Downtown dapper and fashion elite alike attended the launch of the new INC Editor at Large campaign this past Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Held at the exclusive (yet to open) members-only club Parlor in Soho, the event featured INC’s first mens’ editor at large, British menswear stylist and writer, Tom Stubbs.

Stubbs, a frequent contributor to the Sunday Times Style and GQ UK, brought his expert eye and unique gentlemanly style for nine looks in the upcoming INC Men’s Fall 2011 Collection. Six models brought to life his fresh editorial sensibility and focused on sharp tailoring and updated classics from the collection.  Also screened during the evening was an exclusive video to be released during the season. Stubbs displayed his wit and knowledge while sharing stylish tips for the modern man in the video.

The INC Editor at Large campaign featuring Tom Stubbs will launch at Macy’s nationwide in late August 2011 with price points ranging from $49 — $199.

Stubbs also runs his own mens’ style blog at StyleandError.co.uk

More photos of the collection and event below.

Gentlemen, for style advice, tips, and questions you don’t want to ask your friends…I give you Jack.

Friday through Sunday, 7/22–7/24, Buckler is hosting its semi-annual sample sale featuring:

Outerwear for $75

Jeans and pants for $40

Shirts for $25

Tees for $15

Deals on leather jackets are usually amazing.

Buckler Sample Sale – 13 Gansevoort St btwn W 13th & Hudson – 11am-7pm Daily – 212–255-1596 – Map

via The Choosy Beggar

Since moving to NYC, my priorities have been as follows:

1. Find somewhere to sleep.
2. Find somewhere (hopefully more than once a day) to eat.
3. Find a damn good barber.

The latter of that list has proved itself most difficult. Sure — I haven’t walked around the streets of NYC looking like a wildebeest (yes, that’s how it’s spelled — weird, right?), but I’ve not been to the same barber twice. After 6 years with the same barber in Dallas — I was hard-pressed to find the same unrequited love in New York City…that is…until today.

Today, June 28th 2011, marks the triumphant discovery of New Barber Shop.

I’d like to thank Google for this discovery. The past few barbers and hairstylists that I have been to were pure recommendation…so I decided to turn to the trusty interwebs.

I took my boy PK along for the ride — just in case it ended up to be a horrible haircut…I wouldn’t be the only guy with a bad ‘do. It’s unrequited love…you know the deal.

Reminiscent of Cuba — or literally picked out of Havana and transported to West Chelsea — the news plays on the 14″ television (in Spanish) while Manolo and Pedro banter back and forth in grumpy old man Spanish that I can barely understand. The walls are plastered with photos, posters, old clients, new clients, babies — apparently my barber, Manolo, has been cutting hair for awhile (some Google review read 60+ years) and there are “thank you’s” and “we love you’s” and signed headshots and a giant photo of Marilyn Monroe…because really…what’s a barbershop without a hot babe on the wall?

PK and I took a photo in (yeah — we were those guys) and Manolo and Pedro went to work. Hair (and Spanish slang) started flying while these guys took us from ruffians to well-groomed gents in under 30 minutes. Manolo shot quick questions at me, “Is that short enough?”, “Square on your neck? Or Round?”, “Short sideburns?” thru his banter with Pedro and some other patrons in the shop, clearly discussing the news and a girl named Marianna who he seemed to have an opinion about.

In the end — Manolo was meticulous about my quaff and on top of it all — the cut only cost me $14. (Yeah — that’s right…no typo there). Fourteen big ones.

Hats off to New Barber Shop. Drop by and tell them Will sent you.

New Barber Shop on:

FourSquare

Google Reviews

Yelp

But I need a watch…

(enter Uniform Wares from stage left)

London-based, renowned watch brand, Uniform Wares today releases the latest collection in its growing portfolio of British-designed, wristwatches, the 150 Series. Designed with a slimline, delicately contoured, lugged case, the 150 Series pays homage to the styling of classic dress and watches whilst still maintaining the modern, streamlined detailing which has come to define the Uniform Wares aesthetic.

Designers and company founders, Patrick Bek and Oliver Fowles see the launch of the 150 Series as their first foray into more classically designed timepieces that will still appeal to both women and men.

“The 150 Series is a slight departure from our previous collections, but the 150’s uncluttered dial and slimline case still retains the same modern, inspiration we have always referenced in our wristwatches,” says Bek.

I’ve gotta get my paws on one of these.

I’ll be posting a full review soon — so stay tuned.  Until then, enjoy this little commercial and demo from The Valet (a great trad gent’s barbershop in Croydon, Surrey).

WHEN: Friday November 26th, 2010, 9:00am to 2:00pm

WHERE: All Neiman Marcus Locations

WHAT ELSE: Some exclusions may apply; see you sales associate for details. $50.00 gift card must be used toward your next purchase between Friday November 26th, and Sunday December 5th. Offer valid in Neiman Marcus stores only.

Today thru Saturday, November 20th Stanley Korshak is hosting their Men’s Trade-In Event benefitting The Salvation Army.

What you do: Trade in any suit or sport coat you no longer wear for a brand new one from the Men’s Collection.

What you get: $400 off the price of any new suit or $300 off any new sport coat. Choose from suits by Kiton, Zegna, Isaia, Belvest, Oxxford, Brioni, and more.

What they do: Donate any clothing you trade in to The Salvation Army

For more information or a personal appointment, call Greg at 214.871.3610

Here’s what I’ve got, prices are negotiable, and contact me if you want to take any of it off my hands.

Trek 7.2 FX20 — $450 (originally $650)

only ridden approximately 25 miles

comes with lifetime tune-ups at Bicycles+ at Snider Plaza

Crate & Barrel White Sloane Desk — $100

West Elm Chunky Console Table — $150

(2) IKEA Expedit Bookshelves — $75/each (assembled)

Samsung 7.3 cubic feet Washer & Dryer — $800

bought these in May 2010 for $1400 — so this is a steal

(2) West Elm Brown Wool Storage Cubes — $100/each

West Elm Metal Floor Mirror — $200

Brother 420CN Color Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax — $50

Also available:

(2) antique side tables (set) — $100

antique tray table — $100

King-sized Mattress & Boxspring — $300

tennis ball carrier — $20

West Elm ladder back chair — $50

TV stand — $50

If you’ve been holding off on purchasing an electric scooter, this may be the beauty that you’ve been waiting for. The Mini Scooter E by BMW is a retro plug-in inspired by the Mini Cooper.  The scooter designs will feature the same circular instruments and speedometer found on the famed vehicle, and a lithium ion-power source.

Not just an attractive ride, the scooter has a handful of impressive add-ons, including a smart phone docking station that unlocks the vehicle, GPS software that scans for nearby Mini Scooter E’s, and a helmet with an integrated microphone and headphone set that allows riders to listen to music or use their phones while driving. The scooter’s GPS system even triggers the vehicle to flash its headlights when passing another Mini Scooter E on the road.

BMW hasn’t revealed exactly how much the lithium ion-powered scooter will cost, but it’s estimated that they’ll be priced at over $6,000–significantly more expensive than standard scooters.

(via Wired)