Monday Outlook: Take Your Grandpa's Style

Thanks to work of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and their hit Thrift Shop, thrifting isn't just something for hipsters, it has become a mainstream necessity. But I I'm not referring to the art of thrifting in this post, I'm referring to a line in the song: "Ima take your grandpa's style". Last week, I detailed the rebirth of high-waisted pants, and that's not the only thing that's going all 50's on us.
Miami Vice? Yeah, probably.
This Spring/Summer, designers have pushed for a mid-century modern style that will have you scouring your elders' collections for something that fits. The movement is calling for spread collars, you know the kind, the ones that cover the lapel on your suit jacket. Also, lapels are going to be getting a little wider to accommodate for the thicker shirt collars, and yes, high-waisted pants.
American Gangster? Yeah, probably.
It is a natural thing for trends to make comebacks and get recycled, but unless you're really desperate to get in touch with your ancestral roots via clothing, I wouldn't recommend splurging on this movement. Chances are, this look will fade away faster than most and will return to narrow lapels and semi-spread collars.
Casino Royale? Yeah, probably.
Check in tomorrow for some exciting new tech and next Monday for another preview into upcoming fashion trends.

Celebrity Sunday: Pharrell Williams

You may recognize this celebrity from Robin Thicke's summer hit, Blurred Lines, or most recently from his performance at the Grammy's with 2013 sensations Daft Punk; the hat he wore during the show can be yours for a mere $10,000. This week he announced the release of his upcoming album G I R L, which is sure to be in the running for 2014 album of the year.


What most don't know is that Pharrell has been in the game for since 1992 (cue the Rump Shaker nostalgia) and has produced for artists ranging from Britney Spears to Snoop Dogg. And if you weren't aware, he helped found Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear, but that isn't his only contribution to the style world. Pharrell has collaborated with Louis Vuitton and even dabbled in some installation art in tandem with Galeria Emmanuel Perrotin.
Whether is casual or formal, Pharrell knows exactly what to do.
Over the past 22 years, he has managed to revolutionize the music industry while influencing fashion at the same time, as a side gig. His previously mentioned album will be debuting on March 3, but is available for pre-order right now at the Pharrell website.

 Check in tomorrow for insight on upcoming style trends and next Sunday for another notable fashion influencer!

Saturday Spotlight: Trumaker

My most recent Spotlight focused on a web-based company that is changing the way you shop for shirts online with a unique sizing configuration that matches the shirt to your body type. Hugh & Crye has been featured in GQ and will continue to grow as more consumers become aware of them. This next company is attempting to solve the same problem, shirt fat, but in a completely different direction.

The problem most men face when shopping for clothes (I was once in this category) is that they assume that all shirts and pants, no matter what brand, will follow the same sizing structure. This is not the case, for example, H&M clothing tends to run small in just about every category while brands like Robert Graham run big; its not a good or bad thing, just means actually taking the time to try on clothes every once in a while.
Trumaker's chambray collection is on point!
Trumaker, a company out of Chicago and with recent expansion to Los Angeles is tackling this problem head on. The overall premise is, you call and an "outfitter" will come to your location and get your measurements followed by choosing from a wide array of fabrics of which to comprise the shirt. They even offer group rates for whole office fittings, a fun idea if you're looking to change up the look of your colleagues.


The turn around is very impressive and the price is ultimately determined by the type of fabric in the shirt. With that said, none of their products exceed $160, and for an essentially bespoke-made shirt that fits better than most if not all designer shirts that run upwards of $200, that's one hell of a deal! And after your measurements are taken and you approve of the fit, you will be entered into Trumaker's database so that when you want to complete another order, you just pick a fabric and DONE!
Fabrics, buttons, and collars, OH MY!
Check out the Trumaker website for even more info, especially if you don't live where an outfitter can come to you, it'll be worth your while. Check in tomorrow for a celebrity style influence and next Saturday for another up and comer in the fashion industry!