2015 Spring Guide to Style

EDDIE REDMAYNE WEARS
A PRADA SUIT, TED BAKER
SHIRT, AND HUGH & CRYE
POCKET SQUARE
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CONTRIBUTORS
BRIAN BOYÉ
DAN MICHEL
SANDRA NYGAARD
EDDIE REDMAYNE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY
NINO MUÑOZ
MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS BY
TURE LILLEGRAVEN
STILL-LIFE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY
YASU + JUNKO
DEVON JARVIS
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He eases into his
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Let’s make this easy:
You need exactly 16
items to conquer all
your style challenges.
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BY SANDRA
NYGAARD
PHOTOGRAPHS
BY NINO MUÑOZ
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Opening spread:
Prada suit, $1,730
Z Zegna sweater,
$225
Alexander MCQueen
shirt, $320
Ox and Bull Trading
Co. pocket square, $25
This page:
Z Zegna jacket,
$1,095
rag & bone sweater,
$395
7 For All Mankind
jeans, $198
Banana Republic
shoes, $128
TAG Heuer watch,
$5,700
Persol glasses,
Eddie Redmayne approaches a
rack of suits with a knowing eye,
aware that some cuts are just
better than others. “Let’s have
a look,” he says as he starts to
sort through all the options and
envision the fits in his mind.
The British actor arrives at his
photo shoot in slouchy jeans, an
oversize cashmere sweater, and
Converse high-tops—his preferred
uniform for days off. “I’ll take comfort over style any day,” he says.
And he means it. But Redmayne,
33, is also blessed with an uncanny
ability to make even the most
sharply tailored suits look as comfortable as his day-off uniform. He
slips into formal wear with ease;
over the next few hours he’ll knot
perfectly dimpled ties faster than
most men tie their shoelaces, and
he’ll adeptly adjust his own pocket
square to keep himself on point.
In spite of his role as a twisted
villain in the space epic Jupiter
Ascending, in theaters now, Redmayne is nothing short of charming—easy smile, warm affability—as
he examines fabrics and suggests
tailoring tricks to improve fit. The
man doesn’t have a stylist. He just
knows what looks good on him.
$330
Opposite:
Todd Snyder leather
jacket, $1,695
Thomas Pink shirt,
$195
Prada pants, $1,000
Banana Republic
shoes, $128
hook+ALBERT tie, $95
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To be fair, he’s had practice. As
a teen at Eton College, Redmayne
was required to wear starched
collars and tailcoats. “I’ve always
worn suits, so I’ve always felt
at ease in them,” he explains with
a broad smile. The other men
in his family donned traditional
tailored clothing as well, and that
had an impact on him. “My dad
is a dapper man. He wears suits
for work, so maybe wearing them
makes me feel subconsciously
like I have a proper job.”
When Redmayne hits the red
carpet this year (which he’ll be
doing often for his pitch-perfect
portrayal of Stephen Hawking in
The Theory of Everything), razorsharp attire will embolden him.
“A well-cut suit feels like armor,”
he says. “If it’s tailored to fit,
you feel strong.” It also improves
your posture and adds heft to
a slim frame. “I don’t slouch as
much,” he says. “My shoulders
look stronger.” That helps him
face the scrum of photographers
vying for the best shot, and it
can help you too, with whatever
puts you in the spotlight.
Redmayne’s other trick: He’s
always prepared for a wardrobe
change. For an event with an
ambiguous dress code, he wears
a soft cardigan beneath his suit.
If he turns out to be overdressed,
the jacket comes off. Just like
that, he’s casual. His ideal mode
of existence. “Comfort is confidence,” he says, finally sitting
down after seven hours of mugging for the camera in slim suits.
And with that, Redmayne
exposes a provision in his idea
of comfort: It’s not about old
sneakers and threadbare jeans.
It’s about fitting into your environment, keeping yourself on
point, and controlling your life
by always casting yourself as
the star. If that means looking
good, then so be it.
Build Your
Strong Suit
Nail the
look with
Eddie’s
3 rules.
Start with Neutral
“I’m color-blind, so I
usually stick to blues
and grays. They make
for a pretty safe combination—you can wear
them together and
they’ll never clash.”
Add Panache
“My look is generally
simple and classic,
but I like to add substance with texture and
color. An interesting
tie or pocket square can
really shake things up.”
