Not only is this video a great new way to sell underwear as rather than showing Christiano Ronaldo spread eagle on a yacht it actually gives you the pro’s and cons to the different styles. It’s also just a really fun video, really well made with some great mens fashion advice, all be it a little below the belt.
This little piece of awesome is courtesy of the gents at Mr Porter
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Okay. Stay Fancy.
Today, is my 35th birthday.Yep.
And let’s be honest, birthdays are only as good as the presents you get. This one so far has been incredible, as I woke up this morning to the most incredible surprise of a new uniform wares watch.
It was right next to a stack of bacon and pancakes. I know right, luckiest guy ever.
I’ll let you enjoy the beauty of the watch though as the pancakes are long gone.
I I have been crazy about this brand since I discovered it about a year ago.
I dont like flashy. Well, not in a watch at least. The simplicity of these watches is just incredible to me.
The above watch is part of the 152 series which aims to reinterpret the classic wrist watch, it’s a swiss made time piece with italian cashmere calf leather, and I cant even begin to describe how it feels.
My first uniform wares watch was also a gift, only from my previous employer, I posted about it in an article entitled the spoils of war. Here it is below.
This watch is part of the 103 series and is the entry level watch, though no less beautiful both in design and feel. It carries through the same simple design aesthetic that makes these watches timeless (Yes, I see the irony).
So as I slowly make my way to owning every series and eventually every watch, here’s whats next on my list…the 203 series, ultimate simplicity…just with a date.
Either of these will do…if anyone feels up to continuing the gifting legacy of these watches.
Okay. Stay fancy.
It’s funny how different outfits make sense to you at different times.
Not “ha ha” funny, but you know what I mean.
I must of looked over this image off the sartorialist blog over and over, but when I saw it today i thought “wow, what a perfect outfit”
As we get into winter on this side of the world, it becomes trickier and tricker to find new ways of layering while remaining dapper in the process. This young man above has nailed it, its the perfect amount of dapper and casual combined, I especially love the contrast in the very sporty puffer vest and that incredible fedora hat.
Another amazing capture by Scott Schuman, thank you sir.
Okay. Stay Fancy.
Woke up this morning very excited for a bit of a fancy friday.
Yes, I realise I don’t look very excited…more sad…but inside, EXCITED!
After about 3 weeks of just being to busy to think, it was nice to tie a double windsor, pop in a lapel flower and shoot a few pics on the way to grabbing a coffee with my lovely lady.
We’re in that silly time of year, where days start off cold and then get warm and cold, or sometimes, they stay cold, or even warm. Confused? So is my wardrobe, I haven’t quite unpacked my winter warm stuff, but somehow summer is not cracking it.
Still don’t need socks though, thats a good thing.
What we do have here then is a nice tweedish blazer and some cotton pants with an oxford shirt, it gives you all that hot and cold convenience.
Here are the details:
Persol sunglasses from Sunglass hut
Chocolate brown blazer from Markham
Blue oxford shirt from Mr Price
Clarence street tartan tie from Loft Trading
Lapel flower from River Island
Skinny chinos from Levis
Brown brogues from Zara
Okay. Stay Fancy.
I’m a big Ben Sherman fan.
I have been, since i picked up my first Ben Sherman golfer in NY about 7 years ago. At the time I didnt really know the brand, but I remember loving the retro modern vibe it had.
So it comes as no surprise to find out the brand is celebrating it’s 50th birthday, after all it’s been around long enough to inspire everything from the Teddy boys to the skinhead fashion movement and everything in-between.
That’s exactly what you’ll find in the book released in conjunction with the brands anniversary, “50 years of british style culture” . It celebrates a time when fashion was born out of music, politics and culture rather than what was found in our fathers wardrobes.
Along with the launch of the book is a traveling exhibition of some of the pictures and stories featured within it. What’s even cooler is that for the month of May, this exhibition is being held at Wolves in Johannesburg.
For those of you who have never been to Wolves, you really should of, its only the coolest bar/coffee shop/exhibition space/live music venue around. They also have great cake. Speaking of which…I have cake and 2 cups of coffee for one reader to enjoy together with the exhibition.
Just drop me a comment below and i’ll pick the most hungry. You can also tweet me anything with #LetMeEatCake. Just make sure you’re in JHB over the next 2 weeks will ya.
Okay. Stay Fancy.
I think Nick Wooster must be having the same wardrobe malfunction I’ve been feeling for the last few weeks. The man is nowhere to be seen online.
This is the newest look from Mr Wooster, and dare I say it’s a little tamer than I think we might be used to. Well, it does have some ‘Wooster-esque’ details worth mentioning and so here goes.
He’s hitting the polka dot trend on the money, and I would suggest if you only buy 1 polka dot item this season, make it this one. A navy shirt with white polka dots will never ever let you down, and it may be one of the easiest things to wear long after the trend is gone.
Here’s something new, the giant safety pin. I’m not sure how I feel about that just yet, it kinda feels a little spare without something else. Maybe if it was a make shift tie clip or tie bar or had something hanging off it. Though, who am I to question Nick, I’ll probably be wearing one in a couple of months.
What I do love is this whole ‘casualfication’ (totally a word) of his blazer, by popping the collar and bringing out the lapels, the whole blazer takes on a less structured approach and giving it a more casual feel. I’ll definitely be trying this soon.
White cargo pants?
Sorry Nick, I just cant get with this.
Maybe all his other pants were in the wash.
Either way, a classic navy and white look that keeps us guessing and Nick winning.
Okay. Stay Fancy.
A tie is a small article of clothing, but its importance is not reflected by its size.
This may be the most genius line I’ve ever read.
It’s also the reason that Loft trading makes such incredible ties, because, well, it’s important right?
I’ve been having a little secret crush on my tartan ties lately, I just find that no matter how busy they are they seem to be easy to pair up with something in your closet, and the bolder the pattern the easier they are to wear.
The guys at loft make every tie by hand in Belfast using Madras Cotton, Chambray, Irish Linen and Donegal Wool and they really are quite remarkable.
But they dont stop at ties. Thankfully.
They have an amazing collection pocket squares, bandanas and scarves each named after a different Belfast street.
I picked the Clarence street and Exchange place collections to mix and match with one another the tie and 2 pocket square above with this killer scarf below.
The guys at Loft not only very generously offered me these items, but they’ve also offered my readers a 10% discount code. Yep! Nice guys uh?
If you see anything at Loft Trading that you like, and that wont be very hard, simply enter the discount code WMBW10 for your discount at checkout.
Okay. Stay fancy.
