Don
25/08/2012
I met Don while out for one of my walks around downtown. He was tidying up next to his shop down on Water Street. At first I almost walked past him, but then I took notice of what was really going on in this ensemble. The more I look at it, the more genius I find in the subtleties.
One of the first things I look for in a really great outfit is footwear. You can tell a lot about the sartorial prowess of an individual by what they put on their feet. The tan suede shoes here are immaculate, with really great stitching and customized a bit with some playful blue laces.
Why the blue laces? They tie together the upper and lower portion of the outfit. They also play really well with that super subtle hint of blue of the pattern in the pants.
I love what Don has done with breaking up the cool vertical lines of his shirt with that really great square-crop horizontally-striped tie. Not only does it break up the cool colour and pattern combo but the proportion and length is perfect.
August 31st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Very well done, something you would find featured on: http://landerurquijo.tumblr.com/
August 31st, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I love this guy. He works at Home (the store) :)
September 1st, 2012 at 3:54 am
I dig this ensemble, but have to question the hem of the pants. Is it too high or just right?
September 1st, 2012 at 11:41 am
Great question. As with most things It all comes down to taste. More American style traditionalists might say that these are way too short, that the back of your pant leg should fall just above the back sole of the shoe, and drape over the front – but the break in this pant sits perfectly well for a more European look.
If I’ve done my googling properly, this hem is called a full break. The back hangs at the top of the heel where the front breaks over the top of the front of the shoe.
I think in this case it looks great, though i’ve seen it illustrated much better with a slimmer cut pant.
September 2nd, 2012 at 10:19 am
Love the look Don. I’m in the prcess of completely overhauling my wardrobe and this is a good starting point. Althought, I’d have the pants a little longer. All a matter a taste I guess.
And I may be mistaken, but I don’t think the glasses have lenses – a la LeBron James.
September 3rd, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Looks good but the hem of the pants makes it look silly.
September 4th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
hey! further to your question, i came across this great Q&A from “style girlfriend” check out the second question down:
http://stylegirlfriend.com/reader-questions-thin-shirts-and-slight-breaks/
hope that sheds better light on hems and breaks.
September 4th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
I love Don and his immaculate sense of style! Xo
September 5th, 2012 at 11:13 am
My favorite so far!