Check Your Neck
“If the shirt collar’s too
big, your neck looks
thin. I used that when
I played Hawking—as
he became weaker,
his collars grew, to
dramatize his frailty.”
OPPOSITE:
TED BAKER LONDON
SWEATER, $175
JACK SPADE
SHIRT, $128
CALVIN KLEIN
COLLECTION PANTS,
$1,795 (SUIT)
NICE LAUNDRY SOCKS,
$49 (FOR SIX PAIRS)
JIMMY CHOO
SHOES, $750
TUDOR WATCH, $3,100
THIS PAGE:
GUCCI SUIT, $2,890
7 FOR ALL MANKIND
SWEATER, $158
BANANA REPUBLIC
SHOES, $128
MARWOOD POCKET
SQUARE, $85
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THE
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BOLD POLO SHIRT
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BROKEN-IN CHINOS
P.16
P.13
P.23
RELAXED SWEATER
P.18
P.14
STANDOUT DRESS SHOES
DISTINCTIVE ACCESSORIES
P.24
DECONSTRUCTED BLAZER
P.19
P.29
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NAVY BLUE SUIT
P.16
CLASSIC DRESS PANTS
P.23
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P.28
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THE IMMORTAL LEATHER BAG
FITTED T-SHIRT
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P.28
LEATHER JACKET
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SIMPLE SNEAKERS
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON SUIT
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TAILORED SPORT SHIRT
HOW DOES
A STYLISH
MAN BUILD
HIS WARDROBE? WITH
THESE 16
KEY ITEMS.
DARK JEANS
P.28
16
P.32
CRISP DRESS SHIRT
P.32
ILLUSTRATIONS BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
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Collect the right wardrobe elements, combine them
with flair, and your personal sense of style
will take flight. You never know where you might land.
photographs by ture lillegraven
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POOL YOUR RESOURCES
Invest in quality.
Primo pieces survive
many launderings.
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Bold Polo
Shirt
BUY Flex your right to
bare arms: The sleeve
should end about halfway down your biceps.
WEAR Outside on
sunny days, or inside
underneath a sweater
or tailored jacket.
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Lightweight
Cotton Suit
BUY Skip the pant cuffs.
They’re less fashionable than a neck beard.
WEAR Loosen up! If
you learn how to look
relaxed in a suit, people
will assume that you
were born to wear one.
LEFT TO RIGHT:
JACK SPADE SUIT, $996
MR NIEVES SHIRT, $218
SPERRY TOP-SIDER
SHOES, $98
TOMMY HILFIGER
BLAZER, $369
LACOSTE SHIRT, $110
MICHAEL BASTIAN
PANTS, $425
AXEL ARIGATO
SHOES, $250
TOMMY HILFIGER
JACKET, $349
ARMANI EXCHANGE
SHIRT, $49
DIESEL JEANS, $168
CONVERSE JACK
PURCELL SNEAKERS, $60
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STYLE SECRET: ELEVATE YOUR SHOE GAME
“I’m a fan of high-tops. Within my collection, there’s a lot of diversity in fabric
and coloring. That’s what makes sneakers so
unique—they change your look instantly.”
—HENRIK LUNDQVIST, GOALIE FOR THE NY RANGERS
BUY Make sure the fit is
snug and stay away
from excessively shiny
buttons and zippers.
Soft, buttery leather
trumps rigid and heavy.
WEAR You could live in
this thing. Over a T-shirt
with jeans? Great. Over
a shirt and tie? Even
better. Feel free to test
the boundaries.
TOMMY HILFIGER
JACKET, $499
T WO ARMS
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CARRY THAT LOAD
Functional style
can help ease your
weekend chores.
04
05
Fitted T-Shirt
Broken-In Chinos
BUY Shoot for 100 percent cotton or a
BUY They should fit like tailored
tee with a touch of poly stretch. And
it should be snug—unlike the free tee
you earned running a 5K.
WEAR Yes, you can wear a blazer over
it. No, you can’t tuck it in. Ever.
pants—or even better, jeans. And
pass on any chinos with pleats.
WEAR Shake things up with a pair
in gray or slate blue, colors that
stand out and still go with everything.
