Gentlemen's Brim — J Crew

April Showers

April Showers

While we are not Gene Kelly Singin' in the rain, we had just about the same amount of fun with almost the same amount of style. Mr. Kelly did his number with a classic grey wool four button suit, crook handle umbrella, and pretty styling brim. That suit sold in 2013 for $106,250 after being sold in 1970 to a retired postal worker for $10. A little movie trivia: Gene had a fever of 103 degrees...

Rogue Fridays - Concrete Jungle

Rogue Fridays - Concrete Jungle

Tony and Sadiki attacked DC's urban terrain in attire which guaranties for success on the journey. Follow us along this urban oasis safari as we past by some of the street art found in this up and coming DC neighborhood.  
   
(On Tony: Khakis: Dockers, Socks: Cole Haan, Shoes: Allen Edmonds, Vest: Ralph Lauren Rugby, Shirt: Ralph Lauren, Scarf: Vintage, Jacket: Vintage U.S. Army, On Sadiki: Cap:...

Untied

Untied

Sometimes we can get caught in the world wind of choices and rules when it comes to a necktie. First you have to pick the tie that best compliments what you are wearing. Then you need to decide which knot fits the collar of your shirt. After that convoluted process is completed add your final adjustments. Is it too long? Is it too short? Should I have a dimpled tie? Is the knot crooked? Tie bar or...

Shades of Gray

Shades of Gray

While we cannot promise to deliver the raunchy goodness so many of you have found in the book "50 Shades of Gray".  We can however deliver our take on two different shades of gray suits.  We hope you walk away from this post just as satisfied and eager for more. 
The gray suit is a must have in any one's wardrobe. With numerous variation of cuts, patterns, and shades we are given multiple ways to...

Winter's Floral

Winter's Floral

Winter is known as a cold and dreary season.  So we dress in bundles of layers and hastily move from building to building, attempting to lessen winter's bite.  During this "mad dash" we often miss out on the pleasantries of the season.  The crispness in the air, a chance to speak to a passing friend, and the days that are sun filled.
Today we decided to give people something to stop for. Slow down...