BOOK: THE SARTORIALIST CLOSER

(the Sartorialist: Closer by Scott Schuman)

Finally got myself a copy of the Sartorialist street style photographer Scott Schuman’s second book, CLOSER.

And yes, the best dressed and the randomly stylish are as versatile as the wardrobe they contain.

SHOOTING TOKYO

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CHIC CHICK

(Photo by the Sartorialist)

It's all in the DETAILS.

FEBRUARY IS BASICALLY LIKE MONTHS OF THERAPY IN 7 DAYS

I have been told that men do not shop enough. I quickly responded “it doesn’t really matter because being current has everything to do with finding the right place you want to shop, whether it’s Fred Perry or a flea market . Certain things are classic and they do stay."
Last Tuesday, I got myself two gingham shirts in purple and red- the latter, a contemporary take on the conventional print. Well again, with gingham, subtlety is not necessary a virtue.

And some:
1. Bespoke black denim trousers from Viktor
2. New brogue’s in brown
3. Long overdue The Sartorialist book by Scott Schuman ordered from Barnes and
Noble
4. Eco shopping bags from Gap and Nordstrom
5. A box of macarons from Laduree thanks to a friend who just got back from Europe
6. And 17 copies of Monocle ( back issues) in really good condition from a good
friend who found out about my Monocle addiction via my blog haha

ELEVEN SUITCASES, SEVEN WHITE SHIRTS AND SCOTT SCHUMAN

A few years back, I saw the movie ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ and my style slowly changed. It was all about tailored suits, shirts – well basically everything.

My parents would always tell me, “Hijo, when in doubt, wear white."


(Photos from Jak & Jil)

I own more than 7 white button-down shirts in cotton, linen, etc. and there is nothing more crisp, clean and chic than a white shirt. It is the one thing in your wardrobe you can never have too many of and that is appropriate for all occasions; trust me - its' fool proof! Well again, taste is subjective and because of that, there’s never a right answer about what is tasteful.



(And yes, “The Sartorialist” I ordered at Barnes and Noble finally arrived yesterday)

I never found myself stranded alone in the middle of the desert with eleven suitcases, a printer, and a laminating machine but believe me, at this moment, a new, unplanned journey begins and I thank Scott Schuman for that.

BASIC MATTER 9: SLIM PANTS AND SHORTS

I always keep files and images for inspiration. Here are two images shot by Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist and yes, I love how both guys got the details right from head to toe.