Put This On

One of the most fun things we did on our trip to New York was to stop by Alan Flusser’s shop.  There, we met Dennis, who in addition to working for Mr. Flusser is the proprietor of the blog Made-to-Measure NY.  Dennis couldn’t have been a more gracious host, and was excited to hear that we’re subscribers to his interesting blog. 

Above is Dennis’ first video, which has some lovely illustrations of how to wear a pocket square.

“How I Get Dressed” with Patrick Grant, the owner of Norton & Sons

“Handsome Boy Modeling School gave me the confidence to be a model.  If it wasn’t for them, I would still have sixty dollars.”

cooperfrederickson:

“They can’t keep their clothes on and they can’t keep things out of their asses.”

Is this style-related?  Not technically, no.  But if I’m reading my style tumblrs, and I first see THE GREAT DAVE HILL, then see THE GREAT DAVID RAKOFF, it’s going to be reblogged. 

Fun fact: THE GREAT DAVE HILL has recently agreed to an offer of future short-term employment with Put This On & Associates (P.T.O. & Ass.).  Note that you will not see the fruits of said labors for many months, so don’t freak out.

Rollie sends us this touching video from “Tales of Mere Existence.”  The sentiments contained here are pretty much universal - clothes are tied in with social and identity issues that are as thorny and difficult for Anna Wintour as they are for Lev Yilmaz (who created this video).

My advice is to learn, explore and, when in doubt, simplify.

The Onion Network News: “How To Thrust Your Fat Into A More Appealing Shape”

Let’s try this again.  David Mitchell on black tie.

Casual Friday, from season two of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Thanks, Tony!

Brown, the color of cowards?  P’shaw.  The color of the brave and stylish.

(Thanks, Jason, we’d forgotten about this one)

Billy Reid in his shop. It’s amazing to me that the fashion world has embraced the long-term perspective on dressing. Of course, there’s a lot of simulacra going on - even Reid (who makes great stuff) alludes to that in this video with his description of processing cotton duck. Still, this is so much better than the alternatives. SO much better.