I recently talked about the of v-neck sweaters, one of your cold weather wardrobe’s most versatile tools. It is, however, not the only option when it comes to lightweight or mid-weight sweaters. The other option is of course the standard against which all sweaters are measured – the crewneck sweater. The crewneck sweater is a…
Month: December 2009
Parisian Gentleman Goes English
A quick note for those of you who are fans of the outstanding French language blog, Parisian Gentleman; Hugo is going English. Not entirely of course, but in response to reader requests, he’ll be posting several of his most popular columns in English. Hugo is an excellent writer and brings a comfortably elegant, candle-lit approach…
Ivy League Grit: Hugh Simms
As we roll full speed into the holiday season, I’ll be pointing out a few great brands that offer something a little different in the gift giving department. Case in point – Hugh Simms’ handmade ties. In fact, they are handmade right in the middle of Los Angeles – a fitting tribute to the brand’s…
Target Pop Up Store In Georgetown
Target just opened its cool little pop up store in Georgetown today, at the corner of Wisconsin and M Streets. Target has squeezed a custom designed mini Swiss chalet into the parking lot right next to Old Glory (great place to stop for lunch by the way). There are only three of these pop-up stores…
Style Guide: The V-Neck Sweater
With cooler weather firmly planting itself across the globe’s Northern hemisphere, it’s time to break out the warm weather clothes. Even those of us who work in cozy climate controlled offices are feeling the need to layer. One of the most versatile pieces of clothing that should be in your winter wardrobe is a fine…