Happy New Year 2015! Have an elegant and dapper year!

 

"Creative" formalwear for New Year's Eve 2015 - Bespoke Look #2 - A bespoke velvet black/white pindot shawl lapel dinner jacket created by Sanitate Tailors of NY (based on my design), a made to measure white dress shirt by Brooks Brothers, a black velvet tie by Tom Ford, a white silk pocketsquare by Charvet, Paris, a handmade tie pin by Jack Simpson Couture! Happy 2015!

 

"Creative" formalwear for New Year's Eve 2015 - Bespoke Look #1 - A bespoke midnight blue/white pindot velvet peak lapel one-button dinner jacket created by Sanitate Tailors of NY (based on my design), a made to measure white shirt by Brooks Brothers, a silver mirco check silk tie by Tom Ford, a bespoke one-of-a-kind navy and silver print waistcoat by Jack Simpson Couture, a handmade grosgrain lapel pin, also by Jack Simpson Couture, a silver and grey silk pocket square by Brooks Brothers!

 

 

Sartorial Inspirations...This look was inspired by the styling of American stylist and designer Jack Simpson. The addition of the odd waistcoat is a hallmark of Mr. Simpson's work. Here, a grey waistcoat is paired with a navy peak lapel shadow-striped suit. To add a holiday touch, I paired it with a bespoke Bengal red and white striped shirt and a handmade "pin-up" tie by Jack Simpson Couture. I also added a handmade lapel pin, once again, by Jack Simpson Couture and a Hermes pocketsquare.

 

 

Sartorial Inspirations...This look was inspired, of course, by the world of bespoke tailoring. I am a big fan of a three-piece suit with  pinstripes and this bespoke suit is a perfect example. Here I added a modern twist with a tie inspired by the 1950s Varga "pin-up" girl and Warhol's paintings of Marilyn Monroe. The tie is handmade with English silk from Jack Simpson Couture. Adding a bit more color, the pocketsquare is from LimoLand for Anderson & Sheppard, London. The complete look includes a bespoke paisley scarf and my camel casentino wool topcoat from a previous post, paired with a Charvet pocketsquare.

My great art deco style cufflinks from James Robinson, Park Avenue, NY!

My bespoke paisleys...including a bespoke tie by the artisan tie maker, Passaggio Cravatte!  

Details of style...Jack Simpson's "Just Jack" handmade tie, which is an interpretation of the 1950s Varga girl from Esquire's glory days and the art of Andy Warhol. The tie is the perfect whimsical accessory for the holiday season!

 

Variations on a stylistic theme...my bespoke topcoat ensembles!

 

 

Details of style...Jack Simpson's handmade lapel pin & a Hermes pocketsquare! 

 

Some of my recent bespoke looks....Sartorial Inspirations....my style was inspired by a number of sources: including British and Italian bespoke tailoring. Recently, I wore an overcoat made from casentino wool, a new personal favorite. Additionally, I mixed various patterns and prints, including a classic Versace print and limited edition tie from Budd London, in collaboration with bespoke tailor Tina Loden.

My "bold" bespoke look for the holidays....injecting some color into a rainy and balmy Christmas Eve dinner in New York....A bespoke silk and linen red/white windowpane blazer, a red and white stripe Ralph Lauren Custom Fit shirt, a Turnbull & Asser green striped tie, a handmade lapel pin by Jack Simpson Couture and, a multicolored pocketsquare from Luca Rubinacci....Have a stylish holiday season!

Lacey...still cute after all these years!

The always dapper custom tailor, Manuel Martinez!

The always chic....GG

Perfection!

A masterful bespoke creation by Cifonelli!