On the Beach......Miami Chic, Florida

Minimalism without texture, and dimension is just boring - she does a great job giving depth to the look by using black and navy layers.
I really love that both bags have their own pattern and texture.

Lapo Elkann in Style of The Times

This shot of Lapo Elkann by Robert Maxwell ran in the Style of The Times section a while back. I finally found it on the internet the other day.

I always thought it was one of the best shots of him - I like how everything is a little askew and yet kind of regal.

The white/navy striped pants back to a navy DB blazer is quite....quirky.

Do You Blend Perfume?

I was editing a new video for Style.com today and one of the young ladies that I interviewed mentioned that she blends Comme Des Garçons Kyoto Incense with Kiehl's Original Musk for her signature scent.

I know another very fashionable young lady who also blends her perfume (Costume National Intense) with Kiehl's Original Musk.

Is blending perfume more popular than I realize?

Funny that both women mix back to Kiehl's Musk.

Is there a floral base option that is popular to mix back to lighter scents?

Any of the guys blend cologne?

I have been on a real scent kick lately. I am obsessed with the Comme Des Garçons family of scents and products and when I go to Florence next week I am definitely spending some time at Santa Maria Novella.

The Urban Style Hunter

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On The Street....Large Graphic DVF Coat, New York

If the pattern on this coat was just a little larger it would almost look like an abstract graphic. I like that.

On The Street....Mixed Message, New York

I really like the crazy mix of a tailored, 3/4 sleeve jacket(notice the longer gloves) with military pants and Converses.

Some might say that it looks like two different outfits mixed together but I think that is the charm.

On The Street.....Two in Nolita, New York

I'm noticing a lot of tall grey boots. The colors look even better when you click to enlarge.

On The Street....About the Hair, New York

Love the asymmetrical hair. For better detail, click to enlarge.

On The Street.....Another East Village Artist Type, LES

The Liberman book "The Artist in His Studio" features a very style series of Picasso photos.

In the images Picasso is wearing a blue dotted shirt buttoned all the way up. When I saw this guy I had a vision of Johnny Depp doing a very surreal homage to Picasso and his fascinating life.



I have just realized this is the second time this month I have referred to the Liberman book " The Artist in His Studio". It is really great and very inspiring. I seems to me it would be a must have for any designers inspiration library.

1 Million Page Views For December!

We hit a major milestone in December - 1 million pageviews for the month!

Thank you all so much!

I couldn't have done it without you (actually, I could have gotten to half-million just from my Dad, he is a big fan)

I can't wait to get started on 2007.

I had a nice little break for Christmas but it made me realize how much I have grown to love the daily challenge of finding, shooting, and writing about great style.

I have some great trips lined up, new features for The Sartorialist, a new video for Style.com that I'm preparing to edit, and some more events in the United States (and ,if I can swing it, London, Hong Kong, and Rio)

I'm dying to make it to Sweden and efforting to make that happen soon. Should I go in the Winter or Spring?

Dying to go to Naples and Tokyo.

This posting is going longer than I expected so while I'm at it I want to send a thanks out to some of the people that really made a difference to The Sartorialist this year.

Mom & Dad

Dave Allen

Dirk Standen and everyone at CondeNet.com

Adam Rapoport & Jim Nelson and everyone at GQ

Michael Macko and everyone at Saks Fifth Avenue

Finally, thanks to everyone that allowed me to take their photos and played along ,in good nature, while people all around the world dissected your style choices of the day.