Well Suited With Indochino

I was invited over to the Indochino location in SoHo recently to experience first hand their custom tailoring service. The chic surroundings helped set the tone as I decided on all the details of the suit. I had someone along the way explaining and showing examples of all the different choices that are available in the showroom. My biggest suggestion is to vocalize your thoughts and doubts so they know what you are looking for and imagining and they will direct you to great options. Be aware that to make a custom suit takes time, so allow your self a few weeks to get things done as you will need to come in for a final fitting once the suit is ready. Take a look at my new favorite suit, the fit and all the details I chose.

Photographer: Ty Mecham

Shirt and tie- Nick Graham

One of my favorite details is the monograming option. Oh, and that lining, I chose that too and it's a swarm of bees!

I went for the three piece suit and love how the waist coat fits.

David Hart Spring/Summer 2016

The David Hart Spring/Summer 2016 collection was inspired by the Bauhaus and it's artists during the inter-war period in Germany. This makes the collection even more special because a time of war inspired such a beautiful interpretation of menswear. The first thing that came to mind when I entered the space of the presentation was stained glass with all it's different colors affected by the sun. You'll find suits made from Irish linen, merino wool, and even an iridescent tuxedo. Take a look and find the next look that will make you the most memorable at the party for all the right reasons.

Close up- What do you think of the necklace? Would you rock it?

These are seriously one of my favorite combination of looks. I think the sunglasses have something to do with it in addition to the rich hues.

Bold suiting and tuxes were seen throughout the collection.

Photography by Phil Van Nostran

La colección de David Hart primavera/verano de 2016  es inspirada por Bauhaus y los artistas de ese período en Alemania. Esto hace que la colección sea aún más especial ya que una epoca de guerra inspiro esta interpretación tan bella de ropa de hombre. Lo primero que me vino a la mente cuando entré en el espacio de la presentación fue vidrieras con todo los colores diferentes afectados por la luz del sol. Encontrarás trajes de lino irlandés, lana merino e incluso un esmoquin iridiscente. Echa un vistazo y encuentra el look que te hará el más memorable en la fiesta por todas las razones correctas.

A Guide To The Bonobos Guideshop

You're probably familiar with Bonobos' website and catalog and well you should be. Although they are known for great fitting chinos, Bonobos offers a wide variety of clothes for golf to the beach to even black tie affairs. Recently, they've expanded the world of Bonobos and started opening Guideshops throughout the U.S including their newest addition of their flagship Guideshop on 5th Ave, in New York City. I visited their Brookfield Place and the 5th Ave Guideshop locations. They're both great and worth checking out! Here's what to expect and how to get the most out of your first appointment.

The first floor of the new 5th Avenue Guideshop in NYC.

The second floor of the 5th Avenue Guideshop's Suiting destination.

Get the lay of the land...
No matter the size of the Guideshop take your time and walk the whole store and soak it all in. In addition to the meticulous details on the clothes you'll also see it in the design and how they curate each Guideshop.

Ask questions...
The Guides are extremely helpful and knowledgeable, they know the products and fits like the back of their hands. They will not steer you wrong.

Step out of the fitting room...
There are no mirrors in the fitting rooms (gasp!) You'll have to come out of the fitting room to see how you look in front of the 3 way mirror. The Guides will be able to better help you determine if that's the best fit, style or color for you.

Leave happy...
Once you figure out what are the best fits the next step is selecting your favorite colors or patterns. Bonobos loves color and patterns, and you'll love their options.

Everything you've chosen is just a click away...
The Guides will place your order and within a couple of days it'll get delivered to you home or office. As simple as that!

The Brookfield Place Guideshop.

Custom Made Gift Guide

It's true, you can unwrap a shirt or suit on christmas day but be unsure its going to fit right. Imagine how great it would be to get a shirt, suit, bracelet and even a pair of shoes made specifically for you. At Alton Lane you'll find a great space to chill while choosing fabrics and cuts of your next favorite suit. Marcella offers custom shirts and even custom polos! In my backyard, El Vagabundo Brooklyn will make every bracelet by hand and to your exact measurements. And don't get me started on shoes. They can be very tricky but at the Left Shoe Company their technology guarantees the right fit and you'll have a wide selection of styles. I think it's worth considering these custom made items and now for sure that they'll fit and look great.

