Date Night w/ N'East Style: Midnight in Paris

Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: Midnight in Paris

Making his second appearence in our Date Night Series, Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris was a perfect choice to kick off the new season. Head on over to N'East Style for Christine's look and download your free Date Night Soundtrack courtesy of Gabe at A History of My World. And for your viewing pleasure, I'm throwing in a literary study guide to the movie so you can impress your date with brillant insights about Gertrude Stein's art collection and Picasso's many lovers.

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Orvis Dumfries Washed-Tweed

Gant Rugger Shirt

The Windmill Club Tie

The Great Gatsby

Slept On: Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi's Rome

If you are new to the Slept On series, this is where I highlight music that I believe fell under the mainstream radar and Rome is definitely one of those cds. As a concept album by my favorite producer Danger Mouse and Italian composer, Daniele Luppi,  Rome enlists the vocals of Norah Jones and Jack White to score a ficionalized spaghetti western and succeeds brilliantly in every way.

Winter Style by Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

 Ditch the coat.

Project NY: Hamilton 1883

Hamilton 1883 Shirts

Year after year, Hamilton produces some of the best American made shrits around and 2012 looks to be no different.

Capsule AW 12: 18 Waits

18 Waits

Another person favorite at capsule was 18 Waits.  They had a great showing all around with their shirts, pants and accessories but one particular cardigan really caught my eye. So I asked Will to give us a little background on this must-have winter item.

Project NY: Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder

I first learned about Todd Snyder at the Pop Up Flea and was very impressed with the casual pieces that they showed there (the bar T-shirts were genius). But for Project, Mr. Snyder decided to give us a glimpse of his dressier side and I must say that it is spot on.

Capsule AW 12: Baldwin Denim

Baldwin Denim

I finally got a chance to meet up with the great people at Baldwin Denim and was blown away by the hospitality and the products. When the time comes for me to invest in a quality pair of denim and pants, I'm heading straight to these guys.

Project NY: Barbour

Barbour

It was great seeing Barbour at Project and even better to get a hands on look at their Steve McQueen collection.

Project New York: Oak Street Bootmakers

 Oak Street Bootmakers

One of the cool things about going to Project is actually seeing some of your favoirte companies make their product on the spot. I spent some time at Oak Street Bootmakers' booth where I was able to photograph some new boots as well as capture the making of one of their classics.

Capsule A/W 12: Wm. J. Mills

Wm. J. Mills & Co.

Whenever I go to Capsule, I make it a point to stop by Wm. J. Mills & Co. I'm always excited to see the new fabrics, patterns and textures that Tom Beatty applies to their classic silhouettes.    

First Look: LL Bean's Book "Guaranteed to Last"

100th Anniversary of LL Bean

As one of the lucky few to get an advance copy of Guaranteed to Last: L.L. Bean's Century of Outfitting America before it hits the shelves on Jan. 21, I decided to give you a preview of what's really inside this 224 page book. 

NASA's Gemini Project

 NASA's Gemini Missions

In collabration with Arizona State Univeristy School of Earth & Space Exploration Program, NASA released photographs from their Gemini Missions and they are stunning.

As NASA’s second human spaceflight program, which had 10 manned flights between 1965 and 1966, Gemini saw such milestones as the first American spacewalk, first week-long spaceflight, and the first docking maneuver with another vehicle in space. The success of these objectives paved the way for the Apollo program, which immediately followed Gemini and landed the first men on the moon.

Here are a few of my favorite shots.

Sunpocket Foldable Sunglasses

Sunpocket SPKT2

If you want that Steve McQueen look at a fraction of the cost, Sunpocket is definitely the way to go. These sunglasses are foldable, durable, and now on sale for under $50 (with free shipping).

Interview with John Dowling - CEO of Boast

Boast

For 2012, I decided to conduct some interviews of those who inspired me last year in order to find out the origin of their brands and what's in store for the upcoming year. First up: John Dowling, CEO of Boast.

