ESQUIRE Best Dressed Real Man contest

[KeyGrip]

NICE! Very well done, Rover. You're doing us all proud. :eusa_clap

 

[The Wolf]

Right on! Consider yourself officially voted for by me.
The group photo is great. Some of the others look like they are trying hard to look cool (sullen). The radiant smile is great.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Feraud]

Everyone looks great. Mr.R- gets my vote.

 

[Chad Sanborn]

One thing I find telling is how they posed you Front and Center ahead of the pack with everyone else trying to play catch up!

Way to go! You got my vote!

Chad

 

[Trickeration]

Congrats Ray! Kat and I each bought a copy of the magazine today. We're so proud!

 

[Mr. Rover]

Thanks, Trickeration! I miss you out there! How was Camp Hollywood??

 

[Solid Citizen]

HOORAY for RAY

Ray's clothes have graced the FL threads for years
& his classic style of dress stands the test of time.

Way to go :eusa_clap

Solid Citizen

 

[alexandra]

So I don't know you but I still think this is awesome by association

 

[Mr. Rover]

Also, I'd like to thank Art Fawcett and Baron Kurtz for supplying the hat and suit (respectively) for the group shot!

 

[DerMann]

Just bought this issue of Esquire, and I had a look through it...

Sneakers!?!?! IN THE UN BUILDING!?!?!? And how did that last guy even make it in?

If Mr. Rover does not win, Esquire will have to start answering some questions.

 

[LondonLuke]

I have to say though, that old guy in the back is pretty damn cool

 

[Mr. Rover]

It's on the web-site now
Esquire's Best Dressed Real Men 2008

 

[Feraud]

Mission statement: "Look, I'm nineteen years old. There's no getting around that. I'm young, and my identity is in flux. However, through discovering the stars of yesteryear and the celluloid worlds of Bogart and Astaire, I've opened a forgot-ten world of the past and managed to fabricate a fresh identity for the present. Like Archibald Leach transforming into Cary Grant, I separate myself from the masses through my choices of classic suits and accessories. With that kind of foundation, I'll always be well dressed. Ultimately, I don't dress for fashion or for girls; I dress for my ever-changing identity, a work in progress. To be continued."

Models himself after: Humphrey Bogart

Chalk-stripe suit and tie by Ralph Lauren; sweater by J.Crew; custom-tailored shirt by Paramount Tailors in Taipei; shoes by Allen-Edmonds; pocket square and suspenders by Brooks Brothers; collar bar by J. Press. Cap is vintage.

Well said. I like the cap and suit combo.

 

[thunderw21]

Cool beans! Though, it was a given that someone from the Lounge would have gotten in, as stylish as we are.

You beat the pants off the other guys in that pic. Congrats!

 

[MrBern]

http://www.esquire.com/style/best-dressed-real-men-0908


Hmmm, doesnt appear that VOTING is part of the contest right now:

All of these guys are winners, except for the four who will lose. The Best Dressed Real Man in America will be chosen by Esquire's editors and announced live this month on NBC's Today show. To check out all the entries and learn more about the five finalists, visit esquirebdrm.com.

 

[Mojito]

Exquisitely turned out, Ray - you look the epitome of cool. Wish the voting was open!

 

[Feraud]

Was the contest result announced yet?

 

[suitedcboy]

Pleasantly surprised at the hat showing onthe list of candidates. There may be hope yet for this country........

 

[thunderw21]

So, what happened, if anything?

 

[Chad Sanborn]

Any news on this yet? I am excited to think on of our own is finally showing the US how to dress!