Update On The Street....Refined Casual, Upper East Side
I just wanted to say that I didn't do this post to get him back or for revenge. When I took this photo I reminded him of that story and we both had a good laugh.
Actually, at the time, I was probably much more of a pain to work with than him because I was so young and eager and my enthusiasm far outweighed my talent at that point. I also remember he really saved my ass on something that happened with Nordstrom that he somehow was able to cover for me,
Like I said it was not revenge just an honest, funny story of starting in the fashion business. I was a little surprised no one made a comment about my "5-button" suit.
I use to work with this guy when I first moved to New York in the early 90's. Actually ,in his case, I use the term "work" very loosely and I don't think he would disagree.
As you can see he is the epitome of Trad. Upper East Side Chic (except for the man bag). I remember when I bought my first Armani suit in '92ish - I was around 22. I was so proud and I was sure everyone loved Armani as much as I did. I walked into this gentleman's office that morning while he was eating breakfast with a couple of my coworkers. He asked me all about my new suit - I made sure to point out this was the new "5-button model". He seemed very pleased by that.
I don't think the full weight of his sarcastic interest in my suit really hit me until about lunchtime - that was my first introduction to the vicious style tribes of New York fashion.
I can laugh about it now because I just added about 30 pounds to him in Photoshop, (just kidding)
Actually, at the time, I was probably much more of a pain to work with than him because I was so young and eager and my enthusiasm far outweighed my talent at that point. I also remember he really saved my ass on something that happened with Nordstrom that he somehow was able to cover for me,
Like I said it was not revenge just an honest, funny story of starting in the fashion business. I was a little surprised no one made a comment about my "5-button" suit.
I use to work with this guy when I first moved to New York in the early 90's. Actually ,in his case, I use the term "work" very loosely and I don't think he would disagree. As you can see he is the epitome of Trad. Upper East Side Chic (except for the man bag). I remember when I bought my first Armani suit in '92ish - I was around 22. I was so proud and I was sure everyone loved Armani as much as I did. I walked into this gentleman's office that morning while he was eating breakfast with a couple of my coworkers. He asked me all about my new suit - I made sure to point out this was the new "5-button model". He seemed very pleased by that.
I don't think the full weight of his sarcastic interest in my suit really hit me until about lunchtime - that was my first introduction to the vicious style tribes of New York fashion.
I can laugh about it now because I just added about 30 pounds to him in Photoshop, (just kidding)
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post a commentNot a big fan of this look. He's a bit too thick to pull this tucked in sweeter look/belt with shorts look off. The flip-flops just adds up to sloppy.
I think height to body proportion is the best style secret around.
Sartorialist, I think you're slipping. I don't see anything chic about this guy, he's even too over weight for the "look" which show no imagination what so ever! Look a lttle harder!
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did you read what I posted? his style is a very important part of the story.
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Great post!
Sarto,
Could you define "Trad". Not only do I love fashion, but I also love neologisms:)
Oh, she is not all that skinny, and the flip flops are nice. Overall the look is quite comfortable, clean and city smart.
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Please - someone - make flipflops go away! I beg you!
flops are terrible
I like that belt , can you get a close-up of the clasp
Sarto,
Seinfeld notwithstanding, I find mabags to be incredibly practical. Yet, I haven't mustered the courage to buy one. Your take?
Thanks
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Thank you, Alessandra, for that!
Nothing excuses that belt, though.
One of the things which makes The Sartorialist such a joy to read is its straightforward appreciation of style as opposed to "sarcastic interest". Please don't turn into a fashion bitch - it doesn't serve you well.
Greetings from London, by the way.
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Do you mean those elongated Armani jackets that buttoned at the top collar?
Good story! I love that green.
Let's just say it's his personal style and I think his flip-flops are ok because it's not like he wears them at work, right?
Sometimes I think people with casual style are the people who really have self-confidence about what they are wearing, and these people tend to look good all the time too.
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