He was the Prince of Wales, The Duke of Windsor, and the master of style. Men’s fashion owes him a debt of gratitude. Considered one of the best dressed men of all time, his personal style was impeccable and legendary. ”Did he have style?” Diana Vreeland once asked rhetorically. ”The Duke of Windsor had style [...]
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You know you’ve made it when… no license plate is required.
Posted in British, tagged British on January 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Barker Black.
Posted in British, tagged Barker Black, British, footwear, NYC on January 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Check out the Barker Black shop in Nolita and feast your eyes on the made-to-order and ready-made footwer, as well as neckwear, scarves and other fine men’s furnishings. Barker Black skull-and-crossbones insignia punched into the toe. 139 brass tacks are used to form the insignia on each sole. It’s all about the subversive branding and [...]
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