
This past Saturday I covered “Style & Swag: The New Black Male Elegance” event at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The event included a workshop, fashion show and panel discussion all in conjunction with the Dandy Lion exhibit showing at the museum. The highlight of this event was the panel discussion where the panelists all shared...
Cyber Closet: Look 18
1. Elbow patch Striped Sweater – $60 at Topman 2. Shorts – $105 by Adidas SLVR 3. Lace-up Steadman Oxford – $650 by 3.1 Phillip Lim The warm weather over the weekend inspired me to put together a casual sporty look with shorts. These black shorts match everything and hits just above the knee. These Phillip...
The ConfirmedStock Pop-Up Recap
If covering an art exhibit wasn’t enough excitement for me for one Saturday, I also attended the Confirmed Stock Pop-Up Shop that I mentioned here a few weeks ago. The turn out was great! Great vendors, great customers and great products. It was held in an abandon church that looked like it has been...
Dandy Lion Art Exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to attend “Dandy Day: A Celebration of Dandyism at the Reginald F. Lewis Musem”. “Dandy Day” was combination of activities including book discussions, vintage shopping and theatrical performances centered around the Dandy Lion art exhibit that showcased Black Dandyism. Black Dandyism is sub-culture of urban sophistication among gentlemen within the...
Feature: iQuell Cyber Closet in the UK
Over the weekend, a few looks from my “Cyber Closet” posts were featured at KevyKevSoulExperience . Kevy is a UK representer in the menswear blogosphere. I found his blog back in 2010 or maybe a little before, and I’ve been checking in since then . We’ve kept in touch via Twitter. He’s showing love for what I’m...
Cyber Closet Look 17: Color Block
Waterproof Hooded Jacket – $160 by Penfield Crew Neck Tee – $18 by American Apparel Backpack – $90 by Marc by Marc Jacobs at Ssense Hightop Sneakers – $490 by Pierre Hardy at Mr. Porter Shorts – $105 by Adidas SLVR Here’s a little color block inspiration for the sporty guy who looks and feels...
T.G.I.F – Camo Prep Style
Welcome to my first personal style post of 2012! About a month ago I featured these Camo Alpha Khaki’s by Docker’s in my Cyber Closet post 12 and 13. I picked up a pair not too long after that post and I’ve had them on ice ever since. Some people prepare to brighten up their wardrobe...
Cyber Closet Look 16
Patterned Parka Jacket – $158 by Humor Men’s at Oki-Ni 5 Panel Selvedge Denim Snapback Cap – $50.00 by RF for Kith at KithNYC Short Sleeve Oxford Shirt- $48.00 at Topman Soft Raw Denim Jeans – $230 by Acne at Mr. Porter Canvas Tote bag – $325 by Want Les Essentiels De La Vie...
Mr. B’s Gentlemen’s Boutique for Aldo
This past Fall Aldo decided to expand its customer base by introducing it’s higher quality brand, Mr. B’s. We could say Mr. B’s is just specialty line within the Aldo franchise but after one look at the design of its shoes, its marketing and its online boutique you can immediately tell it’s a brand all...
Cyber Closet Look 15
1. Long Sleeve Stripe T-Shirt by CdG Play - $150 at Dover Street Market 2. Slim Straight dark indigo Jeans – $214 by J Brand 3. Ludlow Chino Suit Jacket – $298.00 at J. Crew 4. Pocket Square – $8.00 The Tie bar 5. Suede Tassle Loafers – $150 by Charles Philip Shanghai at Park & Bond Bonus: Marc Jacobs Laptop...
Quell Collections “Gold Standard” T-Shirt is ON SALE!
The Quell Collections Shop Page has been updated and along with the new look are also new prices. The “Gold Standard” t-shirt that dropped at the end of last Summer are now on sale for this Spring. There are only a few sizes left in each color and there’s a good chance these won’t...