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#1 2006-04-26 08:27:01

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A dandy moment

Yesterday, I got off of the train in Harlem (NYC, wouldnt be caught dead in the Dutch one) and I was walking down the street when I saw in front of me a well dressed African American man, in a well worn, well fitted medium navy suit (Blueberry in color and obviously a custom jobbie) with medium brown cap toes shined within and inch of their lives. He wore a white shirt with a straight point collar and a royal blue woven tie in small, neat pattern of red squares outlined in yellow. He had tied it in the manner known as four-in-hand and there was the de rigeur dimple under the knot. A white pocket square

I asked him for some directions and he answered, but added that I was dressed quite well, to which I responded, I had the same though about his outfit. We parted ways after that brief interchange but it made me feel a bit better to know that there are still some well turned out chaps in the city. Unfortunately I did not have my camera with me or Idve posted the man's photo.

 

#2 2006-04-26 12:14:06

padawan
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Re: A dandy moment

Did you mention a while back that, for you, the highest tribute to your dandy-dom is when a black man compliments your outfit?  If I am remembering correctly, congratulations.

 

#3 2006-04-26 12:49:32

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#4 2006-04-26 13:20:28

Incroyable
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Re: A dandy moment

I've noticed there are a fair amount of black men who dress well. They have a creative way of coordinating colorations and fabrics that otherwise, wouldn't work for most.


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#5 2006-04-26 14:44:19

padawan
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#6 2006-04-26 17:17:51

Marc Grayson
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Re: A dandy moment

Last edited by Marc Grayson (2006-04-26 17:20:24)


"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#7 2006-04-26 17:46:52

Incroyable
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Re: A dandy moment

The clothing isn't particularly objectionable, if not a bit flamboyant; however, the attitudes displayed are a bit suspect. No Sprezzatura.

Last edited by Incroyable (2006-04-26 18:04:16)


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#8 2006-04-26 19:30:12

padawan
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From: NYC
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Re: A dandy moment

Is that an Udeshi collar on Jay-Z?

I must say that I was rather impressed with Jigga when he appeared on the cover of Watch Time - apparently he's something of a serious collector.  Not the most subtle of guys by any means but not a blank.

 

#9 2006-04-26 19:46:34

jeff
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Re: A dandy moment

The shirt and tie are almost certainly RLPL.  Possibly the suit, too, though I have also heard he uses a SR tailor.

 

#10 2006-04-26 19:51:41

Marc Grayson
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Re: A dandy moment

Puffy used to buy custom clothes from Jay Kos, may still do so, alhough I recall reading that he wears suits from his own clothing line these days.  I had heard through the grapevine, which may or may not be apocryphal, that Kos required him to buy a minimum of like 10 suits at a time.

Marc


"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#11 2006-04-26 20:02:44

Marc Grayson
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Re: A dandy moment


"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#12 2006-04-26 23:35:43

Incroyable
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Re: A dandy moment

Last edited by Incroyable (2006-04-26 23:36:58)


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#13 2006-04-27 06:49:55

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#14 2006-05-24 13:46:51

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