David White
Menswear lover, sneaker-head, wardrobe stylist and born and raised Bronx boy who offers somewhat non-conventional fashion criticism.
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Somewhat Non-Conventional Fashion Criticism
LATEST ARTICLES ( 236 )
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Once Upon a Time, There Was Just a Bolt of Fabric: Albini Group Partners With...
After the initial consult, the exchange of expectations, the complimentary glass of scotch and the measuring while in your unmentionables, there's the delicatel... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2017 FASHION -
Mind, Body, Spirit And Moringa: Dr. Smood Review
Spring has sprung. Has the metamorphosis begun? That seasonal shedding of Winter's pounds and ounces for Summer's abs and pecs. If not then have no fear, since ... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2017 FASHION -
What's Summer Without The Music In Tow: UE Roll 2 Wireless Speaker
So I'm sitting in Central Park a little over a week ago and it suddenly hit me, "Why don't I do this more often?" Could it be due to the fact that the city, of... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2017 FASHION -
I Rant, You Read: Rebraiding The Ties That Bind
A funny little thing happened in the couple of years leading up to the recent US presidential election. One could liken it to an inner-democratic alarm clock... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2017 FASHION -
A Bit Of The Briny For the Beau: Maritime by Tommy Bahama Fragrance Review
I remember that Seinfeld episode from a while back where Kramer had this brilliant idea for a cologne that smelled like you do when you just come back from the... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2017 FASHION -
No More Excuses (For Feet That Is): Silipos Active Foot Care
Are you still sitting on the couch binge-watching 'Stranger Things'? My friend, that's what the Winter was for! Need I remind you that in just a couple of... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2017 FASHION -
Love For The Skin You're In And The Planet You're On: EmerginC Skin Care and...
I remember years ago when the shift happened in fashion marketing. All of a sudden it wasn't just about the product they wanted you to see since many times the... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2017 FASHION -
New Season, New Clothes: Noah Waxman and The Kooples Sample Sales NYC
Well if you've been procrastinating like men then the season has hit you before you gave any thought to what or where your Spring/Summer wardrobe may even want... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 FASHION -
Did You Hear The One About The Margarita On St. Patty's Day?: Patron Margarita O...
It's that time of year again when green prevails and shamrocks bloom. St. Patrick's ushers in, if not a patented Irish pride and acknowledgment, a certifiable... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2017 FASHION -
The Finest Hour Is Definitely Blue: Blue Hour Tequila Tasting Review
It occurs to me as I get older that there is something to the 'old and crotchety' label. Let's clean that up a tad! The 'more mature and comfortably set in... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2017 FASHION -
The Luck Of The Pour: Tequila Herradura X Eric Krasno "Luck Is Earned" Launch...
It can be kind of overwhelming to think how much actually goes on in this city on any given night. The galas only known to the invitees, the launches only... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 FASHION -
Silver Kisses, Loving Thymes: Valentine's Day Patrón Silver Cocktail Recipe
I suppose without Valentine's Day we would just have an unusual amount of celebration and sales on Presidents and Groundhog Day. It is February's sweet spot... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2017 FASHION -
Blue Jackets Matter: Inaugural Blue Jacket Fashion Show
With all the mess that's going on politically these days, fashion can seem kind of trivial. When people are being denied certain liberties, when folks feel... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2017 FASHION -
A Reason To Enjoy The Grape Again: Just The Wine Product Review
There was a time in my mid to late twenties when I could ingest anything and bounce back like a rubber band. Fast forward fifteen years later and a hefty plate... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 FASHION -
Bring Riesling Rather Than Fruitcake: Pacific Rim Dry Riesling Review
It's that time of year again when the holiday parties can be as difficult to keep track of as those Pokemon Go-esque hop stops to and fro homes on... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 FASHION -
Indian Sensibilities, Chinese Formalities: The Chinese Club Restaurant Review an...
It's said that one can get just about any cuisine in the world in New York City whether its made from the hands of those who originate from that particular... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2016 FASHION -
Crawling Onto My Plate: Entomophagy Intro And The Launch of The Buggin' Out...
As a general rule, as many of my friends will tell you, I don't really like anything other than myself and the iris in my living room and bedroom living in my... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 FASHION -
Cocktails And Corpses: Day Of The Dead Cocktails with Sauza® Tequilas
It was a dark and stormy night and the wind was howling like the banshees. It was four years to the day that they found the twisted bodies of the party guests... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 FASHION -
Forty Deuce Redux: W42St Magazine Style Issue Launch Party
What would one say of a Motley's Crüe of New Yorker's filling up a studio space in the famed Garment District/Hell's Kitchen on an overcast late summer evening... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2016 FASHION -
More Than Just Sneakers: KICKS Movie Review
I have a not too fond memory of having to buy special orthopedic-like shoes for an injury I had in the sixth grade. All I remember is my brother taking me to... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2016 FASHION