Inspiring Shot: Park & Bond

With my new job comes new sartorial challenges: who am I, fashion wise, in this latest incarnation? Of course like any savvy gay I have my usual spirit animals of visual reference: The Zombies. Rudi Gernreich. Steve McQueen.

Or perhaps I return to an old fave: Michael Caine.

Because he's the only guy I see in this Park & Bond landing page shot of social media director of the Soho and Tribeca Grand hotels, Steven Rojas 

Perhaps I should give my fresh co-workers a heads-up. They are most likely a shade unprepared for my capricious taste in fashion and the many guises I'll don before the year is up.

Nah, let's keep 'em guessing.



If you're rich:

Gant by Michael Bastian striped cotton turtleneck $148
Simon Spurr large plaid peak-lapel flannel blazer, $1,895
Alexander Olch "The Boris" donegal wool handkerchief, $55
Versace slim cotton pant, $295
Florsheim by Duckie Brown saddle shoe, $325

All at http://www.parkandbond.com

While You Were Out...

Enjoying the preview Spring weather, Mr. Porter, the men's version of Net-A-Porter quietly opened for business to its "Founding Members" today

The store doesn't go "live" to the general public until Tuesday. I just took a stroll and the sneak peek is full of goodies

I fell in love with this Viktor and Rolf sweater when I saw it on the Spring 2011 Menswear runway

(Viktor and Rolf cotton crew neck sweater, $365 at Mr. Porter, http://www.mrporter.com/product/300665)

A tiny galaxy of stars covers this Paul Smith wonder

(Paul Smith cotton star print shirt, $320 at Mr. Porter, http://www.mrporter.com/product/300247)

Lanvin's got my number with a silk carnation boutonnière pin. Need!

(Lanvin silk flower buttonhole pin, $155 at Mr. Porter, http://www.mrporter.com/product/300383)

But what I love about Mr. Porter more than anything is all the editorial. It's overflowing with facts, tidbits and take away

Style guides including tips for a man's wardrobe and everyday dressing and timeless style icons like Marcello Mastroianni, Mick Jagger, Steve McQueen, Cristobal Balenciaga amongst others

(Marcello Mastroianni)

(Mick Jagger rockin' a very Mackie look)

(Cristobal Balenciaga)

Plus Esquire in its swinging 60's heyday like tips for being a Modern Man

There's even a whole style dictionary

(I didn't know this type of shoe is called a "Monk Strap")

And a pretty smart Q+A style advice from an assortment of fashionable fellas like Jefferson Hack, Pharrell, T Magazine Fashion Director, Bruce Pask, InStyle Editor, Ariel Foxman, etc.

With many more designers "coming soon" including Junya Watanabe, Band of Outsiders and Raf Simons, the future looks very bright indeed for Mr. Porter. I'm glad I could be here for the founding.