Don’t be left out
I am proud to announce my involvement with The Baltimore Fashion Alliance’s Fashion’s Night Out. Thursday September 6th. Come on out to kick off the internationally celebrated Fashion’s Night Out here in the jewel of the Mid-Atlantic, Baltimore City. This is the fourth year running for this event which has grown in popularity ever since it’s introduction by The BFA’s founder and Executive Chair, Christopher Schafer of Christopher Schafer Clothiers. The event will take place at The Power Plant Live in Baltimore’ Inner Harbor from 6pm-11pm with the fashion and after party taking place at Mosaic Night Club. Tickets are only needed if you wish to attend the show and after party at Mosaic, all activities taking place outside of Mosaic are free. General Admission & VIP Tickets for reserved seating during the event can be purchased from Mission Tix. Come out and kick off Fashion Week…
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3 Looks, 3 Ways , One Gentleman via Guerrisms.com
Lino Ieluzzi owner of Al Bazaar shows off his signature style.
The Baltimore Fashion Alliance Present’s – Baltimore Fashion’s Night Out
I am proud to announce my involvement with The Baltimore Fashion Alliance’s Fashion’s Night Out. Thursday September 6th. Come on out to kick off the internationally celebrated Fashion’s Night Out here in the jewel of the Mid-Atlantic, Baltimore City. This is the fourth year running for this event which has grown in popularity ever since it’s introduction by The BFA’s founder and Executive Chair, Christopher Schafer of Christopher Schafer Clothiers. The event will take place at The Power Plant Live in Baltimore’ Inner Harbor from 6pm-11pm with the fashion and after party taking place at Mosaic Night Club. Tickets are only needed if you wish to attend the show and after party at Mosaic, all activities taking place outside of Mosaic are free. General Admission & VIP Tickets for reserved seating during the event can be purchased from Mission Tix. Come out and kick off Fashion Week the right way with a night of fun,food,drink and some of the most progressive fashion this city has to offer . Don’t Miss This Event ! Here’s an article from last years event from What Weekly ….See you there !
A Life Suited will be there in support of The Baltimore Fashion Alliance , Mark your calendars
NEW FALL LOOKS FROM OUR FRIEND’S THE WILDLIFE RESERVE
Fall 2013 Navy Liberty Print-The Wild Life Reserve
Thom Browne presents Thom Grey
The anticipated Fall 2012 the release of Thom Browne’s Capsule Collection Thom Grey. Now available online via Barney’s New York . The designer sticks to his minimalist aesthetic adding splashes of Kelly Green in sweaters, wide striped Rugby Polos, Rugby Striped Letterman Jackets. As well as other classic staples paired with his trademark ankle -cropped flat front trousers. Check out these and more at Barneys.com
Brooks Brothers WIWT- What I Wore That one day
Probably one of my most favorite shirts that I own from Brooks Brothers, and this pocket detail is one of the reasons why .. The grosgrain ribbon over the pocket , it’s a small detail but noticeable enough to set the shirt apart from your average oxford.
CAN YOU JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER ??
Would you believe me if I told you that the above photo was an actual mugshot? This photo is of William Stanley Moore of Australia , an accused “opium dealer operating with large quantities of faked opium and cocaine. Also a wharf labourer and associates with water front thieves and drug traders.“, photograph courtesy of The Sydney Police & Justice Museum. I have had this conversation with several people, including my friend Mark who inspired this post as well as The Wildlife Reserve’s Micaiah Bethune, who would use examples such as this during mentoring programs . As a society of free thinking people, we tend to always say “Never judge a book by it’s cover ” . The fact is often times either professionally or personally we collectively do the exact opposite. This is one of the reasons why I think it is important to define and refine your personal style. Does everyone belong in a suit and tie daily, or better stated does everyone require that particular style of dress in their day to day? No of course not , but you should always put forth a conscious effort to look your best regardless of the situation even if your just out and about running errands or in chill mode during the weekend. You never know who you could run into wether it be a potential employer, or a potential soul mate. Your style of dress is one of the most expressive forms of non-verbal communication you have at your disposal. So the initial question is ..what does your style say about you at first glance? Or is this appropriate for the setting that I am entering into. People naturally are trusting of a person with a polished appearance. The effort placed in putting together ones appearance for say ,a job interview communicates to your potential employer “I take this seriously” , and “I want to show you why I am the best candidate”. Or to a lady you’re taking out on a date “I felt you were special so I made the effort” . When you are dressed your best, no one can tell how much money you have in your pocket or what your station in life is and that automatically gives you a leg up . While the old saying still goes that “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover ” ..If the cover is intriguing enough you’ll at least make an attempt to read before dismissing.
DC King
A Life Suited
THE ABC OF MENS FASHION – STREET ETIQUETTE
THE ABC OF MENS FASHION – STREET ETIQUETTE
by Hardy Amies
Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs are the founders of Street Etiquette a world renowned fashion menswear blog.
streetetiquette.com/
The ABC of Men’s Fashion w/ jeffstaple via HypeBeast
It was Mark Twain who made famous the adage that “clothes make the man.” The lesser known latter half of that statement was “…Naked people have little or no influence on society.” While a naked person’s influence could perhaps be argued, did Twain intend for the statement to be literally interpreted, or do you think it’s the man himself that creates the influence? In this video, jeffstaple of Staple Design shares his own opinion on where such an influence is born. Staple’s monologue and the video short was edited by London menswear label Hardy Amies.
Metro Retro Apparel
Just in time for fall ! New looks from New York based designer Kamrul Hassan’s label Metro Retro Apparel.
The Designer :
A native New Yorker Kamrul Hasan has been designing since the age of 14. In 2001 his passion for men’s clothing was discovered when he began working for the custom clothier Addison on Madison. Once graduating from college with a degree in graphic design and an evolved vision on men’s fashion, he began creating ties for himself and his close friends originally just as a hobby. Positive responses from friends and strangers prompted him to launch his own label, and in 2008 and the label was born.
About The Brand
Since their launch in 2008 Metro Retro has continued to deliver quality hand crafted products. A various assortment of neckwear and accessories that includes neck ties, bow ties, handkerchiefs, pocket squares and the ever popular “pocket circle” , a whimsical and stylish take on the traditional pocket square. According to Metro Retro Apparel their accessories are carefully handpicked and sourced within a 20-mile radius from local distributors, and hand crafted right in the heart of the city. Metro Retro Apparel takes the traditional and adds a fun punchy twist , combining luxurious fabrics such as cashmere , silk, english wool with dashing colors and patterns. Ties and accessories may range in price from $45 to $115. The team over at Metro Retro Apparel were kind enough to send me a few items, to try out for myself. Click the links and pick a few out for yourself.
Cheers!
Derrick C King
A Life Suited
The Frank Clegg X IG Ultra Slim Card Case
Give the pockets of trousers and suit jackets a rest , and stop making yourself a target for pick- pockets on the subway . If you’ve been carrying around that huge billfold for so long that your physician mistakes it for a tumor your relief is here.
Famed leather maker Frank Clegg of Frank Clegg Leatherworks and Grant Harris of Image Granted, LLC have collaborated and created The Frank Clegg X IG Ultra Slim Card Case . Here are a few words from Mr. Grant Harris himself describing the attributes of the product .
“If you’re anything like me then you don’t like a bunch of junk in your pockets reminiscent of Costanza messing up the line of your outfit so Frank and I worked together to make something for the minimalist, or at least those trying to be.”
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