Noize – Iconoclasm and construct

“Sometimes you find out that you’ve been missing something. And sometimes you just plain remember that out that in Japan, they’re still making some really crazy clothes.” – court3nay

harmon mens parka (unfortunately no longer available, go find it on ebay)

“This harmon jacket may seem expensive, but just wait until the hyperinflation kicks in..  run up your credit card bill now I say!  At least you’ll look great as you flee from the repo man.” – m1k3y

Rey Aquino

In the Stylish Gent post I say I will own them all. I have failed at this goal. Now I have a New Year’s resolution.

Piel sports bag

I hope your overnight bag doesn’t say “Nike” on it.

Stylish Gent had a good month – a month light on thedaniel, but we managed to struggle through somehow. “Bespoke” is the word of the month – can you be a stylish super secret agent without having at least one custom item? NAY I SAY. And now, the picks:

Shirts My Way

It’s fairly important if you choose to wear a dress shirt that it fits properly. Generally the way to do this is to go to a tailor and have your shirts made. If you are afraid of human contact, sickness, or the sun, you might have been suffering unbuttonable collars or too-big shirts billowing around your belt – suffer no more, friend, suffer no more.

Essentials – Map Case

The WWII-style leather map case is a) just right to carry a stack of CDs b) perfectly smooth with a suit or a paint-stained tshirt c) available cheap at surplus stores in every city d) something you have no excuse not to own. The Germans had the best ones, of course, but there are as many varieties as there are European armies.

Derringer Bicycles

Cue John Williams score, wear above map case, ride this bike, discover hidden treasures, jump bike over Nazis, get the girl.

Emma the shoemaker

I must confess, I’ve never purchased custom-made shoes. This is something I might at last remedy by way of Emma. The bulk of her designs are for women, so let’s all stylish gents and ladies alike hope that the Australian dollar crashes hard and soon. (Though at the moment those AUD450 boots are only $328 in the coin of the American Empire)

Clockwise from top left:

Cul.J Wool Jacket
Most items are posted to Stylish Gent because we think at least one our readers should buy them. Others are meant as inspiration for putting together outfits. This item was posted approximately 4 minutes before I purchased it for myself (and yes, I did indeed copy the mannequin and rock it with the bowtie in these fine photos taken by Haute Macabre staff writer Zoetica Ebb).

Gram Shoes
Military inspired but with a classy touch, AKA half of what we posted in February.

Ayya ninjaboots
These are good for scaling buildings, kicking faces, and propping up on expensive sofas despite the protestations of your host.

Courtenay’s Jacket
This one goes into the “inspiration” category. This was a sample from a line Stylish Gent staff member Courtenay designed. Sadly it did not make it into production. Please rip this off and sell one to me.

The Grumpy Owl’s guide to buying a used suit
Off the rack suits are used as well – they were made to fit the mannequin. Hie thee to thy tailor!

Also I heard you like memes