Frankie

fastcompany: Meet our digital executive editor, Noah Robischon! Before he entered journalism, he was a “vagabond juggler” who performed on the streets of Spain and, as he puts it, “lived with gypsies.”

fastcompany:

Meet our digital executive editor, Noah Robischon! Before he entered journalism, he was a “vagabond juggler” who performed on the streets of Spain and, as he puts it, “lived with gypsies.”

gq: Saudi Arabia deported three guys for being “too handsome,” so Gosling, consider this your warning. 

gq:

Saudi Arabia deported three guys for being “too handsome,” so Gosling, consider this your warning. 

gq:

Brace Yourselves.

gq:

Calling all dragons.

putthison: When Black Tie is Optional (and You Don’t Own a Tuxedo) A friend of mine asked me last week for some advice on what to wear to a “black tie optional” event. He didn’t own a tuxedo and wasn’t planning on buying or renting one (plus, the event was days away).  While I believe you should always wear an appropriate black tie outfit to “black tie optional” events, it’s bound to be impractical for most people who simply don’t have a tuxedo in their wardrobe. Ownership of such an ensemble isn’t for everyone and it’s not exactly cheap to put together for something most will rarely wear.  So, what should you consider wearing instead?  I suggested to my friend going with a solid, dark charcoal suit, a white spread collar shirt and a conservative dark necktie in either black, silver-grey or navy that had some satin-like shimmer to it for the evening. Preferably, the shirt will have a French front, no pocket and French cuffs. Footwear would be a simple black calf balmoral, either captoe or wingtip, with dark socks. Of course, a TV-folded white linen pocket square to finish the look.  The idea isn’t to replicate the tuxedo, but it is trying to mimic the simple neutral tones of black and white. The nice thing about this outfit is that you’ll hopefully have all these elements in your closet already and you can even wear this outfit to non black-tie optional events and look really great.  -Kiyoshi (Image via The Suits of James Bond)

putthison:

When Black Tie is Optional (and You Don’t Own a Tuxedo)

A friend of mine asked me last week for some advice on what to wear to a “black tie optional” event. He didn’t own a tuxedo and wasn’t planning on buying or renting one (plus, the event was days away). 

While I believe you should always wear an appropriate black tie outfit to “black tie optional” events, it’s bound to be impractical for most people who simply don’t have a tuxedo in their wardrobe. Ownership of such an ensemble isn’t for everyone and it’s not exactly cheap to put together for something most will rarely wear. 

So, what should you consider wearing instead? 

I suggested to my friend going with a solid, dark charcoal suit, a white spread collar shirt and a conservative dark necktie in either black, silver-grey or navy that had some satin-like shimmer to it for the evening.

Preferably, the shirt will have a French front, no pocket and French cuffs. Footwear would be a simple black calf balmoral, either captoe or wingtip, with dark socks. Of course, a TV-folded white linen pocket square to finish the look. 

The idea isn’t to replicate the tuxedo, but it is trying to mimic the simple neutral tones of black and white. The nice thing about this outfit is that you’ll hopefully have all these elements in your closet already and you can even wear this outfit to non black-tie optional events and look really great. 

-Kiyoshi

(Image via The Suits of James Bond)

theeconomist: KAL’s cartoon: this week, a gathering.

theeconomist:

KAL’s cartoon: this week, a gathering.

milkstudios: In The Words of Zag… Check out all of our favorite typographically awesome prints by master ad man Shahir Zag in our latest Milk Made article. True

milkstudios:

In The Words of Zag…


Check out all of our favorite typographically awesome prints by master ad man Shahir Zag in our latest Milk Made article.

True

(via fastcompany)

moneyisnotimportant: These aren’t necessarily huge wins, but it’s still a great reminder to not waste money.

moneyisnotimportant:

These aren’t necessarily huge wins, but it’s still a great reminder to not waste money.

