12 Oct 2010, Posted by admin in Gossip Girl, 0 Comments Tagged Black leather belt, Dan Humphrey, Fratelli Rossetti, Hackett, Penn Badgley, Pocket Square, Shoes, Ted Baker

Dressing Dan Humphrey

Dan Humphrey has a ‘Downtown’ look – think Vintage scarves.

This former loner from Brooklyn is kind of a geek, but his style screams cool. Humphrey is into skinny jeans and khakis, striped skinny cardigans and his all-time fave, the military jacket he wears about town. He wears a lot of earth tones like browns, greys and greens, either to match Serena van der Woodsen’s wardrobe palette, or possibly to show that he’s more down-to-earth than the other guys on the show. Like Jenny, Dan doesn’t have the luxury of shopping on Fifth Avenue, but unlike his lil’ sis, he doesn’t care about wearing designer duds and prefers to kick it in vintage tees and dress shirts that don’t cost him an arm and a leg.

We discovered this picture (left) of Penn Badgley’s ‘London look’. His taste is my personal favourite. When he does smart he still looks effortlessly suave without being stuffy or OTT. The result here is simple, understated elegance for the chice of suit colour in grey against white shirt and pocket square. The thick striped tie adds a quirky edge -Overall this look is very on-trend and leaning towards Mark Ronsonesque. To achieve this cool look from TML opt for a 2-piece 2-button suit, starting at £620.

Keep the shirt simple and go for a plain white linen from Thomas Pink.

Accessorise with a white pocket square (think Don Draper), Regimental stripe tie by Hackett and a black IGLOO casual leather belt from Ted Baker. Dual functional – as a new party trick, the belt buckle double ups as a bottle opener!

For footwear, we recommend the Black Calf leather Cap Toe Oxford Shoe by Fratelli Rossetti.

To get this look now please book a consultation online or by calling 020 7566 0077

Opening Hours are Monday to Sunday 9am to 8pm by appointment only.

12 Oct 2010, Posted by admin in Gossip Girl, 0 Comments Tagged ASOS, casual blazer, Chace Crawford, chino's, Gossip Girl, Lanvin, Nate Archibald, Nordstrom, Peckham Rye London, Preppy, Shoes, Suits, tailored trousers, ties, White shirt

Dressing Nate Archibald

Nate Archibald’s style is quite similar to Chuck’s but a little more athletic, a little more preppy.

Nate loves his argyle vests, cable-knit sweaters and pinstripe dress shirts, but pulls it off without looking too stuffy by unbuttoning his collars, loosening his ties, rolling up his sleeves and leaving his shirts untucked. He has a bit of a disheveled prepster look going for him, which is why all the girls on the Upper East Side, especially B, are crazy about him!

He will wear a  smart/casual blazer to get into the right private member’s club and can be taken off to dress down, roam the city and meet up with friends.

How to achieve his look…

A Tailor Made London Casual Blazer starts at £300. Go for a one-button, cream, slim-fit, with notched classic lapels. Wear straight or slim fitted trousers in a non-matching colour, to not appear too formal. TML offer tailored trousers from £180. Alternatively, Chino’s are a popular choice for Nate and would  also work: available from Asos.

Then, for under the jacket, select a casual white shirt from Lanvin. Nate wears the first two buttons undone and a black tie loosely hanging to create a smart/casual effect. We recommend The Black Rose skinny tie from Peckham Rye.

For footware Loafers are the best – classic and comfortable.  Cole Haan ‘Pinch Air’ Penny Loafers, fitted with cushionend Nike Air soles for added comfort, are available from Nordstrom.

To get this look now please book a consultation online or by calling 020 7566 0077

Opening Hours are Monday to Sunday 9am to 8pm by appointment only.