Product Feature: Bine & Bas Shirts

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As more and more men continue to become style conscious and the desire to dress up both professionally and casually increases, many men are hitting the internet to seek out high quality, versatile and stylish dress shirting that stands out from the typical white oxford.  While many options exist, few hit all the right notes in terms of commitment to style, quality, and versatility like shirtmaker Bine & Bas.

Based in San Diego and founded by Steve Schneider, Bine & Bas offers high-quality, stylish dress shirts in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics.  With a multitude of color and pattern options, the shirts hit that oft missed sweet spot of versatility and work well in both casual and business oriented wardrobes.  The products are proudly made in the USA and only the highest quality fabrics from around the world are used.

When discussing his inspiration for founding the brand and the brand’s highlights Schneider states, “I was sick of seeing the same old stuff coming out from other brands and I wanted to offer something different.  I look for fabrics that would usually be seen in a more casual shirt like a flannel or sport shirt and I put a nice structured spread collar to dress it up and pair it with a tie.  I was also inspired to have a product made in the USA because of how the US economy has been going. I’m hoping I can help create jobs and make a quality product at the same time.”  In the near future Bine & Bas hopes to expand it’s men’s furnishing offerings to include boxers and pocket squares as well as coordinating shirt and neckwear packages; a unique idea that I am sure many a busy professional would greatly appreciate. 

The Bine & Bas man is one who appreciates both classic high quality design and materials but also desires to augment his wardrobe with something modern and versatile. 

For more information and to purchase, please visit www.bineandbas.com or www.facebook.com/bineandbas

23 May Permalink

Elsewhere….

I’m somewhere else…

I was honored to put together a new men’s style piece for the excellent new lifestyle publication Mode-Moderne Journal.

Check it out here.  Scroll down.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the publication (free) for future articles as well as the obviously excellent content on music, art, philosophy, and other topics.

Photo: Kris Cole Style

10 May Permalink

All things shoes….

Outstanding feature at GQ.com today regarding all things shoes….

CLICK HERE

From polishing to style to how to wear them, this guide is everything you ever wanted to know about properly wearing and caring for your shoes.  While I don’t personally believe that your shoes need to be expensive, you do, to a degree, get what you pay for and a nice pair of shoes should be looked at as an investment that can last awhile.  Additionally, nothing can more quickly ruin a nice looking outfit than a crappy pair of shoes.

Image: Off The Cuff

9 May Permalink

All Sneaker Everything…

Steetwear has evolved and it’s time to think about incorporating some street influence in your wardrobe.  It has been an interesting confluence of changes the last few years, streetwear brands have upped their style quotient and become powerhouse brands.  Labels like Supreme now command attention from teenage skaters as well as men’s style tastemakers.  Combined with new and innovative designs from shoe companies like Nike, Vans, and New Balance, now is a great time to add some streetwear edge to your wardrobe combinations.

I love wearing Vans with pretty much anything, including chinos and nicer combinations (like above) and Nike now has a vast array of colorful athletic-inspired shoes (like the Free and Lunar series) that are both stylish and comfortable.  Additionally, vintage and street inspired varieties like the Air Max, Nike Sportswear, and Vans Vault/OTW/California series offer a ton of cool options.

Complex has a nice feature today on pairing running shoes with different looks.  Great advice and combinations here.

The key is not to over think it…keep it casual and comfortable.  Don’t be afraid to experiment and add some color.

Images: The Mirror, Sam Burgundy

2 May Permalink

Flawless…

Fit, color, subtlety without boredom, this is everything and more.  Absolutely flawless from top to bottom.  The little details make it pop…different shades of blue, the texture of the knit tie, the piping on the pocket square.  Giving everything a solid foundation is the perfection of fit.  Do this gents, and do it often.

Image source: The Pursuit Aesthetic

30 April Permalink

A Great Deal On A Spring Shoe…

At just $68, this is one hell of a deal.  Credit the fine gentlemen over at Dappered.com for this excellent find.  In their outstanding monthly series “10 Best Bets for $75 or Less” they highlight this gem, a rich brown desert boot from Urban Outfitters house brand Hawkings McGill.

I love this type of shoe because it is so versatile.  Whether it is with jeans and a t-shirt or a woven and chinos, this shoe will look great.  It would also look excellent pulled together with a blazer.  It also comes in a nice, sand colored suede.

To check it out, Click Here and scroll down to the feature.

Photo: UrbanOutfitters.com

18 April Permalink

Some Required Reading….

A little light reading for you today…here are two excellent articles form Esquire and GQ.  Both are profiles of unique men’s style tastemakers.

The Young Master at Brioni from Esquire.com - A really nice profile of Brioni’s young gun tailor Angelo Di Febo and how he is transforming the venerable Italian tailoring house.

Leading Mannequins From GQ - A very in-depth profile on leading Hollywood men’s stylist Illaria Urbinati.  It offers a nice inside peek at the making of a well dressed Hollywood actor.  She also has a great boutique in the Los Feliz area of L.A called Confederacy.

Image source: Esquire.com

11 April 1 Permalink

Knit Ties On Sale

If you haven’t joined the leagues of stylish men sporting knit ties, now is the time. The knit tie is an incredibly versatile item and works both dressed up with a suit as well as more casually with jeans or chinos, and a nice oxford.  Its preppy sensibilities lend itself well to a variety of warm weather clothing options and look terrific with a summer suit.  Whether a simple navy or a traditional repp stripe with a pop of color, this tie is a must have for your evolving spring and summer wardrobe.

Jack Threads, an online flash deal site, has a terrific sale going on for the next three days.  The ties are incredibly priced at 2 for $20.  With lots of color and pattern options, this is the perfect time to take the plunge on a knit tie, or augement your existing collection with some new colors.

Go Here for the sale

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Image source: Jack Threads

26 March Permalink

Good Advice From Smart People - Suit Fit

The outstanding site Men Of Habit has an excellent brief on how a suit should fit.  The advice is very precise and well thought out.  The fit of a suit is an intensely personal matter and it is imperative you have a good relationship with the tailor and feel confident to speak up for what you want and what looks good to you.  The comfort and confidence of knowing your suit looks fantastic will radiate.

Click here for the article

Image source: Men Of Habit

23 March Permalink

Custom Awesomeness - Crow Thief

San Diego’s Crow Thief is truly a unique sartorial destination.  Owners Melissa Hendrix and her husband Ray Lawson have carved out a unique niche in custom menswear with their casual and rugged custom clothes.  Unlike most custom tailors who specialize in suits, dress shirts, and other more formal designs, Crow Thief specializes in casual clothing with button up shirts, blazers, and a much anticipated denim line.  Her designs strike that perfect balance between casual and dressed up and are versatile enough they can be worn with nearly anything.  Utilizing denim, cotton shirting, and unique leather accents the design and creative options are unlimited.

Part of what makes going to Crow Thief so special is that Melissa and Ray really make you feel welcome and influential in the design process.  It is this collaborative nature of their business that really makes the customer feel a sense of pride in the clothes they are receiving, in addition to the obviously wonderful result of receiving the stylish and versatile good she creates.

In addition to custom digs, Melissa and Ray continue to expand thier ready-to-wear line as well as service commercial accounts and even wedding parties.  I myself have shirts on order with Crow Thief and I can’t wait to see the results from this unique San Diego menswear destination.

The Crow Thief is located at 3009 Grape St. San Diego, CA.

For more information visit www.crowthief.com or www.facebook.com/crowthief

22 March 2 Permalink