On The Run with hook+ALBERT

     In the short time that I've been blogging, I've had the pleasure to work with great companies such as hook+ALBERT.  Lapel pins + flowers are currently all the rage, but h+A was the first to introduce this men's accessory to me.

     They asked me to do a shoot and answer the simple question, "Why are men's wear accessories important?"

     My reply: "Unlike women, men don't have many options when it comes to accessorizing and styling an outfit.  We are limited to watches, wallets, or shoes, to name a few, but lapel pins + flowers have given men the opportunity to step up their fashion and bring back the days when being a gentlemen counted for something."

Thank you hook+ALBERT and here is the link to the shoot (h+A shoot).

Wardrobe

Suit: Burberry 

Shirt: Save Khaki

Shoes: New Balance

Folio: Alexander Wang

Lapel flower: hook+Albert

Pocket square: Clapham

Accessories: Thai, Panerai, Clapham

::Urban Safari::

     I was in San Francisco this past week for SF Pillow Fight 2013.  Let's just say it was an interesting sporting event.  Shopping is a must when I'm in town.  Scotch & Soda is one of my favorite brands right now and they recently opened up a boutique, so I had to check it out.  Think of their style as everyday staples, but with a little edge.  Definitely a must stop shop if you're ever in The City.

     It's always a little suspicious when you walk into a store holding pillow cases, but the guys there were great and super friendly.  Networked with Josh, one of the workers there that designs men's accessories on the side.  Will hopefully be working with him and showing his designs in a future shoot.  

     I planned on doing a shoot, but didn't really know what to wear.  The Boss has been hounding me to get some distressed jeans.  Scotch & Soda to the rescue.  It's always a tough balance between quality distressed jeans and looking like a meat head or old dude rocking jeans well past his distressed jeans prime.

Yes, that's the tag still on the shoe.  Oops.

     

     
     The shirt-jacket is a great Spring transition piece.  Workman safari style jacket was a great clash against the street jeans and formal split toe shoes.  The jacket is similar to Carhartt's attempt to tap into fashion.

After the shoot, I found this great wool flower lapel pin.
It added a great pop of color and visual interest.

::Wardrobe::
Jacket and Jeans: Scotch & Soda
Shirt: J Crew
Lapel pin: Hook + Albert
Shoes: To Boot
Accessories: Omega, Tateossian, Thai Jewelry