‘Accessories’ Archives
1 Piece/4 Ways: Handmade Fur Scarf
Whenever my mother (my first style inspiration, as featured here, here and here) and I get together, which, sadly, is only a few times a year, we end up working on some kind of fashion related arts and crafts project. One year we made a pair of red denim gloves that I still wear once in a while in the breast pocket of an overcoat. Over this [...]
Classic Headwear featuring Stetson & TSB Team
It's always great to have the team together - especially for showroom visits. Last month when we visited the Stetson office we were missing Westley, but Karyn - soon to be host of The Style Blogger for Her - filled in nicely. We each selected our favorite hat from their current season's well-rounded collection and styled it in our own [...]
Chunky Hand-Knit Neckwear featuring Yokoo Scarves
Outerwear is getting heavier here in NYC, but it's not the dead of winter yet. With the proper use of fabrics and accessories, you can mix up your layers and keep the not-fucking-around parkas in the closet for a bit longer. I've been looking for the "perfect" chunky scarf for a couple years now, and I think I finally found it. [...]
Sock it to ‘Em featuring DJ McDonald
It's no secret that an accessory can complete a look. In some cases, however, it can also make a look. Here, the very stylish and suave DJ McDonald - a student at Hunter College studying adolescent education and history - shows us how he adds a punch to his look using his playful sock collection. You may recognize DJ. We first met him at [...]
Find YOUR Style, featuring “The Bearded Man” Ouigi Theodore
One of the things we continually preach here at TSB.com is that, above all else, style should be personal. The garments worn over your body should represent who you are as a person underneath them. I haven't met too many people who understand this concept better than Brooklynite Ouigi Theodore, aka "The Bearded Man". By combining a [...]
Accessorizing a Tailored Look, featuring Niyi Okuboyejo
You can wear a suit without looking, or feeling, like a suit. The combination of well curated personal accessories can take a tailored look from stiff and corporate to playful and expressive. Nobody knows this better than Niyi (pronounced "knee") Okuboyejo. He's one of the best I've met at accessorizing a tailored look with creativity and [...]
The Chief of Dandy – Neckerchiefs
Typically my view is that clothing should be functional first. There are, however, some accesories that I wear only to add an extra element to an outfit. It's okay to have a little fun with your clothes. If anything, it shows confidence and comfort. Here, three ways to use a simple "neckerchief" to give your look a new spin. 1. Rugged [...]
Spring/Summer Headwear, featuring the SB Team
One thing I try to highlight on the site is the importance of seasonality in a wardrobe. Whether it's clothing, shoes or accessories - there are options appropriate for every season. Last month the SB Team and I were invited to meet the good people behind legendary American headwear powerhouse Stetson. We were given an inspirational tour of [...]
Borrowing from Her Closet, featuring Karyn Bailey
There is no doubt that fashion is a women's game. In my brief stint as a menswear buyer for a major luxury retailer, I found it disheartening to see that 85% of total sales were in womenswear (and 65% of the menswear purcahsed was sold to women!). Not only does the opposite sex love to shop, they also have endless outlets and options. All too [...]
How to Wear Man Jewelry, featuring Philip Crangi
Pulling off man jewelry can be tricky and daunting at times. Which pieces to pair together, how much is too much, how to keep it all looking masculine, etc. Who better to show us the ropes than my favorite jewelry designer, and one of our style inspirations here at TSB.com, Philip Crangi. Philip is not only one of the most noted industry [...]
