Video Break: Agression

The Niceguys donning that Falling Down Michael Douglas look in their video for Mr. Perfect.  This is definitely hype music, check the Fight Club sample at the end.  You're not: your Job, how much money you have in the bank, the car you drive, the contents of your wallet and You're not your f*cking khakis! Classic!


The Niceguys "Mr. Perfect" from Evesborough Films on Vimeo.

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"I'm the Gap like Banana Republic and Old Navy"

30% off of your purchase from Banana Republic, Gap, or Old Navy (In-Store Only).  I may use this tomorrow!

Props to The Choosy Beggar

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Gap Duffels under $40

Available (here) in Olive and Black for $39.50.

Spotted at PTO.

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Buy 1, Get 5 Free at Jos.A.Bank

Through Saturday buy a suit from $350 at Jos.A.Bank and get another Suit of equal or lesser value for free, along with 2 Dress Shirts (which they push for $80), 2 standard size executive Ties ($60 value). Shop here.

In my thrifting career I haven't come up on many suits that met my criteria, so this isn't a bad deal (although I know I can find a nice dress shirt for $6 or less, and ties for $3 or less with ease) so this may be a great deal for the frugal but not for the thrifty.

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While Supplies Last: Act Fast

***Introducing a new Category: While Supplies Last a spotlight on clothing web finds.  To be featured here the product will be 50% off of retail or more!***

White shoes always make me think of Walter Lee from A Raisin in the Sun mini-rant.  But regardless Sebago Docksides are classics and retail for about $80 and you can get these for a fraction ($30/$80) of the price Exclusively at Davidz if you're a size 10.

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Thrifting Rule No. 4

4. No Underwear, No socks, No Exceptions.

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eBay Bucks Free Rewards Program

I stumbled over this 'frequent shopper program' after signing in to my account.  Nothing to big, but it's free to sign up and there will never be any fees.  You'll get 2% back for every purchase made with the eBay Bucks logo.  An eBay certificate will be sent everything 3 months which you will have 30 days to redeem.  Sign up (here).

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Sneakerhead: My Latest Finds

Plato's Closet A Sneaker-Addict's Blue Magic same or better quality (and Very Near Deadstock) for a fraction of the price of retail chains and boutique shops.

xxxxxxxx Nike Air Max 87 - $25

Adidas Top Ten - $30

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Esquire Best Dressed Real Man Final 5

The finalist are in the two best dressed of all contestants that I picked (here) both grabbed spots in the top 5.  Check out top 5 with summaries (based off of submitted pictures) below.
Angel Ramos 29, Miami Spread collars, suits everyday...personal touches glasses, tie arrangement.
Sabir Peele 24, Philly Thrifty!
Zeph Colombatto 20, NYC Youngest finalist and most versatile...signature fro.
Wale 29, Philly Details and Accessories.
Robert Rossicone 33, NYC Double-breasted suits...he's a long-shot.

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Takers Style

A couple of stills of the well-dressed crooks from the Movie Takers do out next month. Dressed by costume designer Maya Lieberman, who was also the stylist for Death at a Funeral (Esquires Guide to Funeral Dressing here).

 T.I. giving those with 32 or less inseams hope.

Paul Walker, slim tie, classic car.

Idris Elba, similar look as T.I. sans pocket-square and a little less sheen.

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Kanye "In a Speedboat...In my Boat Shoes"

Kanye West in slim fit tailored suit, drops some new material to the staff at the Facebook Headquarters from the tabletop.  Video as well as one of my favorite style raps from Kanye below.

"Dressed smart like a London Bloke

Before he speak his suit bespoke...

Look at this Pea Coat, tell me he's broke."

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This Week on Shop Goodwill

Someone came up on this Vintage Christian Dior Trench for $51 from ShopGoodwill.com from a Goodwill in New York. I'm watching a jacket on there as I type. You can click (here) find out a little more about buying off season to save some cash.

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The League of Fresh Gentlemen

The Fire: Roots feat. John Legend

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Valet's How to Pull Off White Denim

I want to try this because I've seen the white denim outfits in GQ and Esquire and it works.  It sets you apart and if done right you automatically become sartorialist bait.  That's part of the problem I'm not 100% ready to take on the responsibility of becoming an official dandy.  As my friends suggest it would be a lot easier pulling off white denim stepping out of a 760!  For those who are ready click (here) for some tips from Valet.com.

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