The Sartorialist

Wooow, everything about this guy is perfect! I especially love his very fitted knit top kind of pulling in his big flowy pantaloons and his amazing red boots! If this is the kind of inspiration one gets from watching these shows then I desperately need to start doing so… first on my list will be all those B&W films you are always raving about.

wow, he looks straight out of Newsies. love it.

i love this, i think if i saw him i would start clapping

I’m not surprised that he likes the Marx brothers. A guy that dresses like that must have, at least, some sense of humour!

Mmmmmmmmm, cordovan field boots.

He looks great in them—even with no horse in sight!

Nice. Very nicely done.
He’s like a modern day, real-life Mercutio.

He really does look spectacular — I, too, would clap. But I think it’s the moustache that makes it feel like an impeccable costume rather than just a great, inventive look.

He looks more Cretan traditional folklore man’s costume to me than Marx brothers…

if i’m not mistaken, that sweater is an army sweater, and should be available at any army/navy [surplus?] store. both my father and old boyfriend own one, and it looks wonderful on both.

Italian hunting attire, circa 1950s.

Totally awesome.

This was really inspiring! Since I’m a huge Marx Brothers fan this was such a treat! The young man is really fabulous in his Marx-influenced style: I think the outfit looks well put together without the feeling that he’s an actor who’s just in a custome, dressed up for the stage. The early 1920-1930′s is a special era, and the mens’ garments from that time can look a bit “baggy” (imagine the big [in swedish:] “äppelknyckar-byxor”, a BIG cap, big mustach and a big coat/jacket). But this is just fun, and stylish! /AM – Sweden

I have very similar pants and was planning to wear them with my knee-high boots. He beat me to it! And he looks perfect. Dammit! ;)

I absolutely LOVE it. I love vintage that looks accurate and real. The setting is right too…the light…the alley.

Great pic!

now THAT is a moustache I can get behind.
Landis-
a handlebar does get up the nose a bit, but when you love the wearer, it’s no matter. :)

wow, never saw a guy look so good with pants tucked in his boots.
looks like he just peaked out a play written by cechov.and the moustache is hot!

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

Nouveau Jockey! And I mean that in the nicest possible way.

Al I can think of is how much courage it took to wear this outfit…or disdain for the boorish.

The boots! I love it. I agree with Jill; clap clap clap!

somehow, i seriously doubt i’d be a motif for the honoured sartorialist..

well done sir!

Holy Cow! I love a dandy! I must have him so I can steal his…boots!

wow, i’m in love.

wow, i’m speechless
simply great!!

I’m not sure what it is (is it the confident stance, the look, the boots?) but he is very sexy and sensual.

Whoo!

Luv
Poochie

The moustache is a little Gangs of New York.

Those pants and boots are killer.

I think this is a very brave look–I know that I would feel costumey in it and thus couldn’t wear it (besides the fact that I’m a woman and wouldn’t anyway…I can’t wear anything that feels like a “themed” look to me…)

It is a bit over the top, but like others have said, thats what you get when you mix a sense of humor with fashion…

if you want to see some great shots of the Marxes off-set, Harpo’s autobiography (“Harpo Speaks”) has tons of photographs that really show off their style. it smacks of growing up on the east side in the teens and 1920′s…really amazing.

I like everything but the moustache. I believe it takes a certain kind of man to pull off a good ‘tache, and he just isn’t one of them.

I love the combination of colors, it’s nicely understated. What I think makes the outfit, though is the demeanor of the man, the outfit seems like a genuine statement of style, not a spectacle.

watch movies for dressing, lol…but really you need groucho to tell you to match a brown with a blue ;)

hahaha, i don’t know, come on, he looks like a director from the 30s but it just doesn’t work today.

LOL!!!!!!!!!
you know what sart? i said stiletto boots!!!!
but, touche!

Superbe !

very well done. a little à la Cohen bros., circa “o brother”. lovely man, confident, excellent colors. coppola off to you, mister.

Sicilian horseman of the year, if the year were 1927.

ciaofrommilan

I really like his boots and.. I simply like it all very very much!

My town is to small for a man to get away with those boots. Guess I will have to buy an old motorcycle and say the boots came with it…

I also doesnt own a horse. but in such a way no horse ….

and to say as an answer to laguna beach trad without a wish to harm you: that was not the outfit of italien patriots, but fashists …

This guy is sooo cool. What a fine ‘tache! I love his sweater and want one now! A thoroughly brilliant, individual look! I would have to agree with Jill – there would be much clapping and jollification if I saw him in the street…shame I live in Scotland and probably won’t get the chance…x

I love the equestrian look (how can I not, I’m one myself) but it seems a bit silly to be wearing such a literal translation of the look if you aren’t an actual horseperson heading off to the barn. I like tall boots with tight jeans, and a riding coat with a street pant or a dress or skirt, and even the Balenciaga version of the jodhpur. However, the reason I think these work is because they’re drawing inspiration from the costume, but not taking it so literally.
I think that’s what makes a truly quality look-the ability to take various influences and incorporate them in such a way that something new and not-so-transparent is created.

But of course, some people enjoy dressing as if they are in costume all of the time, I just, personally, could never imagine wearing my riding gear out in public as a fashion statement.

now there’s an outfit. must say, for me personally, i’ve found the last few shots pretty uninspiring. but that’s just down to different tastes i suppose.. however, this guy is wonderful i think :)

Mike always dresses like that. And his job allows him to dress like that. lol, i’m sure he is delighted with the marriage proposals.

What a sexy man. I love it when men wear costume-like outfits like this but look utterly comfortable in them.

The moment I saw this picture I was sure that he is a horseman. Shiny,riding boots and real oldfashioned pants.Somehow he has this gypsy look and we all know that horses are important for them.SO-where is the HORSE?

I myself adore the leather boots… This photo is timeless. From his vintage-style sweater to the detail buttons and well tailored slacks.. Everything blends!!!!!

Oh my god! I was friends with Mike in college about 4 years back and I am a daily visitor to your blog! I was totally surprised to see a familiar face! I never expected anyone I know to be photographed by you :)

If there’s one thing I knew for sure about Mike it is that he is an original character, always.

I wish you could do a “few years back” vs. “today” shot with him because you wouldn’t believe it.

(Mike, if you’re reading this – it’s Lisa Kinne from Hartford :) You look great)

He looks great!! Very good combination of the knit and pants and everything… Super stylish

Love the 70s porn star ‘stash. He’s got the face to pull it off.

Absolutely genius!

Ostentatious, literal and costumey. I appreciate each individual piece but all together, it’s rather ridiculous. the same goes for western/cowboy wear; one or 2 pieces can be great but cowboy boots + big belt buckle + western shirt + cowboy hat + bolo tie = costume.

Same guy?

On the NYMag Look Book
http://nymag.com/fashion/lookbook/56598/

This one shows more similarity of features: http://robertfougere.com/

I'm from Argentina and our cowboys, called "gauchos", dress like that :D

Well said, leatherpress. Riding boots are great… if you’re in the saddle. Walking around the city in them… well, it’s very costume-y. Proudly is the only way to wear them, if you don’t want to appear clownish. He does all right.