I just found a very similar trench in mint condition at the San Diego store Hunt & Gather. I was hesitant due to its double-breastedness, but seeing this man I am sure it was the right choice. It looks phenomenal paired with another plaid!
Somehow I don't find the big red particularly appealing in this ensemble. A vest in a shade of purple would work better — unfortunately purple is ubiquitous this year, and I would wear it with discretion…
It was great that you photographed him with the canvas bag behind him, it looks big enough to overwhelm the outfit. Like the other comments, I also like how he mixed the 2 patterns with the solid sweater in between. Jorge from WPB
Double-glanced. Don't know how I feel about how deep that V is, however I love the mixture of the plaid. He looks great! I hope he already had his coat collar popped up a bit in the back and you didn't just do that for him. ;)
I like the mix of colors and textures but I don't care for these shapes. The coat flaring out is not attractive–he looks like a woman trying to hide a pregnancy. I try not to wear anything double-breasted unless it's kept buttoned-up, and this picture shows why. Maybe Sart told him to unbutton to show the color underneath–I hope that's the case. The exaggerated V of the vest looks silly, too. There's just too much mismatch of proportion here for me to like this.
some people can just pull it off… It looks great. But if I tried wearing it it would be one of the outfits you put on – just to take off shortly before you leave the house, because it just feels wrong.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! I don't see what people find baffling about the combination. There are not that many patterns( just the blue check of the shirt and the prince of wales check of the coat) or colors (red, blue, and grey). The Prince of Wales check coat contains and matches the colors he is wearing underneath.
Perfect, I love how he wear this so naturally. both the colour and cut could overpower him or seem like a costume but instead it looks so smart and almost understated. The styling is also great with the up collar and the scarf. wonderful.
THIS is style :) mmm..he looks divine. I agree with what someone said above, I'd love to see if he was wearing some nice leather loafers, or rocking this look with designer sneakers.
The only thing I like here is the ascot. The rest I don't really care about. From the upturned collar to the patterns, from the massive v-neck to the length of the coat, he can keep it all. That stated, if he can wear all that and have a bunch of girlies profess their eternal love for him on a blog then his mission is accomplished, innit?!
this is style being thought through. The coat should be a staple in every closet – especially one that can go with jeans AND a suit. I hope it's really cold where he is, so he can validate the scarf that he has on. Either way, nice.
L.Vega 7:23PM, the ascot can be worn in summer under a shirt. It's a refined way of wearing a shirt without a tie in fact and most gentlemen would wear one to replace a tie in summer. The weather does not necessarily need to be chilly for the ascot and you'd be hard pressed to see someone wearing it in winter. The ascot is silk; it's a different animal from a scarf.
Think English manor, think library, smoking jacket, monocle, think smoking a pipe, think trophy wife; all that's missing is the ascot. It's a very refined look.
I have a small collection of silk ascots from vintage Hermes to Gucci. I love them all. This summer I'll gather enough testicular fortitude to take them for a stroll in this country of board shorts and flip flops.
I laughed with sheer pleasure at the effect of the whole . Starting with the haircut,to the cravat,the shirt, the coat, ,plain pants – finished by and attention drawn to that lovely sweater.
while the jacket is a great piece, I think you loose his face/head with all the patterning that is gathered around the neck. A different shirt perhaps, r possibly not such a low cut V-neck sweater, or even a more muted red for the sweater.
However, this is something I would probably wear and not give a heck what anyone thought of my outfit!
The overcoat is definitely something I would wear, the pattern is so nice. But what I like the most with this outfit is the wide opening at the neck of the red sweater, I think that the pattern of the shirt, combined with the pattern of the overcoat, makes an exciting look.
red and blue… together are like super hero combo…. i couldnt pull that red off by itslef the coat is awesome…. has the movement..its really amazing when u start to think about .. how am i goin to present myself to the world… and we all know its a mass production of clothing… etc etc… but each one has a distinct look…. thats what i love about fashion…
Interesting that so many people dislike the deep V. With his posture, and with the contrast of colour it gives the effect of plumage on a bird. The V creates a framing for his face, and creates a natural line drawing out to the shoulder, an inversion of the fla(i)red line the jacket traces from his ribs. It gives him a masculine chest and strong shoulders and gives him a waist. A composition with an intriguing palette.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 2:02 pm
j'adore
Filipe
October 22, 2009 at 2:03 pm
The overcoat is lovely, wonderful patern.
