Mans Quotes On Dress

Thousands upon thousands of perceptions within the Mans thoughts on dress, here are only a few of those i have come across...

'Today, good taste is often erroneously rejected as old fashioned because the ordinary man, seeking approval of his so-called personality, prefers to follow the dictates of his own peculiar style rather than submit to any objective criterion of taste.''

“Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.”

Im not endorsing this behaviour but it was witty enough to make me laugh...

“Don't spend two dollars to dry clean a shirt. Donate it to the Salvation Army instead. They'll clean it and put it on a hanger. Next morning buy it back for seventy-five cents.”

'A Gentlemen will take care that his clothes are of the best quality, well made and suitable to his rank and position.' Prince Albert

'Costly thy habit as thy purse and buy, But not expressed in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man.'

Take note

'Everything a man of fashion puts on his body must be broken in, nothing should appear new.'

Kotzebue.

'All men are equal. All men, that is, who possess umbrellas.' E.M Forster

'Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.'

'I have come to believe that male dress was always essentially more advanced than female throughout fashion history, and tended to lead the way, to set the standard.'

Shoot

Here are the shots of the styling gig i put together. Dennis Golonka on the Camera!

On Left: Navy jacket from Label. Creme cardigan from 1940s. Chambray shirt 1950s/1930s wide brim panama hat/ Adam Rogers Corduroys.

On right: Adam Rogers Military Jacket (The Antiquated Mindset title sketch) / British Umbrella 1930s/ Adam Rogers Corduroys/Paul Smith Boots.

1940s hat/ 1940 satchel/ 1940s Over coat/ 1940s Knit Gloves/USSR 1930s watch/White dress shirt

On Left: Adam Rogers window pane jacket/1930s Pipe/ T.M Lewin shirt/Green tie/USSR Watch. On Right: Adam Rogers Trousers and 1960s braces.

On left: 1950 German glasses/ white wife beater/Uni-qlo tracksuit bottoms/Amy Drayson overcoat. On right: Adam Rogers DB herringbone jacket/ N collegiate sweater/ 1930s tweed trousers.

1940s Donegal Tweed Coat/Gieves and Hawkes Tie/1930 Flatcap/White Shirt T.M Lewin/ Dunhill Collar pin.

Summer stripe linen coat/Cardigan single rib/Waist Coat independent Cutter/white french workwear pants.

Howard Tangye

Howard is a very lovely man who works at my old school, London's Central Saint Martins. I have always had a strong admiration for him without being too obvious, (because showing anything of such can scare some people!). With regards to that and being slightly contrary, i still managed to find myself complimenting and praising his 'old' style which he did so well during our passing in the corridors of the premises. We would have a brisk conversation some of which would just be complete silence with a nod of acknowledgement and the never knowing if it was to one another or just a one way appreciation from me to him!

He is a very talented illustrator and designer and i would love to share you his humble work...

A beautiful fluent quote from Howard on his thoughts on his art...

'...I draw for myself and if im not doing it physically i am mentally casting. its demanding, and not always a happy experience, a bit like falling in love, but unrequited. '

Preview To A Personal Photoshoot

Last week i spent my whole Saturday styling two models with clothing i have made and collected over the years. I was lucky to work with a very talented, authentic and unique menswear fashion photographer to get the story so on point. More details and pictures to follow from inspiration behind the story...

Courtesy of D.K

Favourites From Shpy website

From Market to Address Book

Sorry and please excuse me for the obvious and weighed out pauses on my postings. I have days where i have not one minute out of my day to cover anything...

Whilst working at Brooklyn's finest market last summer. (which i have lined up again for the one following), i met a myriad of great pioneers and individuals in the industry that i can call home.

Around that time, (summer 09), was a big transition for me as i had just left RL and was left feeling a bit wayward with the 'Good-heavens-whatever-next?' attitude. But as most of us do, we become adapted to our new surroundings and pick ourselves back up off of the dusty floor. New prospect jobs can seem so distant and impossible to picture at first and then something moves you. Whether it be a piece of music, a vivid dream of failure, a kick from a friend or family member, a conversation beginning with...'so what do you do? or better yet, what is your story? pffft please!! (Could you have taken that anymore?) And so you begin to steady pace yourself back into a routine, a productive one and see the changes this new notion brings. Satisfaction from your hard work brings a smile to your face and whether it be visible or not you continue your new found ways of getting by.

My new start came from this market meeting great people.

One story to share is:

I had previously met Erikyah. A lovely lady whom is from Australia. She fell keen to my prized, (modestly said), pieces that i sold every week and bought a tunic/Grandad shirt off me from the 1930s. We got into discussion about menswear and she loved my interest and enthusiasm i showed. The following week she wanted to introduce me to her good friend Rich. Who also happens to be from Down Under and a designer.

We exchange info and discuss further meeting. And months later the meeting occurs in the studio of mine where Rich told me about his line and future endeavors. A family run business that Rich designs for is meticulously workwear. Very believable, very wearable and most of all affordable.

He has a great eye, good overall knowledge on garms from way back to up-to-date-trends and is good at what he does.

Here is his site Kakado.

Courtesy Of Kakado