Celebrity Saturday: Victor Cruz

There wasn't much for the G-Men to celebrate this past season with slumps in all facets of their game; Eli kept passing to the other team, the defense was like a strainer trying to hold water, whoever you want to blame, they were bad. But they did have one highlight on the team, and when he wasn't busy making corners look bad, he was making everyone look bad with his impeccably stylish ways.
Double Breasted with the air tie at Paris Fashion Week.
Victor Cruz was dropped in the laps of the Giants organization as an unsigned free agent from UMass in 2010 and has since become the go to for critical plays. Known mostly for his dance moves, Cruz also has quite the fashion arsenal in his closet that he uses to perfection. If you think about NFL players, none very much come to mind when you think of the fashionable and the stylish; that stigma seems to be reserved for the NBA.
Stripes on stripes and some great suede boots.
The most impressive factor of his style is that he always looks good, it isn't just a thing he does while attending an event or some red carpet function. Not to down play that part of his wares because this past year at the ESPY Awards, he was rocking a double breasted suit with a t-shirt (I feel like I've mentioned these trends before). Clearly ahead of the fashion curve and clearly aware of himself and how he looks, so take some notes and follow suit.
Its like he sees the fashion future, or just molds it.
Check in tomorrow for my weekly wrap-up and next Saturday for another celebrity style influence!

Friday Faux Pas: Socks and...

Most college guys, this includes athletes, mathletes, frat stars, hipsters, and good ole regulars, have this thing where they wear athletic socks with their boat shoes or sandals or any other form of footwear for that matter. That's fine, college is the time to be lazy and get that out of your system, but this "look" shouldn't carry over into your post-graduate life aka the real world.
DO NOT DO THIS...
For some reason Charleston, SC seems to be the epicenter for this type of behavior (maybe I think that because I recently spent a summer there) and it needs to be contained before more are infected by this stylistic error. I'm not saying you shouldn't wear socks with your shoes, but if they feature the Nike logo or any logo for that matter you should not be wearing them with your outfit, the white variety especially.
...OR THIS...
If you absolutely need to wear socks, rethink the decision and don't wear them, and if you're will power against the little demon on your shoulder is lacking, then go get some no show socks that'll give you the sock-in-shoe feel without the look. Journey's is a great place to look for this type of sock in a variety of cuts and colors for your interests, I recommend checking in there before you commit another style sin.
...this, however, is highly acceptable!
Check in tomorrow for a another stylish celebrity influence and next Friday for more of my fashion faux pas!

Threads for Thought: The Knit Tie

To most of you, a tie is a tie is a tie and its usually a feat in and of itself that you put one on every so often. Contrary to this belief, there are ties out there that simply stand out from the rest, like the much-loved Red Power Tie or the ill advised Black Tie. Yet, even within the fashion community the knit tie is still debated as stylish or not.
Just some notable celebrities embracing the knit life...no big deal.
I am a very esteemed member of the knit tie community, having both the long and bow varieties, and I think they give any outfit some extra texture to look at. Not to say that I don't support he traditional tie option, but a knit gets noticed much more often and you're almost guaranteed to receive a compliment or "I've never seen a tie like that" comment when you wear one.
Notice the texture. You're immediately drawn to the tie!
Now this isn't a bash on the traditional tie variety, all ties are great! A knit tie, though, just adds a little differentiation into the style melting pot as more and more of you guys start to dress better and better. If you're still hesitant to get one, try a cheaper option, but if you are a seasoned vet or just ready to dive right in, opt for some luxe that will last you for years and years to come.

Just some options to give you an idea of whats out there:
J. Crew: $60
Banana Republic: $60
The Knottery: $25
The Tie Bar: $15
Check in tomorrow for another installment of my fashion faux pas and next Thursday for more style pieces that deserve your consideration!