THE AVERAGE GUY
CLOTHING SHIRT, $98
MICHAEL BASTIAN
PANTS, $425
GILES & BROTHER
BRACELET, $125
39%
Number of guys who
shop for clothes at least
once a month
Source: Men’s Health survey
S t y l i n g: D a n M i c h e l a n d S a n d r a N y g a a r d (m e n) a n d L i s e t te M o r a /A r t M i x C r e a t i v e (w o m a n), h a i r a n d m a ke u p: D a n i e l l e D e c ke r/C h a n e l /A r t M i x C r e a t i v e , p r o p s t y l i n g: K e n d a l l F a e t h , p r o d u c t i o n: M a r y B r o o k s / 3 S t a r P r o d u c t i o n s; B a n a n a R e p u b l i c s h o r t s a n d t a n k (o n h e r)
LEVI’S VINTAGE
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THE AVERAGE GUY
A SHOT OF COMFORT
The right sweater
warms you up without
weighing you down.
61%
Number of guys who
prefer to do their
clothes shopping solo
Source: Men’s Health survey
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Relaxed
Sweater
Icon by T WO ARMS
BUY It should feel soft
to the touch. Natural
fibers, like merino wool,
cashmere, or a cottonlinen blend, breathe
better than synthetics.
WEAR Put it between
a collared shirt and a
tailored jacket; layers
give you more options
for looks and comfort.
HUGO SWEATER, $155
BANANA REPUBLIC
PANTS, $90
MIANSAI BRACELET, $120
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Standout
Dress Shoes
BUY Leather or suede.
They’re the uppers
worth investing in.
WEAR Break out from
wearing dress shoes
only with trousers. Your
wingtips and brogues
want to date around—
and they’ll look great
paired with distressed
denim or chinos.
JOHNSTON & MURPHY
SHOES, $275
Icon by T WO ARMS
STYLE SECRET: SYNC YOUR HUES
“I like to match colors, especially with
accessories and suiting. If I have an
olive tie on, my socks must also contain
olive. It helps me feel put-together.”
— J O S H P E S K O W I T Z, M E N’S F A S H I O N D I R E C T O R, B L O O M I N G D A L E’S
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4 TRICKS
FASHIONABLE
GUYS KNOW
Fit Your Face
DETAILS ARE EVERYTHING.
SHARPEN YOUR IMAGE WITH
A FEW SIMPLE TWEAKS.
Train Your Tailor
Dress for Your Height
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Wide Face
Narrow collars lengthen
your face, says David
Hamilton, a co-owner
of Hamilton Shirts.
Medium Face
Go with a semi-spread
collar. It’s classic, and
it will create the perfect
cradle for a tie knot.
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1/ Strengthen the Silhouette Have the shoulder
seams set directly atop your shoulders, says Matt
Harpalani of Imparali Custom Tailors in New York City.
2/ Show Some Hand The sleeves should end at
the crook of your wrist. You want them short enough
to leave a quarter inch of your shirt cuffs exposed.
3/ Cut It Short Ask your tailor to take up the bottom
of your jacket so it covers most of your butt.
Short/ One-Button
Average/ Two-Button
Tall/ Three-Button
A single-button suit
leaves more of your
shirt exposed, so you
look taller. “That longer V in your chest will
elongate your torso,”
says Harpalani.
Truth is, nobody looks
bad in a two-button
suit, says Harpalani. If
you’re medium height—
or just content to look
short or tall—make this
your default.
Big man in a small
world? This is your cut.
The longer front panel
leaves a shorter vertical
line coming from your
collar, so you appear like
less of a giant.
Rescue Your Drowned Shoes
1/ Dry
2
1
3
First, wipe them off with
a clean cloth. “Leaving leather wet can ruin
it,” says Lane Gerson,
cofounder of the footwear brand Jack Erwin.
2/ Stuff
Thin Face
Put crumpled newspaper in them; replace the
paper when saturated.
Repeat until almost dry;
insert cedar shoe trees.
Have a mug like Ethan
Hawke’s? A spread collar can strengthen your
jawline, says Hamilton.
Rub them down with
a good leather conditioner. —DAN MICHEL
3/ Condition
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ILLUSTRATIONS BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
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Colin Farrell has sampled all the highs and
lows of life. “There
were years where if
I got to the sink to
brush my teeth, it was
an event,” he says,
laughing. Now he’s
starring in the second
season of HBO’s True
Detective, and he’s
feeling good. “I am
hygienic now. I brush
regularly.” We respect
that. Here are key elements of his lifestyle.
