As I’ve written before, your wardrobe should speak to who you are; your personality, your individuality, your lifestyle, etc.
Michael Macko gets it. He’s a seasoned menswear executive with over 20 years experience in the fashion, retail and media industries. Currently he is the editor-at-large for Valet Magazine and a sought-after menswear stylist and consultant. Previously he held posts as the fashion director of Details Magazine as well as the vice president of fashion, PR & special events for Men’s & Home at Saks Fifth Avenue. Needless to say, he understands this business and has developed a personal style that is all his own.
We caught up with Michael on Manhattan’s beautiful Highline to check out how he’s injecting some personal flare into his wardrobe as he transitions to Fall.
5. Shades of Grey (& Storage Solutions)
Ever wonder where fashionable New Yorkers keep all the clothing/shoes/accessories they collect over the years…
“This picture was taken in my storage unit which serves as a staging center for me. Everything goes there first, before going to the tailor, being stored off-season, the dry cleaner and ultimately in my closet.”
“The LL Bean boots are an all black version launched this fall to help celebrate their 100th Anniversary next year. I’ve been wearing LL Bean since I was a kid…so it’s awesome that now I get to work with them on projects.”
Thanks, as always, for reading – and special thanks to Michael for participating.
Yours in style,
SB
Photography by Alex Crawford. - for freelance work (fashion or otherwise) contact him here
- Grey patchwork toggle coat by Comme des Garcons
- Grey sweatshirt by CXXVI
- Grey herringbone tuxedo stripe pants by Michael Bastian
- Black/Grey cashmere scarf by Colomb Cashmere
- Black 100th anniversary boots by LL. Bean
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God looking guy, the gray outfit is good stuf!
balls of steel. respect.
Been slacking on my SB updates but this right here is ill
He’s definitely got great style. Nice guy too!
Excellent Piece
So cool that you show a regular guy that doesn’t necessarily look perfect. Great story!
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I like that he expresses himself through clothes. I feel like we need more of that in the States. Everyone usually just wants to look like everyone else. Absolutely LOVE the toggle coat. Not big on the poncho cuz I feel like it’s being different just to be different. Hats off to you bro! (But you can’t keep it, I love that hat….)
Well, I wasnt a huge fan of his style to be honest, but maybe that is just my ignorance since he is so experienced.
best regards / sweden
way to delete comments TSB you prick
It’s no secret we moderate comments, of course, especially when featuring friends and guests.
You’d be surprised how cruel and ignorant anonymous commenters can get.
Thx for reading,
SB
All grey looks are my absolute favorite menswear styles for fall. I love the lining in that McQueen jacket, too cool. I’m also lovign the Band of Outsiders poncho. Very cool and one of a kind.
xoxo
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I think it’s hilarious that comment posters gush over traditional wardrobes, calling them “elegant” and “timeless”, then turn around and equally gush at this ridiculous, pseudo-bohemian hobo look, calling it “individualistic” and “bold”. It looks ridiculous. It’s as if every rule you learn on blogs like these has been thrown out the window, and yet we’re still supposed to say it looks good because, hey, he’s a professional. I ain’t buying it.
and i think it’s hilarious that people make these comments anonymously
The beauty of a question with no right answer is in the variety of the responses.
Thx for reading
what youre completely missing is that this post is a recognition and celebration of individual stylized expression, not a list of iron-fist rules on fashion. i peronally love the fact that a guy like macko who could exude high fashion snobbery chooses the lesser, older, meaningful things to express himself through garb. keeps fashion levelled i think.
anyways.
i love how he advises that a piece is no good if not worn and to be unfraid to modify them to our liking. good stuff SB.
Respect it, but don’t love it.
Imagine what his actual closet must look like…
envious.
Love the bean boots!
Love seeing someone on a fashion blog that doesn’t look like a model. Brilliant style.
agreed. definitely refreshing when you see someone who isnt under 180lbs looking fashionable too.
as always you featured another person that really exhibits personal style. you know its fly when you know you would never be wear a look but still thinks it looks cool and know that not many others if any others at all could pull the look off besides that person.
I love Valet Magazine. But 10 bracelets, 2 scarfs, camo boots, rolled up shorts, an ankle bracelet – ENOUGH! Any one of those would be great.
The storage unit is something out of a Wolfe novel.
Not familiar with Wolfe but that storage unit is indeed fantastic.
That poncho is pretty tight too. ponchos and capes for all.
Correction: that should be desert boots, not ‘dessert’ boots…although they are sweet! (sorry, it was too easy…I had to!)I always get those two wrong!
Four words: CAMOUFLAGE DESSERT BOOTS! Ill! (The ‘Moby Dick’ swetshirt is a pretty cool knod to the fisherman sweater as well!)
Well done, as always!
Regards,
Vidal
Not sure what to say. Love/hate
Agreed with the below poster. While he looks kind of silly in a few of these pictures (in my humble opinion), supreme kudos to him for rocking his choices with confidence
Where is The Style Blogger ?! Keep up your work Dan.
Sorry to be so harsh, but wearing Comme des Garcons, Michel Bastian, and Junya Watanabe just to look homeless (when there are real homeless people out there who could use the money better) seems too extravagant. The “dress how *you* want to dress” argument just makes the whole thing sound even more selfish.
Just my $0.02.
I agree with both you and Darius, I wouldn’t have been surprised to have seen any of Mugatu’s Derelicte line in his closet.
Although I appreciate a show of care and confidence in what you wear, which Mr. Macko does not lack, it seems as some of the looks are too affected. Perhaps, too fashion conscious and less sartorial elegance, which is disappointing considering the great looks you can find of him on the web.
At times, it is necessary to tell the Emperor that he is, in fact, naked.
Michael go “HARD” period!
I didn’t know he worked for Valet. Great post!
I LOVE IT!!!
Hey ,love the post amazing. I am a huge fan of preppy with a twist. I was wondering what size the LL. Bean bag is in look 4. Keep it coming with the creative posts they inspire me to push my boundaries and comfort zones in style and fashion. thank you
I couldn’t agree more w T…here is someone that
is more representative of the size of the man on the
street whilst at the same time being impeccably styled
Look 4 is my favorite!
Awesome post! Respect for Macko, and proof that style can always be unique no matter your age! Love all the patterns in his clothing!
I respect the man’s individuality and confidence to wear what he does.
And yes, thank you for publishing photos of someone who is not a beanpole size 30 waist.
Very personal style!Congrats Michael!
Thank you Dan!
:D
This guy is clearly a free-spirit and not afraid to take chances and mix it up in his clothing choices. Great attitude!
I appreciate the effort in these looks. Call me conservative but this is too ‘fashion’ for me. Thanks for the updates though SB, look forward to ‘em
Great post! I can’t (or won’t try to) pull off most of these outfits, but they’re inspirational nonetheless. It seems he and I do have the same taste in shoes though. And it’s nice to put a face to a name. I’m a frequent visitor to his website.
I’m so glad to see you featuring someone who doesn’t have a size 30 waist; that’s absolutely something I’d like to see more of on this site.
Don’t love it, but appreciate it.
TBH not feeling any of these looks (except the tribal vest, which is boss) – they are fashion for fashion sake as opposed to relating back to an aesthetic ideal.
Still, props for something different.
hmm..