Balenciaga Piqué Coat

This v-neck collared piqué coat from Balenciaga for Men is a classic with it’s lean cut and black cotton finish. “A breast pocket sits to the left and front pockets sit on either side just above the waist. The hemline falls to mid-thigh.”

How to Fold a Pocket Square: Part 11

The One Point Roll Pocket Square Fold

Lay your pocket square flat with the two top corners horizontal.

Pinch the middle of the pocket square and pick it up.

As you pick up the pocket square tuck the sides in as in the diagram.

Don’t worry it may take a couple of trys to get it just right, but soon you will have it perfect.

With one hand firmly holding the pocket square, use your other hand to gently gather it closed.

Now gracefully roll the top of the pocket square in the direction of the arrow.

Carefully lift the bottom points up.

Now for a bit of flair extend one point.

If the extended point points towards the shoulder that would tend to broaden the shoulders.

(In the illustration above the point is going towards the right which works well for gentlemen who have large shoulders.)

Tuck as needed and place your pocket square in your jacket pocket.

Grenson Autumn/Winter 2009 Shoes

Hot on the heels of our preview of the coming Grenson for Albam collection, come images of the inline Grenson Autumn/Winter 2009 offering via the Compass Show in Las Vegas last week. The 140 year old Grenson company re-imagines their brand once again with shoes and boots that trickle back generations while bringing forth their new “soft make” dimension to the collection. Solid and proper looks for the gentleman inside us all.

Rag & Bone Man Spring/Summer 2009

Pulling great inspiration from the fashions of early 80’s British streets, the Rag & Bone Spring/Summer 2009 collection for men just breathes of angst and reform. From charcoal division shirts with trousers to line proper wool suits, the collection is much blue and grey – a proper color palette for the current economy. Think “This is England” … a little.

Premiata Navy Shoes

Italian shoemakers Premiata are the latest in a long list of designer to create shoes in the colour of the season for their SS09 collection. These are more classic than some of the other blue shoes we’ve been featuring lately, but the handmade look of these shoes makes them stand out. They also look as if they’d age gracefully.

Common Projects for Patrik Ervell Shoes

Some laceless Common Projects oxfords hit the runways during Ervell’s Autumn/Winter 2009 show. Prison proper oxfords in white and grey. Look for them soon.

Chris & Tibor Bags Autumn/Winter 2009

Chris Liu and Tibor Matyas are the minds behind London’s up and coming fashion brand Chris & Tibor. “The concept and inspiration of the label comes from London with its exciting mix of history, style and the futuristic modernity of the adjoining City.” For Autumn/Winter 2009, the line takes inspiration in the form of “The Krays meet Teddy Boys” pulling from the history of boxing twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray who turned into some of London’s most notorious thugs in the late 50’s. Look for dotted leather, oiled bird feather fabrics on totes, and much more.

Philippe Starck’s Mr. Imposible Chair from Kartell

Seasoned designer Philippe Starck’s relationship with Kartell of Italy yields yet another innovative product with this new modern chair release call Mr. Impossible. The chair is a fusion of an inner and outer shell that has been welded together and is available in soild colors or a transparent version. Kartell has an explosive visual collection of modern furniture that is perfect for the less serious interior décor. Made of transparent polycarbonate, various colors and available in opaque red, black or white.

Designer White Sofa from Atelier NYC

Style speaks volumes in this white sofa from Atelier NYC. The designers for this piece were A. Piazzesi and C. Bimbi. You can see from the squared off ends the contemporary design influence. I do like that the frame is elevated off the ground by small furniture feet. I find that the frame creates a box feel and that the seating section creates a nice box on top of the frame. The two elements just seem to go together for this design, thus creating a nice architectural shape. The white sofa is available in both fabric and leather upholstery.

Blu Dot’s “One Night Stand” Sleeper Sofa

You can really develop a lasting relationship with Blu Dot’s “One Night Stand” sleeper sofa. This unassuming convertible sofa folds out completely to create a generous queen size sleeping surface. Simply remove the back cushion and flip the seat forward. Blu Dot has a must see collection of affordable modern furniture including a wide selection of sofas and sectionals.