Posted by: Jay on Dec 9, 2009 Filed Under: Editors' Picks 
Pea coats, down jackets, and other casual options are great for cold winter weekends and for the majority of mankind who don’t regularly wear suits to the office. But for the dressed-up minority and for those rare occasions when casual men need to wear a suit out into the bitter cold, casual coat ruins an otherwise impeccable look. It is vital that winter outerwear match the seriousness of whatever occasion that’s getting you dressed up in the first place. Hence, the top coat or overcoat.
The overcoat should be big enough in the shoulders to fit over your suit jacket, but still fitted around the waist to maintain a lean silhouette. Keep the bottom of the jacket above the knees, and whatever you do, make sure it’s longer than the suit jacket. This three-button wool twill overcoat from Dolce&Gabbana ($995) brings great proportions and styling to this winter necessity.
Posted by: Jay on Dec 7, 2009 Filed Under: Man Cave Essentials 
Apparently the Style, Not Fashion man cave is in dire need of a new alarm clock. The Tivoli Model Three we featured earlier excels in style and sound quality, but does anybody listen to AM/FM radio anymore? For access to more modern music sources like your iPod and internet radio without having to sacrifice style, we really like the Sonoro Element W ($500). Perhaps a little more pricey and modern than we typically endorse, but its sleek and understated lines are a nice change of pace from cheap silverish plastic and oversized digital displays. Plus, there’s something iconic and inexplicably timeless about an iPod-esque click wheel.
Posted by: Grace on Dec 6, 2009 Filed Under: Gift Guide Because stylish men often need to buy stylish gifts for stylish women.
Posted by: Jay on Dec 6, 2009 Filed Under: Man Cave Essentials 
For a stylish man of the world, home serves as den of solitude, source of inspiration, and proof (to those lucky enough to see it) of impeccable personal style. In maintaining this delicate balance in ambiance, artwork is essential to creating the right feel. A framed (of course) map is a great way to show style and worldliness without having to shell out huge sums of money for original works of art, but a lot of maps also give off that unfortunate elementary school classroom vibe…
The Future Mapping Company’s take on the standard world map, however, combines attractive styling and innovative cartography. The maps have been stretched at the poles (cylindrical equal area projection, since you asked) to show geographies in their correct proportional size. Various map sizes and colorways are offered, so find the appropriate fit for your mansion or Manhattan studio.
We are especially fond of the mint-orange-khaki version (pictured), framed and magnetized (₤160, appx. $260), which means your reference points for global sexual conquests can be removed and hidden before your next dinner party.
Posted by: Jay on Dec 5, 2009 Filed Under: Editors' Picks 
Typically the editors at SNF frown at anything that could be considered “performance gear”. Too often we men equate casual with sporty and feel compelled to wear running shoes and ultra-wicking nano fabrics in the name of casual comfort. This strikes us as self-conflicting and a little bit tacky, so how then has bright, synthetic backcountry gear made our list of stylish man-essentials?
This is performance gear, yes, but the difference is in design intent and functionality, two traits that tend to be the starting point for great style. Down jackets are intended to be light weight and warm pieces for layering in cold weather, and that is precisely how we intend to use ours, both in the city and in the great outdoors.
Patagonia makes functional, durable, environmentally responsible gear, and the Down Sweater ($200) is true to their minimalist, form-follows-function aesthetic. It is much less bulky than most bubble jackets, which means less Michelin Man and more mid-layer sweater. Leave the bulky overcoat at home and layer the down sweater under your suit jacket or sport coat for warmth and a shot of much-needed color (we really like the loud blues and greens here). Or, hell, actually take it skiing.
Posted by: Jay on Dec 2, 2009 Filed Under: Editors' Picks, Gift Guide 
For the man who has very specific style taste, clothing gifts can be a tricky endeavor. Fit, color, and style are all very personal attributes that can be really tough to get right with even the most thoughtful effort. So how to show that special someone that he (and you) both have impeccable style? Made-to-order Jermyn Street shirting, of course. It’s guaranteed to be the right size and color, one can never have too many (perfect) dress shirts, and it’s still way more thoughtful than a gift card. Prices start at $275.
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Posted by: Jay on Dec 1, 2009 Filed Under: Man Cave Essentials 
For approximately 5 out of every 7 mornings, an alarm clock is the first thing a man will see when he wakes up. While the goal is certainly to increase the frequency with which an attractive bed mate is instead the object of first sight, sometimes an alarm clock is an unfortunate necessity. If we must subject ourselves to rude awakenings on a daily or even semi-daily basis, we might as well do it stylishly.
Tivoli Audio’s Model Three ($299) alarm clock is a decided improvement on the thousands of plastic, unfortunate sounding digital alarm clocks littering the market place. Real(!) wood, analog clocks, and legit audio engineering are rare finds, and having them all bundled up in a stylish little bedside box is sure to take a little sting out of getting up in the morning. Every little bit helps.
Posted by: Jay on Nov 15, 2009 Filed Under: Editors' Picks, Gift Guide
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Highland Park 18-Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey ($99) |
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Tom Ford Gray Vetiver Eau de Parfum Spray 1.7 oz ($85) |
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Thunderbird Wallet by J. Fold ($67) |
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Sterling Silver Plain Tie Bar by Tiffany & Co. ($75) |
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Lismore Old Fashioned 9 oz. Tumbler by Waterford ($70) |
Posted by: admin on Nov 15, 2009 Filed Under: Essentials Female, Los Angeles, 28
All my life, I’ve had the pleasure of enchanting men who are eternally in casual clothing: engineers, graphic designers, grad students, and once – a wannabe rapper. Clearly, my charm doesn’t work on William Morris agents, investment bankers, or anyone with considerable assets. I suppose I’m okay with this. But what I’m not okay with is men who think that dressing casually means dressing carelessly in whatever is most worn-in and within reach of his bed in the morning.
So – in order to aid those hard working handsome boys in dressing well enough to get a girl like me – I’d like to provide my list of 10 casual essentials:
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Perfectly fitting, straight leg, medium wash jeans: Nudie Jeans
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Shorts that don’t suck: J.Crew
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Nerdy button-up plaid short sleeved shirt: Original Penguin
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Grown-up, casual sneakers: Common Projects
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Casual cargo / military style jacket: GAP
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Manly PJs: Polo Ralph Lauren
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Occasion-appropriate socks: Various
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Simple zip-up hoodie: American Apparel
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Simple Tee Shirts: Threadless
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Interesting Hipster Watch: Nixon Rubber Player
Posted by: Jay on Nov 13, 2009 Filed Under: Editors' Picks 
Working-class American staple since the early 1900s and iconic since James Dean made it cool in the ’50s, the denim jacket is pure, rugged man-style. We’re digging the Cotton Canvas Rancher’s Jacket by Orvis ($179) as a departure from the ubiquitous blue denim jackets that can be a little tough to wear with jeans. Be sure to avoid the blue-on-blue Canadian tuxedo vibe — five points if you catch the movie reference — with this light olive jacket instead.
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