Robb Report USA – August 2019

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PESKOWITZ:

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FRAGKOU

ROBBREPORT.COM 55

STYLE | The Goods

“The time has come

for men to start

dressing properly again

and chicly.”

alessandro squarzi

BRUCE PASK

Men’s fashion director, Bergdorf Goodman

and Neiman Marcus

A charcoal gray is the best and easiest

sneaker color because it goes with

everything and it doesn’t match. Navy

blends into denim too much, light gray is

a bit too light, while white is bright and

very poppy. But dark gray always works.

(4) ALEKS CVETKOVIC

Style editor and Robb Report

columnist

Play with texture, not pattern. If

corporate pinstripes feel a little stiff

and bold checks a touch shouty,

softly textured jackets, shirts and

accessories are a timely alternative.

A flannel sport coat paired with a

matte wool tie and a washed oxford

button-down (like this Edward

Sexton combination) is infinitely more

sophisticated than menswear that

shouts to get attention.

ALEXANDER-JULIAN GIBBSON

Stylist

Never take yourself, or your clothes,

too seriously. Even when I’m wearing

a tuxedo, I’ll trade the dress shirt for a

T-shirt or a silky button-down, and treat

it all like any other outfit.

DAVID COGGINS

Author and Robb Report columnist

A strategic baseball hat can be worn

rarely and unexpectedly, such as at the

Masters. When sports are involved,

don’t fear the baseball hat—but leave it

behind the rest of the time.

OLIE ARNOLD

Style director, Mr Porter

Opt for a chunkier commando or crepe

sole the next time you buy a pair of

classic shoes, like derbies or penny

loafers. If they’re cut from a leather in

a versatile color, like brown, black or

burgundy, you’ll get double the wear—

they work well on and off duty.

IGEE OKAFOR

Founder, Bond Official

Make loafers your friend because the

best styles can be dressed up or dressed

down. Penny loafers take a suit from

day to night, but pair a tasseled loafer

with any ensemble and you’re

guaranteed an easy upgrade. It works

as well with your classic crewneck

sweater, shirt and trousers as it does

with a pair of dark jeans and a T-shirt.

(5) ANDREAS WEINÅS

Editor, King magazine

I always try to wear at least one solid

garment and a patterned one in my

outfits. Having too many patterns,

especially around the face and torso

(jacket, shirt and tie), can become

quite overwhelming. At the same time,

a look concocted without a single

pattern or differences in texture can

feel a bit dull.

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JOSH

PESKOWITZ:

CRIS

FRAGKOU

ROBBREPORT.COM 55

STYLE | The Goods

“Thetimehascome

formentostart

dressingproperlyagain

andchicly.”

alessandrosquarzi

BRUCE PASK

Men’s fashion director, Bergdorf Goodman

and Neiman Marcus

A charcoal gray is the best and easiest

sneaker color because it goes with

everything and it doesn’t match. Navy

blends into denim too much, light gray is

a bit too light, while white is bright and

very poppy. But dark gray always works.

(4) ALEKS CVETKOVIC

Style editor and Robb Report

columnist

Play with texture, not pattern. If

corporate pinstripes feel a little stiff

and bold checks a touch shouty,

softly textured jackets, shirts and

accessories are a timely alternative.

A flannel sport coat paired with a

matte wool tie and a washed oxford

button-down (like this Edward

Sexton combination) is infinitely more

sophisticated than menswear that

shouts to get attention.

ALEXANDER-JULIAN GIBBSON

Stylist

Never take yourself, or your clothes,

too seriously. Even when I’m wearing

a tuxedo, I’ll trade the dress shirt for a

T-shirt or a silky button-down, and treat

it all like any other outfit.

DAVID COGGINS

Author and Robb Report columnist

A strategic baseball hat can be worn

rarely and unexpectedly, such as at the

Masters. When sports are involved,

don’t fear the baseball hat—but leave it

behind the rest of the time.

OLIE ARNOLD

Style director, Mr Porter

Opt for a chunkier commando or crepe

sole the next time you buy a pair of

classic shoes, like derbies or penny

loafers. If they’re cut from a leather in

a versatile color, like brown, black or

burgundy, you’ll get double the wear—

they work well on and off duty.

IGEE OKAFOR

Founder, Bond Official

Make loafers your friend because the

best styles can be dressed up or dressed

down. Penny loafers take a suit from

day to night, but pair a tasseled loafer

with any ensemble and you’re

guaranteed an easy upgrade. It works

as well with your classic crewneck

sweater, shirt and trousers as it does

with a pair of dark jeans and a T-shirt.

(5) ANDREAS WEINÅS

Editor, King magazine

I always try to wear at least one solid

garment and a patterned one in my

outfits. Having too many patterns,

especially around the face and torso

(jacket, shirt and tie), can become

quite overwhelming. At the same time,

a look concocted without a single

pattern or differences in texture can

feel a bit dull.

3.

4.

5.