Everybody knows a double breasted suit is dressy, elegant and can set you apart from the usual corporate crowd (see here). DBs, however, can also work great as style-forward casual jackets. These aren’t your father’s DB suit jackets from the 70s/80s (with the typical wide shoulders, big shoulder pads and long boxy cut), these are [...]

30 Comments | Posted on May 22, 2011

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I’ve been slammed with design school and other projects, so TSB has taken a back seat for a bit. Today, just a quick tip. The jeans you pair with rugged boots or high top sneakers shouldn’t be the same jeans you wear with sharp lace-ups or sleek loafers. In order to properly “dress-up” your jeans, [...]

48 Comments | Posted on May 19, 2011

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As I’ve mentioned, the TSB team met some awesome readers at the launch party the other night. The morning after the party, although some of us (definitely myself) were moving a little slowly (thanks again to El Tosoro Tequila), we got together to for a brief shoot around Washington Square park. I’ve met several well-dressed [...]

68 Comments | Posted on May 16, 2011

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It’s officially rainy season, are you prepared? No matter your personal aesthetic, an outfit always looks cooler and more stylish when it’s appropriate for the weather conditions. Practicality is a very important function of clothing, and should always remain. Here, 5 ways to stay dry in style during those pesky Spring Showers. [outfits]

36 Comments | Posted on May 10, 2011

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Happy Mother’s Day! To celebrate mom day this Spring I decided to join forces with my beautiful mother again (one of my first style inspirations – as previously seen here) in a post featuring a classic Spring layer: the rainproof trench. Here, mom and I show how a classic trench can be worn for just about [...]

31 Comments | Posted on May 8, 2011

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It’s finally starting to feel a little like Spring. It’s not quite warm yet, but the sun is shining. This time of year, when it’s sunny but still a little chilly, is the perfect time to introduce lighter colors while layering – to create an outfit that looks lighter than it truly is. Here’s two eearly [...]

41 Comments | Posted on April 28, 2011

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I thought I knew a lot about men’s shoes, and then I met Bill White of Scarpe di Bianco. Bill, a refined gentleman, fellow Canadian and all-around great guy has been manufacturing handmade luxury footwear outside of Naples since 2009 and already has some of the finest shoes on the market. The best part is, [...]

30 Comments | Posted on April 27, 2011

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Easter weekend, regardless of your religious affiliations, is often a weekend filled with family get togethers and outtings with loves ones. Whether it’s out of respect for a higher being, or to keep up with our better halves and their excuse to wear a cute new Spring dress, it’s also a weekend synonymous with dressing “proper”. Sartorially, it’s [...]

65 Comments | Posted on April 23, 2011

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