Timeless In More Ways Than One If you’re no longer in college, chances are you probably have some sort of messenger bag or briefcase that’s supplanted your backpack. Maybe you’re even carrying one that Gear Patrol turned you onto.
When professional men seek out ruggedized overengineered encasements they look to brands like Pelican. Now, whether your work or leisure travel necessitates a watertight, crush proof and dust proof case with automatic pressure equilzation valve is something you’ll need to decide yourself.
As Portrayed Through a Striking Cast of Characters Credit: Annie Leibovitz You’re right, this does look familiar. Perusing the magazines of late you’ve probably noticed a distinctive Louis Vuitton ad campaign running.
The Strap is Back Sometimes you just aren’t toting enough stuff to warrant a bag. But that doesn’t mean carrying books, notebooks, pens..etc by hand is any more practical.
When Undressed, Look Your Best The looks of your boxers typically doesn’t matter. That is, until the weekend comes around.
That, And An Interview With The Men Behind Them A sampling of the pants Bonobos has to offer. Fall is here and if you don’t live in a place where the hottest drink they serve is a rum runner, then pants are now wardrobe de rigueur.
A Timed Spin On Cufflinks By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo Mechanical beauty. Eric and Anthony may like their Panerai Luminors.
A New Sartorial Destination For Men A view of the Tribeca Men’s Shop circa 1968 [click on image to enlarge] Today, J.Crew opened their first store for men, and men only – The Tribeca Men’s Shop. The outfitting destination is a collection of unique men’s items, foregoing the massive retail chain look for a look and feel that can be best described as a mix between brown liquor and boutique.
Medal Not Included Just because we’re half way through the Olympics doesn’t mean you’re national pride has to fade any time soon. Ralph Lauren’s offering their custom-fit polo with your choice of flag (29 countries) in 12 Ralph Lauren-esque color combinations.
Gap’s limited edition European Collection is back with some new choices. The designs conceived in, well, Europe, are crisp and clean with a touch of European style.
By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo So you’ve supplemented your summer wardrobe with a linen shirt and a good pair of flip flops. And I’m sure you already have a pair of shorts, but I bet you haven’t thought about formal ware.
Bluefly is a purveyor of many-a-deals so their decision to move into a more refined haberdashery type of outfitting is nice to see. The Tailor, launching today, offers many of the more sophisticated suits, shoes and accessories one might find at a bespoke tailor.
The term chino is thrown about far too easily. Often confused with khakis, chinos are actually lightweight cotton pants made of Chino cloth similar to that of suit pants.
The mark of a good coat is the ability for it to work with a bunch of your getups rather than being single purpose outerwear. We cover a good number of men’s fashion items here on Gear Patrol and we understand clothing is subjective, but we think you’re likely to find this coat well worth your cash.
As a firm believer in subtle luxury, this writer always condones garrish and gaudy accessories. That said, a suit does benefit from subtle upgrades like a pocket square (so long as said pocket square does not detract from your suits well tailored lines).
As a traditionalist I can’t help but scorn the idea of a bag. My colleagues here at Gear Patrol look upon me with disdain, but when it comes to carrying my docs and gear to work I prefer a briefcase or attaché, slim ones at that.
Versatility and style is the name of the game with this bag. It goes from stylish attache in your hand to shoulder slung messenger bag and looks sophisticated and handsome either way.
Not every guy is a wallet person and frankly there are instances where having your Dunhill or Jack Spade wallet isn’t appropriate because you’re traveling, on-the-go or outdoors. The Jimi provides a great solution for just that or for those of you that just don’t like wallets.
The form of expression through cuff links is timeless. Now, time can be expressed in your cuff link with the Watch Movement cuff link.
Entry 3 in our ongoing shirt & tie combos we’re getting from Saville Row Company. This shirt is the Reverse Twill Stripe which is patterned around broad bands of color broken up by white stripes.