One Small Step For Man…

— Wed, 16th July 2008 —


Here’s to Jamie Fox, Fonzworth Bentley, and the good people at MTV for injecting matters of traditional conduct and style into the popular discourse with their new reality series, “From G’s to Gents,” which endeavors to transform 14 self-proclaimed “gangstas” into refined gentlemen.

The show, which debuted last night, was bound to be a circus — but, it appears, a circus with a message on the merits of manners, respect for others, respect for oneself, and respect for one’s appearance.

Ralph Lauren, prepare to reap the benies!

The Wept And The Warp

— Wed, 16th July 2008 —


Downtown atelier-cum-vintage car refuge Groupe Seize sur Vingt kicks off its semi-annual sample sale on Friday. If you’ve got a wad to blow, this would definitely be the place to do it. Through the end of the month, the pricing is as follows:

• Coats for $400-$550
• Jackets for $150-$250
• Suits for $200-$600
• Shirts for $60-$90
• Sweaters for $40-$60
• Shoes for $120-$180
• Ties for $20-$40
• T’s for $20
• Pants for $40-$100
• Polo shirts for $45-$65


Groupe Seize sur Vingt – 267 Elizabeth St between E Houston & Prince – 212-343-0007 – Map

Don’t Step In It

— Tue, 15th July 2008 —

Men’s style magazine Valet takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of suede lace-ups. [Valet via ACL]

Their disturbing finding — or at least our read on their data? J. Crew and Clarks can make a shit shoe. We do, however, dig the above from John Varvatos for $345.

Another option is to hit up a Varvatos boutique in the city where, right now, you’ll find a slight variation on these puppies at 50% off for about $250.

John Varvatos – 122 Spring St at Greene – 212-965-0700 – Map
John Varvatos –
315 Bowery at Bleeker – 212-358-0315 – Map