Dandy Accessories

I had a moment this morning looking at the stuff accumulated on my dresser. The cufflinks, tie bars, collar bars, watches, pins, arm bands, the general stuff. I thought, how did it come to this? Where did all this stuff come from? I guess that's what happens with most any collection, you forget about specific acquisitions and see the collection as a whole.

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Cyber Monday: Bow Ties $19

Bow ties are on sale for $19 (select styles) today only! 

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New School Dandy Profile: Michael Andrew

Since the shop launched two years ago we have been introduced to hundreds of stylish guys who embrace their "inner-dandy". With this post we continue a regular series of profiles of New School Dandies. Up next, Michael Andrew, with photos by Rose Callahan.




Where did you grow up? I grew up in Austin, TX.

Where do you live now? HarlemWorld USA.

Where did you go to school? I enjoyed quite a few universities during my matriculation.

When did you establish your personal style? Was there a pivotal moment? How has it changed? My self and my style are forever evolving and reflect my position in life.

How would you describe your style? A Retreat to 1920’s Harlem.

What are your sources of inspiration? People and my surroundings.

Who is your style icon? There are actually a few: my mentor Leonard Gresham, Lino Ieluzzi of Al Baazar, Jay Kos.

What are your preferred dandy reading materials? Dressing The Man by Alan Flusser. Letters To A Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke (forever inspiring me to find and embrace myself). The Art Of Seduction (because style is more than just clothing).

Do you have a favorite website? Why Fine and Dandy of course! I also enjoy Men’s Flair, Street Etiquette, Made to Measure NY.

What is your favorite personal item (non-clothing/accessories)? My iPhone and my notebook.

What is your favorite clothing article or accessory? My white double breasted gabardine blazer.

Where is your favorite or dream vacation spot? Lake Como, Italy and Provence, France.

Tell us the best kept secret in your city. If I told you it wouldn’t be a secret anymore.

At which establishments would you consider yourself a regular? I’m still enjoying exploring the city (New York) therefore I don’t have a regular place as of yet.

What would you be doing ten years from now? In ten years I will be traveling, and enjoying the fullness of life.

What is your current obsession? NYC nightlife; it’s so eclectic so vibrant I can’t get enough of it.

Currently inspired by? The people I come in contact with daily and love.

Currently annoyed with? Labels and people trying to put others in a box.

What else do you want to tell us? If clothing truly is a reflection of a man’s state of mind don’t ever be afraid to be and express yourself. And love always begets love so spread it!

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Dandy Outerwear

Although resisting it as long as possible, I'm officially now wearing a winter coat.  Not that that's a bad thing...



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Black (Tie) Friday: Free Shipping

In honor of Black Friday we're offering free shipping on orders of $75 and up through Cyber Monday, November 29, 2010. After your order is complete, simply use code "blackfriday10" on our checkout page. ENTER SHOP.

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Dandy Video: The Blind Barber

Here is a great video about The Blind Barber, the venue for our pop-up shop, December 4-5.

The Blind Barber from Atif Ateeq on Vimeo.

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Finding Dandy: 18th & West Side Highway NYC

This guy was wearing his grandfather's tie from his days in a secret society at Princeton. Wow, I want that tie!

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New School Dandy Profile: José Lemus

Since the shop launched two years ago we have been introduced to hundreds of stylish guys who embrace their "inner-dandy". With this post we continue a regular series of profiles of New School Dandies. Up next, José Lemus, with photos by Rose Callahan.



Where did you grow up? Born in Guatemala but grew up all over South America, until I arrived to Los Angeles at the age of sixteen.

Where do you live now? Los Angeles, California. Glendale to be exact, sits at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains, 15 minutes north of Downtown L.A. , quiet and not really a tourist place but with the best Cuban Bakery in Los Angeles called Portos.

What's your occupation? Menswear, Sales Supervisor for Barneys Co-Op at The Americana.

When did you establish your personal style? Was there a pivotal moment? How has it changed? My style has been established for a while now and it always includes a tie. My influence: I still remember the day my Grandfather sat me on his lap in front of grandma's vanity and showed me how to knot a Windsor on one of his old ties, patient with me until I got it right. I was so excited, kept it on all day I even played outside with it on, until my mother got home and I got to show her my new trick. I think of that day as my pivotal moment in wearing a tie almost every day...around the age of five or so.  ...because I have seen so many trends come and go (season after season), the need to look current at work is very important, I keep it classic with with an extra shot of sprezzatura: the canvas clean, classic and painted with vintage and modern accents. History has shown neckwear is essential, ties have been around since the 1600's, I don't think they will become a time of the past...

How would you describe your style? Inspired by the vintage and the classics but with eyes staring at the present.

What are your sources of inspiration? Old photographs and movies, blogs and websites, vintage menswear books, I like to see how some things refuse to be a part of trends and are here to be a part of life.

