1920s
What I’ve Worn On My Birthday
Happy Birthday to me! It’s okay if you didn’t get me anything, since I actually have something to give to you: a deep dive into what I’ve worn when celebrating my annual trip around the sun.
The Menswear in Fantastic Beasts
The Menswear in The Great Gatsby (2013)
It’s time to revisit the film that started me down this dark, expensive, closet-exploding path. Spoilers: it’s not very good and the attire is meh.
The Squad at the Dapper Day Spring 2018 Expo
Style at the Fall 2017 Dapper Day Outing at Disneyland
The Monsivais & Co Grand Opening
This past weekend, Spencer and I attended the Monsivais & Co Grand Opening party at their newly opened showroom in Highland Park. It was a great event, with some great style worn by the attendees.
The 1910s Novelty Tie
It’s Spencer’s first article!
A century ago, a suit and tie was the everyday attire for men. To differentiate between work and play, men would have fun with accessories. While many of those same accouterments still exits, one item that has been faded from the collective consciousness is this style of novelty tie popular from the turn of the century up until the early 1920s, faithfully reproduced by Damian Monsivais of Monsivais & Co.
Unexpected Layering: The Vintage Chore Coat
It’s time to take the chore coat out of the realm of workwear and add in some tailoring. Because you know, that’s kind of our thing here.
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Street Style at Spring Dapper Day 2016: Part 1
Just like the last few times, I went around and shot some cool looks that I saw at Dapper Day! I know that this is a menswear blog, but I included some gals as well. Just remember that this is only a small sample of the crowds that showed up at Disneyland.
It is also important to understand that many of these people don’t dress up everyday. Some of these people don’t know the rules of classical tailoring or true vintage style, but thats okay! Dapper Day isn’t Pitti Uomo or a New York Fashion week. It’s about expressing your style and having fun! Here’s the first half of the street style I shot.
a little bit of rest 