These boots make me want to go to the desert so I don’t feel like a poser. The grey suede, stitching and just overall look from these Costume National Homme Desert Boots look at home on the LA beach ‘desert’ if you know what I mean. The Italian made desert boots are equipped with a traction rubber sole and a 1.25″ heel. Oh, and you gotta love the heel loop- style elements to boot! Grey Suede Desert Boots by Costume National Homme – $605Purchase from Gilt [ad name=”go-STIL-smbanner”]
Author: Jean-Paul
The contrasting stitching and wonderfully slim leather card holder is the perfect man-cessory. Made in Italy from famed designer Tod’s (they also make great driving shoes), their Leather Classic Card Case looks great in black or brown. It holds just enough cash (3 bills is all you need, a $20, a $5 and a $1; or two Benjamins and a Grant if you want to roll a little deeper), two credit cards, an ATM card and your ID. It’s Bellissimo! $95 from Barney’s New York
It is mighty difficult to describe in words or pictures, but I am a big fan of these Sustainable Green MBAs. A sustainable business degree is a must for the future and right now these green programs can get you some pretty top jobs (recent Green MBA graduates are now holding positions like Director of sustainable initiatives at some of the largest companies around). Fortune 500 and 100 companies are finding that they need to address their stance on sustainability, and who better to fill the task that someone with a green master’s degree in business administration? Convinced you yet? Find an online green MBA program that works for you. Full time, Part time and Online Green MBA programs
Cleaning up after a hard day’s work can sometimes make you want to leave the grease on. You tend to leave the shower smelling like your girlfriend or some fairy princess- all glowing and flowery. No wonder after you give a dog a bath, he runs to the first grass field, mud puddle or planter. Finally something rough around the edges for us. No ‘gentle’ loofah or shower gel poof – this super-scratchy scrub mitt will actually get the dirt and grime off. Finish it off with some manly spice Fisherman’s Soap, Spicy Shave Gel, Bay Oil Rum, and Fisherman’s Hand Butter. It will leave you clean and preserve your manliness. Plus the paint can opener can also open your
A huge fan. A black v-neck sweater, whether merino wool, cashmere, or a blend- but it must be slim fitting! I saw it pulled off very gracefully and beautifully on a somewhat recent episode of Mad Men and I have been hooked ever since. The key pivotal ingredient is the white button collar dress shirt and a nice pair of patterned black and white or grey slacks. It also works well with a black and white gingham shirt (i have one in mind, and in my closet, from Shipley and Halmos) or some other patterned shirt and solid slacks. For the classic look, pick a shallow V-neck, one that allows the collar to pop, but stays folded in the sweater
I don’t know if it is just the beauty of the watch or their targeting marketing towards poor Marine Biologists (of which I myself am), but I am smitten with the new 160th year Anniversary Edition Marine Chronometer by Ulysse Nardin. It has nothing to do with it’s platinum case or sapphire crystals, its just beautiful, classy and understated- just like all marine biologists like their watches. Ref. Nr. 269-65 Diameter 43 mm Case Platinum Dial genuine white enamel dial Movement UN-26 Power-reserve Approx. 42 hours Winding Self-winding Water-resistant 200 meters Crystal Sapphire crystals Strap Leather strap Buckle type Folding clasp With only 160 of them made, I doubt adding a link is going to help you find one (even
Is it really the best of both worlds? I have always been a fan of cap-toes, and perforated dress shoes are making quite the statement today- so what of the combination? I personally am a fan. They also exue all the other great traits of a well made shoe: Handmade, Italian leather, leather soles and heel, and the detailed stitching and design. Mmmm tasty brown leather shoes. $355 from Generic Man Available from Gilt [ad name=”go-STIL-smbanner”]
Don’t have an iPhone you say? Well its only time, so you better prepare by getting one of these iPhone cases by Orbino. If you do have an iPhone then what are you waiting for? Mature your taste and look with a hand stitched Italian leather case, or go with something more exotic, say Crocodile. I don’t know about the pelican cases though, weren’t those close to extinction a little while ago? Starting at $99 from Orbino
Nothing beats a new pair of dress shoes- and the British sure know how to make them. Grenson has outfitted foot soldiers and the cavalry in both World Wars, but has maintained their dressy nature and build quality. With double leather soles which mold to your foot to the classic styles, you can’t go wrong with any of them. My personal favorites are the Grenson Noble Leather Oxford Wingtips. With the slim leather sole, uniquely classic perforation patterns and supple leather give me a tingle in the toes. $320 from Grenson Shoes Available from Glit [ad name=”go-STIL-smbanner”]
Where would be the sweetest place to have a bar? In the sky of course! Well unless you are Richard Branson, that ain’t happening any time soon, so why not bring the Jet to your bar. This wrap-around jet-setting alcohol refueling station is made from the cowling of a 747 passenger jet, giving it that high-flying feel. Pair it with some genuine jump seat bar-stools and you are set. Damn, it’s sexy! Find it on Motoart for a pretty penny. [via chic ecologist]