How To Wear/Not Wear A Tuxedo: Courtesy Of The Golden Globes
It's been a while since I've done some celebrity critiquing and a few of you have called me out on it. So, back by popular demand is a critique of the men's style at the 2017 Golden Globes. I should say that I did not watch the televised event so I have certainly missed some ensembles so I am...
Looking Backward, Looking Forward
Dear Readers, The past five and a half years since The Fine Young Gentleman began has been a beautiful adventure. Before going further, I need to thank each of you for reading the blog. Without your readership, comments, emails and support this site would have folded long ago (do not worry, The Fine Young Gentleman is not going away anytime...
The Unugly Christmas Sweater, Pt II.
Not excited about your fourth ugly Christmas sweater party of the season? Neither am I. As an alternative to those notorious sweaters I'd like to showcase yes another alternative. The first was two years ago, perhaps I will make this a yearly thing. Upon reflecting on my comments from that post I have concluded that I am indeed...
The 2016 Menswear Christmas List
The Christmas season is indisputably one of the best times of the year. 'Tis the season to ask your loved ones to buy you the things that you would or even better, would not buy for yourself. And that is a beautiful thing. Here are a few ideas to add to your own list or if you are shopping...
How To Wear Shetland Tweed
No fabric is more at home in the fall than tweed. Although tweed comes in many forms, we are going to focus on Shetland tweed for the purposes of this post. Shetland tweed is called such because the wool yarn comes from the sheep of the Shetland Isles. Relative to other tweeds I find Shetland tweed to be wiry,...
Musings On Cargo Shorts: Don’t Wear Them, Ever
Gents, There has been a pervasive evil to emerge in menswear this past spring and summer season. It's always been around, refusing to die; but it has made a strong resurgence as of late. The evil I speak of is the cargo short. In the most concise manner possible, I will say that guys should not wear them in civilian...
Behind The Scenes: Black Lapel F/W 2016
A little over a month ago Black Lapel invited me to hang out during their f/w 2016 photo shoot; which was to start in Manhattan and venture over into parts of Brooklyn. I’ve been following and working with the brand nearly since their inception so I thought it a good opportunity to see what they have in store for...
Things I Wear: To The Beach
We're in the dog days of summer and it is important to look good while by the pool or ocean. We’ve put together a few thoughts on how to up your style for future waterside wanderings. Ditch the board shorts of years past and go for something a little more updated and mature; either a more traditional pair of swim...
Pitti Uomo: March Of The Peacocks
Twice a year Pitti Uomo happens in Florence. It is the largest menswear trade show, perhaps you could call is the show of shows, or something like that. This season the show garnered particular attention for a few shows that were put on during Pitti (ie Raf Simons) as well. I suppose it is fitting that it occurs in...
Black Lapel Review: The Fresco Edition
For years I have begged and pleaded with many, if not all of the custom suit brands you have read about here on The Fine Young Gentleman, to offer their suits in a fresco fabric. In the past I have waxed poetic on the virtues of fresco so I won't bore you with that again. As that is not...
