The Aesthete | Nick Maggio
February 22nd, 2010 | Published in the aesthete | 7 Comments
“Pattern Mixing The Uncool”
K-Mart Knit Cap (link)
Fossil 70S Style Aviators (link)
Hurley Striped Tee Shirt (link)
Hollister Flannel (link)
Banana Republic Toggle Coat (link)
Target Wool Scarf (link)
Seiko Military Watch (link)
Hawes & Curtis Silk Handkerchief (link)
Dockers Woven Belt (link)
Kevin’s Outdoor Gear Saddle Bag (link)
Abercrombie & Fitch Jeans (link)
Dr. Martens Oxbloods (link)
Nick Maggio is author of A Time To Get, and curator of And These Are The Days. He is also a contributor to Falcon Motorcycle‘s blog. For The Aesthete series Nick says, “I Tried to come up with something that was inline with what I do/wear/report/whatever. I dress WAY boring, straight up jeans, vans, tee, and maybe a woven, and that’s all. Thought I’d give myself some guidelines for your project…Use only brands commonly thought of as ‘uncool.’ Be it for their production value, cost, association or parent company.”
I was surprised when I first viewed Nick’s head-to-toe, but I love it! I think some people are seriously underwhelmed when they meet me. Perhaps they’re expecting me to be dressed in Mark McNairy, Inverallan, and Engineered Garments 24/7. As much as I love these brands (and I really do) I can’t afford everything I want. As soon as I start making decent money, who knows, I might match people’s expectations! Until then, however, I’ll be doing as Nick does – mixing the “uncool” in an attempt to express my own personal style (Not that J.Crew is uncool!!).
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:06 pm (#)
oh no! these jeans and that toggle coat are legit, dont care who the brands are. good call
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:11 pm (#)
agreed. the toggle brings it all together nicely.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:24 pm (#)
srsly tho no more excuses about being broke for me or anyone else. style is priceless
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:11 am (#)
Love it. I’ve always thought the true test of style is a budget look, there’s something completely uninteresting (and unpractical for most) about always looking to the top shelf. Well done.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:44 am (#)
Really excellent. I particularly think the coat and bag steal the show although the boots in that bright red have the ability to steal the show. Ace.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm (#)
Leave it to Nick to have a fresh take, just like A Time To Get. I love that he took this approach of affordable pieces and brands that are currently uncool.
Nice to hear that other people can’t afford every item they lust after.
Great post.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:35 am (#)
I sorta don’t get the point of making up outfits that these contributors don’t actually wear/own.