On The Street.....UPDATE Madison Ave. , Manhattan

Some people left comments yesterday asking what I found interesting about this look or that this look had no personal touches.

What I thought looked really good was the overall fit of the suit. Maybe it could be a little more nipped in at the waist but that is a personal choice. I also really loved the beautiful shade of brown shoes with that navy suit. For a larger image click on the photo for better detail.

What I found really great and a VERY personal touch was the peak lapels on a single-breasted suit. Peak lapels on a single-breasted suit might not seem like a big deal in womenswear but it is not standard issue for men's and really quite a statement of his willingness to step out a little.

On The Street...Upper Madison Ave., Manhattan

Anonymous Option

The Anonymous option is back on. Sometimes a glitch in Blogger switches it off without warning. The only way I know is if you email me to let me know.

Thanks
Scott

On The Street...60th Street, Manhattan

Puffer Vest Over Suit

I see the puffer vest- over-suit a lot in Milan but it seems like a style that would look just as good in Denver or Seattle.

On The Street.....Tailored Peacoat, Manhattan

On The Street.....Burberry Quilted Trench, Manhattan

Tomas Maier Boutique , Miami

The Scent and Body Care Room
The Library
The Gallery

Why can't every reasonably sized city in America have a store like the Tomas Maier boutique in Miami. Like a little jewel (or more like 10 Corso Como West) Tomas Maier's boutique caters to a certain taste level. As most of you already know Tomas Maier is the creative director of Bottega Veneta. As you can imagine Bottega is well represented but so are his Milanese colleagues like Marni and Missoni plus Parisian houses like Azzedine Alaia and Lanvin. The store has also become THE place for sexy sophisticated swimwear.

You can find most of the products offered in other places but it is how he edits the assortment and how respectfully he displays his collections that makes it special. Spread out through a converted house on South Beach the boutiques tiny themed rooms (like the library, photo gallery, etc) feels much more like a fashion gallery than just another store. There is no reason that a boutique like this could not be done in a Chicago or a Seattle. Actually ,to be truthful, there is not even a little boutique in New York right now that carries the sophisticated variety of products that this boutique does.

On The Street.....Madison Ave., New York

Brilliant mix of plaid and paisley

On The Street.....Purple & Red, Manhattan