Aisling Chin-Yee
October 22, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Beautiful coat. Love the punch of colour from the sweater.
AnaPt
October 22, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Love the patterns!! Love the colorss!! Love the textures! Gorgeous!! Why don't all guys dress up like this…
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 2:18 pm
That is a great coat. If I only I could be so fortunate to find one like that. I like his mixture of colors here…very stylish.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 2:24 pm
scott, do you have a fixed lens? your depth of focus is amazing
Soren Lorensen
October 22, 2009 at 2:28 pm
colours prints
colours prints
cut of coat
lovely
not sold on the V neck though
Jacqueline
October 22, 2009 at 2:29 pm
lovin that coat!
http://www.FashionSnag.com
greendress
October 22, 2009 at 2:31 pm
BEAUTIFUL!
he is really beautiful and this style although typically Parisian was rendered differently because of the use of so much color.
would turn back and stare at him.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Wow, just wow
Really like the colors mix
Nice one Sarto.
Well Done
October 22, 2009 at 2:42 pm
great mix of patterns and color. I wish he wasn't on the phone.
Britt
October 22, 2009 at 2:44 pm
LOVE his mix of gingham and check plaid. And the bright pop of red!! Adore him.
dark_horse
October 22, 2009 at 2:46 pm
fetching. love a hot, well-dressed asian man.
Tundrababe
October 22, 2009 at 2:49 pm
It is no small accomplishment to make an orange that shade work in an outfit – bravo! He's also mixing prints, and is that an ascot I see?
blu|gallery
October 22, 2009 at 2:57 pm
This vibrant orange is great for autumnal weather :)
davidsl
October 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm
the neck on that sweater is cut way too low for a man.
klemdr
October 22, 2009 at 3:01 pm
first ! because j'aime ( yes I'm french ) the sartorialist !
yo
October 22, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Why are there only shots between saint-germain and la rue saint-honoré ? Paris has so much more to say.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 3:05 pm
love the coat!
foongfest
October 22, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Wow, I really love this look. And I wonder what shoes he's wearing.
And from one IU Hoosier to another, great work Sart!
Graham I. Haynes
October 22, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I just found a very similar trench in mint condition at the San Diego store Hunt & Gather. I was hesitant due to its double-breastedness, but seeing this man I am sure it was the right choice. It looks phenomenal paired with another plaid!
suckmysavvy.blogspot.com
gnjido
October 22, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Wow, look at the buttons on the coat. Excellent color!
The Khaki Crusader
October 22, 2009 at 3:20 pm
knockout
Style Odyssey
October 22, 2009 at 3:24 pm
yummy pop of pure color…eye-catching mix of textures, too.
Restless Mama
October 22, 2009 at 3:31 pm
This is seriously my favorite ensemble yet!
Mo
October 22, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Somehow I don't find the big red particularly appealing in this ensemble. A vest in a shade of purple would work better — unfortunately purple is ubiquitous this year, and I would wear it with discretion…
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Nice shirt under the V neck. Zara men.
Lolitta
October 22, 2009 at 3:42 pm
the coat is Fabulous!!
http://loveyourfabulousself.blogspot.com/
Eli
October 22, 2009 at 3:44 pm
oh my the colors are stunning!
Jorge from W Palm Beach
October 22, 2009 at 3:46 pm
It was great that you photographed him with the canvas bag behind him, it looks big enough to overwhelm the outfit. Like the other comments, I also like how he mixed the 2 patterns with the solid sweater in between. Jorge from WPB
lara
October 22, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Love this coat!!
kisses.
Hannah @ LONDON--ROSE ♥
October 22, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I'm officially in love with this man! Why can't all guys make the effort to dress as well as this?
