The_Foxx
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Hopefully only a few more weeks until I return to the USA for good-- in the meantime, thought this might make for interesting discussion-- with links or photos of examples.
What items do you consider absolute necessities for the modern Dandy?
Here are my submissions, the subject came to mind when I saw the collection of NWT gloves from Jay Kos currently on the auction block.
1. A few pairs of elegant gloves. You've gotta see the gloves (from suede, chamois, to formal light grey "black tie" pairs) if only for viewing pleasure (all NWT for less than a hundred bucks)
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...8&_nkw=jay+kos
Someone PLEASE buy these before I buy something else I don't need:, I am already imagining them with a tuxedo for winter formal events....
http://cgi.ebay.com/225-JAY-KOS-MENS...d=p3286.c0.m14
2. One solid navy blue, one solid black grenadine knit ties (the Dandy's prestige may be increased by owning additional colors?)
http://www.paulstuart.com/product_in...SUBPRODCATID=0
3. An elaborate or tool-intensive shoeshine kit (extra points for Saphir products, or 1,000,000 point bonus for using Champagne instead of water for polishing)
http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=56368
4. Single breasted jacket, peaked lapels. Never thought this could double for businesswear myself, but thought it was a brave look.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-4595-PURPLE-...d=p3286.c0.m14
5. Pink shirt, french cuffs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Purple-Label-Dre...d=p3286.c0.m14
6. Pretty sure the modern Dandy owns, he does not rent. Lapels are most likely peaked with one button jacket, lest the Dandy risk public scoffs from traditionalists. Super Bonus points awarded for shades of midnight blue or navy, or a colorful lining.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-OXXFORD-Gibb...d=p3286.c0.m14
http://www.virtualclotheshorse.com/i...0ff45118d34f4b
What items do you consider absolute necessities for the modern Dandy?
Here are my submissions, the subject came to mind when I saw the collection of NWT gloves from Jay Kos currently on the auction block.
1. A few pairs of elegant gloves. You've gotta see the gloves (from suede, chamois, to formal light grey "black tie" pairs) if only for viewing pleasure (all NWT for less than a hundred bucks)
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...8&_nkw=jay+kos
Someone PLEASE buy these before I buy something else I don't need:, I am already imagining them with a tuxedo for winter formal events....
http://cgi.ebay.com/225-JAY-KOS-MENS...d=p3286.c0.m14
2. One solid navy blue, one solid black grenadine knit ties (the Dandy's prestige may be increased by owning additional colors?)
http://www.paulstuart.com/product_in...SUBPRODCATID=0
3. An elaborate or tool-intensive shoeshine kit (extra points for Saphir products, or 1,000,000 point bonus for using Champagne instead of water for polishing)
http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=56368
4. Single breasted jacket, peaked lapels. Never thought this could double for businesswear myself, but thought it was a brave look.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-4595-PURPLE-...d=p3286.c0.m14
5. Pink shirt, french cuffs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Purple-Label-Dre...d=p3286.c0.m14
6. Pretty sure the modern Dandy owns, he does not rent. Lapels are most likely peaked with one button jacket, lest the Dandy risk public scoffs from traditionalists. Super Bonus points awarded for shades of midnight blue or navy, or a colorful lining.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-OXXFORD-Gibb...d=p3286.c0.m14
http://www.virtualclotheshorse.com/i...0ff45118d34f4b