Midtown
9th Ave. and 30th. St.
Some serious ink, for some serious biceps.
Midtown
9th Ave. and 30th. St.
Some serious ink, for some serious biceps.
Chelsea
Chelsea Piers Skate Park
I was fortunate to get an unobstructed shot of a lone skater, chlling and resting for a pause. The place was packed, but you wouldn’t know it from how desolate his surroundings seem to be.
Chelsea
9th Ave.and 17th St.
The black and navy color combo is a bit heavy on the dark shades, so the best way to break it up is to add some color. This guy has the good fortune of having some ink with color and adds a flash of neon with the soles of his shoes and laces. It also helps that his skin tone is a bit light to give the black and navy some contrast.
Chelsea
10th Ave. and 24th St.
This type of shirt is a hybrid that has been quite the trend the last few summers, more so among the gay men in Chelsea, the Village and Hell’s Kitchen. The ubiquitous tank shirt – half t-shirt, half tank top. It’s not quite a sleeveless t-shirt, since the arm holes tend to be wider and are meant to be more revealing. This guy is wearing a more subtle version of it, paired with some harem pants, high tops and a Toronto Blue Jays Cap.
J.D.F.
Chelsea
Gallery District
Rotating installations in the gallery district requires plenty of movers. I stumbled upon this mover on a particularly sweltering day, taking a break, aiming to cool off, lifting his sweat drenched shirt to get some ventilation. I was drawn by all his ink covering both his arms and legs.
Upper West Side
Broadway and 68th St.
Chambray is a fabric similar to denim, but is lighter and is like muslin and usually comes in light blue. This guy is wearing both fabrics to give contrast with his chambray shirt and denim jeans. I’m pretty sure I own the exact same shirt he’s wearing which I bought at Uniqlo years ago and still wear to this day.
Chelsea
9th Ave. and 20th St.
The Osaka 6 shirt from the British label Superdry is one of their most iconic t-shirts. I even googled what it means and it actually has an interesting back story. But basically the label and the shirt is a convergence of the designer’s love for Americana mixed with Japanese designs and British tailored fits. Whatever the case, the guy sporting the shirt is a good hanger for it.
For those of you interested in sporting your own Osaka 6 shirt, click the link: http://www.superdry.com/us/mens/t-shirts/details/37260/osaka-aero-t-shirt.
SoHo
Grand and Crosby St.
Is it just me, or does this guy seem like a model in an advertisement for the British label Topman? Alas, I just happened upon him after a shopping excursion at the Soho location of Topman. He’s sporting some nods to the 80’s with his slightly faded acid wash jeans and Nike kicks of the same style in two different colors.
SoHo
West Broadway and Broome St.
Forget what he’s wearing. I noticed the confidence, gait of his walk and posture. He was displaying some good swagger. Style is also about how you carry yourself and the esteem you hold yourself in, not just the things you wear.
Chelsea
10th Ave. and 23rd St.
I’m beginning to realize that camouflage to men is what cheetah/leopard print is to women. It’s a pattern staple that remains no matter what way the fashion winds blow. I’m fond of the way this guy has a more subtle, almost muted version of it. This is how I would wear camo; without it being so emphatic. Also digging his buzz cut – such a summer haircut. He’s the first good one I’ve seen this season.
“The most important thing to remember is that you can wear all the greatest clothes and all the greatest shoes, but you’ve got to have a good spirit on the inside. That’s what’s really going to make you look like you’re ready to rock the world.”
—Alicia Keys
Chelsea
Chelsea Piers
You never where you’ll find inspiration and style in this city. Who would have thought that one of the gardeners maintaining the lawns on the piers in Chelsea would step it up with his own look.
SoHo
6th Ave. and King St.
Skateboarders in the city, by default tend to have a very hipster look and way about them that leans towards looking boyish but this guy seems to have a more preppy, mature look with his tortoiseshell sunglasses, solid colored, fitted shorts and crisp white sneakers. I do like how he pairs it with a frayed and faded t-shirt with some holes in it, that seems to be worn inside out to maintain a bit disheveled.
Chelsea
9th Ave. and 23rd St.
Chinos/Khakis usually come in the base color of beige, but I like when they’re given a bit more saturation. The brown tone of his chinos is one of those colors you’re always on the look out for but can rarely find. I need my browns to be the perfect shade of brown – LOL
Chelsea
8th Ave. and 14th St.
I captured a classic, clean cut, sporty, all American look with this fellow. Blue jeans, a simple, white, pocket t-shirt and a New York Yankees cap with the brim slightly curved. This is what I refer to as no-brainer style.
Lower East Side
Chrystie St. Courts
Wednesday’s post “Court Action” proved to be very popular, so here’s a facing shot of one of the guys who only got a profile shot in the previous post.
J.D.F. 🙂
Chelsea
Seventh Ave.
I love when the all black look gets played during the summer months. It’s hard to come by this time of year with whites, pastels, neons and light colors dominating the streets, but he gives all black credibility in these warmer months. Also like his fitted yet slouchy jeans.