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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Ceravelo is bringing the ascot tie back!

The ascot tie is back! That's the message from Ceravelo who is taking action on bringing it back!
Yes, for a long time i thought as well that as much as i like ascots i will probably wait for few years until I get to a certain age to start wearing them....that is until I came across Ceravelo - an online ascot boutique based out of San Francisco who shed a new (contemporary) light on my ascot perception - it can look young, cool and is a great style addition for the modern man!...and not only for formal wear!

Ceravelo is co-owned by Steven Arevalo and Jackie Lopez. They entered the men’s fashion market with a unique perspective and redesigned the traditional ascot tie to appeal to the modern gentleman. They focus on environmental sustainability by hand making each piece from repurposed and vintage material. Every ascot is also reversible and one of a kind.

In order to get a deeper look into the brand and the vision behind it i asked to interview Steven and he agreed so here we go:
A Man Of Style: Do you remember the first Ascot you got/made/wore? Is that where it all clicked?
Steven: The first ascot that I wore was to a Christmas party in 2008. A friend of mine had turned me on to the dandy little accessory and yes, that’s when it all clicked. The first one I wore was actually one that a seamstresses, in a custom tailor shop, and I had made together. I shopped around at some of the San Francisco fabric shops and actually found some YSL vintage remnant silk. I brought the fabric and a template to him one evening and sat there for an hour or so as he explained some of the sewing basics, such as, cutting on the bias. He had me pin the two pieces of fabric together while he tended to some other work and after I was finished he did his magic.
A Man Of Style: Your ascots are made out of re-purposed material, right? Where do you find your fabrics?
Steven: Yes. All of our ascot ties are made from a combination of either re-purposed/vintage or new

My Style journal - week two. Let's Rock!

Last night my wife and i went to see Elefant, an indie rock band from New York city. So in the spirit of that my look of this week is a Rock N Roll suicide.... (the suicide part just makes it sound more edgy and glamorous, so no need to call 911). What is more Rockish feeling than BLACK, SKINNY, and VINTAGE??? OK ,maybe long hair, not shaving and looking drugged and dirty are some others but I'll stay with the first 3 for now.
On my first visit to London (to any of you who are reading this and never been there, DROP everything that you are doing right now and GO.... don't think, don't pack just go....) about 15 years ago while visiting in Camden Market (back than it was still raw and not as polished as now days) in the vintage market I spotted about 20 feet away from me this black leather coat hanging in one of the booths, i zoomed on it and started running towards it (I'm really not exaggerating, i was worried that someone else will spot it before me so i had no choice but running there). This beautiful piece of art had served me since than, i had to change the entire lining that was ripped and found my self freezing in some cold weather days just cause it was cooler to wear it instead of a really warm coat but it was all worth it... this item made everything i wore look cooler, i had so many people over the years complimenting it. The shrunk jeans jacket is another vintage find (some store on 23rd st in the city) for $20 about 8 years ago while looking for inspiration items. I always loved how these 2 jackets complimented each other (actually so much that i wore them on my first date with my wife hoping it will impress her as well.....hey, it worked and besides....everyone is entitled to some vanity and shallowness...). Let's Rock!!!

This week I'm wearing:

Black skinny jeans - BOAZ
Black shirt - Ben Sherman
Black scarf - H&M
Jeans jacket - Vintage

Black leather coat - Vintage

Boots - Paul Smith

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Step it up! Boots to elevate your style!

I LOVE SHOES… Actually, I have a fetish for them, especially for boots... I just can’t get enough of them! To me, they are such an important and powerful item in one’s style and will definitely make or break an outfit! I use shoes to tell the story of the outfit I have on. When choosing what to wear I never look at the mirror before I have shoes on…I probably own some that I only wore once or twice (don’t tell my wife….), I keep shoes/boots that I like even when they are done, and I have some that I’m afraid to wear cause they might get ruined….I even developed a theory that shoes can tell a lot about someone’s view and approach to life…(but that I’ll share with you sometimes in the future, maybe when we get more comfortable with each other..). Anyway, enough about me, this blog is about YOU, so let’s see how my fetishism can contribute to your style… First I will advise to anyone out there who debates on what item in his wardrobe he should spend the most on to concentrate on shoes, shoes and… shoes again! Yes, at times it’s a financial investment but one that has a great ROI! It will make you look sharp and confident next time you walk into a business meeting or a job interview. It will add a touch of quality and finesse to your personality and a glimpse of your quirky side on your next date. The right pair is guarantee to elevate your look and show how comfortable you are with your self and your style… it doesn’t just add color or protect your feet, it changes your posture, the way you stand, the way you walk, your body language and the way you present yourself. It’s more than just a shoe it becomes YOUR SHOW!. …..do you think that’s worth a few hundred dollars? Maybe, right? And if you do take care of them, polish and shine them, wrap and put shoetrees in your shoes when not worn and protect them from rain and snow, they will serve you for a long time. So, this morning I spent shopping online for boots and I put together a small group for you to make my above point a little clearer. Any of the following boots (some of them are on huge sale now, so hurry up....) can take your everyday dressing into the next level and will make others see you in a new and a brighter light. Which pair is right for you?….it really depends on what are you comfortable with and what is the story you are trying to tell about your style…

IS IT CLASSIC