Who is your style icon? Cary Grant if I have to choose one, Mr. Grant had a passion for clothes and later in his career even ran a menswear boutique. Hamish Bowles, Lappo Elkann, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Yves Saint Laurent, Thom Browne are others: I have always admired personal style.

What are your preferred dandy reading materials? Vintage books on menswear, my favorite this month is Cally Blackman's 100 Years Of Menswear.

Do you have a favorite website? I love Tumblr, something about connecting with people you have never met and sharing same interests. But my bookmarks include: An Affordable Wardrobe, Ivy Style, Mister Crew, Mister Mort, New Dandyism, Prepidemic Magazine, GQ UK, Selectism, Street Etiquette, The Prepster, Sartorially Inclined and of course both Charles Henry and Fine and Dandy Shop.

What is your favorite personal item (non-clothing/accessories)? My phone, it takes the best pictures for Today's Tie.

What is your favorite clothing article or accessory? My tie collection of course! But in general my favorite accessories are the ones that have a story about where they come from, the vintage Leopard bow tie from my best friend Lisa, my Grandfather's silver tie bar, the key and nail stacked on my finger, both from Richard.

Where is your favorite or dream vacation spot? Until recently Hawaii but we love going back to New York. Dream vacation would be Milan, the classic- nonchalant attitude way of dressing is so respected and admired by the entire world that I just would love to visit.

Tell us the best kept secret in your city. The vintage shops down San Fernando Blvd, I have gotten some of my favorite Repp ties from there.

At which establishments would you consider yourself a regular? Saint Vincent's De Paul but definitely The Coffee Bean, can't function without my caffeine fix.

What would you be doing ten years from now? Continuing my fight against embellished jeans and contributing to the fight for a society of men well dressed for every occasion, the fight for men to own more than just one tie. Would love to run a men's fashion house.

What is your current obsession? Mixing prints and textures.

Currently inspired by? Inspired by all the new wave of men wanting to dress better and flaunting it, the confidence they bring and the clothes to back it up.

Currently annoyed with? The bow tie being remembered as trendy rather than the suggestive trait of iconoclasm of an Old World sort.

What else do you want to tell us? Style is done by instinct and it is an extension of one's personality, the same style that will not only show you where to fit in, but also how to stand out.

Check out José's Today's Tie and Fashion4Addict.

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Dandy Advertising: Sears Roebuck 1924-25

I just scored a 1924-25 Sears Roebuck catalog and spent the evening going through it. Although I was taken by how much of a one-stop-shop it was (from dishware to furniture to tractor cultivators), I was surprised by the lack of accessories for men.  Here is the selection of menswear and luggage.

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Finding Dandy: 18th & West Side Highway NYC

I believe a recent commenter called this a bowtascot.

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Formal Friday

Fridays have officially gone formal at FineAndDandyShop.com. In our opinion the world has gone too casual from a style perspective. This is our anti-casual Friday. So each week we encourage you to get dressed up, encourage your co-workers to do the same, and send us a photo and tell us something about yourself.

Harold, traveling in style:

The folks from Seattle Academy with their own Friday, Tie Day:

 Ben

Julia

Matt 

Sam 

 Brooks

David celebrating Formal Friday in Germany:

Jason celebrating Bow Tie Friday:

Kyle, growing out his 'stache for Movember:

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Vintage Dandy

Looking sharp gentlemen!

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Finding Dandy: Facebook New School Dandy Album

Are you a fan on Facebook? Here are some additions to our Facebook New School Dandy album:

Professor William Boxington sporting a club collar. 

Keith Benjamin rocking a big bow. 

Greg of Saint Norbert College at his weekly Jazz Night.

Andrew, also enjoying Jazz Night at Saint Norbert College.

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DAPPER: A FineAndDandyShop.com Weekend At The Blind Barber

We hope you'll join us at our first-ever pop-up shop!

December 4-5, 2010, 12 noon - 6 pm.

- a pop-up shop from FineAndDandyShop.com, accessories for dapper guys (ties, bow ties, pocket squares, tie bars, collar bars, cufflinks, money clips, sock garters, and more).

- fashion illustrator Richard Haines (street style blog What I Saw Today) will be doing $50 black and white portraits 1 - 3 pm and 4 - 6 pm both days.

- dj Lani Love (Sugar Rock Catwalk) spins 4 - 6 pm both days.

- shave and trim specials from The Blind Barber.

- complimentary shoe shines provided by Angelo's Shoe & Leather Specialists (666 Fifth Avenue - Lower Level), servicing Bergdorf, Prada, Saks, and more for 40 years.

- mixologist drink specials.

- closing performance Sunday by Dandy Wellington and The Made To Measure Band at 6 pm.

339 East 10th Street btw Avenue A and B, NYC

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