I loved this so much I simply had to share. I couldn't have said it better myself, so I'll leave it to the master....
As much as you’d like to pretend the opposite, what you wear defines you in the eyes of others. The initial impression people have about you is superficial by nature, but that doesn’t mean that your clothes can’t have a deeper meaning. Clothing and accessories that have a “cool factor” are not just designer labels; if it were that easy then Dubai and Las Vegas would be filled with “cool people”… not the case. They key to cool is about finding unique items that reflect who you are, recall a time in your life, and make you look sexy… all at the same time.
1. Sunglasses – Nothing beats a killer pair of shades. The mystery factor alone is worth spending some money on great sunglasses. I prefer rare vintage specs. I’m talking Dior, circa 1983. I’m talking Alain Mikli. I’m talking Cazal. But if all that’s too complicated just find a way to get a pair of AM Eyewea. Just don’t wear them at night.
2. Vintage Air Force Jacket – Must be from a foreign country such as Canada or Belgium. Must be vintage. “I got this for 10 francs oops… I mean Euros when I was in Paris years ago”.
3. Rare Sneakers – I’m a die-hard sneaker collector. There is no guest bedroom in my house because my sneaker collection sleeps there peacefully. Any footwear fanatic knows that you have to earn your kicks. You may have to scour the Web or travel to another country, but finding a great pair of wheels that no one has ever seen before will keep you cool all day long.
4. Vintage Watch – Who wants to be another pretentious tool wearing a Rolex (I sold mine and bought 40 pairs of rare Nikes). Like shoes, the key to a great watch is its uniqueness. Screw Panerai. Go on Ebay and check out old diving watches from the mid-20th Century or vintage Swatches from the late 80’s early 90’s. And it doesn’t matter if it works, as long as it looks good. Use your cell phone to tell the damn time.
5. A Brazilian “Scapular” Necklace – Say your ex gave it to you while you were in Brazil. You’re not allowed to take it off until the rope wears down and it falls off your neck. So mysterious.
6. Ironic Socks – Yes socks my fine-feathered friend. Mismatching, preferably expensive argyle socks or children’s socks. Most people won’t see them. But that’s the idea. When they do, they’ll think you’re so cool that you don’t care about how you look. “Oh yeah I just grabbed two cashmere socks out of the drawer, didn’t even notice they don’t match because I have so many”. That’s cool.
7. Dog Tags – You’re Uncle gave them to you. You don’t want to talk about it.
8. Hermes Scarf – Wear it in Winter to keep warm. Wear it in Summer over a t-shirt. You’ll look like an asshole. A very rich important asshole.
9. A Black Cashmere Cardigan – Simple. Elegant. Laid.
10. A Great Pair of Jeans – It’s cliché for a reason, nothing beats a great pair of jeans. I don’t care if you have to save up all year. No Jeans, No Cool. Preferably Japanese Denim or a local designer brand. I prefer darker colors; blues and blacks. Enough of this ironic bright colorful nonsense. We get it… you were alive in the Eighties. Now go get a real pair of pants.
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