Monday, August 26, 2013

daily inspiration #159



















there has always been an arguement in menswear as to whether it's right to wear a blazer, shirt and tie with jeans. purists hate it, but when you see something executed as well as the pic above, i think it's a hard argument to win!
great tonal colour combination, and the wash of the jeans and belt add to the sartorial irreverance of the outfit. i only hope he has the matching pants, as that would be one killer suit!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

daily inspiration #158



















i know, more green. but i wanted to show you how great a colour and now versatile it can be...love this with the blue shirt and brown tie/ shoes.
may have to call my tailor...

Thursday, August 15, 2013

daily inspiration #157













art plays a big part in my life...our walls are full of it, i use it as inspiration for work. really loving this piece. look closely, it's not photoshopped, but painted perspective...amazing! anyone have any idea who the artist is?

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

daily inspiration #156




















green is the new black. at least that's what i'm starting to see! whether it be something as striking as the summer suit at top, (great combo btw!) or the more traditional covert coat seen below, lets add some colour to our wardrobe this year guys!











Tuesday, August 6, 2013

daily inspiration #155



















whilst i applaude anyone who embraces the sartorial world, there are a few rules that can't be broken, the main one being fit. i love the combo this guy has on, but it's all way too tight. the key to tailoring is having a streamlined look that doesn't look like a batsuit! here, the shoulders are too small, the bicep of the jacket too tight, as are the thigh and knee in the pants. A+ for coordination though!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

daily inspiration #154

not a photo this time you'll notice, but a link to a great short film on how sette, a bespoke tie company in como, italy make their ties. i love the shots of the machinery, and the rolls of tie fabrics are beautiful!
enjoy...
http://vimeo.com/53612247

Thursday, August 1, 2013

daily inspiration #153



















really loving this look...whilst a black tie, chambrey shirt and cream suit goes against most peoples colour pallette, i think the prportions of the shirt collar and lapel really work. and the knit tie and shirt fabric (i own half a dozen chambreys!) keep it from being too stuffy...i don't think a woven tie would have had the same effect. one more for the wardrobe!