We are in that sweet spot in May, where the temperatures are mild in the morning and summery in the afternoons. So what does that mean for your daily shoes choices? Plan for the morning or afternoon temperatures? I say doesn’t matter, you should always choose boots! From reading my other posts you can see boots are my style, so even in this case, boots are still the way to go! Continue reading French Grapes for the Kentucky Derby Style
The Science: My definition of Vegan Suede is “A material made from polyester fibers (plastic), using no animal byproducts, that delivers the weight, texture and performance similar to the performance of natural suede”. Since polyester is a plastic, it is inherently durable, stain repellent and significantly cheaper than natural suede. The faux material being plastic can potentially be its downfall if not cared for correctly. Over time plastics dry and crack just like leather so cleaning and conditioning is just as important. Continue reading Bomber Season Part 5: Vegan Suede, is this a thing?
Bombers jackets are getting more and more versatile with the experimentation with designs an materials. I see the bomber as an everlasting staple in menswear styles. And now you can see your favorite models, influencers and artists wearing bombers with cropped chinos and loud button downs or in place of their tailored coat to a black-tie-affair. Try a wool bomber with your nicest pair of leather boots, slim tapered chinos and a pattered button-down shirt and turn heads as you walk past! Continue reading Bomber Season Part 4: The ASOS Bomber
I picked up two overcoats during the holiday sales and worked with Cincinnati based photographer, Wessography, to get the amazing shots below and you can check out his work here. To determine which overcoat was best for me, I compared the craftsmanship and their cold weather performance on a frigid 6° day. Continue reading Overcoat Face-off: Banana Republic vs Kenneth Cole Reaction
When your parka and bubble coat doesn’t cut it, what do you do? Visit Canali.com and check their luxurious lineup of outerwear, suits and more! Continue reading Winter Style Upgrade With Canali
The Suave: Introducing… The Green Bomber! A new Justice League member? This bomber isn’t faster than a speeding bullet and can’t leap a tall building in a single bound. I have expressed my love for bomber jackets in previous posts and this one I received as a birthday gift from my wife has easily become my favorite. The sheen of this jacket is what really … Continue reading Bomber Season Part 3: Green with Envy
The weather warms during the day and cools at night, GQ Magazine, Blogs and Instagram Profiles are beginning to buzz with seasonal trends. The most classic and versatile item you will see headlining posts is the lightweight Bomber. Not jets and planes but the modernized adaptations of the MA-1 jackets that military pilots wore starting in the late 1940’s. There is a very interesting article … Continue reading Bomber Season Part 2: Floral Print Everything
I am bringing you a simple outerwear piece that every man should own this Spring. If you ever read through a men’s spring outerwear essentials top ten list and this color bomber isn’t included, you are being sold short! The Olive Bomber Jacket can work casually with a tee and can compliment any shirt and tie combo nicely. I picked this jacket up for a … Continue reading Bomber Season Part 1: H&M Olive Bomber
Grey is one of few colors that can be worn in different shades at once without making your style seem bland or harsh. This post captures how I incorporated several different shades of grey in one outfit to create my grey “monochromatic city look” all while keeping my dapper appeal. Continue reading 50 Shades
