At the Rubin Museum of Art: Michael Bastian Fall 2014

"In a world where the cultural differences between how men dress in different countries are blurring, the Japanese are emerging as the world's great 'editors', combining the best from all of the traditional menswear outposts in their own way, " - Michael Bastian

During New York Fashion Week at the Rubin Museum of Art Michael Bastian showcased his Fall 2014 collection. Throughout the collection you'll see a unique spin on American, Italian, and English tailoring all with the new generation of Japanese men in mind. The result is a collection that draws from a multicultural point of view. The following are a few of my favorites.

Double breasted blazer in black wash with deep red socks, yes please!

It's important to have time to relax.

Great gold brocade detailing on this jacket.

Bold men's accessories.

There are so many details throughout the collection like matching tie and blazer looks.

Every look  consisted of great accessories like amazing leather bags by Michael Bastian X Frank Clegg, shoes by Stubbs & Wootton for Michael Bastian, hats by Mr. Kim for Michael Bastian, jewelry from G Frost by Michael Bastian and beautiful bold socks by Soxiety for Michael Bastian.

Runway images by Dan Lecca.

Interview- Peter Manning Five Eight | New York

Time and time again, I've pointed out on Adentro Style great menswear style. One of the things all these looks have in common is a great fit. When presented with the opportunity to interview Peter Manning from Peter Manning Five Eight | New York, I had to take it. He facilitates for men of a smaller stature (5'8'' or shorter) to have access to clothes made especially for them. Peter explained that it's not the same for a guy to buy a pair of khakis or jeans at a another store and hem them a few inches. You see, pants are made in such a way that your knees are supposed be at a certain height and the closure of the pants are also supposed to be a specific measurement. By hemming them you are altering the overall design of the pants and they just wont fit right. At Peter Manning every detail and measurement is taken in to account to make perfect fitting jeans and khakis. As we continued to talk, I asked him about shorter guys wearing stripes, especially striped suits. Peter recommends to stay away from them all together unless it's a very subtle pinstripe. With the wintery season still here he mentioned that his must-have of the season are sweaters. There's seriously nothing like a great fitting sweater especially when you have to layer. You'll find a great selection at the site too! Now, if you are wondering were the Five Eight on the company name came from- it's Peter's height. This clothes line is very personal to him as he knows what it is to have limited selection of clothes available to shorter guys. One of the my favorite tidbits from our conversation is when he explained the nature of the site. The Peter Manning Five Eight | New York website does not sell collections this allows for items to be available in a more organic way and reflective of the needs of the customers. It was a pleasure to speak with Peter and learn about his great company. If you are a gentleman 5'8'' or shorter do you self a favor, don't wait check out the site!

Fall Must-Have: Selvedge Denim

Finally, fall is in full swing! With that said one of my must-haves this fall is selvedge denim like these from True Religion. I love the color and it looks great for errands during the day or for a night out with friends. Mixing genres a bit to keep things interesting I partnered a preppy cable knit sweater from Jack Wills with rugged steel toe boots from Cat footwear. What are your fall must-haves?

Finalmente, el otoño ha llegado! Uno de mis must-haves para el otoño son los vaqueros (jeans) en color azul como estos de True Religion. Me encanta el color y se ven bien para ir de compras o salir con amistades por la noche. Mesclé géneros y me puse un sueter preppy de punto de Jack Wills con unas botas de Cat footwear para mantener el look interesante. Cuales son tus must-haves para el otoño?

Note- The Cat footwear boots will be available Spring/Summer 2014. Make sure to check out their site for more great looks.