Street Style – Hanging Out with Black Lapel: Flatiron
Earlier in the Spring, we met up with Black Lapel customer and style blogger Phil to hang out in Flatiron. Phil’s got an excellent collection of Black Lapel suits but in honor of the changing weather, he came out in denim and cords for our shoot. Join us as we explore Flatiron together. We got...
Rolling Up Your Shirt Sleeves
Traditionally, there’s nothing that “means business” like rolling up your shirt sleeves. It’s a man’s way of saying, I’m about to get my “hands dirty” and do some work. But for the stylish gentleman, it’s also one of the classic ways to dress down a shirt with effortless flair, especially in the summer heat. This...
Office Style 101: 13 Essentials of the Professional Wardrobe
The Best Dressed Man in America ”In 1960, the columnist George Frazier singled out the late A. J. Drexel Biddle, then sixty-three and the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, as the best-dressed man in the United States. It’s worth examining what was in his closet because it was much less than we might expect.Biddle’s wardrobe contained...
Street Style – Hanging Out with Black Lapel: London
Our co-founder Derek had the good fortune of finding himself in London a few weekends ago to attend a wedding. He had some time to explore the historic district of Mayfair with street names like Bond Street, Piccadilly, Park Lane, Jermyn Street, and of course Savile Row. These streets are so famous, we’ve heard of...
Black Lapel Brotherhood: JT Tran, Dating Coach
Welcome to the Black Lapel Brotherhood series. At Black Lapel, we believe in aspiring to become better men every day. We believe in working, hustling and striving to achieve individual and collective goals. The Black Lapel Brotherhood series is about showcasing those hard working guys who have a strong sense of direction, who want the...
Office Style 101: What to Wear to an Interview
Unless you’re intent on working for Mark Zuckerberg, your collection of hoodies and jeans probably aren’t going to cut it for that job interview. As the great Barney Stinson once said, it’s time to “Suit Up!” We show you how… Conservatively Sharp For an interview, your goal is to dress conservatively while looking as sharp...