(Source: columnfive)

allthingseurope: Camogli, Italy (by Il linguaggio degli alberi di Ciampi e Cannizzaro)

allthingseurope:

Camogli, Italy (by Il linguaggio degli alberi di Ciampi e Cannizzaro)

menswearmonday: Not sure what I need this for, but I just do. ‘Selvedge Denim Scout Field Bag by Makr’ #menswear

menswearmonday:

Not sure what I need this for, but I just do. ‘Selvedge Denim Scout Field Bag by Makr’ #menswear

allthingseurope: Palace of Versailles, France (by BumbyFoto)

allthingseurope:

Palace of Versailles, France (by BumbyFoto)

(Source: 55dsl)

menswearmonday:

GANT by Michael Bastian Fall 2013 Lookbook

(Source: thesnobreport, via nostalgicmaverick)

putthison: eBay Roundup Jesse and I found some great items this week. The Ralph Lauren brown sport coat your see above, for example, could look really nice with a pair of mid-grey flannel trousers. I also like this LL Bean quilted vest, set of Brioni wool ties, and Filson green canvas briefcase. I have the tan version of that Filson bag, and use it all the time when I go to campus.  If you’d like to find more quality items, try using our customized search links for high-end suits, good suits, high-quality shirts and fine footwear. Suits, sport coats, and blazers RLPL blue herringbone sport coat, 42 Ralph Lauren brown houndstooth sport coat, 42 (pictured above) Brooks brown houndstooth check sport coat, 42 FR Tripler brown glen plaid sport coat, 42 Brown tweed, 42 J Press grey herringbone sport coat, 44 D’Avenza houndstooth check jacket, 44L Outerwear Engineered Garments parka, various sizes Barbour motorcycle jacket, 36 Barbour quilted jacket, XS Belstaff motorcycle jacket, 38 Nigel Cabourn Cameraman jacket, 38 Nigel Cabourn red parka, 38 Lavenham quilted jacket, S Henry Poole fur lined coat, S/ M Nigel Cabourn Surface jacket, M Hudson’s Bay coat, L LL Bean quilted vest, L Engineered Garments CPO jacket, XL Nigel Cabourn orange Aircraft jacket, XL Rogers Peet grey coat, 44L Sweaters and knits Howard Yount red v-neck sweater, S Nigel Cabourn henley, M Loro Piana red pullover, 44 Blue Scottish cashmere crewneck, 44 Scottish cashmere sweaters, XL (1, 2) Shirts and pants Holland & Holland French cuffed shirt, 15 Battistoni striped shirt, 16 Black Fleece button down shirt, 16.5 Finamore graph check shirt, XL Shoes Ralph Lauren shoes, various sizes Quoddy chukkas, 8.5 Brooks shell cordovan oxfords, 9.5 Brooks suede bucks, 9.5 Nigel Cabourn sneakers, 10 Alden black wingtips, 10 Riding boots, 10.5 John Lobb double monks, 11 Ties E. Marinella ties Sulka black bow tie Brioni wool ties Drake’s striped wool ties Ralph Lauren glen plaid tie Ralph Lauren blue striped tie Checkerboard knit ties Bags, briefcases, and wallets Filson green canvas briefcase Col. Littleton No. 1 grip bag Misc. Briggs umbrella Chicago Black Sox ballcap Vintage shoe horns Ancient madder pocket squares (1, 2) Issues of The Rake Begg red tartan scarf Brooks grey plaid scarf If you want access to an extra roundup every week, exclusive to members, join Put This On’s Inside Track for just five bucks a month.

putthison:

eBay Roundup

Jesse and I found some great items this week. The Ralph Lauren brown sport coat your see above, for example, could look really nice with a pair of mid-grey flannel trousers. I also like this LL Bean quilted vest, set of Brioni wool ties, and Filson green canvas briefcase. I have the tan version of that Filson bag, and use it all the time when I go to campus. 

If you’d like to find more quality items, try using our customized search links for high-end suits, good suits, high-quality shirts and fine footwear.

Suits, sport coats, and blazers
Outerwear
Sweaters and knits
Shoes
Ties