I’m of two minds about this. Though he’s got it all together–the palette, the shoes, all the disparate elements, it doesn’t quite add up. Something too conventional here, I’d say.
PS, I once had a shrink who looked and dressed very much like this. Enough said?
Bruce is one of the finest writers on menswear and a great sartorialist! I have often tried to copy him and I just can’t look as good. His style is so simple and elegant. HR
Very well put together, but there’s far too much pattern when you remove the overcoat. I’m of the opinion that a solid coloured shirt would’ve fared better with the outfit.
This is great. Again, we shouldn’t get hung up on the “modern” way that a man/woman should dress.
The colors are great and they go wonderfully together. I like the quirky way that he has his hand stuck in his jacket pocket versus that of his trousers.
i like everything but the color of the pants. it’s just “off” to me. love that he’s not afraid to carry a bag that looks (IMO) more like a lady’s handbag than a man’s briefcase!
Perfection, you really do capture some brilliantly and classically dressed gentlemen Sart, and this one is right up there. And the man bag is the clincher for me, what a great modern twist, like it a lot!
I´m mens accessories marketing chief in a spanish dpt store chain. It´s not easy to persuade guys to wear hanbags; you know, spaniards aren´t like italians at all. We´re more classic.
This photo cheers me to think there´s a new kind of men that wears handbags with a very masculine way.
He has a Longchamp too! I think it goes perfectly with his outfit. I bet he has a bunch in a range of colours to go with what colour jacket he’s wearing for the day.
One of the best writers on men’s style ever to lay pen to paper. If you get the chance, and can find a copy, read “Elegance: A Guide to Quality in Menswear”. It’s a classic, perhaps my favorite book on the subject.
Thanks Sart, for reminding us why he is the definition of classic style.
Butch
November 29, 2006 at 9:26 am
I’m of two minds about this. Though he’s got it all together–the palette, the shoes, all the disparate elements, it doesn’t quite add up. Something too conventional here, I’d say.
PS, I once had a shrink who looked and dressed very much like this. Enough said?
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 9:35 am
Now *this* is a true Sartorialist. Seriously dashing, seriously inspiring. Papi’s got mad style. I only wish I could get my husband to dress this way.
Alice Olive
November 29, 2006 at 9:35 am
Wow – impressive. Those shoes are divine. Love how the bag picks up the same tan from his jacket.
AlanC
November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am
All hail Boyer!
(Although the tote bag doesn’t really do it for me…)
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 9:50 am
You can always spot a truly great dresser by the telling details… I love the way Mr. Boyer angles his tie clip opposite to the stripes on his tie.
Not suprising from the man who recently published “Fred Astaire Style” and a wonderful touch.
connie
November 29, 2006 at 10:36 am
i love the close-up shot. so many wonderful colors and patterns and textures. very fallish too
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 10:37 am
the narrow tie and 4-in-hand knot works surprisingly well with the high spread collar
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 10:39 am
Really don’t like the pants though. The fit, the color, the cuff at the bottom. Waist up he looks great.
El Blog de ironcita
November 29, 2006 at 11:00 am
Venga majete deja a los neoyorkinos y animate con los sevillanos que verás que fauna…
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 11:08 am
Very few people do it better than he does. Three patterns all in harmony.
Good catch Scott.
matilda
November 29, 2006 at 11:20 am
I love his tie!
marie
November 29, 2006 at 11:47 am
I love the combination of colors and textures. They blend so well together!
brent
November 29, 2006 at 11:53 am
perfect color and pattern combo!
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 11:54 am
Bruce is one of the finest writers on menswear and a great sartorialist! I have often tried to copy him and I just can’t look as good. His style is so simple and elegant.
HR
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 12:25 pm
This is why I read your blog everyday.
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 12:52 pm
Very well put together, but there’s far too much pattern when you remove the overcoat. I’m of the opinion that a solid coloured shirt would’ve fared better with the outfit.