The Alton Lane Sartorial Experience

NYC Showroom

No matter your level of sartorial knowledge Alton Lane is the place to go not just for your suiting needs but also for shirts, ties and even pocket squares. I had the chance to visit their New York City location and see for myself the location and all that it has to offer. One of it's crown jewels is the 3D body scanner. I had them scan me, you know, to get the full experience. The scan is quick and reminded me of the fountains at the Bellagio (you'll have to try it out to find out why) which provides all the measurements needed to make the best fitting suit/shirt. Once your measurements are recorded you can go on to choose the fabrics from some of the best mills in Europe. There are a variety of samples of the styles on hand to choose for your future suit and shirt so you know exactly what you're getting and might see something new to try out. 

DC Showroom

Their mission at Alton Lane is to create a space where men can feel comfortable to hangout and shop. With a flat screen TV, bar and even a not-so-secret poker room (at the NYC location) you'll have a great time while getting an awesome suit. Don't worry, they have locations all over the US and are planning on opening a few more in the very near future.

Chicago Showroom

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.

Carlos Campos Fall/Winter 2014

"This season I set out to imagine the cowboy of tomorrow: a modern take on the masculine icon of the Gaucho, influenced by the wonders of future fantasy, the colors of deep space, and the precision of uniform dress," says Campos.

Here's the perfect leather jacket.

Playful proportions.

Illustrations are part of his mode of operations.

These are just some of my favorite looks from the Carlos Campos F/W 2014 collection. The color palette is a bit darker than in the past this time working only with navy and white. The silhouettes are always tend to be slim but you'll find some play with proportions throughout the collection. If you'd like to see more of the collection visit AdentroStyleAnnex.tumblr.com.

Outfit of the Day: New Year's Eve

It's here, New Year's Eve and if you decided to go out and celebrate but barely have time to think of what would be appropriate here is one look you can easily copy. I thought this year I'd try a more sophisticated outfit. I decided on wearing a Jack Wills charcoal suit because it's such a classic color and you seriously can't go wrong with that. My shirt is a patchwork plaid shirt from ASOS- any plaid shirt will do the trick. For the bow tie I decided to go with this great olive green one from Men In Cities. The bow tie gives the look color without being obnoxious. Not sure if you're a bow tie kind of guy, then wear a solid tie. Either way you'll look good ushering in the new year!

Casi ha llegado el año nuevo y si has decidido salir y celebrar pero apenas tienes tiempo de pensar en que ponerte este look es fácil de copiar. Este año decidí vestirme un poco mas elegante que los años anteriores. Tengo puesto un gabán de Jack Wills en gris oscuro por que es un color clásico y nunca te se ve mal. Mi camisa es de cuadros de ASOS. Facilmente cualquier camisa de cuadros te dará este look. Me puse una pajarita verde oliva de Men In Cities. La corbata de lazo le da color al look sin ser muy llamativo. Si no estas seguro si la pajarita es tu estilo ponte una corbata eso si, tiene que ser un color solido. Cualquiera que decidas te veras bien dandole la bien venida al año nuevo!

3-Ways To Wear A Suit

3 maneras De Ponerse Un Gabán

You already know how to wear a shirt and tie with your suit. Here is how to maximize what you already own or will own in the near future. As soon as I laid eyes on this ASOS suit I knew I wanted it and all these different ways to wear it came to mind.

Ya sabes como ponerte tu gabán con una camisa y corbata. Aqui vas a ver cuantas maneras hay para utilizar lo que ya tienes y tendrás entre poco. Cuando vi este gaban de ASOS enseguida supe que lo quería y pense en todas estas maneras en como ponerme lo.

Use the blazer as a sports coat. If you get a neutral color like grey, navy and khaki without a particular pattern like herringbone or pinstripes you'll find it easier to use as a separate. In some parts of the country the temperature drops in the evenings. This look is great for a night out and you can opt out of the cardigan and still look sharp.

Usalo como un jacket. Escoge un color neutral como gris, azul marino, o khaki sin diseño para que sea mas facil de combinar. En algunas partes del país todavía hace frío cuando oscurece. Este look es perfecto para salir en la noche y fácilmente te quitas el cardigan y todavía te veras bien. 

I wore this look for an event and felt so comfortable, even though I was wearing a suit I wasn't over dressed. Note- here is another use for your stripe t-shirt. If your like me you probably have half a dozen of them.

Yo me puse este look para un evento la semana pasada y me senti tan comodo. Aunque tenia puesto el gabán no me sentí muy formal. Ojo- aquí hay otro oportunidad para ponerte tu camiseta de rallas. Si eres como yo tienes algunas cuantas. 

