Dress Code: Thom Browne Square-Cut Ties

-Thom Browne is, if nothing else, a brilliant showman. But because he takes the 'show' aspect of a fashion show to the extreme, his looks can often leave onlookers wondering "Is this dude fucked in the head?" Despite the wackness of his overall looks, I was actually digging on quite a few individual items in his most recent collection for Moncler Gamme Bleu, none more so than his square-cut ties. I only caught these two distinct versions of the tie, but he used them in quite a few of his looks throughout the show.
-I've never actually owned a square-bottom tie¹, and I kind of brushed them off as overly novelty, but the great chambray models from The Hill-Side, and now these two, are really making me reconsider. Especially in the SS season, I'm thinking a square-end tie with a bit of color and humor might be a great accessory to work into my wardrobe.
1-Aside from my knit ties (which these are not,) I should have made that distinction clearer.  more

Dress Code: Jumped?

-Does two examples constitute a trend? I don't know, but that's enough for me to comment before things get out of hand. Jumpsuits, for men that are not working mechanics, seems to be a burgeoning trend in menswear. I'm not entirely dismissing the idea, in fact, I think it's kind of a cool idea if the mechanics of movement and fit can be worked out. I just think the examples above, on the left from Alexander McQueen on Gilt (which looks like two pieces but is actually one,) and on the right, from Thom Browne F/W 09, need a little refinement before their ready for the streets. Share you thoughts, and we'll keep our eyes out for more on the trend. 

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