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The Simple Sophisticated

June 11, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

Jeans are notoriously associated with casual wear. The reality is, they’ve come a long way from being the 49er’s work pant of choice. Yes, they’re tough and long lasting, but jeans nowadays often look better (more upscale) than a lot of khakis and dress pants. But just like cell phones aren’t what they were in ’93, jeans have evolved into a versatile garment that offers a unique balance of dress and casual. Originally invented by Levi Strauss in 1873, the […]

Categories: Blues, Browns, Jeans, Loafers, Pocket Square, Sports Coat, Spring Time, Vintage • Tags: blue gingham, designer jeans, gingham shirt, loafers, monk shoes, red brown shoes, suit coat, tan jacket, tan sportscoat, white tie

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Oriental Inspiration

June 11, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

The Asian influence on the West is clearly not as strong as vice versa. But there is one notable concept that we American’s have borrowed and to some extent, made our own. That is the Mandarin Collar, which is a standing collar with no fold. The style originated from a Western interpretation of dress worn by Mandarins in Imperial China. This style is common in fashion-forward design. For your usage, a mandarin collar is great with a minimalist look – Say, with a 2-button […]

Categories: Blues, Browns, Pocket Square, Sports Coat, Spring Time, Suiting • Tags: 2 piece suit, blue shirt, blues, brown shoes, Business, cap toes, classy, menswear

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The Timepiece is Timeless Featuring Mitch M.

June 8, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

“With a cell phone in my pocket, why would I need a watch?” You ask. “There is no more exquisite accessory than a fine watch.” Mitch M., the refined menswear enthusiast and timepiece aficionado answers. He continues, “A mix of convenience and style, a touch of bravado, and the ability to complement any outfit, truly make the watch a must have for any gentleman, contemporary or otherwise. An outward display of refined masculinity and sheer sophistication elevates a good outfit into a […]

Categories: Suiting, Timepieces

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Casual Color

June 1, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

If it’s not too hot, and you’re looking for an evening out at the art opening, or a brunch blessed with the presence of bloody’s and screwdrivers -Sportscoat and chinos are always a safe bet. The deep red pants seem like they’d look a little bold, but they actually come off subtle when paired with the right colors – that is assuming, that you’re going for subtle. The undertones of the sportscoat, the sunglasses, the henley, and even the shoes, […]

Categories: Browns, Chinos, Jeans, Sports Coat, Spring Time

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WIWT 5

May 31, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

What I wore today: Lavender shirt, pinstripe grey pants, light brown suede shoes, brown belt and tortoise brown sunnies. Throw some color in the mix! Happy Friday my friends.

Categories: FreshFriday, Monochromatic, Spring Time, WIWT • Tags: lavender, light brown, pinstripes, suede derbies

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Memorial Day Weekend

May 22, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

If you’re living on the east coast, you’re probably sweating as you read this. What’s that mean? Memorial Day Weekend is here. It’s been a long winter and it’s about time you pull something off that’s comfortable, classy and a little more colorful. The charcoals and navy blues can finally have a little break. As many other style bloggers and menswear influencers have already made clear, blue is the color of the season, specifically that teal color seen in the […]

Categories: Blues, Browns, Chinos, shorts, Summer Time, Vintage

WIWT 4

April 28, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

What I wore today – Sometimes the basics are all you need. Grey/Silver pants (Possibly my favorite purchase to date) Blue Sports Coat Blue plaid tie Brown leather loafers

Categories: Pocket Square, Sports Coat, Spring Time, Suiting, WIWT

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The Southern Gentleman

April 28, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

So many of today’s menswear styles are derived from the “utility wear” that pervaded culture during the American Industrial Revolution. That’s part of the reason why menswear is so interesting. Most menswear garments have a concrete reason for the way they look and wear. White collars and cuffs on colored shirts began being used in the early 20th century. Many shirts had detachable collars those days. The collar was more expensive than the regular shirt material, so the wives would […]

Categories: Chinos, Pocket Square, Sports Coat, Spring Time, Summer Time, Vintage • Tags: brown sportcoat, chino, cowboy boots, horse races, khakis, men's fashion, menswear, white collar shirt, yellow tie

Navy and Yellow with Khaki and White highlights.

WIWT 3

April 17, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

Still curious how to apply these styles to your everyday clothing choices? That’s what WIWT is for. Scope some real-life applications of the menswear staples discussed on here. See below: Navy Blue sports coat – Vintage Yellow Tie – Ralph Lauren Polo White Button-down with medium point collar (60% polyester, 40% cotton) – Calvin Klien Khaki pants – Banana Republic Leather Loafers – Vintage Silver Tie Stay – The Tie Bar Ray-ban Style Sunglasses Stay Fresh – TCG

Categories: Chinos, FreshFriday, Sports Coat, Spring Time, Suiting, Vintage, WIWT

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Back to the Basics Pt. 2 – Collars, Cuffs, and Class

April 16, 2013 by The Contemporary Gentleman

The man’s white shirt can essentially adopt whichever character you assign it. It’s 74 degrees and sunny? The white button-down is a beach shirt. A high-profile client meeting? It’s the highlight to a bespoke three-piece suit. Now, one could potentially wear a medium-point collar and single-button, barrel cuff white shirt for every occasion, but as mentioned before, the nuances of an elegant white shirt really distinguish you from the everyday, utility-focused man. What are those nuances? Cuffs: Shirt cuffs generally come in […]

Categories: Learning, Monochromatic, Spring Time • Tags: barrel cuff, collars, cuffs, french cuff, medium point collar, spread collar, white collar, white dress shirt, white mens shirt, white shirt

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