MC STYLE TIP #20 | Color

MC STYLE TIP #20: Shy with color but still want some in your look? Extra colorful socks and undershirts peeking out can add exceptional interest to more basic, subdued outer layers.


Today I proudly lift a pant leg to show off my purple stripes and well worn oxfords.

C-Press | Seattle Magazine July 2009

I was excited to see my Portland pal Adam Arnold and I get some ink in the current issue of Seattle Magazine. Be sure to grab a copy and check out my model Jared Putnam looking great and wearing his MC so very well...

"On may 7, Seattle's annual THAW Fashion Show showcased fashioned from local, independent designers, including chic menswear designer Michael Cepress..."

MC STYLE TIP #19 | Cuts

MC STYLE TIP #19: Adding consistency to your look happens with great hair every day. Bouncing between barbers or stylists too often can leave you unhappy. Stick with your trusted stylist for each and every cut.

Bear in mind that the stylist needs to know you trust them as well. The stylist/client relationship takes time and needs preening before they'll know what you like and you'll know how to communicate that to them. It is a feather in their cap and added structure for their business knowing that you'll keep coming back. Its a better night's rest for you knowing you'll wake up to a head of hair that can and will always make you look amazing.

MC STYLE TIP #18 | Bling

MC STYLE TIP #18: Men's jewelry means more than rings. Modern gentlemen consider tie tacks, lapel pins, brooches, hat pins, buckles, bracelets, watches, bangles, cuffs, fobs, hip chains, button covers, shoe clips, pendants...

Wear them one at a time. Wear them 55 at a time!

Sweet Inspiration | Edeity

Patrick helps us move forward with MC STYLE TIP #3. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce the Edeity Knot. Thank you!, Huzzah!, Bravo!, Patrick! Well tied, my friend!


This one is so stunning. I liken it to Russian nesting dolls or Eva Zeisel pottery, keenly stacked and sorted by size like a family set of dinnerwear or her mother and child salt and pepper shakers.

And don't let the handsome picture of such a well-tied knot fool you into thinking this is something randomly lifted off the internet. This knot is the handiwork of a Seattle-to-Japan transplanted Modern Gentleman!

Nod

Thanks to Mr. Christopher Jones for another nod to MC on the Examiner! Tips all around!

And start cutting those trouser legs, folks!

MC STYLE TIP #17 | Beck's Vests

MC STYLE TIP #17: Do you wear vests but dislike how tucked shirts puddle out the bottom [see Becks A] ? High-waisted pants will cure all ills! Your shirt will never peek out, and the transition between your vest and trousers will be perfectly smooth. [See Becks B]

Becks A

Becks B

SIGNS | ----> | <----

Our morning was spent making these new signs for the shop...a little something to continue to help steer traffic in our direction and make MC look its best.

The color felt refreshing and I was delighted to be able to hand the entire project over to my wonderful intern Henry. His deft hand and keen eye really helped make them look great. Art school isn't gonna know what hit it when he starts up in fall!

MC STYLE TIP #16 : Cut Short

MC STYLE TIP #16: Make last year's pants this year's shorts. Your tailor can cut and hem to any length to make old faves like new for this summer.

Try to think beyond daisy dukes. Wool trousers could be cut down to an equally polished looking short...as a component in a full suit, even. Sturdy cotton pants could become cuffed uniform-style shorts. Linen pants could become soft 3/4 length capris...