Nuggets of Wisdom (aka Venting)

Someone raised a question which in my completely relativist point of view I found quite interesting. How many genders are there nowadays? Male/Female of course; but what of transgendered individuals? Since we are a society that categorize without end, how do we stratify genders now? Aside from the physiological perspective, what gender is a male who considers him(her?)self a female or vice-versa ?

It would be my hope that our society would not define gender identities to be of such importance that one wouldn't have the freedom and opportunity to categorize herself --- What am I saying, of course we do see gender identity (as it appears with the whole gay marriage issue) as a fundamental characteristic of our societies and vital to its existence.

Nonsensical. Instead of fuming I'm taking the most sensible approach I've seen to date. Let's abolish marriage altogether. Anyways I'm going too far with this. Read up here, here, or here. For dissenting opinions just google, "gay marriage".

In other short notices, In meetings where everyone finally agrees on a topic we've been discussing for an hour and 17 minutes; please refrain yourself from going on a tirade explaining why you AGREE.

One last note, today I learned that when making executive decisions, it can be helpful to know people. By knowing people, I mean the gossip around people lives. Trust me, it could have helped me not appointing this guy and girl who hate each other to the same team because I was too cool to engage in gossip.

It's Coming Back Strong, Pay Attention

I remember when being dressed well back in the day meant Sebago at your feet, Levi's 501 jeans and Faconnable on top.

Now with the appointment of Eric Wright of Cavalli & Lagerfeld. See the Esquire piece on the Raconteur here. I am finding Faconable once again and hope that he can bring new exposure and more modern looks that stay true to its Rue De Paradis, Nice (as in the city).

Some Pictures from the Spring '09 Collection:

 

My favorite pieces of the collection. Liking the cut on the double breasted suit and the yellow shirts; I'm always down for some colors. 

DandyJam of the Day

A fine gentleman from Montreal (mon.real). Some goodness now available in English.

Ending Our Ring Problem

Since neither ehow nor wikihow and not even GQ's Style Guy can help us with the actual problem that is actually preventing the ring to occur.

Easily done; chances are you are (or should be but thats another discussion altogether) following a 3-step morning grooming regimen: Clean, Tone, Moisturize. Your astringent (toner) is the magic liquid here. Use it to clean the back of your neck (the ring area) and it will significantly reduce or eliminate the unwanted ring.

PS: Do not moisturize that neck area afterward. 

Your Most Indispensable Style Acessory

I often get asked what I wouldn’t leave behind if I was going somewhere to make a stylish impression. I usually answer: my eyes; and explain to the inquirer that while a scarf, a tie bar, or watch can do much my eyes can do a thousand times better.

A few years ago my brother introduced me to the mainstream men fashion magazines (GQ, Mens’ Vogue, Rolling Stone etc). The most helpful things weren’t the How Tos or other guides to decent dressing. Indeed I realized, akin to a classroom what distinguishes the best from the ordinary is the ability to see what many don’t.

My eyes aided me more in finding pleasing articles of clothing than any guide. As we embark on this journey I ask you humbly to see what I don’t, and sometimes that may require more than your eyes!

Ismo