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Cufflinks are to shirts what salt is to foodstuffs, the subtle little kick needed to make something perfect. As in all things, I usually tend to keep it simple. I hate ostentatious clothes and accessories, so these Ralph Lauren cuff links are just right, baby bear style. There isn’t a whole bunch of variety in formal wear for men, suits usually being different variations of the same design. Cuff links are a subtle way to artfully add some more color and presence to one’s person when attending formal events like galas, charity balls, weddings, and other things of that ilk.

I really like the simple design and how the black contrasts with the silver so well. The silver is sterling and the black material is carefully carved lacquer. I love the iconic image of the polo player, which is a classic icon, something I remember from my childhood when Ralph Lauren was at the top of their game. The high polished shine gives off an aura of elegance. These are the types of cuff links that will have you looking like a perfectly poised gentleman. These bad boys retail for around $225.

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Considering the 1984 style revolution Steve Jobs has started, there’s a good chance you have an iphone. What was once new and cool has become a ubiquitous part of our culture. It is undoubtedly the most versitile mobile computing device available. The fact that it just so happens to be a pretty decent phone as well just adds to its allure.

The problem is, how do you differentiate yourself from the rest of the Apple sheep. What can you do that will set your phone apart from the rest. The cases available now are monotonous and boring and custom paint jobs void the warranty. So most of us were stuck just buying a single color boring rubber case. Until Now-

Gentlemen, we present to you THE Iphone case. Designed by Jasper Wong for RebelScholar this solid 24K gold marvel drips individuality. Hand carved by master artisans, these cases come in very limited quantities and at a very steep price $14,000.

Just Kidding. They’re $100 bucks a piece which is a bargain compared to how sexy they look. Check out the other designs and tell us you don’t feel like buying more than one.

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The perfect shades for risky business.

When someone says Ray Ban, many people immediately think of the Aviators. I love aviator sunglasses, I always have and I always will. Lately though, aviators are starting to stand out to me as obvious signs of douchery. So, time to go back to another classic look, the Ray Ban wayfarers, guaranteed to make you look cool. Classic glasses from a classic franchise.

Audrey Hepburn wore them in Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Tom Cruise sported a pair in Risky Business, a reminder that these shades have definitely put their hours in. I like them because I have a bias for vintage wear and because they remind of old school Cadillac tail fins. They are perhaps some of the best pairs of sunglasses out there, equally at home in both formal and casual settings. I prefer the classic black, but Ray-Ban has been recently coming out with colored versions.
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The trick with going tieless is making it seem like you don’t need a tie, not that you forgot one. In order to pull of this look you’ll need a two button suit (or one button if you think you can pull it off). Three button suits are for middle-managment and ESPN anchors. Wear it without a tie and risk looking boxy and sloppy. Two button suits on the other hand are little more modern, hip, and playful so you can rock the suit sans tie.

Next you’ll need to accessorize. If your jacket has a pocket, put something in it. And try to stay from Cuff links because they are difficult to pull off due to their formality so unless you’re Jason Stratham, or you’ve got a bow-tie hanging loose to match I’d stick to button sleeves.

Next, and most important is a fitted shirt with a STIFF collar. There’s nothing worse than a limp collar  hiding behind your jacket lapel. Make sure your collar stays upright and the shirt stays tight around your stomach ( you don’t need to look like you have a gut when you’ve been working so hard to get rid of it, right?). For the money, Express’s 1MX shirts are remarkably good at behaving and will work in a pinch.

And remember that none of this stuff matters if you don’t get clothes that fit.

Well Done Sir

Looks like Jason has been reading The Haute Spot recently.

Suit, $1,595, and shirt, $270, by Dolce & Gabbana. Shoes, $550, by Allen-Edmonds Seven. Pocket square by Robert Talbott. Briefcase by Hermès.

-GQ

If you’re looking for a watch that defies the laws of physics and gives you a reason to hire a body-guard. This watch is it. The Zenith gravity defying, gyroscoping,  tourbillon movements are designed to rotate on it’s axis to maintain it’s horizontal plane, thereby ensuring optimal amplitude for the spiral balance-wheel and essentially perfect time.

Ok, listen, if you’re that obsessed with perfect time, you need to go on vacation, relax, forget what day it is, because obviously your life is hard. But if you’re just buying this watch because it looks cool and you have half a million dollars that you’ve been dying to get rid off, or you just want to stimulate the economy by all means. Send us some your way while you’re at it. We have something we’ve been meaning to buy.

BUY IT Zenith Defy Xtreme Tourbillon Zero-G Watch $500,000