It’s a bold look. The simple white shirt and black tie contrast with the busy pants. Interesting look. I would prefer the pants to be a tad longer though.
I like his take on wearing madras trousers. As if he took off his suit trouser and threw these on (leaving on the shirt/tie and shoes). If it was not jeans, or old chinos, it was madras. Dressy/Casual.
Hmmm, I’m not sure of the black shoes. Perhaps loafers instead?
It looks hideous and really, really great at the same time. Madras is, apparently, the big trend this summer. I wonder if he’d be wearing them if this weren’t the case? No matter, he’s a sight to behold.
So Madras is “the big trend this summer?” Haven’t these been around forever? I remember from the 80s in Boston. Either way, love ‘em – in the same category as seersucker.
For some reason I feel like he is channeling Bruce Willis and it is frightening me. Bruce is a tough dude, but when paired with Madras, let’s just say I’m not “die hard” for this look.
I am not sure about this one. If he had paint splattered all over the madras pans, wore a man’s t-shirt, and SoHo painter’s boots, I might like them more…but then, I don’t hate the look, either.
Anon nailed it when he said Old Navy has landed. However this guy is still enough ahead of the curve to pull it off, and it’s pants, not a poorly fit short sleeve button up. Fresh.
ok, i am really mad about the old navy thing. i’ve been rocking madras in unexpected ways for the past 10 yrs. i was wearing a pair of brown/green madras widelegged drawstring pants when i met my husband. lucky, lucky. that said, i agree with what this guy is doing with his. it’s stuffy and casual at the same time. he probably makes watches or something.
Same as the popped collar. Some people can do it and others look foolish. I agree, madras are more casual and laid-back. That shirt buttoned to the top and the thin black tie are far too formal. Couple madras pants with Sperry Topsiders and a Ralph Lauren polo. Depending on the series (Blake, Regeant, Classic, Oxford or Yarmouth) a Ralph Lauren button-down will compliment very well.
Very daring – I wonder how this outfit would work in it entirety (with coat). Looks amusing and witty, as a corruption of a conventional suit. Well done.
Natalie
May 24, 2006 at 10:19 am
It’s a bold look. The simple white shirt and black tie contrast with the busy pants. Interesting look. I would prefer the pants to be a tad longer though.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 10:46 am
Is Tom Hanks in New York?
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 11:39 am
I like his take on wearing madras trousers. As if he took off his suit trouser and threw these on (leaving on the shirt/tie and shoes). If it was not jeans, or old chinos, it was madras. Dressy/Casual.
Hmmm, I’m not sure of the black shoes. Perhaps loafers instead?
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 12:11 pm
It looks hideous and really, really great at the same time. Madras is, apparently, the big trend this summer. I wonder if he’d be wearing them if this weren’t the case? No matter, he’s a sight to behold.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 12:35 pm
madras no more…old navy has colonized these guys for summer and soon you won’t be able to bear the sight of them.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 1:43 pm
it definitely takes coconuts to step out like that – and I respect him for it.
Charlotte
May 24, 2006 at 2:01 pm
Woah, those trousers … I think they’re giving me a panic attack.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 2:05 pm
sartorialist, i’m not sure i understand…
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Looks like Army camouflage to me.
Verdiales
May 24, 2006 at 3:03 pm
I’m withholding comment until I see the pattern of his tie.
slowspin
May 24, 2006 at 3:27 pm
This guy pulls off madras without even a wiff of Old Navy or J.Crew. Quite amazing, really.
SportyChick
May 24, 2006 at 4:03 pm
So Madras is “the big trend this summer?” Haven’t these been around forever? I remember from the 80s in Boston. Either way, love ‘em – in the same category as seersucker.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 4:05 pm
For some reason I feel like he is channeling Bruce Willis and it is frightening me. Bruce is a tough dude, but when paired with Madras, let’s just say I’m not “die hard” for this look.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 4:32 pm
Hmmmm…
I am not sure about this one. If he had paint splattered all over the madras pans, wore a man’s t-shirt, and SoHo painter’s boots, I might like them more…but then, I don’t hate the look, either.
-AthenaNY
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 5:31 pm
the pants are wearing him, not the other way round.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006 at 5:39 pm
whoa, that’s quite a look. just wish he would loosen his belt a teeny bit.
Mike Paget
May 24, 2006 at 7:25 pm
Anon nailed it when he said Old Navy has landed. However this guy is still enough ahead of the curve to pull it off, and it’s pants, not a poorly fit short sleeve button up. Fresh.
EMNH
May 24, 2006 at 8:49 pm
That’s it…I’m digging out my copy of ” The Official Preppy Handbook”. This ain”t no party, this ain’t no disco …this ain’t no foolin’ around.
Su Alteza Imperial
May 26, 2006 at 6:35 am
Ralph Lauren’s… I love it!!! What a lesson of style and bolderness. A man who dare with those pants has a great personalyty. Congratulations.
honeychild / the mixtress
May 30, 2006 at 11:29 pm
ok, i am really mad about the old navy thing. i’ve been rocking madras in unexpected ways for the past 10 yrs. i was wearing a pair of brown/green madras widelegged drawstring pants when i met my husband. lucky, lucky. that said, i agree with what this guy is doing with his. it’s stuffy and casual at the same time. he probably makes watches or something.
Anonymous
August 20, 2006 at 4:15 pm
The guy looks a little uptight to be wearing them. I see madras as a more relaxed preppy look. its interesting though but not my taste or style.
Kathy Vokes
February 26, 2007 at 12:11 am
Looks like all business on the top and a party on the bottom.
snort…
No, no no
Anonymous
June 2, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Same as the popped collar. Some people can do it and others look foolish. I agree, madras are more casual and laid-back. That shirt buttoned to the top and the thin black tie are far too formal. Couple madras pants with Sperry Topsiders and a Ralph Lauren polo. Depending on the series (Blake, Regeant, Classic, Oxford or Yarmouth) a Ralph Lauren button-down will compliment very well.
james arthur tancred
April 6, 2009 at 11:18 am
Very daring – I wonder how this outfit would work in it entirety (with coat). Looks amusing and witty, as a corruption of a conventional suit. Well done.
jutta
February 28, 2012 at 3:41 am
looks…more like….Nick Wooster