GANT RUGGER X CLOSE UP & PRIVATE: FALL/WINTER 11

It's no big secret that Sergei Sviatchenko from Close Up and Private is a big fan of GANT Rugger, and now he has his own collaboration with GANT Rugger. Above you see his idea how to style this Fall collection, which will soon be in store. (pics via Alexander Grant's blog)

THE KNIT TIE NOT JUST FOR SCHOOLBOYS

In the world of men's haberdasheries, the knit tie was placed firmly in the realm of school uniform for a very long time. But recently, knit ties are making a come back into men's neckwear, with great success. If you never thought about wearing a knitted tie, the spring/summer season is the perfect time to start wearing them. You can start with a solid one but for the bold and brave their are great options in stripes aswell.

PIMP YOUR WRIST

Don't just prepare your wardrobe for spring but also your jewelry box.

CLOSE UP & PRIVATE SS2011

Sergei Sviatchenko is a born Ukrainian born, Danish citizen, architect and artist shows his preppy and colorful vision of how to dress for SS 2011 on his blog Close Up & Private. Make sure when you check out his blog you also check the older issues.

OLD STUFF, BECOME NEW STUFF.

The Bucket hat worn by those old preppy guys, is back in fashion. As you can see in the fashion show of Dsquared and on the blog of Close Up and Private. They bought theirs a J.Press or Brooks Brothers. Make sure, that you get one yourself before you'll be an old prepstar.