GQ’s eye on the street, Scott Schuman, captures the month’s best styles
This month, Scott Schuman shows you why being a man isn’t always about wearing stiff fabrics.
When Italians Go Soft
This is Simone, who runs a great menswear store in Florence called Tie Your Tie (okay, so the name needs a little help). What I love about him is that he’s so classically Italian in the cut and proportions of his style, but he never looks like he’s wearing a uniform. While most of his countrymen favor super-creased, stiff fabrics, Simone seems to wear only the softest, most textural suits and jackets. Imagine crossing crepey Armani fabrics of the mid-‘80s with the modern Italian tailored silhouette and you create the perfect storm of sophistication and ease. It’s a look worth trying back in the States.
Vintage Virtuoso
Too often, vintage-clothes devotees come off as over-the-top, like they belong in Bonnie and Clyde or Guys and Dolls. This guy, though, hits the spot, in both style and fit.
Winter Shorts?
Sure, you can wear wool shorts, but the wrong step can land you in AC/DC territory. My advice? Pay attention to the shoes. A beat-up classic like a pair of Converse or well-worn wingtips sets the right tone.
The Informal Tux
A tux jacket can feel progressive if you know what you’re doing. By shortening the sleeves and pairing it with a cool tee, this guy looks like he’s heading to a dinner party at Lapo Elkann’s pad.
Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves have always struck me as too raggedy—fine for a punk rocker or a chimney sweep, but that’s about it. This season, though, Bottega Veneta has turned that notion on its head and is offering cashmere fingerless gloves that are more than chic. I love the idea of a punk rocker (a rich one) in full-on rock garb but with luxurious gloves.
Photo: Scott Schuman
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