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MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012

Sunpocket Foldable Sunglasses

Sunpocket SPKT2

If you want that Steve McQueen look at a fraction of the cost, Sunpocket is definitely the way to go. These sunglasses are foldable, durable, and now on sale for under $50 (with free shipping).

Cool doesn't go out of style - Chad Mcqueen

Chad Mcqueen recently sat down with Barbour to discuss the Barbour Steve Mcqueen collection, his dad and other things.  He was asked "Why do you think your father's dress style is still relevant?" His response is classic "because cool doesn't go out of style".  Here's a link to the article.

cool doesn't go out of style

For The Boy : I'm new to wine, how do I start?

It's inevitable, your at the point where you feel like she might be the one.  Both of you are young and excited to venture into this wonderful God instituted thing called marriage.  You know you need to take Her to an elegant restaurant, and yes more than likely you will be asked to see the wine list.  This is no place for beer gents. (I've had to learn that the hard way).  What will you do? Do you know wine? Does she? This is an area that needs polishing gents, observe.

The only way to really begin to appreciate and learn wine is to drink it.  Find a good patient wine dealer who can make recommendations and who doesn't make you feel like a wank for already not knowing this key piece of info. It also helps to have some good buddies who know good wine like I do.  Don't get too alarmed about money just yet, there are good bottles of wine for under $20.00.  Your trusted dealer should be able to point you in the right direction.  Store your wine in a good, dark place with a moderate constant temperature like the bottom of your closet. (multiple bottles)

Generally its said that those who appreciate wine more begin with the whites and move to the reds.  Being a craft beer connoisseur  I had already adjusted my palate and was able to jump right into the reds.  I have crossed paths with those who are seasoned and do appreciate a good white wine as well, so there certainly are exceptions to the rule.  Here are some basics to get you started.

Here is a great link which outlines some of the major types and gives a breakdown of each.
Cheers!

http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/major-types-of-red-and-white-wine/c27438.aspx

KYT - Know Your Terms : Cramerton Army Cloth

Know Your Terms: Cramerton Army Cloth

by Jonathan Evans

MacArthur in Cramerton.

Remember those chinos you should have in your wardrobe by now? Well it turns out they may well have been relegated to the sidelines of sartorial history if it weren’t for Stuart Cramer, early 20^th Century textile baron and owner of Cramerton Mills of North Carolina. In 1929, spurred partly by his son’s ongoing service in the military, Cramer took on a contract to produce 40,000 yards of 8.2 oz cotton twill for the Quartermaster Depot in Philadelphia. It was the first in a run of Type 1 Army Cloth, a khaki-colored, tough-as-nails answer to the olive drab “doughboy” uniforms of WWI—garments that, aside from fading and degrading over time, proved so unpopular after the war that whole stockpiles had to be junked by the military.
Not so for Cramerton’s Army Cloth: It saw service as the standard basic uniform cloth in WWII and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and then made the leap to industrial uniforms, surplus shops, and college campuses nationwide (on the legs of returning GIs). And though initially produced exclusively in its hometown, Cramer quickly shared production methods with his textile-manufacturing compatriots, greatly expanding the fabric’s availability. As the popularity of chinos waned in the wake of balloon-like fits and casual Friday misfires, so did that of Cramerton Army Cloth, but since their resurgence you can find a slew of pants—ranging from utilitarian to downright dressed-up—cut from the stuff. Chalk up another one for the military’s continued role in modern menswear.

Information pulled from the gilt manual 

A Tuxedo

I don't personally own a tuxedo YET, however I found this article to be both informative and motivating.
from the gilt manual





Unless you savor the idea of looking like an overgrown relic of your senior prom at every formal event of your adult life, you should own a tux. Think about it: Each time you rent, you’re slapping down a hundred bucks for the privilege of wearing a poorly cut sack on an evening when you should, ostensibly, look your very best. Multiply that by a few friends’ weddings, a couple New Year’s Eve bashes, and a corporate event or two, and you’ve more than paid for a great tuxedo to call your own. One that will actually make you—wait for it—look your very best. So, yes: You should buy. Now you just need to decide on the specifics.

And although the tuxedo does adhere to a relatively rigid formula, there are definitely choices to be made. Mostly, it’s a matter of preference. Peak lapel, notch, or shawl? Peak was featured on the original tux back in 1886, making it the most traditional choice. Shawl is less so, but only marginally—plus it’s got a bit of a rakish, Rat Pack vibe. Notch is generally regarded as less formal, but it’s a thoroughly modern option for those that want one. Put simply: There’s no wrong answer. The same is true for the question of black vs. midnight blue, satin vs. grosgrain lapel facings, jetted pockets vs. flaps, and side vents vs. no vents. And though a one-button closure is the clear classic choice, double-breasted versions abound, and two-button iterations have also crept into the mix. Meaning that whatever you’re into—within reason and excepting baby blue—there’s a perfectly acceptable option to match. Buy the style that matches your own, get it tailored to perfection, and soon you’ll be looking for excuses to wear it. Seeing as it’s not going out of style, well, ever, you’ll have ample opportunity.