Travel: Rome, Italy

Wardrobe
Denim: c/o Fidelity Denim
Button Up: J.Crew
Shirt: c/o Abbot+Main
Shoes: Cole Haan
Scarf: Louis Vuitton
Watch: Panerai

Red & Black

Wardrobe
Shirt: Gant Rugger
Denim: c/o Mott & Bow
Shoes: Common Projects
Watch: Rolex

Travel via Private Jet

Wardrobe
Suit: The Kooples
Shirt: Vardam
Shoes: Too Boot New York
Weekender: Louis Vuitton
Bag: Ben Minkoff

Change Up: ASOS x VC Selections

Wardrobe
Suit: ASOS
Shirt: VC Selections
Tie: J Crew
Pocket Square: Wall+Water
Tie Bar: The Tie Bar
Watch: Panerai
Wallet: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Too Boot New York

Ken Wroy New York Underwear

Ken Wroy New York

Ken Wroy is a luxury men's underwear brand that pulls design inspiration from the creative energy of New York.  

It's in the name, it's in the design, and it's in the spirit of the brand.  New York City influences Ken Wroy in every aspect, from the inception of the brand to its skyline-high inspiration.  The upside-down skyline, now Ken Wroy's signature design, echoes the city's unmatchable mosaic qualities and unrivalled ability to spark imagination and creation. 

All products are carefully engineered for absolute comfort and hand printed responsibly through fair labor practices.

Ties and Tie Bars: c/o Weekend Casual
Watches: Maurice Lacroix and Cuervo y Sobrinos
Bath Products: c/o Birchbox
Reader: Alexander Wang
Her Watch: c/o MVMT Watches Use "cityofgentlemen" for $10 off at checkout
Her Shirt: c/o Express Men's 1MX shirt
Bag: Louis Vuitton

Denim on Denim

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Rag & Bone

Wings+Horns

Converse: Evolution of The Jack Purcell

Converse: Jack Purcell Signature Sneaker

Converse releases its new Jack Purcell Signature sneaker.  A modern interpretation of the 1935 iconic sneaker with 18 new features including two-ply duck canvas and Nike Zoom Air technology. 

             “The new Converse Jack Purcell Signature sneaker is the absolute result of truly premium and modern offering for today’s consumer,” said John Heinrich, Converse Jack Purcell Senior Designer. “Our attention to detail in each product benefit, such as the herringbone patterned sole and the two-piece Jack Purcell smile, created a product derived from modern craftsmanship and versatility.”

Available starting February 2015 at Converse retail stores, Nordstrom, and at Converse.com in white, black, and mason.

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Mr. Start

Converse

WGACA Vintage - Louis Vuitton

Lights with Louis Vuitton and David Yurman

     I'd like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday.  The Fab Forties in Sacramento collaborate for an amazing light display every Christmas.  I've never liked the over-the-top displays but when it's done classy and elegantly--it's absolutely beautiful.

     The wonderful couple over at Article Consignment (Instagram) were gracious enough to lend me the Louis Vuitton vintage mini-luggage for this holiday-travel themed shoot.  I typically travel with a one-day or two-day sized weekender but the LV mini-luggage does it with an old-world charm.

Wardrobe
Sweater: J Crew
Shirt: Save Khaki
Pants: Dockers
Necklace: David Yurman
Shoes: Cole Haan
Accessories: J Crew, David Yurman, Tai, Tateossian, Casio

Whole Day, One Watch with Sperry Top-Sider

     The wristwatch is the one item I never leave the house without.  It's not just an accessory, but a functional item as well.  When the new Sperry Top-Sider watch hit my door, I was amazed by the versatility and quality of the watch.  The classic dial along with the brown nato-strap made it the perfect watch for a day on the town, but could easily be dressed up for an evening out.

     To change up the single outfit shoot, I made the #timeforsperry watch the focal point around an entire's day trip.  The difficult thing about a one day trip is that most people wear one outfit throughout the whole day to avoid having to pack additional clothes and having to change.  But this causes you to either be uncomfortable and overdressed during the day or under-dressed for the night depending on the outfit you choose for the day.  To remedy this, the following shoot will show how to transform a day outfit easily into a night outfit.

     The day started out with bold summer shorts 

and a comfortable top.

     My outfits are always finished off with a 

stop at the accessories department.

     I had a difficult time trying to choose a night outfit, 

but I knew I needed items I could easily pack and throw on.

     Packed everything in mini luggage and I was off.

 I walked by this floral truck below and

decided to blend in my camo-floral shorts. :)

Because it was a day-cation, there wasn't a hotel I could change at.  Well, let's do dressing-room urban style: 

open up some car doors and do some speed dressing.

The only thing I changed was buttoning up the chambray

and throwing on some dark denim.  Kept everything

else including the watch, shoes, belt, and accessories. 

To pull it all together, 

I topped it with a heavy

dark blazer.

I cut the dark and heavy colors with 

a colorful lapel pin and paisley pocket square.

The Sperry Top-Sider watch feels just at home

with shorts as it does under a blazer.

It's time for dinner.

Wardrobe #1

Watch: Sperry Top-Sider

Shorts: Mr. Turk

Shirt: J Crew

Long Sleeve: J Crew

Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider

Accessories: Omega, Miansai, Tateossian, Wall + Water, You Are Pretty and Handsome, Louis Vuitton

Wardrboe #2

Watch: Sperry Top-Sider

Jeans:Long Sleeve:: J Crew

Blazer: Scotch & Soda

Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider

Accessories: Omega, Miansai, Tateossian, Wall + Water, You Are Pretty and Handsome, Louis Vuitton