Menswear

N. Peal X 007 /  by Alexander Jaime

 
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N. PEAL X 007

Exclusive cashmere knitwear brand N. Peal’s partnership with 007 continues in James Bond’s latest on-screen adventure “No Time to Die” with a uniquely created military style sweater in navy. Modelling its design on British Military Commando sweaters, N. Peal developed this piece of knitwear with No Time To Die costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb.

 
 
 
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N. PEAL X 007

“We wanted to give Bond a unique look in specific scenes of the film,” begins Larlarb, “And yet the piece had to be action-ready. It needed to be a strong silhouette, something that harks back to his military past and which also had a timeless quality to it as well.”

The N. Peal team worked with Larlarb’s brief, detailed photographs of authentic Commando sweaters and samples of extant vintage pieces to create the unique piece of clothing that Bond wears in the film and in his striking character poster.

 
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N. PEAL X 007

“When you have the number of decisions that you are required to make, for each and every detail, for every item of clothing, in a film of this scope and size, having a collaboration such as the one we had with N. Peal was a godsend,” Larlarb concludes.

For N. Peal managing director, Adam Holdsworth, the collaboration was equally rewarding.“We’re very pleased to work with the James Bond franchise and our project with Suttirat and No Time To Die is something of which we are very proud.”

N.Peal also supplied a cashmere T-shirt for the film, worn by Madeleine Swann. Both of these signature pieces are exclusively available from N. Peal prior to No Time To Die’s theatrical release in April 2020. Interest can be registered on their website now.

 
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ABOUT NO TIME TO DIE 

No Time To Die is the official title of the 25th James Bond adventure The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM), and Universal Pictures International is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga) and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade (Spectre, Skyfall), Cary Joji Fukunaga, and Phoebe Waller- Bridge (Killing Eve, Fleabag) The film will be released globally from April 2 2020 in the U.K. through Universal Pictures International and in the U.S on April 10, from MGM via their United Artists Releasing banner.

In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help.The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. 

 
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Tony Ward — Bruno Magli SS20 /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
 

BRUNO MAGLI SS20

 

Italian luxury brand Bruno Magli’s SPRING 2020 advertising campaign celebrates the modern renaissance man and his passion to juxtapose modern & vintage elements in his life... from his love for design, his car, his furniture, his shoes...his style tells a story about himself. Shot by Juankr (juankr.com) on location at Joshua Tree in CA, the Bruno Magli SS20 campaign is styled by Mui-Hai Chu.

 
 

THE FILMS

 
 

To personify the brand’s Modern Renaissance man, they cast Tony Ward, actor, photographer, painter, father, husband and iconic model whose portfolio has been stacked with images from around the world shot by the likes of Steven Klein, Steven Meisel, Terry Richardson, and Bruce Weber to name a few. As with all Bruno Magli campaigns, the unparalleled, Italian design and impeccable craftsmanship of Bruno Magli SS20 collection remains distinctively front and center in every frame.

©Bruno Magli / Atelier PR

Shop BrunoMagli →

 

2 Moncler 1952 /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
 

2 Moncler 1952 is a visually striking edit of Moncler classics, contextualized in the contemporary urban scenario. The men’s collection oozes a pop, urban zest, as highlighted by prints featuring stars and letters spelling Moncler out and loud, devised with artist Hey Reilly and swarming all-over the surfaces.

CREDITS: LOOKBOOK IMAGES COURTESY OF MONCLER

 
 
 
 

Shapes and materials are functional: zippered jackets, field jackets, parkas, car coats, track-pants and Bermuda shorts come in cotton, nylon or rip stop fabrications. Geometries and intarsia create vibrancy as solid bright alternate with neutral tones or total black with vivid touches for a high visibility effect. Zippered pockets allow items to be functionally folded and packed; padded collars are another utilitarian detail. The giant size logo recurs as a mark.

Shop online at MONCLER.com→

 

Berluti's New Campaign /  by Alexander Jaime

 
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Berluti presents its first campaign under the artistic direction of Kris Van Assche. The images mark the designer’s early imprint on the Parisian heritage brand.

Signifying a blank canvas for new beginnings, Kris Van Assche enlisted art directors M/M Paris to create a signature engrained in the most authentic core of Berluti: the embossment of an antique shoe tree unearthed from an archive ‘Alessandro’ shoe dating back to 1895, the year Alessandro Berluti established himself as shoemaker. Letters were designed to absorb the erosion of time of this most original signature into a new representation, stylizing the faded accents of the embossment into a clarified emblem for things to come.

