The State of Black Tie: Your Observations

[culverwood]

Have you tried M&S, they usually have a selection at their bigger stores. I remember buying a morning coat and trousers at their Marble Arch shop.

 

[Concordia]

M&S got nice press on English Cut blog. That was 10 years ago, but worth a look.

 

[poorsod]

Saw a fantastic triple-bill at the SF ballet last night.

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My favorite was “The Infinite Ocean,” a contemporary piece reflecting the passing of life. Quite moving. Then there was “Etudes,” which gives an overview of the daily ritual of ballet dancers, starting with prosaic barre exercises and culminating with so many leaps and twirls you’re left with your head spinning.

Tux: Eidos
Shirt: 100 Hands
Tie: Robert Talbot
Studs & links: Samuel Gassman via NMWA
Slippers: Belgian Shoes NYC

Etudes is quite fun. I’ve seen ABT dance it at the Met.

Valentine's Day dinner. Nothing new, really.
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On these occasions, and most others, I'm just an accessory.

Your wine cellar amazing!

 

[Andy57]

Your wine cellar amazing!

I know, right? ?

 

[sftiger]

Is that your personal wine cellar?

If so, I am very jealous. I figured it was the cellar of some restaurant you frequent.

 

[Faux Brummell]

I’m going to stop inviting Andy to my wine cellar if he doesn’t stop taking credit for it! ??

 

[The Chai]

Possibly gonna be turned into either a sbpl, db or sb shawl dj...haven’t decided yet

 

[psb]

Possibly gonna be turned into either a sbpl, db or sb shawl dj...haven’t decided yet

We are exited to see what will come out . I would prefer a single button peak lapel dj, because i do not have a white one yet.

 

[The Chai]

We are exited to see what will come out . I would prefer a single button peak lapel dj, because i do not have a white one yet.

Yeah I’m leaning towards either that or a db. I was thinking a db with a spalla camicia shoulder I could double as a sports coat. I really like the sbpl look worn by Daniel Craig in spectre (ignoring the 2 button single vent front...just liked the look from afar. Looked cool) so possibly sbpl too

 

[The Chai]

We are exited to see what will come out . I would prefer a single button peak lapel dj, because i do not have a white one yet.

So either this or this as an inspiration...

 

[Thin White Duke]

I don’t like the massive bellied lapels on Tom Ford stuff.
Take a look for further inspiration at Connery’s slim lapel SBPL ecru version in the opening scenes of Goldfinger for the best looking tropical DJ ever IMO.

 

[The Chai]

I don’t like the massive bellied lapels on Tom Ford stuff.
Take a look for further inspiration at Connery’s slim lapel SBPL ecru version in the opening scenes of Goldfinger for the best looking tropical DJ ever IMO.

Id probably get mine slightly wider than that. The skinny one is hard to get right imo

 

[The Chai]

Though I did see a slim dunhill peak with no belly that I particularly like...

 

[psb]

So either this or this as an inspiration...

To me Craig's dinner jacket looks quite perfect.

 

[The Chai]

To me Craig's dinner jacket looks quite perfect.

Yeah. Apart from
The two button I like the look with the carnation and no pocket square