Nontheless, a well-dressed gent.
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 1:08 pm
PERFECT!!
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 5:43 pm
Is that a man bag, or a shopping bag? Either way it goes very well with the colours of his outfit.
positively the same dame
November 29, 2006 at 5:44 pm
he’s got on fred astaire shoes…i wonder what color his socks are.
D. Kay
November 29, 2006 at 6:10 pm
This is great. Again, we shouldn’t get hung up on the “modern” way that a man/woman should dress.
The colors are great and they go wonderfully together. I like the quirky way that he has his hand stuck in his jacket pocket versus that of his trousers.
quigley
November 29, 2006 at 6:35 pm
I know that tie bar is vintage. Wish I could see what was on it.
Anonymous
November 29, 2006 at 9:45 pm
It the bag from Filson? I think it is the one profiled in GQ a couple of months ago.
Great blog Sart! Best on the web!
ageez
November 30, 2006 at 12:33 am
i like everything but the color of the pants. it’s just “off” to me. love that he’s not afraid to carry a bag that looks (IMO) more like a lady’s handbag than a man’s briefcase!
Anonymous
November 30, 2006 at 2:50 am
Isn’t it the same Longchamp bag from Comme des Garçons, Chelsea, a few shots down?
Lit
November 30, 2006 at 4:10 am
Perfection, you really do capture some brilliantly and classically dressed gentlemen Sart, and this one is right up there. And the man bag is the clincher for me, what a great modern twist, like it a lot!
marie
November 30, 2006 at 6:14 am
The colours are great – and call me weird but I just cant help noticing how cool the buttonholes are! …..>_<
Anonymous
November 30, 2006 at 8:34 am
Even the bag is color-coordinated…amazing
Sito
November 30, 2006 at 9:35 am
I´m mens accessories marketing chief in a spanish dpt store chain. It´s not easy to persuade guys to wear hanbags; you know, spaniards aren´t like italians at all. We´re more classic.
This photo cheers me to think there´s a new kind of men that wears handbags with a very masculine way.
Anonymous
November 30, 2006 at 11:07 am
Sexiest man alive!
Portillon
November 30, 2006 at 12:48 pm
Interesting seeing a man carrying a Longchamp pliage.
It’s classic…
ken
November 30, 2006 at 8:20 pm
He has a Longchamp too! I think it goes perfectly with his outfit. I bet he has a bunch in a range of colours to go with what colour jacket he’s wearing for the day.
Anonymous
November 30, 2006 at 10:58 pm
I am a little bothered that his bag matches his coat so well.
stacy (la, ca)
December 1, 2006 at 12:06 am
Classy, classy, classy!
Anonymous
December 1, 2006 at 12:34 pm
PAR EXCELLENCE
Regina
December 3, 2006 at 4:52 pm
I’m just in love with this look.
CSH
December 4, 2006 at 8:47 pm
One of the best writers on men’s style ever to lay pen to paper. If you get the chance, and can find a copy, read “Elegance: A Guide to Quality in Menswear”. It’s a classic, perhaps my favorite book on the subject.
Thanks Sart, for reminding us why he is the definition of classic style.
Anonymous
February 5, 2007 at 2:47 am
Talk about style and panache!
Anonymous
February 5, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Love the added touch of the tote bag.
AL
September 6, 2007 at 1:02 am
Seriously good this.
So many shades and someone it just blends so well here. the touch of blue and the tie. Wow. Hot.
Anonymous
October 11, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Boyer rocks…
Anonymous
April 17, 2008 at 12:27 am
Thanks for letting us see that there are still some sane people in NYC.
Anonymous
September 7, 2008 at 5:02 pm
The cut is perfect. I would have chosen a slightly darker blue in the shirt.
Anonymous
May 15, 2009 at 4:00 pm
the tie is Atkinsons Irish poplin by the look of it,not too wide thank god perhaps a classic example