some tips on dressing for yourself (margiela, panerai, hermes. . . it's not cheap, kids) -

i'm probably as sick as you are with all the "self-help" guru crap out there for men.

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seriously, who gives a fuck about how to tie a windsor knot

(i can google that, thank you.)

or whether denim is officially "over"

(yes.  but not dead.)

or why men CAN use a face cream and still be men

(someone shoot me.  or ryan seacrest.)

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how about we just have some fun with this,

and not be afraid.

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for instance,

i dress for myself

(obvious, landis)

and here's what i'm licking up these days:

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this martin margiela cardigan.  the ONLY sweater i need this fall.

i have a navy one from last year, it's flawless, 

part blazer, all knit,

compliment magnet,

thoughtless fashion.

the pants rock too.

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someday if i make crazy cash

(that i don't sink into investments, property, or stupidly expensive sweaters)

i will buy this limited edition panerai.

the "california" dial speaks to me.

it says

"your life is less without me".

i never said fashion was kind.

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anything hermes.

they are having a moment again in menswear.

watch for the resurgence.

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alright, this scarf, losange, in particular.

i wouldn't call it a steal.

but it would complete me.

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coveting the attitude of this guy in richard haines' sketch.

though richard is a friend,

he has yet to send me this attitude.

pity.

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this delicious lanvin suit.

i have no place to wear such a colored suit.

but for this suit,

i will create an event.

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see?

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wasn't that more fun than reading about why you should wear stripes this fall?

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you are welcome.