You Better Work it

"... stylish young urbanites, in a rare display of solidarity, have embraced the vest as a flourish that lends nearly any outfit a bit of cool. There are suit vests, in bankerly worsteds and pinstripes, and “odd vests,” in solid colors, checks and suede."

"Omar Nasir, 29, a singer and dancer, was prompted to give the vest a whirl after watching “The Thomas Crown Affair,” ...'To me, it’s kind of a throwback to an old Hollywood glamour,' he said."

"Body-conscious clothing has reached a breaking point of sorts,...But the inherently close-fitting vest allows you to casually show off the size of your drop, the measurement computed by subtracting your waist size from your chest size, while appearing to be above such vain concerns."


The Texan just may be ahead of the game. Austin has been rocking the vest for the past 2 years.
New York Times Style, Ditching the Suit, the Vest Struts Its Stuff(need to register)

Could Austin be so far out (of fashion, that is) that he's in? And Jake just playing catch up? Will scarves, antique watches, and suspenders/braces show up now that Austin has blazed the trail? Watch out -- he might show up wearing a bolo tie, hand crafted in New Mexico, natch, and it will be showing up on the runways two years from now.

...I'm also a client

Jake might not be Sy Sperling, but he does belong to a Hair Club for Men of sorts.

Like all things celebrity related there are stylists who are dedicated to such things. April Barton is considered, within beautiful-people circles, to be a diva of men's grooming. And why yes, Jake is a client, joining the ranks with Elvis Costello, Bono, Adrien Brody, Matthew Modine, and Jerry Seinfeld.

You think Jake's beard plan is just done without consulting with the experts? Who are you kidding? But I have think last year's Sad Wolfie look was of his own doing.

Now if the slight scruff was her suggestion. Kudos April Kudos. Taking the tweezers and getting him away from the overly groomed brows of the Kiki era. Good job. Keeping that punim in great shape. Excellent. But if he goes for the Mennonite/Amish look after Brothers, I am sending The Anti-Beardy Brigade to come and have a chat with you.


Putting Your Best Beard Forward

UPDATE: New Pictures of Jake in London (Thanks tbs!)
IHJ - Jake in London

Sharp Dressed Man

Jake once again did not disappoint in Toronto. Mixing and matching looks for his interviews, press conference and premiere effortlessly.

Sealing the deal as the best dressed man of the evening.




His red carpet look is the epitome of men's fashion for Fall 2007. Monochromatic classic style with a twist of casualness. The subtle tone on tone striping of the suit with the patterned tie. The formality of a French cuffed shirt with a black cashmere sweater stepping in as a non traditional turn for a vest. Jake once again is keeping on fashion point and making every one notice.

And it is not only what he wears but how he wears it. Impeccably tailored, perfectly appointed, and layered with ease. He is the picture of the confidence, style and sophistication.

More Toronto Pictures:

Rendition Press Conference Pictures at IHJ

Rendition Premiere Pictures at IHJ

Rendition Portraits

Premiere Just Jared

Press Conference Just Jared