 
 

The campaign, photographed by Jamie Hawksworth and styled by Mauricio Nardi, evokes a similar sense of transition in a conversation between past and future. Captured on contemporary faces, Kris Van Assche selected Berluti’s classic patinated Venezia leather and alligator Alessandro oxford shoe to honour its formative codes while retaining the undressed reset of the maison under his artistic direction, an energy under construction.

“This campaign was thought of and art directed by Kris, I relate to it because it speaks of who we are while holding a promise of more to come” said Antoine Arnault, CEO of Berluti.”
 
 
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“For this first campaign, I wanted to create an image rooted in the maison’s origins and emboss it with my vision” Kris Van Assche commented. “See you in January.”
 
 
 

What's in your pocket? /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
 

WORDS BY ARTYOM BEDNY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BELL SOTO

The first pocket square dates back to ancient Egypt, but King Richard II of England is the gentleman credited for this debonair invention. Furthermore, they are back completing those 2 piece suits as they once did. Of course, we have our favorites at the moment. 

 
 

The Edit

 
 
 

How To Fold A Pocket Square

 

The Square Fold

A current favorite of television anchormen.

 
 
 
 

The Tips Up

Styling the pocket square this way gives you a colorful hem.

 
 
 
 

The Scallop Fold

Styling the pocket square this way emphasizes your casual suave.

 
 

The White Briefs /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
 

It was announced that the Swedish brand The White Briefs teamed up with Nick Wooster, the men's style icon to create a capsule collection. So what does The Perfect Man wear to drink his coffee on a Sunday morning, we're sure this is it. The collection includes robes, briefs, gym shorts, and overcoats, all made from the finest Australian Merino wool. Needless to say, it's perfect for a relaxing night, or a walk to the store.

 
 
 
 

Perfect Man @JonathanBGlass wears the Nick Wooster X The White Briefs for Woolmark detachable neck collar.  
Photography: @DavidGenat  /  Style: @Melissa_Infante_Style  /  Grooming: April Greaves @AprilLadyNYC

 
 
 
 

Nick Wooster x The White Briefs for Woolmark, available now at Opening Ceremony →

 
 

A Look at Lamaire /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
 

As we Fall into Winter, here at The Perfect Man we have been wanting to share our picks from Lamaire, a Parasian fashion brand which has our collective understanding of men's style enticed by the rich color palette, fabrics and the sleek cuts. They say clothes make the man? These looks will certainly keep you looking perfect, man.

Shop Lamaire →

 

Our favorite Fall Shoes /  by Alexander Jaime

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As the temperature drops, this fall season men, we have many options to relieve yourself of those Chukka boots for something more inspired from some of our favorite tastemakers. Raf Simons rethinks the classic men's shoe with a red strap and buckle. The team at Acne Studios chooses velcro for their closures adding a sleek modern take on the sneaker while Thom Browne mixes classic wingtip design with a fresh take on the lace-up boot. For Mr. Sporty, when it comes to sneakers Yohji Yamamoto for Y-3 chooses blue as their pop color. Hermes stays classic with superb quality, worn with a Thom Browne suit for a night on the town is perfect.

 
 

1. Acne Studios Triple Lo Tennis Shoe — Shop Now →
2. Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto Y-3 Qasa High — Shop Now →
3. Raf Simons Laced Shoes — Shop Now →
4. Acne Studios Tennis Sneaker — Shop Now →
5. Hermes Josh Derby — Shop Now →
6. Thom Browne Wingtip Ghillie Brogue — Shop Now →

 

The New Bespoke /  by Alexander Jaime

 
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Thom Browne's new studio-showroom in midtown is nothing short of his aesthetic—the two-floor space utilitizes Browne's signature color palette of grays mixed with terrazzo floors. After the end of his partnership with Brooks Brothers on their Black Fleece line, his new venture is a made-to-measure suit service with long time tailor Rocco Ciccarelli. Rocco has worked with every menswear design in New York. Thom is following in a path much like Tom Ford, and Ermenegildo Zegna, the future of luxury is bespoke.

“I design in a way that I think speaks to everyone—although there’s an American sensibility, in that there’s a sports reference and a little bit of an ease to it.”
 
 
 

Images @thombrowneny instagram

 

Spring 2016 NYC Menswear Style Report /  by Alexander Jaime

 

The Perfect Man's Spring 2016 Menswear Report is in!

