Daily Fashion 214
I Was On The Hunt For A Well Made, Well Fitting Custom Suit…
Story submitted by Tom Daguanno
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‘Here in Detroit there’s a very apparent dichotomy regarding modern vs classic style. Trying to meld the two has been my number one priority. We’re trying to hit the reset button. We want to show men it’s okay to dress well because you want to, not just because you have to. And that it can be fun.
I think a little bit of where we came from and a little bit of where we’re going shows in every aspect of our lives. Especially in our clothing.'
'1701 Bespoke was formed as a byproduct of my wedding. I have always appreciated classic menswear and was on the hunt for a well made, well fitting custom suit in the Detroit area but came up unsatisfied. I approached my good friend and best man (a true entrepreneur) and pitched the idea of forming a company to fill this obvious hole in the market.
My background in design has shaped the look and feel of our brand while my partner Max has headed up the business side of things. It has been a lot of hard work and long days but we’re very happy with our product line and can’t wait to see where we go in the years to come.’
Daily Fashion 213
I Enjoy Thriving In The Environment Around Me…
Story submitted by Cory Simmons
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‘I am a junior at the University of North Texas. I am studying both Merchandising and Digital Retail. I believe my style is an unabated journey that will be mastered well into my old age.
Currently, I enjoy thriving in the environment around me; a few of my classmates, teachers, and other random folks I see on campus.'
'I appreciate the 1940′s – 60′s effortless styles of men like Sidney Poitier, Steve McQueen (Actor), Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis and Cary Grant. Each of their iconic films and music are not only a lesson on style, but a lesson on the mannerisms of a gentleman.
I often experiment with primary colors, classic clothing, and simple patterns that echoes this time period. My go to items are my pecan brown c-crown fedora and my navy blue PF Flyers. An acquaintance of mine named Ignacio Quiles said it best, “Enjoy what you wear. Wear what you enjoy. What we are wearing are art pieces. Go out and show the world”.’
Daily Fashion 212
On The Other Hand I Fancy A Well Tailored, Double Breasted Suit…
Story submitted by Oluwatobi Oluwalana
‘Seldom do you see a 16 year old dressing the way I do. The average guy my age would prefer a t-shirt, a pair of jeans, and the latest retro Jordan’s. On the other hand I fancy a well tailored, double breasted suit, an impeccable silk knit tie, adding the coup de grace with a pair of suede double monks.
I have always believed that the way one dresses is commensurate with the way one perceives and presents themselves and there’s no better way to shout who you are without uttering a single word than through the use of fashion.
I am aware that many have blazed this trail before me and my goal is to approach fashion eclectically, finding the style that consummately elucidates who I am right now and who I will eventually become.’
