At first glance, it reminded me of my grandfather. He had a certain panache for style with his high-waisted pants, gucci loafers without socks and pressed short-sleeved white dress shirts. It was his daily uniform for the tropics. And it was magnificent. Was it the best shirt or pants ever made? I don't know because I was too young to remember. So the provenance of his tailoring is lost to the black and white picture frames. Plus all of his sartorial effects were all donated to my grandmother's church for a charity. My dad and uncle had no appreciation for grandpa's uniform. They were drawn to the allure of trendy silk shirts and bell bottom pants, which were popular during their youth. I guess, style skips a generation.
But the freshly pressed shirt and pants that were laid out for my grandfather every morning has stuck to my mind. He came from a time when dressing for dinner was a habit more than a chore. He is my style icon.
That's probably why I like to hang my clothes on the dresser before I put it on after the shower. Clothes have that power. They can bring back memories from a time in your life when you notice the little details. Carven's collection has done that for me. Like a time machine, the clean lines of the shirts, the muted pant colors and easy to wear loafers have reminded me of a man I was privileged to know.
YES
My grandpa was one well-dressed man. I miss him.
NO
You don't need an emotional connection to appreciate Carven's collection. It's simple to wear, modern and will make you look like a man of style. Just skip the sandals and socks. They bother me too. It just doesn't work. Socks with sandals are for guys who can't afford the entire shoe.
MAYBE
You're a grandpa who has already crafted your own kind of style in Levis, LL Bean, Sean Jean or whatever. Just remember that setting a good example is a style that lasts forever.
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