A polo can go a long way, keep it chic and simple with a black, navy or grey polo. Want to be bold go for green, yellow and red. Remember a smile is the perfect accessory it shows that you're comfortable and people will take notice.

Un polo realmente es esencial, manten un look chic con el color negro, gris, y azul marino. Quieres ser mas llamativo? Ponte uno de color verde, rojo o amarillo. Recuerda que una sonrisa es el acesorio perfecto eso muestra que estas comodo y los que te rodean lo van anotar.

These are  similar suits from ASOS, JCrew, Polo Ralph Lauren

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Bucks

Gingham

Sneak Peek: ASOS Fall 2013

A very fashionable army of mannequins.

Reminds me of the book Take Ivy.

The classic toggle coat but shorter for a modern feel.

One of the things that I've learned about the fashion industry is that it's always working on seasons ahead of the current season. Believe me, when I say that for me to talk about the ASOS fall 2013 in May is not as strange as you might think. I checked out their Fall Preview and was greeted by really great looks. ASOS's prices make it so everyone can look cool without breaking the bank. Expect to see this fall a variety of styles from classic cable knit sweaters, statement pieces like oversized buffalo check print polos, and edgy midnight blue smoking jackets. Whatever the occasion and your mood ASOS will have the right thing for you to wear and look great. Images property of Adentro Style.

Una de las cosas que he aprendido de la industria de la moda es que siempre esta adelantada varias temporadas de la temperado actual. Creéme cuando te digo que al yo hablar de la colección de otoño de ASOS en pleno mes de Mayo no es tan extraño como piensas. Fui a ver la colección de otoño 2013 y vi muchas cosas que me gustaron. Los precios de ASOS permiten que todos puedan vestir en lo ultimo de la moda sin gastar mucho. Lo que veras este otoño será suéteres de punto de cable, polos de Buffalo check, y chaquetas azul marino con toques modernos. Sin importar la ocasión oh tu humor ASOS tendrá lo que estas buscando a un buen precio y siempre te veras bien.

Love the variety of textures.

A wide array of suits and fabrics make it easy to make a statement.

It's Time To Be Bold

Spring is here you guys! Go out and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather by wearing color, specifically bright bold colors. As I mentioned before one of the spring trends is blue suits like this great one from Club Monaco. If you want to take it to the next level get this pink number from H&M or this one from Dsquared2.

Want to see more bold suits, check them out here.

It's Awesome to Be Unruly (Heir)

Unruly Heir S/S 2013

When I was asked if I'd like to visit the Unruly Heir showroom I immediately jumped at the chance. I met with Joey, John and Kan the talent behind the brand. The Sex and Safari Spring/Summer 2013 collection continues the irreverent take on preppy by adding the Unruly Heir spin on the everyman's classic pieces like the short sleeve shirt, henley and swim trunks. In the collection you'll find cool paisley prints and original illustrations by John. In addition to apparel they're delving in to new territory - beautiful pocket squares with unconventional images found in archives like elephants and zebras or three men holding up a ten foot snake in the 1920's in Africa. Want to add something awesome to your wardrobe? You'll be sure to find it here.

These are some of my favorite looks from the collection:

The Seersucker Hoodie is their signature piece.

Love the prints on the back pocket and sweater.

Great detailing in the lining.

Cuando me invitaron a visitar las oficinas de Unruly Heir inmediatamente tome la oportunidad. No se tu pero a mi me encanta ver donde se crean las colecciones. Me encontre con Joey, John, y Kan los hombres que diseñan las colecciones. La colección Sex And Safari de primavera/verano 2013 continua el estilismo irreverente de la moda preppy en el estilo Unruly Heir en la ropa que todo hombre tiene en su armario. Encontraras patrones de paisley y las ilustraciones originales por John. Además de la ropa también encontraras hermosos pañuelos de bolsillo con imágenes poco convencionales que se encontraron en archivos como los de elefantes y cebras o tres hombres sosteniendo una serpiente de tres metros en el 1920 en África. ¿Quieres añadir algo especial a tu guardarropa? Estarás seguro de encontrarlo aquí.

Model- Charlie Himmelstein

Alcott Italiano

Alcott SS 2013 

Model- Edward Wilding at New York Models

A little bit serious and a little bit fun, this ad from Italian brand Alcott is just the right mix. From what my sources tell me they plan on coming over to the US. Can't. Wait.