Men being men, many of us tend to see shoes as utilitarian, something we need, but not something on which to spend a lot of time. Once we have to look good though – an interview for the top job, a friend’s wedding, or a big date – we’re scrutinizing our footwear like a panicked…
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LIVE: Watch the BeBetterGuys guys today
Watch Brian Joyner and David Boris, the guys behind BeBetterGuys.com, as they talk live about holiday party attire. Brian and Dave will be on NBC4 at 4:00 p.m., local D.C. time. If you are not in the local Washington, D.C. area – not a surprise as we have readers from South Africa to England, France…
GQ’s New Web Tool: 30 Days to Better Style
GQ recently launched a new online-only feature called “GQ Rules: How to Amp Up Your Style in 30 Days.” The folks at GQ compiled some of the best knowledge from their editors and correspondents, including Style Guy Glenn O’Brien, to create a simple step-by-step guide to the foundations of good style. http://www.gqrules.com/ The 30 style…
NEWS FLASH: Retail Politics
Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers both made retail news today. One is further expanding its multi-layered brand approach to the Southern luxury market hub of Atlanta, while the other is weighing the next step for a fledgling breakout high-end product line. These two approaches present interesting examples of how luxury companies handle the never ending…
Style Guide: All About Socks
Several years ago, during the run-up to my wedding, I found myself in the midst of a quandary. My best man and I were locked in sartorial combat over socks; or hosiery, whichever you prefer. At issue was this: should socks match the trouser or should they be left open to personal interpretation? This was…
On Top of the World: Another Boost For Lauren
Before we get started, let me clarify that I am not a shill for Polo Ralph Lauren. Nonetheless, as I am sure you all know, I’m a big fan of the man and his company. Ralph Lauren is an American success story in the best of ways and an enormous influence for designers and sartorialists…
Timeless Timepieces
Not too long ago I had a discussion with some guys about watches. The topic was whether cell phones will ever replace the watch and on this issue there tended to be two camps. The first one believes that using a cell phone for telling time and foregoing a watch altogether makes perfect sense and…
J. Crew Planning to Open Men’s-Only Store
DNR today announced that J.Crew is looking at locations for it’s first men’s-only retail outlet. Mickey Drexler, chairman and CEO, indicated the he wants J.Crew to take a stronger position in the menswear market. There is no immediate time frame, but it appears that the store should be ready to go sometime next year. While…
D.C. Style: Evolving Classics
Washington, D.C. has long held the unenviable reputation of being a boring, ill-fitting and shoddy kind of town when it comes to fashion; men’s fashion in particular. Over the past few years however, D.C. has made some dramatic changes. We’re going upscale and fast becoming a serious luxury market. If you’re in the area make…
NEWS FLASH: New Tool Added to Site
Good morning everyone, I just wanted to take a moment and let you know that I have finally had the time to go through and label virtually all of Off The Cuff’s posts. You will find the new category link list below the “D.C. Resources” section. This link list will allow you search more easily…