tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post3335594166623701405..comments2007-12-13T09:29:35.180-08:00Comments on A Suitable Wardrobe: Who Comes Up With This Stuff?Willhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173316804999411413noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-60431446675353062532007-12-13T09:10:00.000-08:002007-12-13T09:10:00.000-08:00GQ is a rag. I now get my style cues from visiting...GQ is a rag. I now get my style cues from visiting fine men's stores in NYC and logging onto A Suitable Wardrobe. Keep up the good work, Will.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03961930732125748800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-6502666502153228852007-12-13T07:27:00.000-08:002007-12-13T07:27:00.000-08:00I noticed that after admonishing readers to drop p...I noticed that after admonishing readers to drop patent leathers a model on the following page wore what appeared to my eye to be patent leather shoes.Alas, I agree with Mr. Mejdrich. I adored GQ when Art Cooper was Editor. Now it has become a bit of a joke.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15742727514296574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-91615614386794874502007-12-13T03:37:00.000-08:002007-12-13T03:37:00.000-08:00It seems odd that GQ should be writing articles li...It seems odd that GQ should be writing articles like that...I like DJ's and I don't see what problem they have with patent leather shoes...is it just a dumbing down of a smart outfit for no good reason?Fashionattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13881912867665078047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-34362859934649635582007-12-12T15:51:00.000-08:002007-12-12T15:51:00.000-08:00That portrait of Schad's is well-known for having ...That portrait of Schad's is well-known for having a then-famed transvestite at the Count's right shoulder.She/he was a well-known performer at the Weimar Berlin nightspot, El Dorado, and was a lover of the Count as was the other (biological) woman.Jeffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04808541171419742460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-64576189915485474232007-12-12T13:17:00.000-08:002007-12-12T13:17:00.000-08:00Long readers of the magazine will recall that they...Long readers of the magazine will recall that they run a regular feature entitled "GQ Regrets: Our Lapses in Judgement."Perhaps the editors should begin a column entitled "GQ Rejoices: The Day We Got It Right" to cover those rare moments that they offer sound advice. Fashion is fickle. And sex sells magazines.Keep fighting the good fight Will.Easy and Elegant Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-37410613091829781782007-12-12T12:29:00.000-08:002007-12-12T12:29:00.000-08:00I sympathise. I like looking at pictures of Sienn...I sympathise. I like looking at pictures of Sienna Miller and Jessica Biel just as much as the next guy. But, a magazine focused on these 'topics' hardly can be trusted to offer sensible sartorial advice, can it? GQ seems devoted to cultivating an AmJack readership.I agree, there has been a drastic lowering of standards in men's media, just as in the culture as a whole. I admit, I like Laguna Beach Tradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027025872132699493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-89789151799656980622007-12-12T10:11:00.000-08:002007-12-12T10:11:00.000-08:00The article and slides on men.style.com, suggests ...The article and slides on men.style.com, suggests replacing the tuxedo with a black suit and no tie. This is foolishly illustrated with Hollywood know-nothings in their hideous black suits. The effect is nausea inducing.While some of the suits look nice enough, I wouldn't replace the tux with these idiotic suggestions. The editors at GQ are pandering to the lowest denominator. EdHillPREd Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05926305425203995311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-77371151213162604002007-12-12T09:49:00.000-08:002007-12-12T09:49:00.000-08:00Shameek, a dark gray chesterfield is best. A polo ...Shameek, a dark gray chesterfield is best. A polo coat can work but it's riskier.Willhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173316804999411413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-57715977212967994762007-12-12T09:35:00.000-08:002007-12-12T09:35:00.000-08:00What sort of overcoat should one wear with black t...What sort of overcoat should one wear with black tie?Shameekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05086986571432460399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-14836091066531872452007-12-12T09:19:00.000-08:002007-12-12T09:19:00.000-08:00Today's topic at GQ is "why to bag the traditional...Today's topic at GQ is "why to bag the traditional tux." Why the hate? I have also allowed my GQ subscription to lapse. Classic Men's Style magazine came along at just the right time to offer replacement. I do agree with jon mejdrich in that the magazine has lost its way. Look at the "30 days of style" just offered. One day, and I'm not kidding, was devoted to how to lace one's shoes. I Turlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04466952089423973036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-33176542741481314192007-12-12T07:54:00.000-08:002007-12-12T07:54:00.000-08:00There is no question GQ has lost its way. In tryi...There is no question GQ has lost its way. In trying to compete with the silly magazines (Maxim, etc.) and the yougner fashion rags (Details, etc.) they (the fools who assumed Art Cooper's role) have squandered what had become, during the late '90's and early '00s, a great luxe magazine.In fact, to emphasize this conclusion, one need look no further than the two new Conde Naste titles, Portfolio Jon Mejdrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562404115313396174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-34198259721106675652007-12-12T07:48:00.000-08:002007-12-12T07:48:00.000-08:00You should check out what they have up on men.styl...You should check out what they have up on men.style.com (as you probably know, the home online home of GQ). Their feature, The Upgrader, goes further in to deconstructing black tie (some of the stuff is nice, but should not replace the tux).Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13628875917419401669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-86029061836318303902007-12-12T07:17:00.000-08:002007-12-12T07:17:00.000-08:00Not having seen the article in question, I have no...Not having seen the article in question, I have nonetheless been wondering about alternatives to patent shoes. Black bluchers hadn't crossed my mind, but I'm curious if there is something else that is acceptable. As I'm in the process of trying to thrift/ebay/find my first black tie outfit, I've been thinking about shoes. With my feet, I'm resigned to buying these at full price, but I just The Etruscanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221403661941748646noreply@blogger.com