Fine Artist: Thomas Cole When you think of the great painters throughout history, names like Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet and Warhol likely come to mind. But have you heard of Thomas Cole? Who Was Thomas Cole Cole, a British-American painter, known for its romantic portrayal of the American wilderness, should definitely be added to your list. In the mid-1800s, he became the first great American landscape painter. He even founded an artistic movement called the Hudson River School where he was based in New York state. Painting Style More than 200 years ago, Cole was living on the western bank of the Hudson River in the village of Catskill, NY. He would walk through the Northeast and sketch the landscape using...
While his profile says he’s a creative who sips scotch, Noah Williams is so much more. He’s an exceptional photographer and an important fixture for menswear style on Instagram (@noahwilliamsstyle). Photographer Extraordinaire Williams's portraits have a knack of featuring more than the subject of the photo. Each picture tells a story. His wedding photography captures the essence of the happy couple and makes the viewer feel like he’s standing right there. Meanwhile, his commercial work is every man’s dream. He’s gotten to photograph and video sleek cars, high-end watches, and impeccable menswear. His blog features original photography of timepieces and bespoke men’s apparel he’s reviewed. But in a way, the photos truly speak for themselves. Instagram Influencer Having amassed a following...
You’ve got your suit chosen. But now comes the hard part: accessorizing. Likely you’ve got your three go-to ties that you know for sure will keep up the luxury statement of your jacket and pants. And you know which of the 4 Finley and Co. pocket squares you feel like showing off. Get all your pocket square questions answered here. Now it’s time to pick the perfect pair of socks to wear with your suit. Choosing Socks To Go With Your Suit It may seem trivial to some, but choosing the right socks to wear with your suit can be time consuming. Do you go with basic black? What about the ones with dogs that your aunt got you last...
You open the envelope and you read two words that make you shudder: Black tie. What does black tie mean? You wonder. So you ask your wife (or girlfriend or sister or mother or best friend or neighbor). She tells you, she’d wear a dress. AND, that doesn’t help at all. Black tie, Black tie optional, Black tie welcome. We’re here to answer your questions about what black tie really means. But more importantly, what are you supposed to wear when the invitation calls for it? BLACK TIE The purpose of creating a dress code is to make it clear to guests what they should wear. It also brings uniformity and sophistication to an event. If the invite says “Black...
You can, without a doubt, wear a pocket square without a tie. In fact, doing so will boost the impact of your outfit tenfold and help you show off your unique style in a more casual setting – something you wouldn’t be used to doing if you had a tie on. TIE OR NO TIE? Here’s the thing about ties. They’re really polarizing. Some men love wearing ties. They consider ties to be part of the business uniform. It makes them feel interesting, even elite and successful. Bow ties, while commonly accepted as the dress code for tuxedo wear, can also be worn every day now. Men interested in stepping out of the norm may use bowties as a way to...