LL Bean Camo Tote

LL Bean Hunter's Tote

Tired of carrying my camera supplies in my backpack and not happy with the monograming colors available for the Hunter Tote, I decided to contact Laurie at LL Bean with a special request and she fully delivered.

Bleecker St: Gant Rugger

Gant Rugger Bleecker Street

When most of us think of shopping in New York, flagships usually come to mind. But this holiday, I invite you to skip the megastore and head on down to Bleecker Street to see what your favorite big company can do in really small spaces. You might even see a celebrity popping in to avoid the flagship (read: tourist) crowds.

Styles of Winter featuring Penfield and Wolverine

Styles of Winter

For the winter installment of Styles of, I decided to shoot a few of my favorite women items from Penfield and Wolverine.

Winter Kit

Winter Kit

Here are a few of my favorite things this winter.

His & Hers: Wolverine Boots

His & Hers: Wolverine Boots

Looking for a great gift for your significant other? Why not give the gift of Wolverines.

Vintage Graflex Camera

When my wife's grandfather found out that I was interested in photography, he gave me his beloved Graflex camera that he used to shoot numerous family portaits as well as a picture that he sold to the Associated Press in the 50s.

To: Avery Elizabeth

Miss Minchin: Don't tell me you still fancy yourself a princess? Child, look around you! Or better yet, look in the mirror.

Sara Crewe: I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren't pretty, or smart, or young. They're still princesses. All of us. Didn't your father ever tell you that? Didn't he?  - A Little Princess

Levitating in Tokyo

yowayowacamera

While doing some research this morning on my new camera, I stumbled upon a great Japenese site callled yowayowacamera, which depics self portriats of Natsumi Hayashi levitating around Tokyo. When asked about its orgins, Hayashi replied,

“I got [the] idea from an English idiom that says ‘to have one’s feet firmly planted on the ground’ applies to a practical type of person. In Japan, we have the exact same idiom. But I am not a practical person at all. Therefore, I try not to have my feet on the ground in my self-portrait photos to show my true self.”

Along with her great sense of style, Hayashi's pictures captures the imagination of the reader by briefly suspending our belief in gravity and the mundane. Here are a few of my favorites shots.

New Balances 574

In celebration of running into Andy Spade this weekend, I decided to revisit the shoes that he inspired 2 years ago. 

Pop Up Flea IV

Pop Up Flea IV

The first day of the Pop Up Flea was a huge success thanks to the graciousness of hosts Michael Williams & Randy Goldberg and the well selected menswear brands that filled up 159 Bleecker Street. 

Foul Weather Gear

Foul Weather Gear

Try to keep it simple on rainy days: boots, tweed, and a wool caps are always a good choice.

Color Combination

I always loved the combination of red laces on brown shoes.

Shoes as Investments Pieces?

I must admit that whenever I hear about a 20 year-old spending $300 on a pair of shoes, I'm often filled with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I want to commend them for not wasting their money on the latest video game console but on the the other hand, (in today's economic climate) it hard to justify spending that much on a pair of shoes when you can get a pretty decent pair for half the price. But after closer inspection and introspection of my own youth, I realize that I did the exact same thing when I was their age.

Coat Week: Barbours, Pea Coats, and Toggles

With the weather getting a little colder and this being "Coat Week," I thought I would revisit the idea of the "Go-To-Coat." Here's a look again at the coats of your favorite bloggers in hope that it will give you some inspiration and guidance for the colder months ahead.

What Does Your Wallet Say About You?

My Wallet Evolution

As my wardrobe and shoe collection matured over the years so did my wallet. More than just a piece of leather to keep my license and money safe in my back pocket, (consciously or unconsciously) my wallet speaks volumes about who I am and what I wanted to convey to the world. As I recall my thought process behind buying these wallets, I invite you to think about your own personal journey told through your purchases over the years.

The Handlebar Guide to Neckties

My Prep School Tie

From young labels to watch to tie widths, the guys at Handlebar Magazine made a comprehensive guide to neckties that is a must read. They even has a section titled, "Tastemakers Most Treatured Ties" featuring a few of your favorite bloggers. I wrote about my prep school tie seen above.