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Sales of the Day: May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:00 GMT

Highlights from Today's Flash Sales

Denim from Naked & Famous and suiting from Luigi Bianchi Mantova at Gilt
Apparel from Gant by Michael Bastian and Woolrich at MyHabit
Tailoring and knitwear from Gucci at Belle & Clive
Joseph Abboud loungewear and Kenneth Cole watches and sunglasses at HauteLook
Hudson jeans Ben Sherman suiting and ties at Rue La La
Vintage watches from Rolex, Cartier, Omega and more at Beyond the Rack

Other Online Sales

Ending this Sunday, Gap is offering 40% off all sale items by using the code GAPSALE (pictured)
Shipley & Halmos is offering 10% off all new arrivals
Use the code MAY25 at checkout to receive 25% off all orders of $100 or more at Dockers
Levi's is offering 25% off all purchases made online when you use the code LEVIS25 at checkout
Take 20% off select spring items at Opening Ceremony by using the promo code SPRINGFLING20 at checkout
Use the code SPRING20 for an additional 20% off the spring sale at Mind the Chap, where select items are already discounted up to 50%

More savings, after the jump...

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The New Way to Wear White Shoes

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:00 GMT

Our guide to the summertime footwear staple, plus 10 options to shop

Shoe Porn: Vans X Diemme Sneakers

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:00 GMT

Luxe sneakers to wear this weekend

One Icon, One Detail: David Hockney's Bengal Stripe Shirt

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT

In the 1960's and 70's, as the art world was awash with innovative works, bold hues, and eccentric artists, few characters were more innovative, bold, and eccentric than David Hockney. The English painter was one of Pop Art's proudest dandies, and his use of color and texture in his paintings was only matched by his use of color and texture in his wardrobe. While Hockney has toned his style down over the years, the photos of him working in the studio from the sixties — in his rounded spectacles, knit ties, and striking shirts — are a great reminder of one of modern art's proudest eras.

Take this shot from 1965, for example. At first glance, Hockney looks a lot like any other artist slaving away over a stack of prints. But as with all great art, it's the little things that make the difference. In this instance, it's the bengal stripe on Hockney's shirt, a pattern which might seem standard, but can actually be quite bold. For most men...

So You Need a New Bag...

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:15:00 GMT

The season's best carryalls for wherever you may roam

Steal This Look: Cannes Jewel Heist Edition

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT

The biggest news coming in from the Cannes Film Festival today has nothing to do with the silver screen. This morning it was reported that $1 million dollars' worth of Chopard jewelry has gone missing in the French city, and it was most likely stolen. Wait a minute. A diamond thief? The French Riviera? Isn't this the plot from Alfred Hitchcock's 1955 classic, To Catch a Thief? Just a case of life imitating art, we suppose. And while a million bucks gone AWOL is no laughing matter, the whole debacle did remind us of how damn debonair Cary Grant was as a reformed burglar drawn back into his trade for one last score. And how, nearly 60 years on, Grant's style is still, well, worth stealing. Check out how, after the jump.

Marni Celebrates Fall 2013 with Limited-Edition Tee, Photo Book

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

"The aim is to create pieces that reveal something new every time you see them," says Carolina Castiglioni, the Head of Special Projects for the Italian label Marni, regarding the fall 2013 collection that helped inspire her newest collaborative project, a photo book aptly titled Marni Uomo.

Marni is known for its playful prints, vividly colored knitwear, and a certain tousled urbanity, but of course things shift season to season. Which is why Castiglioni organizes an ancillary venture to help encapsulate the ethos of each collection. For fall 2013 she's partnered with art director Dean Langley and photographer Clare Shilland on the aforementioned book.

"These projects help narrate the collection in an alternative way, and help reflect its spirit," says Shilland. Castiglioni adds that, "For fall, the clothing dictated the direction and aesthetic: the tension between convention and rebellion, classicism and subversion. Clare has the ability to create a strong but gentle atmosphere in her images, something that closely parallels Marni's image."

