2016 April

My 2nd best time of the year with the holidays being the favorite, Spring simply brings everything back to life from the lush colorful flowers/trees to the greenery of the lawn. It’s also the time to bring out the warm weather wardrobe and light aired pieces mostly in linen, silk or cotton materials. The ultimate goal is to keep cool so I lean more towards clothing designed for warm weather; typically constructed from breathable, lightweight fabrics. You can stick to lighter neutrals such as white, beige, cream for not only do these hues reflect (rather than absorb) sunlight, they will also combine effortlessly with every other color you already have in your wardrobe. In this post, I picked a more vibrant color in the yellow mustard as a focal point of the overall look; the unlined structure, soft shoulders and patch pockets eludes a relaxed look combined with a pair of brown plaid pants, white BD shirt, navy tie and brown suede loafers while giving me the versatility to switch to a casual look by replacing the pants with jeans and dropping the tie.

Blazer & Pants – SuitSupply

Shirt – MTM by Luxire

Tie – John Varvatos

Pocket Square – Brooks Brothers

Frames – Tom Ford

Shoes – Nettleton

Let’s be honest, as fashion aficionados we agree that a blazer is a significant wardrobe investment. It is simply a striking balance between a smart and casual look. However the one issue is knowing the right cut, finish, material and structure that brings it all together. This week I’m featuring a jacket most people will consider semi-formal, so what exactly is an unstructured blazer? It is simply a more relaxed blazer with the typical padding and inner linings removed to give it that softer appearance. The textured jacket shown here is a Wool/Silk blend cut from the mills of Vitale Barberis Canonico, one of the oldest and finest fabric makers around today. It features absolutely no shoulder padding, patch pockets and working cuffs. If you stay in a warmer climate and have a need to throw on a jacket rather than a full suit, this can come very handy gents.