Many Thanks...

I would like to thank Diane Maglio and all the students of her Menswear class at FIT for asking me to speak about my thoughts and views on my own style choices as an American man and men's fashion in general. I appreciate you allowing me to take up so much of your time with what was largely incoherent, off-topic rambling. Nevertheless, I sincerely enjoyed the experience and am happy to be of service in the future, if needed. Best of luck this semester, and after.

Cheers,
J

Fashionable Art - Two Events Not to be Missed

The Bard Graduate Center - Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones

The Water is Wide 1940 - Stephen Jones Spring/Summer 2011

     - This exhibition, put together by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, makes it's stateside debut at the Bard Graduate Center (www.bgc.bard.edu) in Manhattan. The collection of more than 200 pieces of head wear consists of works as diverse in function as in form; ranging from a simple brimmed baseball cap once worn by Babe Ruth to whimsical sculptures created by some of today's foremost milliners, such as Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones himself. The show's New York run is from September 15, 2011 to April 15, 2012.

The Museum at FIT - The Daphne Guinness Collection

Sequined Chanel from the Collection of Daphne Guinness

     - Daphne Guinness shares glimpses of her staggering collection of couture from a life spent in pursuit of beautiful fashion. The always stylish heiress to the Guinness fortune, found as often at Paris runways as in society columns, is fortunate enough to count haute couture as one of her passing hobbies. Her collection shows true passion for the art of couture and a self-confident sense of style. The exhibit at FIT is a collaboration between Guinness and Valerie Steele, the museum's director, and will run from September 16th, 2011 through January 7th, 2012. While you're there, catch the Sporting Life exhibit that runs through November. For more information please visit www.fitnyc.edu.

Dandy of the Week - Paul Simonon

Then                                      Now

Paul Simonon's quiet, cool confidence is a rarity. It's the kind of cool that seems both effortless and unattainable at the same time; graceful would be the most apt term, I suppose. It speaks volumes to the quality of this confidence that in spite of his quiet demeanor he was never overshadowed by his bandmates' larger than life personas, or by the all too brief glimpse of genius that was the Clash. If Mick was the consummate musician, and Joe was the fiery ideals, Paul was certainly the style and swagger in the band deemed the only band that matters. Though more mature and a bit more refined these days, his style remains as natural and raffish now as it ever was.

Five Picks, One Look - Pitching a Tent

Let's face it, there are times when even the most dyed-in-the-wool urban gentleman wants to escape the concrete and steel of the city. For many, myself included, this is an experience our city lives have poorly prepared us for. So, with preparedness in mind, here are a few items to make sure you survive your foray into the wilds.

                 










Corbridge waxed jacket by Barbour
with quilted lining. Ideal for staying warm
and dry. $375.00
http://www.barbour.com/

Giant Rugger twill flannel button up,
a great winter staple anywhere. $135.00
http://www.gant.com/

Todd Snyder alpaca and linen pocket
crew sweater, luxe and breathable and
a perfect added layer of warmth. $295.00
http://www.odinnewyork.com/

Filson oil finish tin cotton pants; both
water resistant and durable. You will
wear out before they do. $140.00
http://www.filson.com/









Timberland Boot Co. Tackhead
eight-inch boot in canvas and
leather with Vibram sole; water
resistant and tough as nails. $375.00
http://www.timberland.com/