In addition to the book, Langley has created a limited edition printed T-shirt, which will be available at Marni's boutique in New York's Meatpacking District starting this Sunday and online at marni.com on June 3rd. The fall collection itself won't be available for a few months, but until then you can admire our collection of exclusive images and an accompanying video. See it all, after the jump.

Sales of the Day: May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:06:00 GMT

Highlights from Today's Flash Sales

Tailoring and knitwear from Gucci at Belle & Clive
Vintage Rolex timepieces (pictured), Orlebar Brown swimwear, and relaxed basics from Splendid Mills, all at Gilt
A. Testoni dress shoes and beach-ready accessories at MyHabit
Members Only jackets at HauteLook
Versace neckties at Vente-Privee

Other Online Sales

Shipley & Halmos is offering 10% off all new arrivals (pictured)
Take an additional 40% off all sale items at Gap with the code GAPSALE
Use the code SPRING20 for an additional 20% off the spring sale at Mind the Chap, where select items are already discounted up to 50%
Select spring items are 30% off at the French brand Sandro (as marked on their site)
Take 25% - 50% off a selection of iconic men's-wear staples at Macy's by using the promo code ICONS at checkout
ASOS is offering deals on select spring items as part of their mid-season sale

More savings, after the jump...

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The Best Dress Socks in the World

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

From the May 2013 issue

Dress socks are a problem, and the problem is a) dress socks fking suck, and b) since boyhood, we've been trained to accept terrible dress socks as one of the many prices we pay for being a man. Here are the ways in which dress socks suck:

1. They are almost always wool. Wool makes feet itch. Wool makes feet hot. Socks should not be wool.

2. Within a few wearings, most dress socks refuse to stay up and...

Shoe Porn: Dieppa Restrepo Desert Boot

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:11:00 GMT

A desert boot made for city life

Shopping Guide: 15 Polo Shirts, All Under $100

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:00 GMT

Stylish and price-friendly polo shirts to wear this spring

Your Daily Dose of Vintage Japanese Textiles

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:25:00 GMT

Hickoree's goes on a fabric treasure hunt

Best Photo from Cannes So Far: Tobey in the Rain

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:00 GMT

Our favorite shot from the Cannes International Film Festival so far

Best Dressed at Cannes: Justin Timberlake

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:32:00 GMT

Justin Timberlake's stylish turn at Cannes

Sales of the Day: May 15, 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT

Highlights from Today's Flash Sales

Onia swimwear and designer sneakers from Dior and Fendi at MyHabit
Prada footwear at Belle & Clive
Apparel from Mr. Brown by Duckie Brown and Rogue, and Camper shoes at Gilt
Tailoring from Brioni, Armani, and Zegna plus Donald J Pliner dress shoes at Rue La La
Ben Sherman accessories at HauteLook
Trafalgar leather accessories at Vente-Privee

Other Online Sales

Shipley & Halmos is offering 10% off all new arrivals (pictured)
Take an additional 40% off all sale items at Gap with the code GAPSALE
Use the code SPRING20 for an additional 20% off the spring sale at Mind the Chap, where select items are already discounted up to 50%
Select spring items are 30% off at the French brand Sandro (as marked on their site)
Take 25% - 50% off a selection of iconic men's-wear staples at Macy's by using the promo code ICONS at checkout

More savings, after the jump...

Want more sales? Click here.

Shop Online Retailer Bonobos IRL in NYC

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:00 GMT

Few could predict the ways in which the Internet would topple the paradigms set in place before it, with retail being just one example of many. Currently there's an unexpected shift taking place with companies that began with an all-Web-all-the-time philosophy, like Warby Parker and Bonobos making the jump from virtual to actual.

This left-of-center approach to commerce may be the big wave of the future yet all roads seem to lead back to the traditional brick-and-mortar store. Warby Parker responded to their online popularity by opening its first store in Soho just last month while Bonobos, known first for their trim array of khakis, began playing with the IRL retail environment in 2011 by opening Guideshops that offered an array of fit samples that customers could try on before placing orders...online.

