Modern Day Style Icons

[Flat Foot Floey]

OK. So there is Peter Plotnicki, founder of the brand Merz B. Schwanen. They make vintage inspired undershirts and henleys knitted on old machines.
His own style is not too flamboyant but apart from the occasional low waisted jeans rather tasteful.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Nick Clements; Photographer for Men's File. One could argue that he dresses accordingly to the expectations of the target audience but I think he does a good job.

Maybe the only guy who didn't go full retarded at Pitti Uomo too.

 

[Seraph1227]

for modern styles I admire the guys from Thestyletutors.com. Their looks are really clean. The ensembles really pop.

 

[herringbonekid]

I can't find any more guys except the cast from "I am dandy"

you could nominate anyone from that book if you find their personal sense of style inspiring.
most of them -for me- are too flamboyant.

 

[Chasseur]

Great thread idea!

While his style is more sedated that some of the other chaps previously listed, I've always admired Bill Nighy's style. Almost always in tailored, classic blue suits, Church's shoes, and Margaret Howell shirts. Its funny because while I like his look, its not one I wear. I don't even have a blue suit! I'm more a tweed and flannels sort of fellow.

http://www.mrporter.com/journal/journal_issue39/1?cm_sp=theknack-_-thelook-_-151111#1

 

[herringbonekid]

although Nick Wooster wears many things that will be way too 'high fashion' for this crowd (he was men's fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman) i think he knows how to put an outfit together, and often brings a 'vintage' aesthetic to it.

 

[herringbonekid]

While his style is more sedated that some of the other chaps previously listed, I've always admired Bill Nighy's style.

maybe it's just the glasses, but his style has a very late 60's Michael Caine feel. i saw Nighy in London once and he definitely cut a dash.

 

[Metatron]

I like the 'USAAF' outfit worn by Wooster (although it a bit contrived), but otherwise I can't stand that guy's 'uber-fashionista' style!
Especially the neon shorts + blazer look he so often wears.

Edit: Some of the individual items he wears are nice though, I dig that 3 roll 2 tweed number.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

You picked some good outfits. I remember about four years ago there were more good outfits in the satorialist blog. Wooster used to wear more of the above and less neon shorts.

The headless pic is cool. Though he doesn't has to hide his face. One of the few guys that look cool with a beard.

 

[flat-top]

THE coolest looking guy with a beard, Ricki Hall:

 

[herringbonekid]

i think beards look great on some. it's just a pity (for those who had them originally) that they've become emblematic of the 'hipster'.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Maybe they need a really sharp "short back and sides" haircut to look cool?

 

[earl]

although Nick Wooster wears many things that will be way too 'high fashion' for this crowd (he was men's fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman) i think he knows how to put an outfit together, and often brings a 'vintage' aesthetic to it.

In those shots, he has some fabulous outfits. I tend to like only shortly cropped beards when it comes to them, like he has. Have had such a beard for 42 years myself. His hair style on the other hand, not so much. Earl

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Why? The haircut works great with the beard. Longer on top short back and sides. Maybe the fading could be smoother if that bugs you? I wouldn't mind to go grey one day either.

 

[TSP13]

Maybe the only guy who didn't go full retarded at Pitti Uomo too.

I'd have to say I'm not so sure that he's the ONLY one, some of the older gents look pretty classic. Some young men also have tasteful flair, althogh it is rare.

 

[earl]

Why? The haircut works great with the beard. Longer on top short back and sides. Maybe the fading could be smoother if that bugs you? I wouldn't mind to go grey one day either.

Grey hair has a distinguishing effect with men, particularly with a short beard. Certainly, I feel I look more distinguished now then in my younger years. Though, can't say I'm that thrilled with the thinning of hair with age. Earl

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Show them to us.*

Ps: the pitti uomo guys who dress well

 

[herringbonekid]

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Ok, I like that. Do you know a name? Not the street etiquette guys, are they?

 

[herringbonekid]

Ouigi Theodore of Brooklyn Circus. that rust colour is vibrant !

i think there's a lot of well dressed young guys about at Pitti Uomo even if they don't dress 'vintage'.
they might simply fit the 'classic' category such as Ethan on page 1 of this thread.