—Sandra Nygaard
1/ Fragrance
2/ Massage
3/ Hats
“A man’s scent gives an
essence of what he’s
about,” Farrell says. “For
me, it’s [Dolce & Gabbana] Intenso. If I’m
wearing cologne, that’s
the one. It doesn’t overpower; it’s delicate, but
it’s still masculine.”
“A lot of people aren’t in
touch with their bodies.
We live in our heads
too much, in conceptual worlds with a high
importance on intellectualism. Massage
helps turn our attention
back to our bodies.”
“I have a lot of hats—
trilbies, Stetsons. I used
to forget to bring one
with me when I traveled, so I’d buy another.
My friends and family
started buying them for
me. They kind of multiplied like Gremlins.”
4/ Bookstores
“When you walk in,
there’s almost a molecular ghost of all
human endeavor—the
tears, pain, joy, and
curiosity—all the unanswered questions. It’s
all right there, stacked
up on the shelves.”
5/ Bracelets
“I wear a lot of them, but
they have meaning.
Each of the fandangles
on my wrists was given
to me by a friend or a
family member. They’re
as much tokens of
good luck as they are
fashion accessories.”
DOLCE & GABBANA POUR
HOMME INTENSO, $89
GOORIN BROS.
HAT, $125
BILLYKIRK CUFF, $58
(ILLUSTRATED)
MY ESSENTIALS
Illustrations by DANIEL WA RREN JOHNSON
COLIN FARRELL
WHERE DOES A LOVABLE
ROGUE FIND HIS STYLE
INSPIRATION? IN SURPRISING
PLACES AND PLEASURES.
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H a u te H i p p i e d r e s s , S t u a r t We i t z m a n s h o e s (o n h e r)
WEAR THE PANTS
Wool trousers set
you apart from the
blue-jeaned masses.
FRANK & OAK
08
09
Classic Dress Pants
Tailored Sport Shirt
BUY Don’t go too heavy; lightweight
BUY Aim for versatility: It should
THE TIE BAR
wool will hug your frame better and
keep you cool in stuffy meetings.
WEAR These aren’t your distressed
weekend jeans, pal. Hike that waist
up to just below your navel.
be short enough to leave untucked
when a casual mood strikes.
WEAR Sport shirts look better slightly
wrinkled. And leave that top button
undone, even if you’re wearing a tie.
TIE AND TIE BAR,
THE AVERAGE GUY
JACKET, $575
STEVEN ALAN
SHIRT, $178
BANANA REPUBLIC
PANTS, $99
$15 EACH
COACH MEN’S
46%
Number of men who
BOOTS, $345
spend $1,000-plus on
clothing each year
MOVADO WATCH, $995
Source: Men’s Health survey
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Distinctive
Accessories
BUY Bracelets, watches,
and necklaces are only
as good as the quality
of their materials. Look
for brass, silver, leather,
suede, or anything else
you can feel proud of.
WEAR Skinny bracelets
can be grouped. But
one wider than a quarter inch should go solo.
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT:
WALTZING MATILDA
CUFF LINKS, $75
PERSOL
SUNGLASSES, $240
MIANSAI
BRACELET, $80
LOTUFF
WALLET, $150
GILES & BROTHER
KEY RING, $175
BREITLING
WATCH, $9,695
THE TIE BAR
TIE BAR, $15
WANT LES ESSENTIELS
DE LA VIE
PASSPORT HOLDER, $145
MIANSAI
Icon by T WO ARMS
NECKLACE, $120
COACH MEN’S
SKETCHBOOK, $165
WALTZING MATILDA
BRACELET, $175
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STYLE SECRET: FIND YOUR TRAVEL BRANDS
Icon by T WO ARMS
“Kelly Cole T-shirts feel comfortable even
during TSA patdowns, and Hudson or Chuck’s
Vintage jeans stretch to keep the knees
from ragging out after days on the road.”
—DIERKS BENTLEY, COUNTRY SINGER
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WANT MORE
OPTIONS?
HERE ARE 30.
SAVE HERE. SPLURGE
THERE. AND LOOK GREAT
EVERYWHERE.
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STONE ISLAND
ORIGINAL PENGUIN
J.CREW
HASPEL
$125
SHADOW $270
$350
$546
$895
BANANA REPUBLIC
NAUTICA
MICHAEL KORS
PERRY ELLIS
VINCE CAMUTO
SALVATORE
$70
$90
$145
$75
$95
FERRAGAMO $870
TOMMY HILFIGER
JACK SPADE
STEVEN ALAN
FRANK & OAK
BOSS
FREEMANS SPORTING
$79
$148
$198
$145
$355
CLUB $895
GAP
PAIGE DENIM
PRPS GOODS & CO.