Love the contrast in colours, textures and patterns. Perfection! & a little 'geek chic' :)
♥ Hannah
((LONDON–ROSE))
xx
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 4:11 pm
simply brilliant….
J. Magdalena
October 22, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Double-glanced. Don't know how I feel about how deep that V is, however I love the mixture of the plaid. He looks great! I hope he already had his coat collar popped up a bit in the back and you didn't just do that for him. ;)
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 4:20 pm
i wonder if you know that blog:
http://thecatorialist.blogspot.com/
its just hilarious ;) It's a great honor to be gently mocked. Hope you're into cats, scott.
Cheers.
Slowjack
October 22, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I like the mix of colors and textures but I don't care for these shapes. The coat flaring out is not attractive–he looks like a woman trying to hide a pregnancy. I try not to wear anything double-breasted unless it's kept buttoned-up, and this picture shows why. Maybe Sart told him to unbutton to show the color underneath–I hope that's the case. The exaggerated V of the vest looks silly, too. There's just too much mismatch of proportion here for me to like this.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Why can't people just put their mobile away for just a moment while they're being snapped? Or is that part of the pose?
Great coat.
–PLO
The Photodiarist
October 22, 2009 at 4:51 pm
What a wonderful shot of color. Love this.
Christina
October 22, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Amazing, period.
fridayswithcilantro.blogspot.com
Sabine
October 22, 2009 at 5:00 pm
some people can just pull it off… It looks great. But if I tried wearing it it would be one of the outfits you put on – just to take off shortly before you leave the house, because it just feels wrong.
Emily L.
October 22, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Absolutely fabulous! The mix of patterns is just perfect.
& I want his coat!!!
Edgar C
October 22, 2009 at 5:08 pm
i like it
you're giving me the courage to wear bolder brighter and more vivid colors in my wardrobe
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 5:08 pm
fantastic colors!
p.s. Sart, I wish I could see his shoes. I noticed you often don't include shoes in the frame (?)
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 5:17 pm
fantastic!!
igor
October 22, 2009 at 5:26 pm
working cuff on the overcoat? naaaiiiccee
anna kim
October 22, 2009 at 5:32 pm
i wish i knew how to wear a pop of color like him
Metro Profiles LA
October 22, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Really nice – the colors, the patterns, the layers.
Edgar C
October 22, 2009 at 5:38 pm
is there a japanese version of the sartorialist?
i used to skim through japanese fashion mags, but now I don't have the time to go down to little tokyo here in los angeles
a little help would be appreciated.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Where are the shoes?
J.Teheren
October 22, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Iconic! I'd love to see the shoes, otherwise, grand!
ChervelleCamille
October 22, 2009 at 6:46 pm
WOW!! So classic and so elegant!! Loving this!
Deborah
October 22, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I wish my husband would dress like that
http://www.lamodeloperfecta.blogspot.com
-h
October 22, 2009 at 6:58 pm
magnificent!
submarinoazul
October 22, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I Love this coat!!!
is perfect!
XXX
openzedoor
October 22, 2009 at 7:28 pm
That scarf finishes it off nicely, wicked coat, too.
http://www.openzedoor.blogspot.com
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Amaaaazing Jacket!!! Love the look!
Petey
October 22, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Great look and on one of my favorite streets, right down from the little hotel where I always stay. Ahh, Paris! Vachement sublime!
Tokyo Girl
October 22, 2009 at 8:33 pm
How does he do it?? Mixing all these colors and patterns in one look.. and pulling it off so well..
MAISON CHAPLIN
October 22, 2009 at 8:45 pm
A really really really elegant man. Very Paul Smith style, full of colors! Love it
@ http://www.MaisonChaplin.blogspot.com
Maranda
October 22, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Love the layers, all of them. Don't like the phone but its better than a cigarette.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm
the great Sartorialist finding you photo worthy is enough of a self-esteem boost to not need to hide behind a cellphone.
Alice Olive
October 22, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Wow. He's sharp.
