May

Must-Have Summer Polos

A well fitted, cotton polo is a great alternative to the heat trapping confines of a long sleeved shirt for the summer months. As the temperatures begin to rise as the days go by, a polo can be a savior from the heat while maintaining a formal look which can transition from day to night easily. The polo shirt has been a staple for golf and tennis players since the 19th century, with a resurgence in the 80s as a preppy must-have, but recently polos have begun to be accepted by all kinds of sartorial styles.

This summer wear your polos with just about anything, stick to a more traditional look with straight cut khakis or pair with your favorite board shorts to add a touch of style to your poolside style.

Make sure to check out Uniqlo x Michael Bastian‘s just launched line of polos, which give a fresh take on the universally known polo shirt. With great prints and fits, Michael Bastian takes every detail in the construction of the polo seriously. My favorite detail is the button on the sleeves on the retro style polos which you can adjust to better fit your arm, a throwback to the 70s. Among Uniqlo, brands such as Aviator Nation and Rag and Bone bring a fresh take on the classic polo. With such great options to pick from, it’ll be easy to find the perfect polo for your summer.

Uniqlo x Michael Bastian Men Washed Polo

Aviator Nation Logo Embroidery Polo

Rag and Bone Indigo Polo

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May

Wear It Wednesday – Gatsby Ties

With the success of this past weekends box-office hit, The Great Gatsby, everyone has been trying to emulate Jay Gatsby’s style and elegance. Gatsby in the movie has a wardrobe that any guy would envy, from silk shirts and ties to impeccable tuxedos. Catherine Martin, the movie’s production manager in charge of costumes, worked with Brooks Brothers and Prada on collections for the looks seen in the movie.

While purchasing a well-made suit will make you feel as elegant as Leonardo DiCaprio looks in the film, sometimes adding a high-quality tie can spiff up any suit you have already own. Gatsby’s money-is-no-object glamour is encapsulated in this Anchor Tie made by GQ‘s executive merchandising stylist and now designer, Brett Fahlgren‘s menswear collection. The Fahlgren collection includes American made 100% silk ties in an assortment of styles and colors, all portraying a style and elegance worthy enough of Gatsby’s closet. Find a store carrying Fahlgren, or shop online at their online website here.

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May

Wear It Wednesday – Colored Blazers

New weekly series that focuses on celebrity fashion and how you can wear it in an accessible way.

With this weeks punk inspired Met Gala, all eyes were mostly on the women attending the event, that is until Nicholas Hoult stepped on the carpet. Wearing a Tom Ford midnight-blue shawl collar tuxedo jacket, Hoult was the most dapper gent walking the red carpet. Straying from the traditional black jacket, this pop of color works well in any formal occasion. Steal Hoult’s look in this Ferragamo single breasted blue blazer. From Ferragamo’s SS 2013 collection, this blazer is perfect for the spring and captures the essence of “a man passionately devoted to beauty, who lives in a metropolis with dynamic radiance” as described by Massimiliano Giornetti, Ferragamo’s Creative Director. The vibrant color translates well from day into night and adds a touch of fun to any occasion. Locate a Ferragamo store near you.

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Apr

Wild Prints For Spring

Spring is about embracing the warmer weather, longer days and bright colors around the city. While being bold and standing out in your sartorial style may not be for everyone, take a chance on prints this season. Prints are a sure-fire way to stand out from the crowd and celebrate your individuality. Mix different kinds of prints into your daily wardrobe and get inspired by art, Aztec ruins and florals.

How To Wear It
The first must-have thing that comes with wearing prints, is confidence, don’t let the print wear you. Make sure you keep the other pieces of your wardrobe that day to something neutral or a dark basic since most likely the print will be the main focus. DO try to stand out but DON’T look like you walked out of the 70s with clashing prints. Prints go best with black, but dark hues are OK too.

Gant Rugger Flower Tee

ASOS T-Shirt With Aztek Yoke Print

Burkman Bros Floral Popover Shirt

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Apr

Swimwear For All Bodytypes, Advice On Complementing Your Body

With Memorial Day around the corner, symbolizing the beginning of the summer, everyone is trying to cram as many gym sessions as they can. While hitting the gym is crucial to looking good sans-shirt, it’s always best to complement your body style, even in a bathing suit. Use different patterns and cuts to accentuate what you have, minimize what you don’t want and have that extra help on being the sexiest guy on the beach. The following styles tips will come useful in picking out your next bathing suit. Whatever body type you may have, there is a swimsuit made for your body.

Athletic Build

Resort Shorts

These shorter style Resort Shorts by Charlie by MZ are perfect for those who have slaved away on the squat racks. You want to show off your toned legs as much as possible. Because these trunks are shorter than your regular swim trunks, it gives an illusion of having longer legs, thus appearing taller. Make sure the waistband isn’t too high which shortens your torso, making you appear shorter.

Tall and Thin

Checked Swim Trunk

When you’ve been gifted with great genetics, making you tower over anyone else, you can almost pull any style of swimwear off. Because about any kind of bathing suit will work with your body, don’t be afraid of wearing prints or contrasting colors. These Checked Swim Trunks by Gant are a great way of adding color and pattern to your beach attire.

Bit of a Tummy

Ennis Swim Trunk

Just because its been weeks since you’ve been to the gym, and a little bit of that holiday weight has stuck around, it doesn’t mean you should be afraid of taking your shirt off. Solid color trunks with bands divide your body up, distracting from having people notice you may not have been on speaking terms with your trainer lately. These Ennis by Saturdays Surf NYC trunks make your body seem slimmer by using dark contrasting color blocks, the mid length of the trunk also help with making you appear longer and thinner.

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Apr

Wild Soul Sunglasses, Shades With A Cause

Fashion and philanthropy, that’s the fusion that Wild Soul sunglasses have brought together with their stylish shades. With each pair of sunglasses you buy, a portion is donated to a charity of your choice, contributing to health, societal and environmental initiatives. Not only are the sunglasses great because they help out a greater cause, but they are uniquely styled and designed. Each design is named and based off of an untamed animal; lion, owl, elephant and rhino. Thorough thought was placed on each pair, capturing each animal’s essence into the design. Wild Soul sunglasses are as unique as the person wearing them. The three global causes that benefit from each pair sold are symbolized on the bottom rim of the frame with a three-line engraving. On one leg of the frame there is a brown tortoise design, altering the symmetry of the sunglasses. These design elements make these sunglasses stand out from the rest. The four different styles are truly unique and different from other sunglasses out there. The thought and execution of design in the sunglasses makes these a great pick to wear in the coming summer months. It will be hard to wear Wild Soul sunglasses and not have someone ask you about them. Choose Wild Soul, choose to help out others and choose to be unique.

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