It’s On Sale
Billy Reid Cashmere-Wool Sweater
Summer sale season is in full swing, and Billy Reid has discounts up to 75%. I particularly like the sportcoats for casual wear. The summer coats are largely unlined and very comfortable even in warm weather, and the very short body length is a nice casual look, though not appropriate for business. My experience with BR sizing is that you should size up one (I go from 42L to 44L, and L to XL).
It’s On Sale
J. Peterman Tennis Sweater
Peterman just put a number of items on sale, including some interesting possibilities like this one. Quality is OK but not remarkable, and cuts are generous, but the styles are often practical and timeless.
It’s On Sale
J. Press “Shaggy Dog” Brushed Shetland Sweater
Our Ghanaian friend Barima has some insights on something we’ve been discussing this week: elegance among geeks.
For someone looking to establish himself as something of an “elegant geek,” a dash of whimsy may see him through. If the department, indeed, the company has relatively relaxed boundaries on colours or print designs, he could wear the odd striped or gingham shirt in tasteful colours. Nothing too loud for reasons of complexion or advancement, I’m sure. He could also consider the style of his accessories - if he owns a nice enough watch that suggests good taste, that’s one way around it. He should also consider texture plays, best deployed through trousers, belts and footwear
However, I think knitwear is his ace. Cardigans and long or short sleeved v-necks in fine wools can take the stead of more formal jackets yet will still look tasteful, smart and responsible. However, they still retain that vital nerd cachet. Muted colours won’t make him conspicuous either
Just my two pence - or pesewas, as we have here in Accra
Well put. There’s nothing wrong with a little eccentricity.
The submariner sweater - originally manufactured for the British Navy, now recreated by North Sea Clothing. Like the best military clothing turned civilian clothing, it’s simple, elegant and functional.
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8-Ply Cashmere Carrol & Co. Cardigan
Carrol & Co. is the lone high-end traditional men’s clothing store in Los Angeles. I tried on a cashmere sweater they made at Jake the other day, and the quality was phenomenal. I own a suit that bears their store brand, and it was made by Chester Barrie, one of the finest ready-to-wear manufacturers in the world. The cut of the sweater I tried on was very traditional, but this sweater’s an XXL, so you’d hardly be hoping for a slim cut.
All I Want For Christmas: Ask Andy
In our series All I Want For Christmas, we ask men we like what they’d like to get for Christmas. Our final subject Andy Gilchrist is the proprietor of Ask Andy About Clothes. The site features both his book (on CD), “The Encyclopedia of Men’s Clothes,” and a popular men’s style forum. He’s a classicist, and his site is the unofficial home of the “trads,” who espouse the principles of traditional American style. So what does the man who gives advice want?
It’s on the luxurious list, but why not treat yourself to a cashmere* sweater! Go with a cable knit for more interest and a tan color (neutral) for maximum versatility. Neutral colors go with everything.
You can choose a V-neck, which will show more shirt and attract attention to your face or the classic crew neck.
Happy holidays!
*Cashmere is very soft, and luxurious yarn spun from the wool obtained from the soft fleecy underbelly of the Kashmir (Capra Hircus) goat of the Kashmir Valley, northwestern India. For many centuries Kashmir was the only place the fiber could be woven, according to treaties that gave the Maharaja of Kashmir exclusive rights to the cashmere supply, but now the Kashmir goat is raised in Tibet, Mongolia, China, Iran, Iraq, and India.
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