We always consider it a small victory when a friend or coworker decides to take a bit of a risk with their wardrobe after a bit of prompting from us. We are firm believers that everyone should have their own personal style, but it is definitely flattering when you know a piece ended up in someone’s collection based on your recommendation. Yesterday, that piece was a pair of spearmint Roberson washed twill pants from Peter Millar. For a friend who normally sticks to the basics, and has given us a hard time about Go To Hell pants for years, it was a huge step.
Over the course of a typical week it’s pretty rare for us to run into more than a handful of bowtie aficionados. Well, thanks to our friends at The Quinntessential Gentleman, this week will be far from typical. Tomorrow night we’ll be in attendance as the team behind The QG comes together to celebrate a couple of our favorite things: Bourbon & Bowties. They’re expecting quite a crowd and everyone in attendance will definitely be sporting a bow.
It seems that subscription based services have become the latest trend across a number of arenas as of late, and, to be honest, we love it. From boxes of clothes, to boxes of coffee, you can sign up to have just about anything delivered right to your door once a month from some absolutely awesome companies. One of our favorite subscriptions is one that is only available during the summer. It’s the Summer Shortscription from Streaker Sports, and whether you already celebrate a solid collection of their shorts, or you’re just starting out, the Shortscription is something we’d highly recommend taking advantage of. In fact, we’re such big fans of the idea that we’re giving a Shortscription away to one lucky reader.
For events like the Kentucky Derby, we are firm believers that you have to respect the tradition and keep your attire in line with the event at hand. Luckily for us, Churchill Downs is the perfect place to break out two of our favorite things, seersucker and bowties. Of course, having just a little bit of fun with your look is never a bad idea, and small touches can truly make all the difference. For those of you who tend to think the same way, we have a feeling you’ll love the White/Green Derby 100’s from Walk-Over.
We can’t believe that we have already reached the last Bowtie Friday before the Kentucky Derby. The emails are still rolling in asking what bowtie is the best pick for the races, and today we’re going to be giving one lucky winner their choice of one of the three recently released plaid bows from Starboard Clothing Co.’s summer line. Regardless of your choice, these are all bows that will look fantastic whether you find yourself standing on the paddock at Churchill Downs or sipping mint juleps with friends a few timezones away.
For quite some time we’ve been on the fence about popover shirts. Sure, they’ve been around for ever and ever, and many consider them a piece that belongs in every man’s closet, but we’ve never been bold enough to give one a whirl. Literally, there have been times when we’ve chickened out at the last minute and put one back on the rack. After waffling for far too long, we’re taking the plunge into the world of popovers with the recently released Blue Seersucker Popover from Sid Mashburn.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve really enjoyed watching J. Crew expand their collection courtesy of their “In Good Company” line. Whether they make a small tweak to a classic silhouette, or put their spin on a piece from an up and coming brand, all of the pieces that fall under the In Good Company umbrella seem to compliment J.Crew’s core lineup perfectly. Their Vans Canvas Authentic Sneakers are absolutely no exception.