Today, the store is opening the doors to their latest Guideshop...

Q&A: Eunice Lee on The Right Length for Shorts

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Listen. We're not saying shorts are an "all the time" thing. In the office, or out to the bar at night? Cover those calves, man. But when it's really, truly hot — as it certainly will be in due time — or when you're in sight of water? They're fair game. But only if they're the right shorts. They should be cut slim, not too long, but not too short either. They should be, we're saying, a lot like the new Emmett, from Unis. It just hit the (digital) shelves, so we grabbed a few moments of designer Eunice Lee's time to talk about the style.

Esquire.com: Tell us a little bit about the Emmett.

Eunice Lee: It's the short version of our Gio slim chino. Literally, it's the Gio without a full leg. That means...

More, plus a look at the entire Emmett lineup, after the jump.

Shoe Porn: Kurt Geiger Cap Toe Shoes

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:10:00 GMT

Classic cap toe shoes in a rich, brown leather

Prince Harry: Cool Guy, Dockers-Wearer

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Prince Harry wore blue Dockers Alpha Khakis on his trip to NJ — and he looked great

Eco-Foosball? Yep. It's a Thing.

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:00 GMT

Will a cardboard foosball table actually work well? Not sure. But still... kinda cool.

Steal This Look: Chris Pine Edition

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:27:00 GMT

Lady Esquire™ weighs in on Chris Pine's red carpet style, and how to get it yourself.

Bless you, Chris Pine. We here at the Style Blog are all-around impressed by your sartorial dominance on the Star Trek Into Darkness premiere circuit. We've said it once and we'll say it again: You. Are. Killing. It. Thank you for being a fantastic example of the power of classic tailoring and the benefits of attention to detail, and for your support of our beloved double-breasted suit. We love last night's look from LA so much, we had to recreate it — from the dark, simple (and custom) Ralph Lauren Purple Label tailoring to the printed, unexpected orange tie, and right on down to the light brown burnished-leather brogues.

See how to get Pine's sharp style for yourself, after the jump.

Tommy Hilfiger's New Surf Shack Collection

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:50:00 GMT

East Coast prep meets West Coast surf culture in the designer's beach-ready capsule collection

Sales of the Day: May 14, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:35:00 GMT

Highlights from Today's Flash Sales

Tailoring from Luciano Barbera and Façonnable, plus Grenson shoes, at Gilt
Tom Ford sunglasses at Vente-Privee
Suits, dress shirts and ties from Hugo Boss, Armani, Gucci, and more (pictured) at Belle & Clive
Sporty apparel from Boast, available starting tonight at 7pm, at Fab
Running shoes from New Balance and Saucony at Rue La La
Accessories from Tateossian at HauteLook
Vince Camuto shoes at MyHabit

Other Online Sales

Ending today, take 30% off your purchase at Gap by using the code GAP30 at checkout
Use the code SPRING20 for an additional 20% off the spring sale at Mind the Chap, where select items are already discounted up to 50%
Select spring items are 30% off at the French brand Sandro (as marked on their site)

More savings, after the jump...

Want more sales? Click here.

10 Baseball Jackets to Wear This Spring

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:00 GMT

The style isn't just for the players anymore — and we couldn't be happier about it

Hylnds: If Game of Thrones Were a Cologne

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

David and Kavi Moltz, the husband-and-wife team behind D.S. & Durga, made their names by creating rich, bold fragrances filtered through a historical viewpoint — scents rooted in American folklore and a fascination with the hearty herbal concoctions of the pre-Industrial Era. Think frontiersmen and cowboys and you're getting the picture.

Well, they've taken that obsession with the past a step further with their latest collection, HYLNDS, which mines the mysterious ancient cultures of Northern Europe for inspiration. In exploring these worlds — Nordic, Orcadian, Celtic among them — David became interested in creating "otherworldly aromas," and the result is three new colognes: Bitter Rose, Broken Spear; Isle Ryder; and Pale Grey Mountain, Small Black Lake.

Using unconventional notes...