Anonymous
October 22, 2009 at 10:39 pm
he is dressed UP.
thomas
October 22, 2009 at 10:52 pm
i usually don't like red but i like it today
Gil
October 22, 2009 at 11:44 pm
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! I don't see what people find baffling about the combination. There are not that many patterns( just the blue check of the shirt and the prince of wales check of the coat) or colors (red, blue, and grey). The Prince of Wales check coat contains and matches the colors he is wearing underneath.
Le 21ème
October 23, 2009 at 12:14 am
Fantastic! What a great outfit. He looks like he put a lot of (good) thought into it!
- 21arrondissement.com
Evan
October 23, 2009 at 12:23 am
I want that coat!
Jetin
October 23, 2009 at 1:26 am
Does anyone know who made this coat? I want it…seriously…
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 3:59 am
He is married yes? Even better. Wish all the husbands would take a lesson.
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 4:04 am
Perfect, I love how he wear this so naturally. both the colour and cut could overpower him or seem like a costume but instead it looks so smart and almost understated. The styling is also great with the up collar and the scarf. wonderful.
Couture
October 23, 2009 at 4:30 am
Excellent shot and subject – the patterns and colours actually work are fantastic together!
Ammu
October 23, 2009 at 4:47 am
Fantastic – it works so well – the patterns, the colours, and I love how he wears the scarf. Such a stylish man.
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 5:46 am
A great blend of patterns and colours. Very rich. Would have liked to have seen his shoes. I think a simple brogue would suit such a busy array.
fero
October 23, 2009 at 5:49 am
the red makes it
Mens Designer Clothes
October 23, 2009 at 7:42 am
Like this jacket allot
Sarah
October 23, 2009 at 7:54 am
This guy is seriously cool! I love his coat <3
http://mocha-soy-whippy.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 8:31 am
love the pattern and color mix!
plus he is so cute!!
Qui
October 23, 2009 at 8:58 am
THIS is style :) mmm..he looks divine. I agree with what someone said above, I'd love to see if he was wearing some nice leather loafers, or rocking this look with designer sneakers.
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 10:32 am
beautiful!
Cari Hislop
October 23, 2009 at 10:57 am
Snazy! I love men in red! And he has the right tone of red and blue in the shirt…very snazy! Love it!
Allen - East Hampton
October 23, 2009 at 11:22 am
Excellent!
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Wonderful…but please show us the shoes!
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 3:03 pm
This gentleman will go places in his life
bollywooddeewana
October 23, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Yes indeed i would have loved to see his shoes, he looks utterly fabulous
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm
oh the personality to carry off such fun and smart style
Selmyra
October 23, 2009 at 3:50 pm
amazing !!! i heart it !!
avecpapiersinparis
October 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Great to see you venturing into the rive Gauche M. Sartorialist! A wealth of classic parisian fashion looms over on this side of the river.
Amy
October 23, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Nice mixing of patterns. I like how the red sweater picks up the red in the coat.
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 6:28 pm
The only thing I like here is the ascot. The rest I don't really care about. From the upturned collar to the patterns, from the massive v-neck to the length of the coat, he can keep it all. That stated, if he can wear all that and have a bunch of girlies profess their eternal love for him on a blog then his mission is accomplished, innit?!
Pietro
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 6:36 pm
OH MY! Awesome. great color and pattern.
xx
L.Vega
October 23, 2009 at 7:23 pm
this is style being thought through. The coat should be a staple in every closet – especially one that can go with jeans AND a suit. I hope it's really cold where he is, so he can validate the scarf that he has on. Either way, nice.
Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 7:48 pm
The shot will be different if it has been a full bodied shot including the shoes…
Pietman
October 24, 2009 at 5:13 am
This man knows what his doing, the clothes form a perfect unit.
Anonymous
October 24, 2009 at 6:50 am
He has an uncanny resemblance to Yukio Mishima in both physique and style. He was a master of contrivance…
rhai♥laborte
October 24, 2009 at 10:59 am
Love the plain on him!
KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA
KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA
KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA
Joy De Vivre Design
October 25, 2009 at 1:11 am
I love how the red vest creates such interest in the photo. All of the other colors are so muted and then the pop of color looks great!
chayaleeeee
October 25, 2009 at 2:36 am
Great coat!! Not loving the kerchief thing though…
Anonymous
October 25, 2009 at 4:15 am
L.Vega 7:23PM, the ascot can be worn in summer under a shirt. It's a refined way of wearing a shirt without a tie in fact and most gentlemen would wear one to replace a tie in summer. The weather does not necessarily need to be chilly for the ascot and you'd be hard pressed to see someone wearing it in winter. The ascot is silk; it's a different animal from a scarf.
Think English manor, think library, smoking jacket, monocle, think smoking a pipe, think trophy wife; all that's missing is the ascot. It's a very refined look.
I have a small collection of silk ascots from vintage Hermes to Gucci. I love them all. This summer I'll gather enough testicular fortitude to take them for a stroll in this country of board shorts and flip flops.
Pietro
simonegambirasio
October 25, 2009 at 10:25 am
Don't like red on these small light blue squares…
jonzak
October 25, 2009 at 11:56 am
I'd be willing to let the Yakuza remove one, maybe even two of my fingers for that top coat.
Anonymous
October 26, 2009 at 8:38 am
The gent looks fantastic.
Looks like preppy, lumber jack is back.
For this guy the ascot is the top note which makes it whole.
Remah Doleh
October 26, 2009 at 10:24 am
Ascot: The most underrated item in menswear.
lenathediva
October 26, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I love ascots. My husband wore one with his tuxedo when we got married. This man is very nice looking. I wish that more men would dress like this.
Pat
October 27, 2009 at 12:17 am
I laughed with sheer pleasure at the effect of the whole . Starting with the haircut,to the cravat,the shirt, the coat, ,plain pants – finished by and attention drawn to that lovely sweater.
Since Age Zero
October 27, 2009 at 10:03 am
that red!
LOVE IT!
matches the color of a recent lipstick purchase: NARS-Heat Wave.
kisses,
RS
Anonymous
October 29, 2009 at 11:18 am
The plaid patter of his coat is bold yet elegant rather than garish. Thumbs up on the coat.
Wendell Mc Shine
October 29, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Yeah ¨D Boss¨
A work of pure art…Sweet.
Jason
October 29, 2009 at 4:00 pm
while the jacket is a great piece, I think you loose his face/head with all the patterning that is gathered around the neck. A different shirt perhaps, r possibly not such a low cut V-neck sweater, or even a more muted red for the sweater.
However, this is something I would probably wear and not give a heck what anyone thought of my outfit!
Anonymous
October 29, 2009 at 5:52 pm
He's Chinese….
But he's gay. Sorry to disappoint you ladies.
Adam
October 29, 2009 at 6:48 pm
coat is BEAUTIFUL – incredible cut.
and his layering and colour sense make me want to be his friend.
Andreas
October 30, 2009 at 6:21 pm
The overcoat is definitely something I would wear, the pattern is so nice. But what I like the most with this outfit is the wide opening at the neck of the red sweater, I think that the pattern of the shirt, combined with the pattern of the overcoat, makes an exciting look.
Jacquelyn
October 30, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I love the bright red with the coat. I wish my husband would wear this.
Anonymous
November 3, 2009 at 4:28 pm
If the V-neck was a few shades darker, I'd be all over this like white on rice.
Guga
November 7, 2009 at 4:47 am
red and blue… together are like super hero combo…. i couldnt pull that red off by itslef the coat is awesome…. has the movement..its really amazing when u start to think about .. how am i goin to present myself to the world… and we all know its a mass production of clothing… etc etc… but each one has a distinct look…. thats what i love about fashion…
Jii
December 10, 2009 at 5:11 am
Interesting that so many people dislike the deep V. With his posture, and with the contrast of colour it gives the effect of plumage on a bird. The V creates a framing for his face, and creates a natural line drawing out to the shoulder, an inversion of the fla(i)red line the jacket traces from his ribs. It gives him a masculine chest and strong shoulders and gives him a waist. A composition with an intriguing palette.
Math D. 1977 - 2010
January 8, 2010 at 1:15 am
épouse-moi !
Jorge C.
August 8, 2012 at 5:03 pm
This outfit is so freaking amazing!! I LOVE IT!!!