 

Spotlight on Richard Chai's uniform chic in calm blue neutrals.

 

Spotlight on Richard Chai's new retro, re-90s, deliberate cool.

 

Spotlight on Michael Bastian's aristocratic, 007 chic.

 

Spotlight on Michael Bastian's tailored yacht-wear & pristine attention to detail (the shoes!)

 

Spotlight on Jeffery Rüdes, who has apparently designed the official military uniform of Chelsea.

 
 

Spotlight on Balenciaga's slightly vampiric approach to spring - sticking with the military/uniform trend, but moving away from light blues & neutrals into deeper, fall -typical colors like the olive pictured above.

Original photography via Style.com

 
 

Top 10 Best sunglasses to be seen in /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 

Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane
Acetate sunglasses

 

Linda Farrow
Sports Luxe metal sunglasses

 

Dior Homme
Dior Composit 1.0 metal sunglasses

 

Eyevan 7285
726 acetate sunglasses

 

Mykita x Damir Doma
DD1.3 acetate sunglasses

 

Garrett Leight California Optical
Van Buren metal sunglasses

 

Mikyta x Maison Margiela
MMESSE010 acetate sunglasses

 
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Sun Buddies
Type 01 acetate sunglasses

 

A.P.C. Retrosuperfuture
Acetate sunglasses

 

Thom Browne
TB 800 sunglasses

 
 

Three Grooming Essentials from Paris Menswear Week Spring/Summer /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
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David Mallett's Beard Balm
The city's best-known hairdresser, David Mallett has created a balm that nourishes, softens and texturizes the beard thanks to its high concentration of vegetable protein, bergamot and yuzu. A must for neat Parisian stubble.

 
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The Jazz Club perfume from Maison Martin Margiela
Available at colette, this blend of leathery notes instantly conjures up to a chic gentleman's club.

 
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Hermès Bath Set
Titled Jardin après la Mousson, Eau de Gentiane Blanche and Eau de Mandarine Ambré, what could be more chic than soaking in a bath that has the very essence of Hermès after a long day of shows? Also, the set has a personalized touch: you can choose your three soap scents and silk scarf print for each case.

 
 

Perfect Trends 2015 – Men's Hair /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
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So your not quite sure if you are hipster or preppy? We have put together a short Trend Report of the modern hairstyles that keep you looking perfect in any climate.

 

This style defines the guy who likes balance and a little bit of flare. Something that can be worn with the most discerning sharp suit, but come the weekend when the ripped jeans and white v-neck is called upon it adapts.

 
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Don’t be fooled by the softer look.. you still can be a ball buster … but commit to it. Classic parted high sheen/shine. Good clipper work on the bottom of the head leading up to a nice proportion of hair on top. This can be worn in all directions. Best styled when dry avoid the mobsterlook. Be it a polo or a cracking collar this haircut will get people taking you seriously.  A touch of facial hair on this one could be the winner.. but don’t go overbeard….

 

Well the curls can get the girls.. you don’t need a guitar and a motor bike, the right amount of shape and balance you could pull off a larger curl all over, or try a classic cut on the underneath with a slight build up of weighted curls on top.. Product is key... layer layer, layer that product and style it like you don’t care... you might just pull it off.

 

Tight, short but not completely rude. High quality haircut not just with clippers, but to actually work with the shape of your head. Faded our lines and impeccable tapers. The  slightest increase in length but still keeping a curved edge through the round of the head leading to the top. Dry finish, matt paste and waxes.  Respect your look and keep this trimmed every 3-4 weeks.

 
 

Cannes 2015 Style Snapshot /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
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It's time for a quick snapshot of what the gents are wearing in Cannes this year.  The "Mad Max: Fury Road" style is anything but apocalyptic, and Colin is looking dapper. We're craving more modern creativity from the rest of the crowd. Take a look.

 
 
 
 

Original photography via Vogue.com

 
 

Fall 2015 Menswear Style Report /  by Alexander Jaime

 
 
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This menswear season had everything you could have hoped for—lots of chic and funky outerwear, beautiful women on the runway, and a full-frontal show from Rick Owens. Fall always brings with it new approaches to layering, texture, and color, and this season was no different. Trends we took particular note of include a revival of early 1970s colors and textures, structural tweeds, ultra-tactile fabrics that bring the elegance, and stylishly Scandinavian outerwear.  Here are a few of The Perfect Man's favorite looks from the runway.

 
 
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Original photography via Style.com