Bjorn Borg Pique Polo

bjorn-borg-pique-polo.jpgYou know the name from tennis, but you should also know that legendary Swedish tennis star has his own line of clothing. Bjorn Borg was one of the greatest tennis players in history as a dominant player in the 1970’s.

This heavy jersey pique polo is made of 100% cotton with silver press buttons.

Editor’s Tip: Perfect with a pair of light jeans of a chinos, like these J.Crew Premium Officer Chinos.


J.Crew Seersucker Suit

J.Crew-Seersucker-Suit.jpgSo you’ve supplemented your summer wardrobe with a linen shirt and a good pair of flip flops. And I’m sure you already have a pair of shorts, but I bet you haven’t thought about formal ware. Yes, formal ware. I’m talking seersucker. Whether you summer in Cape Cod, the Outer Banks, or So-Cal your summer wardrobe isn’t complete until you have a seersucker suit.

As fabrics go, seersucker is the perfect for summer. Usually made from cotton, seersucker feels light and breathable. More so than any tropical weight wool suit I’ve ever owned. I think we all know that you couldn’t survive a day in the tropics in one of these.

For your seersucker needs checkout your J.Crew or go to www.jcrew.com. Memorial Day is less than a week away. Is your wardrobe ready?

What this means to you: You can leave the t-shirt, cargo shorts, and flip flops at home next time you go to a clam bake, regatta, horse race, etc…

Cost: $198 @ J.Crew


The Tailor at Bluefly

bluefly-the-tailor.jpgBluefly is a purveyor of many-a-deals so their decision to move into a more refined haberdashery type of outfitting is nice to see. The Tailor, launching today, offers many of the more sophisticated suits, shoes and accessories one might find at a bespoke tailor.

That said, I agree with the gents at SavoirVivre that you’ll most likely need to visit your own tailor for any fine tuning of sartorial purchases. You do have your own tailor right?

The Tailor @ Bluefly


CNN Headline Shirt

cnn.headline.tshirts.jpg“Teen too young for ‘come hither’ pose? or “Colossal squid has soccer-ball eyes.”

The t-shirt craze has made its way onto the prestigious news network site where you can have select headlines printed on t-shirts. “40-lb. Hunk Of Metal Hits Driver In Face” for some reason makes me laugh. If you don’t already know CNN has garnered some satirical press for their extraordinarily truncated Latest News headlines. Just look for the t-shirt icon for headlines you can order.

What this means to you: Sartorial genius.

Cost: $15 @ CNN Shirt Store


SPIbelt | Small Personal Items Belt

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If you’re a runner or biker than you probably relate to the frustration of having things in your pocket. Strapping an iPod to your bicep works but what about keys, cash and other things you might need on a long run? Well, the SPIbelt (small personal items) is designed for you. It’s svelte, early invisible profile will hold fast without bouncing or shifting and hold all your necessary gear. Take my advice and get it for your next run.

Cost: $20 @ Overton Fitness


Marc Ecko Cut & Sew

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Cut & Sew recently launched a store (one of seven) this past weekend here in Tampa’s Westfield Plaza and I attended the opening in search of some gear.

Searching through the store I found some items that I liked and the general vibe was chill. The clothes were on the casual side, with a dash of contemporary flare. If you’re looking for casual clothes with a little touch of edge, that will set you apart, check out the Cut & Sew lineup. You’ll find their products in specialty and high-end retail stores as well as online.

“From the mind of Marc Ecko comes Cut & Sew, a signature collection created for today’s fashion-forward young man. Blending classic tailoring with edgy graphics and embellishments, Cut & Sew turns the contemporary market on its head with a heavy dose of irreverence and swagger. Comprised of semi-tailored separates, sweaters, active wear, blazers, woven shirts, premium denim, and T-shirts, the Cut & Sew collection is the life, the style, the brand that others wish they had.” (Marc Ecko Enteprises)

Editor’s note: We feature a lot of gear for men that borders on the traditional side. Don’t be afraid to take a step away from the norm.