HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[Mr. Six]

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If you enlarge the photo, I think you can see some of the texture of the square. It's 100% wool and looks like it in person, so I probably wouldn't think to wear it in summer unless I was consciously trying to do something counter-seasonal. In terms of color choice, it has a beige-grey base that's close to the grey stripe in the tie. Since the base is broken up by the pattern, I thought that it would pair visually with the grey of the tie without looking matchy. The pattern is burgundy, which is a pretty standard complement for both brown and navy, so it just made sense. It was actually the first square I reached for after I decided to wear the tie.

It's interesting that you see the square as part of a high contrast summer fit. I don't immediately think of burgundy working that way. What do you have in mind for the rest of the pieces?

 

[jfrater]

Conservative look for me today for a change!

Suit: Brioni
Shirt: Kiton
Tie: Hober
Shoes: Gaziano and Girling
Socks: Bresciani
Pocket Square: Kabbaz
Cufflinks: Vintage @ eBay

 

[Caustic Man]

Vanda. Looks like it's sold out, but check with Gerald and Diana to see if they expect it to return.

If you enlarge the photo, I think you can see some of the texture of the square. It's 100% wool and looks like it in person, so I probably wouldn't think to wear it in summer unless I was consciously trying to do something counter-seasonal. In terms of color choice, it has a beige-grey base that's close to the grey stripe in the tie. Since the base is broken up by the pattern, I thought that it would pair visually with the grey of the tie without looking matchy. The pattern is burgundy, which is a pretty standard complement for both brown and navy, so it just made sense. It was actually the first square I reached for after I decided to wear the tie.

It's interesting that you see the square as part of a high contrast summer fit. I don't immediately think of burgundy working that way. What do you have in mind for the rest of the pieces?

Hmmm, I think my screen may be interpreting the colors a bit off. The lighter parts of the PS look like a light cream color to me and the burgundy looks like a plumb or eggplant color. I still might not have gone with as much gray in the PS assuming it is close to the gray in the tie, though. Makes a lot more sense now that I know what colors they are supposed to be. Would you mind posting a pic of just the PS unfolded when you get a chance?

 

[Mr. Six]

^ From NMWA's site.

 

[sugarbutch]

Cox, notwithstanding mf's critique of the fit, the only thing holding that back is the woeful shirt collar.

jfrat, your conservative business dress look is solid.

 

[justinkapur]

Ring
Mazzarelli
Calabrese Napoli
Simonat Goddard
Khakis of Carmel
Bontoni

 

[Caustic Man]

^ From NMWA's site.

Thanks! Thats a nice PS.

 

[Prince of Paisley]



Conservative look for me today for a change!

Spoiler

Suit: Brioni
Shirt: Kiton
Tie: Hober
Shoes: Gaziano and Girling
Socks: Bresciani
Pocket Square: Kabbaz
Cufflinks: Vintage @ eBay

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Monkeyface]

Evening fit:

 

[Murlsquirl]

Three winners in a row.

 

[jfrater]



Sorry for your loss.

Funny I have a black suit for funerals.

 

[Caustic Man]

I was talking to my tailor the other day as I dropped some stuff off and I mentioned that I don't think I own a single black item of clothing. Shoes belts and ties is it, and even then it is very few.

 

[Benjamin Chee HH]

Testwearing my prototype Cabriolet jacket from Maison BCHH. This Sahariana has no padding/canvassing/lining whatsoever, and even after five years of frequent wear, still maintains its graceful lines and structure.

 

[Pliny]

So ~B~ - You've been test-wearing for five years.

 

[in stitches]



Three winners in a row.

All with teh Navajo!

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SB, tie matching with caution tape is next level.

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Six, that Vanda is awesome. I really should wear mine more often.