Issue #319 | Wait, When Did the Schlubs of Silicon Valley Learn to Dress?

Wait, When Did the Schlubs of Silicon Valley Learn to Dress?

Now that crypto conman Sam Bankman-Fried is headed to prison, the Silicon Valley techie vibe really isn’t a good look. (It never was, to be clear.) Heeding the winds of change, Bankman-Fried’s fellow tech execs are updating their famously bad fashion for something more, shall we say, self aware: With Meta honcho Mark Zuckerberg, the slides and hoodies have given way to tailored suits and at least one shearling jacket. Jeff Bezos does double monk dress shoes now. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rocks—that’s the word he’s definitely using for it—a black leather jacket from time to time. Here’s why Silicon Valley suddenly cares about dressing up.

Wall Street Journal

These Jeans Are as Easy Going as It Gets

[Partner] There’s a lot of denim out there that’s trying too hard. Sometimes the fit is awkwardly following a trend, or there’s strange stuff going on with the fabric. But there’s nothing complicated about this pair from AYR. The Normie cuts a straight leg, features a button-fly, and is made in Los Angeles and offered in American selvedge denim. For Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean, who some call the founding father of menswear blogs, The Normie effortlessly hits that sweet spot. “The fit is just right—not too skinny or too wide. These are the simple classic jeans that I have been looking for.”

Pick out your new favorite pair.

Bill Nighy’s Practical Rules for Looking Sharp and Chic

Bill Nighy is always dressed the part, which makes the British actor authority enough for us. Here, the latest cover star of the Sunday Times Style shares a few tips on how he does it. Some of dressing well is sourcing “decent” essentials, like good brown loafers, or a three-button leisure polo, he says. But there’s also plenty to steer clear of. “I can’t relax around skinny jeans,” Nighy says, having been asked what he avoids. “People want to wear tight stuff, but the tyranny of that is regrettable.” Don’t make choices you’ll regret. Bill Nighy is here to help.

Sunday Times Style

As the Snoopy Omega Lands, Cartoon Luxury Goes Boom

“[It’s] the latest confirmation of the fact that kitsch characters—cartoons, gaming creations, superheroes, anime, etc.—have become huge business in the world of apparel, gear, and even luxury,” reports Wired, pointing to the highly anticipated release of Omega’s new MoonSwatch featuring Snoopy. Indeed, Omega isn’t the only one putting comic icons on highly coveted, limited edition goods these days. Yesterday, it was Timex with a lineup of watches featuring the whole Peanuts gang. But today, it’s Omega, Louis Vuitton, and more high-end brands borrowing the likenesses of your favorites, from Super Mario to Pokémon.

Wired

Where Are Men Buying Suits Off the Rack?

It’s a question we get often when someone has a wedding, needs to dress sharp for an interview, or just wants to look fresh on a Friday night from time to time: Where can I get a good, affordable suit? The moment we’re living in doesn’t demand much tailoring to begin with, making a bespoke option seem expensive relative to how much use it’s going to get. Off-the-rack suits, on the other hand, can get you close enough to an ideal fit, and a tailor can push it across the finish line, should you need a few adjustments. Here’s where guys are turning for suits you can wear right now for a fraction of the price of something custom.

New York Times

• Flint & Tinder Linen Blazer – $228

• Vintage Glass Amber Ashtray – $10

• J.Crew Secret Wash Poplin Shirt – $52.50

• Monocle Magazine – $14

• Crocs Dylan Clog – $33

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