Saturday, December 6, 2008

the sartorialists: five best dressed men of 2008

In a year in which we elected a president who will be this century's most glamorous and iconic fearless leader and everyone was talking about the natty suits worn by ad men on Madison Avenue in the 60's, it's clear that male style was in a good place this year. All of these men look cool and confident, the true definition of personal style. Knowing how to wear a blazer doesn't hurt either.

Barack Obama, President of the United States of America
He is the definition swagger. He's everything we want from our man in charge--intelligent, confident, inspiring, charismatic, and really fucking stylish.

John Slaterry, actor
It's good to see a bit of the "Mad Men" cool carries over into his personal style. It's all about the pocket square this year, right?

Joshua Jackson, actor
I'm shocked by this choice as well. I guess once you get a hot German girlfriend who looks good in about anything, you start looking good as well. Proof positive that sometimes all it takes is a good woman to make you a better man.

Dominic Cooper, actor
I didn't see either one of his films that came out this year ("Mama Mia! and "The Duchess"), but I have admired his youthful but polished sense of style. It must be in the Brits bones to wear well cut blazers like no one else.

Jamie Hince, musician and boyfriend of Kate Moss
I don't listen to The Kills and I'm typically ambivalent about Kate Moss, but for some reason I love the paparazzi shots of them together. They complement each other really well and I love how comfortable he looks in a casual leather jacket and a three piece suit. A man for all seasons indeed.

Honorable Mention
Aaron Eckhart
Matthew Goode
George Clooney during award season

Worst Dressed
Daniel Day Lewis during award season
Chris Brown
Mickey Rourke

1 comment:

Leigh said...

that white house is going to be so goddamn chic nicolas sarkozy and carla bruni will be tres verts with envy.