Best Dressed Men: 72nd Golden Globes Awards


Kit Harington - Giorgio Armani / Eddie Redmayne - Gucci / Matt Bomer - Ralph Lauren

The 72nd Annual Golden Globes Awards just ended & with that another night of amazing fashion on the red carpet comes to an end. A big trend for the men was straying away from the traditional black suit. Seen on the red carpet this year were a lot of midnight blue hues as well as velvet pieces. Definitely not your typical black tie affair.

For the guys, my pick of the three best dressed were Eddie Redmayne, Kit Harington & Matt Bomer. All three embraced an alternative option for formalwear. For a while now I've been admiring Eddie Redmayne's suit game. From the second I saw Redmayne's Burberry look from the 2014 Met Gala, Redmayne has become a favorite of mine.

What do you think of my three picks for 'Best Dressed Men' for the 72nd Annual Golden Globes Awards? Who were some of your favorites?

3 Affordable, Well-Tailored Suits

J.Crew Ludlow SuitASOS Slim Fit SuitClub Monaco Grant Poplin Suit

A well tailored suit can get you far in life. It can be that extra touch during a job interview, the look that gets the attention of a certain special someone while out for drinks or even be the go-to piece in your closet for various social events. There is one tip I learned from my father growing up that I will always remember & that is that the trick to looking like a million bucks in a suit isn't necessarily spending much, but having it form fitted to your body.

Let's be honest, suits can sometimes get crazy expensive. While the investment is well worth it in the long run, sometimes you need a reliable suit ready to go at all times in your closet that won't break the bank. The three suits I've picked today are all based on three criteria: 

  1. Quality Fabric
  2. Reliable Brand
  3. Affordable (Around $500 or Less)

Go the extra mile & visit a tailor once you receive your suit & have a few adjustments made. Even though the fitting on these suits are all fine, it gives an extra oomph to have it tailored to your body. I can't name the amount of times having a go-to suit that is sharp, fits well and perfect for multiple occasions has saved my butt! 

FreshNeck Membership Service, Keeping You Looking Great In A Suit & Tie

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Finding that perfect tie can sometimes become a hassle. Ties can make or break a look. With ties sometimes selling at high prices, it becomes hard to keep a rotating selection in your closet, but imagine if you can choose from a large selection online and have it delivered to your door, all at a monthly fee that costs less than your lunch. That's exactly what FreshNeck provides to it's members. Recently launching this month, FreshNeck offers its members a large selection of designer neckties and bow ties to pick from, as well as pocket squares, cufflinks, tie bars and other formal wear accessories. At three different tiers of membership, you're bound to find that perfect tie to finish your look. Starting at just $15, three-tiers of membership gives members access to 3 items of their choice. They can wear them as long as they want and then send them back when they're ready for new items. Designers range from Hermes to Rag & Bone, to small independent labels like Armstrong & Wilson. Recently I was able to speak with FreshNeck founder David Goldberg and ask him some questions about FreshNeck and mens style.

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Would love to hear some background on FreshNeck, what kind of man are you guys hoping signs up?

I come from the background of one of our users.I practiced law for 3 years as an Assistant District Attorney.I then transitioned to finance, where I worked at Merrill Lynch.Both jobs required a suit and tie, and were client/public facing.Given a) my not-so-amazing salary, and b) the jobs required a somewhat conservative look, ties and accessories were the only way for me to express some style.Since I couldn’t afford to fund my shopping addiction, a few colleagues and I decided to all bring in some ties we were bored of and swap.They were all “new to us.”This got me thinking that it could be done on a much grander scale.

The man who appreciates FreshNeck appreciates style and variety.They like to experiment, and their style is a reflection of their personality and mood.We have found that many lawyers, bankers, real estate professionals, etc, are a good fit.

What styles and trends do you see picked most often on the site?

Bow Ties and Pocket Squares have done very well.These are items that men want to try out, but are not comfortable committing to buying.And even if they want to buy, they can only get one or two, which go with the same suit/shirt/tie.FreshNeck allows unlimited combinations.

What’s the most important part when picking out the ties and neckwear to be used at FreshNeck?

First and foremost – quality.We will never sacrifice quality, both on product and service.As for our Collection, we like to keep a mix of well-known “department store” brands while leaving room for smaller, independent (often handcrafted) designers that aren’t so well-known.

Are you a bowtie or necktie type of guy?

I always liked the look of a bow tie, but never took the leap of purchasing one.Like our members, this was my chance to try it, and I must say, I’m hooked.I really appreciate the non-silk options, such as wool bows from Alexander Olch.

Any plans to expand or future projects on the horizon?

Currently, we stock ties, bow ties, pocket squares, cufflinks, and lapel pins.We’ll soon be adding suspenders.We are open to anything that doesn’t have a fit component, and doesn’t have the “icky factor.”While we’re not quite there yet, we’ve brainstormed about applying the model to luxury watches.

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