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Wardrobe
Jeans: James Jeans
Shirt: Lifetime Collective
Shoes: Toms
Accessories: Panerai, Miansai, Tai

Wardrobe
Sweater & Jeans: J Crew
Shoes: Cole Haan
Accessories: Panerai, Tateossian, Miansai, Omegae

Wardrobe
Jacket: G Star Raw
Pants: J Crew
Sweater: J Crew
Shoes: Cole Haan
Accessories: Vanishing Elephant, Omega, Panerai, Tai, Miansai, Tateossian

Wardrobe
Vest:Shirt:Jeans:: J Crew
Scarf: English Laundry
Shoes: JD Fisk
Backpack: Hex
Watch: Panerai

     Similar to past fall and winter outfits--I like to incorporate colors during the cold season.  The odd thing is it still hasn't cooled down here so the key is combining cool clothes with fall layers.






Wardrobe
Pants: 7 For All Mankind
Jacket: John Varvatos Star USA
Shirts: Alternative
Shoes: TOMS
Accessories: Panerai, Tai Jewelry, Tateossian, Omega, Ray Ban, Clapham

Wardrobe
Shorts: Hook & Echo
Shirt: H&M
Bag: Jack Spade
Sandals: Coach
Belt: J Crew
Cravat: Topman
Watch: Panerai

     This past Friday I was asked to help judge an Edgar Allan Poe themed fashion show for the Sacramento Film & Music Festival.  Sacramento's young fashion talent represented well and I was honored to be a part of the festivities.

     Although it is still hot in Northern California, I've started breaking out the fall lineup but balanced the heat with lighter fabrics such as this Ted Baker linen blazer.





Wardrobe
Blazer: Ted Baker
Shirt:Jeans:: J Crew
Bow Tie: J Crew
Lapel Flower: hook+ALBERT
Shoes: Gucci
Pocket Square: J Crew

     The Boss and I made another trip back to Healdsburg to hang out with our buddy John, owner of Viszlay Vineyard.  He occasionally throws a BBQ for members and friends, this was the first one we were able to attend.  Food, wine, and people were all great, unfortunately I did not win the grape stomp competition.

     This outfit was all about simplicity, lounging, and enjoying the last few days of summer.

As always, thank you for reading.





Wardrobe
Shirt: H&M
Shorts: J Crew
Shoes: Rockport
Tote: Coach
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Accessories: Panerai, Miansai, J Crew, Tateossian

     Pleats on pants is a great way to date yourself and bring down an outfit because it has more to do with function rather than substance.  To accomplish a modern look and clean lines, typically we choose slim pants with a flat front.  But in recent years, designers have used the pleat as a design piece rather than a means of comfort for men.

     Rather than the elongated single and double pleats of your dad's pants, the modern pleat is typically singular, smaller, and inverted.  The pleats of yesteryear's pants face outward creating a wider silhouette  but modern pleats face inward bringing the viewers eyes inwards.  It's analogous to how stripes trick the eye, vertical stripes make a person look longer and taller, while horizontal stripes makes a person look shorter and wider.

     The next time you go pants shopping, think about adding some pleats to your wardrobe.






Wardrobe
Pants: Paul Smith
Shirt: Ben Sherman Plectrum
Laptop Sleeve: Hartmann
Shoes: Gucci
Accessories: Panerai, Omega, J Crew, Tateossian

     One of my favorite ways of relaxing is heading out to wine country and just taking in the beautiful landscape while enjoying a nice glass of wine.  I avoided touristy Napa and headed over to Healdsburg where there's smaller wineries, but not of any less quality, and often, you get the opportunity to meet the owners.  If you have the opportunity to head out this way, make a stop at Viszlay Vineyards,  John, the owner, is always welcoming, has a great story, and of course makes amazing wines.  

     The inspiration behind this post was vintage, prohibition times, and farm life.  Because of the hard work and farm life that is involved in wine making, it was only fitting to mix the previous mentioned styles into the latest post.

     Hope you guys enjoy the look and thank you for reading.  Don't forget to "follow" me on Facebook and Instagram where I often post random content that's not on here.





Wardrobe
Vest: Alfani
Shirt + Pants: Original Penguin
Shoes: Rockport
Accessories: Omega, Tateossian, Panerai, Gaspar, You Are Pretty & Handsome

     When it comes to new designs and trends, Italians are the pioneers and trailblazers in the world of men's fashion.  Italian men have an innate ability to look as though they intentionally put an outfit together, even when they didn't.  They can walk into a McDonald's with a full wool suit on and wouldn't look overdressed.  It’s the art of trying without looking like you tried.