NAME: Sam
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: Educator
HOME BASE: Oakland, CA
GLASSES: Geoffrey Beene
SHIRT: Vintage
SHORTS: Champion
SHOES: Timberland
What are you saving up for the summer? A new skateboard.
What summer trends have you seen? J. Crew shorts with the whales on them.
What is your dream vacation? Eating fish tacos at the beach and then hitting up house shows in Tijuana.
What is the sneaker style you are rocking this season? Boat shoes or white Vans.
What is your summer drink? Miller High Life.
Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
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Plaid has been the pattern of choice for (at least) the last two seasons, and although you may be getting tired of the look, it’s not going anywhere (yet). With that in mind, we’ve put together a definitive list of the 20 best plaid items of the moment, including everything from sunglasses to shirts with brands ranging from Supreme to Alexander Olch. Keep in mind that a little plaid goes a long way; we strongly caution against overdosing on the pattern…you know who you are. Read on to see our top picks and cop accordingly…
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STORE: J.Crew Men’s Shop
CITY: Soho, NYC
SINCE: 2009
FOUNDED BY: The Cinader Family
PRICES: $$$ (out of 5)
WHY WE COSIGN: After feeding your hipster fix at Topshop, get cleaned up next door at the J.Crew Men’s Shop. This recently-opened J. Crew post combines the brand’s traditional preppy basics with vintage menswear designers like Alden, Baracuta and Red Wing. Unlike the Brooks-Brothers vibe of the J.Crew Liquor Store in the Meatpacking District, the J. Crew Men’s Shop switches gears for a more rugged style and sophistication. “It’s a good way to mix a great pair of denim and timeless pieces,” says store manager Alex Goforth. In addition to quality threads, the store also offers vintage accessories, like old-fashioned Rolex watches.
BRANDS CARRIED: Alden, Baracuta, Jutta Neuman, Mackintosh, Mister Freedom, Persol, Red Wing, Selima, Timex and Tomas Mason.
For pics of the store and its most popular items, address and web site, see below…
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Who doesn’t love a sale? Online shopping is addictive enough as it is, but when you throw coupon codes into the mix'well, let’s just say that the line between “want” and “need” can get pretty fuzzy. We get access to a lot of discounts, so it’s only right that we pass on the savings to our loyal readers. It’s high time to re-up on that spring wardrobe anyway.
Today’s Buy It Now is a two-fer from J.Crew: the Cashmere Crewneck Sweatshirt in heather grey, a no-brainer that you’d only wish you bought sooner; and the Straw Trilby Hat, a classy headpiece to mix in with your fitteds. Cop both and you’ll get a special 20% discount . For the exclusive coupon code, detail pics and Buy It Now info, see below…
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You might associate the look with your high school guidance counselor but if you wear it the right way, a corduroy jacket can be a strong addition to your arsenal. It’s a dependable, versatile piece that works great over a sweater or button-down in winter. Why is corduroy such a cold-weather staple? Extra sets of fabric are weaved into vertical ridges called “wales,” which help keep it thick and durable. A corduroy jacket may not make you act like a grown man but the ladies will surely think you look like one. Unsure on how to shop for the right corduroy?
For our tips on how to buy a corduroy jacket and to buy the pictured jacket, see below…
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Although we consider ourselves fairly well rounded individuals, we're always looking for ways to better ourselves. At first when this new book What A Man Should Know, Vol. 1'J.Crew's first foray into a men's guide'fell into our laps, we were worried that it was a long-winded outline on how to correctly crease our khakis. But it turns out the book offers principals about the basic knowledge a man should have, in fashion and everywhere else.
The WASPY shop tapped author Max Blagg to lay out 50 fundamentals for dudes to follow if they want to “raise cocktail conversation to a whole new level.” You'll be able to get the handy step-up guide at J.Crew's new Tribeca Men’s Shop or online for $20. If you buy one at the Men’s Shop, you'll also get your choice of a limited edition necktie. See the ties and our 5 favorite tips from the book below…
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