Hail to the Thief: New York has its own brand of
criminal sartorialists. [NYMag]
French Lessons: Hermès menswear designer, Varonique
Nichanian, gives tips on Gallic style. [Huffington
Post]
Cuff Links: The moment waxes philosophic about
high-water jeans. [The
Moment]
Thin Premise: Honey-blond, blue-eyed men’s fashion
blogger Amanda Brooks arrives late to last year’s obsession with
skinny ties. We, meanwhile, have returned to full-sized neckwear in
fear of inspiring a return of the bolo. [Men’s
Vogue]
Jennifer Lopez to Produce Scents for Men: Be afraid.
Be very afraid. [1224
Style]
The Man Show: Walter Van Beirendonck
is to be the creative direction and guest of honor at the next Pitti Uomo. [Men.Style]
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The tie is having a rough year, and if thing keep up this way, the double-windsor may soon go the way of the cummerbund.
Last week saw the end of the Men’s Dress Furnishings Association, a trade group that took on the Lorax-like task of speaking for the tiemakers of America. Unfortunately for the MDFA, men aren’t wearing ties that much anymore, even to work. The Wall Street Journal points to a gallup poll citing a record low of 6% of men wearing ties to work, compared to 10% six years ago. The highlight of the article is the description of an annual luncheon where many MDFA members went tieless. There isn’t usually a dress code for a tie association gathering, but they probably could have figured that one out»
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