Hugo Boss makes some extremely classy and sexy menswear. When I walk by their stores I am amazed at their mannequins. If you want to look put together and feel spoiled, invest in some Hugo Boss.
When asked what shirts I would recommend, I generally say Express for Men. Not only do they come in eleventy-billion colors, but they come in several cuts and styles and go up to an extra large. They have collar stays and are available in style with French cuffs. Very versatile. They also have several colors and styles of ties so combined, you can make tons of different looks.
I'm really diggin' on Burberry these days. They have such classic and subtle designs each season, yet they are always new and original. By adding or mixing accessories, you can get a completely new look with what you have. Some men get stuck in the basic suit-shirt-tie rut. You can add a vest, subtract the tie, add suspenders, change the pants color, add new cufflinks, and more.
A hat is an oft overlooked accessory in the men's closet. A Luxeur knows better! Whether it's a top hat, a fedora or a derby, a hat can pull an entire look together. With the craft of millinery back on the rise, many shops online are offering new and fancy styles for men and women alike. Sick of your plain hat? Many accessory designers on sites like Etsy are making brooches and adornments you can clip onto your hat-band.
I recently found this Etsy shop Edweirdian, that has some absolutely gorgeous printed scarves. Scarves are another option for those of you who don't want to wear a tie or ascot. Take a look!
A couple of other Etsy shops that I love:
The Gentleman's Jabot
Elegant Ascot
JEHAANS
They all carry a pretty wide assortment of men's accessories.
And for those of you who like a nice relaxing drink, I suggest Eagle Rare. It's the bourbon my husband always treats himself to. Even I, not a bourbon drinker, like this. It's smooth and has almost a honey finish. As most of the men in my life like whiskey and bourbon, I figured I should suggest something I've got a bit of experience with :)
Another one I am stealing from my husband is Anthony Logistics for Men. He got this as a gift for our wedding and it's wonderful. No razor burn, it doesn't smell like a teenager who is borrowing after shave-from his dad, and it travels well. Small indulgences for your skin can make all the difference.
Lastly and not leastly (*giggle*) are brooches for men. Heavily used in menswear with a Neo-Victorian or Steampunk edge, this accessory has been seen more and more in mainstream fashion in the last few years and frankly, this blogger is excited about it! Boutonnières are hard to incorporate into a casual or non-wedding/prom setting because they are generally made of real flowers or are sometimes *gasp* too dressy. A brooch is a good compromise and can actually look more masculine than a boutonnière. You can incorporate military, Victorian, Gothic, 1950's or any other aesthetic. They are also pretty easy to make yourself if you're up to it.
Until next time, stay beautiful, stay handsome, stay Luxette!
<3Samantha
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