CALVIN KLEIN
TRETORN
AXEL ARIGATO
$60
$189
$245
$80
$150
$275
ASOS
CALVIN KLEIN
LUIGI BIANCHI
VAN HEUSEN
HAMILTON SHIRTS
TURNBULL & ASSER
$124
$1,395
MANTOVA $1,690
$50
$265
$365
08
LACOSTE
$69
06
ORIGINAL PENGUIN
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St yling: Sabrina Grande
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Land a comfortable
weekend look with
throwback footwear.
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Deconstructed Blazer
Dark Jeans
Simple Sneakers
BUY Because it lacks the lining and
BUY When you find the perfect fit, buy
BUY No, these aren’t like your neon
padding of a traditional sport coat, this
jacket will feel light on your shoulders.
WEAR It works anywhere you’d rock
a normal blazer. Plus, it keeps you
from drowning in sweat on hot days.
three pairs. You’ll be set for years—
dark denim never goes out of style.
WEAR Straight-leg jeans are versatile
enough to combine with anything from
a blazer to a baseball jersey.
mesh gym shoes. You’re looking for
classic designs and neutral colors.
WEAR If you keep them clean, you’ll
be able to pair them with dark jeans,
bright chinos, or even a suit.
T his page: V ir age Vo lante c our tesy A s ton M ar tin ,
o p p o s i t e : i c o n b y Tw o A r m s
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STYLE SECRET: CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING
The Immortal
Leather Bag
“Perfect fit explains why clothes
always look better on mannequins.
Regardless of the quality of
the garment, have it tailored.”
BUY Look for zippers
and buckles that feel
sturdy. This is an investment; spend the cash
now for a bag that will
last the rest of your life.
WEAR A canvas messenger makes your suit
look cheap. Smooth
or pebbled leather has
the opposite effect.
—TAYE DIGGS, ACTOR
THIS PAGE:
MICHAEL KORS
BAG, $498
OPPOSITE:
VINCE CAMUTO
JACKET, $295
BURBERRY BRIT
T-SHIRT, $150
PRPS GOODS & CO.
JEANS, $275
CONVERSE JACK PURCELL
SNEAKERS, $70
WALTZING MATILDA
BRACELET, $175
T his page: V ir age Vo lante c our tesy A s ton M ar tin ,
o p p o s i t e : i c o n b y Tw o A r m s
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MY ESSENTIALS
RYAN
SEACREST
HOW THE
BUSIEST
MAN IN
SHOWBIZ
STARTS
EVERY DAY
IN STYLE.
RYAN SEACREST
DISTINCTION SUIT, $550
VAN HEUSEN SHIRT, $45
IZOD TIE, $45
THE TIE BAR
TIE BAR, $15
HOOK+ALBERT
POCKET SQUARE, $45
JOHN VARVATOS
JACKET, $1,698
(ILLUSTRATED)
1/ Suit
“Typically I’ll wear a
suit and tie in the morning,” Seacrest says.
“In the evening I ditch
the tie, unbutton the
shirt, and keep just the
pocket square. Later I
switch into sneakers for
a more casual feel.”
2/ Pocket Square
3/ Leather Jacket
4/A Small Cooler
5/ Legal Pad
“My favorite is white
with colored piping. It
adds a layer of detail.
I steal double-sided
tape from [his Idol
cohost] J.Lo’s dressing
room and put it on the
back so it won’t droop
into my pocket.”
“I want this to be simple
and classic. I love a
smooth, streamlined
leather jacket. It’s a staple that’s always in my
bag when I travel. And
it goes with anything I
wear—jeans, slacks, in
place of a suit jacket.”
“I always keep a cooler
stocked with healthy
snacks—like a green
juice I make with my
Vitamix at home, and
a salad. I also keep
matcha green tea in
there. It gives me an
energy boost.”
“My dad was a lawyer, so I grew up with
legal pads. I still keep
them around to jot
down notes. My brain
works visually, so I take
a mental snapshot to
remember what’s written on the page.”
Illustrations by DA NIEL WA RREN JOHNSON
Between producing
and playing host on
TV and radio, Ryan
Seacrest is slammed.
