Let’s check out Tony Gorga’s EDC The world of Everyday Carry (a.k.a. EDC) is kind of interesting to me. These videos seem to do insanely well on YouTube and, until recently, I had no idea there were whole channels dedicated to whatever knick-knacks guys carry with them. But, they’re there. So, in the spirit of sharing, here’s what I carry with me-and why. Catch-all In recent years, I’ve become a little OCD about clutter. I also hate running around asking ‘where are my car keys?’ when, inevitably, I’m late out the door to drop off my daughter at daycare. To avoid that as much as possible, I ke ..read more

How To Make Your Wedding Attire Truly Yours When it comes to dress codes, especially black tie or other formal events, many people assume it’s all very prescriptive. But there are several ways to add personal touches to your formal attire — whether it’s a tuxedo or suit. Before getting into that, there’s one very important thing to keep in mind. If you’re adding something like this to your attire, keep it subtle. The focus at a wedding should be on the bride and groom, not on specific details or accessories they wear. When the guests leave at the end of the day — or evening — they should be t ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice All Guaranteed To Get Compliments So, now that you’ve got the wedding suit or tux and all the accessories figured out, there’s one last thing to consider: the fragrance. Choosing the right fragrance might seem like a small detail, but it’s an essential part of making sure your day goes perfectly. In fact, we consider fragrance to be the final detail of any outfit. Now, if you already have a particular fragrance you like to wear — and that your future spouse likes — that’s great. But if you want something that complements sp ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice Choosing The Perfect Formal Shoes For Your Wedding Once you’ve picked out the perfect tuxedo or wedding suit, it’s time to consider footwear. When it comes to styles of formal shoes, men have several options, ranging from leather Oxford dress shoes to velvet slippers. But not all dress shoes are created equal, nor are they all meant for the same types of events. The style of formal shoes you go with can really make or break your outfit, which is why you should choose them carefully. With that in mind, here are the top styl ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice There’s a flavor for every style. The Menswear Influencer landscape has flourished over the past decade. An entire generation of accounts have sprung up in a diverse and ever-expanding system of social media outlets. This fertile habitat has allowed influencers to proliferate exponentially, filling every available niche. We’ve all had the privilege of living through a golden age of independent content creators broadcasting their influence through social media. The fashion landscape, perhaps more than any other consumer vert ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice Our editors share their favorite recipes If you love classic menswear, chances are you love the Negroni cocktail as well. Like good style, there is no one way to make a Negroni properly. So in the spirit of unique personal style and expression, we asked our editors to share their best Negroni recipes. We know there’ll be at least one that you love. You may also like: Everything Wrong With Stanley Tucci’s Negroni Recipe A Classic Reimagined: The White Negroni The Original HSS Negroni Post Gary Harrison’s Perfectly Timed Negr ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice Here at He Spoke Style, we believe that true style exists in the details you don’t necessarily see. What men carry with them every day says as much about them as the clothes they wear. Our Pocket Dump series gives you an intimate look at the things men love — and the stories behind them. Today, we’re pleased to feature contributor Casper Lundmose. Take it away, Casper! — HSS I know it might seem a little dramatic, but I like to surround myself with and carry as much history around with me as possible every single day. To s ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice How A Hashtag Became A Game-Changer Back in the early days of social media, when the various platforms lived primarily on our computers rather than our phones, a hashtag trend emerged to categorize peoples’ everyday outfit photos. These photos weren’t of formal or particularly special outfits – they were the clothes we put on for the mundanity of our personal and professional lives. On any given day, and sometimes every day, users started posting their Outfit Of The Day (OOTD). The phrase, Outfit Of The Day, was quickly abb ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice A Limited Release With Exclusive Perks I’ve been extremely fortunate over the years to have experienced a healthy pour of many truly amazing spirits. And I was honored to have recently had the opportunity to add another very rare and intriguing whisky to that list. Last week at the Inn at Irving Place in New York City, a small group gathered for an intimate tasting of The Glenrothes 36 Year Old Single Cask Scotch whisky. It’s a limited release with and comes with an exclusive NFT that unlocks global perks for lucky owners ..read more

from He Spoke Style - Men's Style, Fashion, Grooming, Tips and Advice Are They Better Than Allen Edmonds?  In addition to ‘direct-to-consumer’ and ‘quality’, words like ‘ethical’, ‘sustainable’, and ‘made in small batches’ get tossed around quite a bit in this new age of #menswear. They’re used almost as a counterpoint to the key discriminators for many heritage brands. Beckett Simonon is one of those companies riding the wave. Beginning in the early 2010s, this small leather goods manufacturer has evolved to feature a full range of reasonably priced dress shoes, loafers, boots, sneakers ..read more