What to Wear on a Date
You’re not the average guy. She wouldn’t want to date you if you were. But thinking outside of the box for a date night to prove your above average status can be hard work. And we all know that a poorly planned date can be like standing on the sinking Titanic, except instead of hearing...
Men’s Winter Skin Care Guide
Winter means skin brutality, especially for your face. And it’s winter now, so we’re going to talk about how to take care of that moneymaker of yours. And no, there’s absolutely nothing unmanly about making sure you have a clear, vital complexion. But that doesn’t mean you should adopt your girlfriend’s daily 10-step anti-aging, herbal-infused,...
Ask a Black Lapel Stylist: How Do You Tie a Trinity Knot?
Q: “I absolutely loved your Eldredge knot post! I’ve been looking for more unique knots like it ever since and came across something called the “Trinity Knot” which also looks really cool. Can you please have an “Ask a Black Lapel Stylist” post teaching us how to tie this one?” – Eric K. A: We’re...
Suit Up like Ryan Gosling
Let’s face it. He’s come a long way since The Notebook. Ladies adore him and the reasons are plenty. If Ryan Gosling isn’t on a movie set roughing up gangsters or smooth talking some gorgeous chick at a bar, he’s probably roaming the streets helping perfect strangers, playing superhero and all the while being captured...
The Winter Survival Guide to Dress Shoes
Things we love about the winter: outerwear, layering and holiday party open bars. Things we hate about the winter: cold, wind chill, more wind chill and stepping into a dirty pile of snow/slush/dirt/salt with our nice leather oxfords on. In life, there are some poor decisions you can get away with, and then there are...
Ask a Black Lapel Stylist: How Do You Tie an Eldredge Knot?
Q: “I stumbled upon this image recently of a tie knot that completely blew my mind. What is this majestic thing and how do I go about tying it?” - Alex J. A: This mindblowing work of tie artistry is called the “Eldredge knot”. Its origins are uncertain (more on this later), but we do know...
Five Steps to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the new abs-workout device tucked beside the couch that’s still collecting dust from two years ago, the planner that’s been more useful as a bookend and the dozen style blogs you haven’t opened since bookmarking them the first week of last January. A failed New Year’s resolution can be a self-esteem crushing reminder of...