HOMME|FASHION| A Suitable Boy

Jonathan Heaf charts the evolution of the suit from workaday drudgery to everyday style.The humble, honest, hard working-suit: man's armour, a shield of fabric and cloth; a guy's sartorial stalwart; a defence against early-morning wardrobe indecision; a protection against any tendency to dress like an off-duty cricketer; a wingman to protect against the inability to dress one's age.  School, however, can mar the initial introduction to the suit. The uniform I had to wear between the ages of 12 and 18, a navy structured blazer twinned with a pair of gravel-rough charcoal trousers, left me thinking that all a suit achieved was iron out any hint of personality. When you're a kid, suits aren't cool or erudite, savvy or sharp. Suits are...

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LIFESTYLE|WINE| Sarment Wine Taste Note

Choosing the right wine can be challenging and perplexing. Selecting the bottle that will awaken the senses and complement the occasion takes skill and, as with so many forms of learning, a teacher is essential. Enter Sarment, the private sommelier service which aims to help clients share and look after wine and offers an indispensible guide to vintages new and old.Since its launch in June 2009, Sarment has brought together four award-winning sommeliers to provide a round-the-clock wine service to a select few; this year, no more than 75 memberships will be released. Advice is available on subjects ranging from cellar management and entertaining to bidding at auction. Sarment was co-founded by Bertrand Faure Beaulieu, who began his...

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HOMME|FASHION| FEATURE: BOY'S OWN

You may not believe it when you see us swanking around fashion shows and launch parties in our gorgeous finery, but us fashion guys aren't all trussed up in expensive designer gear. Sure, we get the odd scarf or pair of shoes as a gift, but, unlike the fashionista girls, we - like civilians - have to buy our clothes. Sometimes even at full price. The horror.So how do we manage to look so sartorially on trend? It's all about knowing where to look for bargains that the average guy isn't aware of: the labels that manage to combine cutting-edge design, hip reference points and good quality - at a decent price. Since its first UK store opened in 2007, COS (Collection of Style) has been the fashion industry's favourite insider...

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FASHION|EYESWEAR| Get Framed! A GQ Guide to Glasses

Large-framed glasses are back. Here's how to get the right pair—and how to pull them off Who you calling nerdy? Large-framed glasses are back, with Johnny Depp and Jay-Z taking cues from Andy Warhol and Malcolm X. Here's what you need to know to find a pair that'll work for you. ...

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HOMME|FASHION| Your Ultimate Winter Shirt-and-Tie Wardrobe

The 20 best shirts and ties of the season—and how to pair them BY LISA COHEN The key to building a wardrobe is maximum compatibility. The shirts and ties in this slideshow all go perfectly with each other. Click here to see how. ...

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HOMME|FASHION| Viktor & Rolf Fall 2010

Location: Paris The Vibe for Fall 2010: ThinkBreathless with Doc Martens. A mash-up of tailored suits combined with slouchy sweaters. In other words, that whole Belmondo thing, but with a slight update: wool coats, pleated pants, jeans rolled high, double-breasted suits. But Viktor & Rolf being Viktor & Rolf, they throw some glitter on the thighs of those suits. Backstory Designer: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren Owned By: Independent Founded: 2003, Amsterdam  History: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren got their start in women's couture, which helps explain their eye for detail and taste for references. Various collections have been inspired by Hawaiian tourism, Vegas magicians, and Dutch...

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HOMME|FASHION| Rick Owens Fall 2010

Location: Paris The Vibe for Fall 2010: Listen, you're either ready to board the Rick Owens rocket ship or you're not. But either way, you can still groove on the futuro-goth spectacle of it all—the leather tunics, the snakeskin stacked heels, the overcoats with Herman Munster shoulders, the fingerless, fur-lined Lorax gloves. And much of it even in colors other than black. Somewhere Ziggy Stardust and Dr. Who are placing their orders. Backstory Designer: Rick Owens Founded: 1994, Los Angeles Owned By: Private  History: While still at design school, the Southern California-born Owens became known as a master pattern cutter. After establishing his own line (and winning the CFDA's Perry Ellis Award) in 2002,...

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