But he still found time
to launch a clothing
line, Ryan Seacrest
Distinction, that
reflects the simplicity
of his morning routine. “I prep a suit and
a few accessories on
a hanger before bed,”
he says. “That way I
can sleep until the last
minute, then grab it
and go.” —Dan Michel
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Where to Buy
BLUE NOTE
It’s sky-colored.
Of course it works
with everything.
SUIT, $1,395
CALVIN KLEIN WHITE
LABEL SHIRT, $55
THE TIE BAR TIE AND
15
16
Navy Blue Suit
Crisp Dress Shirt
BUY This one suit will stylishly see
you through weddings, job interviews,
board meetings, and bar mitzvahs.
WEAR It’s simple: Button it when you
stand; unbutton it when you sit. And
stop slouching, for cripes’ sake.
BUY A smooth touch is good; it indicates tightly woven cotton. And a little
stretch will do wonders for comfort.
WEAR Iron it and tuck it in—always.
You should have only 1 to 2 inches of
slack when you pinch it at the waist.
TIE BAR, $15 EACH
MOVADO WATCH, $2,195
PAIR OF THIEVES
SOCKS, $6
JACK ERWIN
SHOES, $195
Luigi Bianchi Mantova
lubiam.it
Marwood
marwoodlondon.co.uk
Miansai
miansai.com
Michael Bastian
Bergdorf Goodman
Michael Kors
michaelkors.com
Movado
movado.com
Mr. Nieves
eastdane.com
Nautica
nautica.com
Nice Laundry
nicelaundry.com
Original Penguin
originalpenguin.com
Ox and Bull Trading Co.
oxandbull.com
Paige Denim
bloomingdales.com
Pair of Thieves
target.com
Perry Ellis
perryellis.com
Persol
Ilori stores
Prada
Prada stores
PRPS Goods & Co.
prpsjeans.com
Rag & Bone
rag-bone.com
Ryan Seacrest Distinction
macys.com
Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo stores
7 for All Mankind
7forallmankind.com
Sperry Top-Sider
sperrytopsider.com
Steven Alan
stevenalan.com
Stone Island
stoneisland.com
Stone Island Shadow
stoneisland.com
TAG Heuer
shop-us.tagheuer.com
Ted Baker London
tedbaker.com
The Tie Bar
thetiebar.com
Thomas Pink
thomaspink.com
Todd Snyder
toddsnyder.com
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger NYC
Tretorn
bloomingdales.com
Tudor Watch
tudorwatch.com
Turnbull & Asser
turnbullandasser.com
Van Heusen
vanheusen.com
Vince Camuto
vincecamuto.com
Waltzing Matilda
waltzingmatildausa.com
Want Les Essentiels
de la Vie
wantessentiels.com
Z Zegna
zegna.com
M a s o n d r e s s , M a k ko J e w e l r y e a r r i n g s a n d b r a c e l e t (o n h e r)
BURBERRY LONDON
Alexander McQueen
mrporter.com
Armani Exchange
armaniexchange.com
Asos
asos.com
Axel Arigato
axelarigato.com
Banana Republic
bananarepublic.com
Billykirk
billykirk.com
Boss
hugoboss.com
Breitling
breitling.com
Burberry Brit
burberry.com
Burberry London
burberry.com
Calvin Klein Collection
Calvin Klein Collection store
Calvin Klein Jeans
calvinklein.com
Calvin Klein White Label
calvinklein.com
Club Monaco
clubmonaco.com
Coach Men’s
coach.com
Converse Jack Purcell
converse.com
Diesel
shop.diesel.com
Dolce & Gabbana
saksfifthavenue.com
Frank & Oak
frankandoak.com
Freemans Sporting Club
mrporter.com
Gap
gap.com
Giles & Brother
gilesandbrother.com
Goorin Bros.
goorin.com
Gucci
gucci.com
Hamilton Shirts
hamiltonshirts.com
Haspel
haspel.com
Hook+Albert
hookandalbert.com
Hugh & Crye
hughandcrye.com
Hugo
hugoboss.com
Izod
kohls.com
J.Crew
jcrew.com
Jack Erwin
jackerwin.com
Jack Spade
jackspade.com
Jimmy Choo
jimmychoo.com
Johnston & Murphy
johnstonmurphy.com
John Varvatos
johnvarvatos.com
Lacoste
lacoste.com
Levi’s Vintage Clothing
shopwittmore.com
Lotuff
lotuffleather.com
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