Hendricks Park client Jeremy and his beautiful wife Jenny went on Safari in Tanzania this summer. They shared this fantastic image with me (along with some amazing shots of lions, zebras and more). Jeremy's outfit is both stylish and functional thanks to a slub cotton deconstructed zip polo and glenplaid canvas pants; both by Agave.
-Lisa
Lisa Bruckner
CEO & Co-Founder Hendricks Park
Dressing Well Made Easy
These three things have the power to make or break any outfit. Nail each one, and welcome to the world of style. The first two often lead to the third, so make 'em good. Make 'em last. Make 'em BAD.
I've worked with Bill Adler Designs since I first launched my company, and I dare you to find brand with more masculine cool factor. Plus the craftsmanship is outstanding — which means you stand out among men.
By now, I'm convinced: If John Wayne were a belt, he'd be BAD.
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Enjoy!
— Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder Hendricks Park
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Like James Bond, the Ferrarri F50... and comfortable, ultra-stylish sneakers with NASA technology. When it comes to shoes, I might literally be the planet's pickiest buyer – but AURI Footwear was love at first sight for me and my entire team.
This ground-breaking "fashion lab" from Laguna, California is fusing old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge performance — and the latest in NASA-grade material engineering.
What does that mean for you — and why I recommend these shoes? Click here now to find out.
Best,
Lisa & the Hendricks Park Team
I'm really excited about Molly's "Hot Pick of the Week" today on my company's Men's Style Blog. We're featuring a truly handsome shirt from Agave, a clothing company I personally love and couldn't say more good things about. (My husband has an ever growing collection of Agave.)
Why do I love these shirts and this brand... and why am I 100% confident you will too? Click here to find out.
Enjoy!
Best,
Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder, Hendricks Park
To kick off your summer weekend, here's a little interpretation from the Hendricks Park blog. Enjoy!
—Lisa
They grew shorter and shorter. And shorter. Finally there was nowhere to go. Then came the 80s, when the shorts started to grow again. And like the hair of glam rock bands, they kept growing in length and width. Until finally, 2011 arrived.
This summer marks a new evolution: The manly middle ground. Swim shorts are receding just enough to flatter the knee—and we applaud the update. But with more fitted shorts comes the ultimate question: How can I look cool and be comfortable by the pool?
New York's Zachary Prell to the rescue. Once again, Zachary's nailed the mark with a bullseye of fit, style, detail and versatility, just as he's done with his shirts.
Why do I recommend these swim trunks?
And to top it off:
If you're hunting for swim shorts with fit, "cool factor," quality and comfort, keep your eyes peeled for a pair of Zachary Prells. (Or if you're a Hendricks Park client, just ask your Style Expert to send you a pair now.) Then go hit the pool—and avoid the urge to stare at your reflection.
Speaking of men's shorts in general... Check the Hendricks Park blog this Monday for an exciting announcement. You may be sporting a new pair yourself soon, on the house. (We're all about surprises.)
Until then, have a great weekend!
— Lisa Bruckner, CEO and Founder, Hendricks Park
The hot weather has arrived, which means it's time to replace your worn-out shorts. With so many new options to choose from, how do you know which ones are best?
I asked our team of Men's Style Experts, and we agreed on four "must have" shorts for men, which cover all the bases of form, fucntion and style. Click here to find see the list.
And I think it's officially safe to say: Happy Summer everyone!
Best,
Lisa
Same man: Different messages.
Part 1: Weekend Wear
What message do you want to send? Dress accordingly.
— Lisa Bruckner CEO & Founder Hendricks Park
Illustrations by Aydika James
In March 2009, I posted an article about Mark Zuckerberg's style fail during his feature on the Today Show (sorry, the tie doesn't make the fleece-North Face jacket a sport coat).
Last week, Zuckerberg was featured in Esquire's 2010's Worst Dressed Hall of Shame. My favorite write ups with pictorial slide-shows were on Mashable and the Huffington Post.
Rather than shame the guy further, I thought I would offer our Facebook Hero/Villain a realistic style makeover. In an attempt to respect his comfort driven, casual style, we at Hendricks Park put together what we might send him in his first box if he asked us to upgrade his style a notch (baby steps!).
1. Long sleeve zip-polo from Agave; 1a. Green, graphic T-shirt from Tailgate to get him out of his solid grey and olive T-shirt rut; 2. Since he is very attached to wearing a North Face jacket (instead of business jackets), a stylish performance jacket from NAU is a perfect way to polish his look; 3. Bye-bye baggy jeans! Hello comfy-hip denim from Citizens of Humanity (Jagger); 4. Vintage (original!) Army belt from WILL belts; 4a. Recycled fire-hose belt from FeurWear; 5. Burnished chocolate suede chukkas by AURI; 5a. Navy and black canvas & leather sneakers by AURI (AURI shoes have NASA designed temperature regulating technology for maximum comfort).
1. Charcoal, windowpane button up shirt and black tie; 2. Fashion meets performance wear in a black, Riding Jacket by NAU; 3. Dark denim that's hard to beat by Agave (Gringo in Leukadia Flex Dark), 4. If Mark insists on wearing sneakers, let's trade out those white, running shoes for a pair of sleek, street sneakers in black leather and suede by AURI.
In summary, technology and style can coexist. I'm married to a tech guy who dressed similar to Mark Zuckerberg for years. Now, my former baggy jeans, Threadless.com, Northface, REI, junkie bugs me regularly to find out what I have coming in for Hendricks Park each month. He is not only on the quest for cool, new tech gear and gadgets, he also wants the coolest, new wardrobe gear.
All the best,
Lisa -Founder & CEO Hendricks Park
Most men don't know what size they should wear and end up spending good money on clothing in the wrong size.
FIT Test: If your shoulder seam is hanging off your shoulder, chances are, your shirt is a size too big. Ideally, the seam should rest on the edge of your shoulder-where it meets your upper arm.
Wearing the wrong size makes your body look disproportionate. This man looks like he has a pinhead because of how long his sleeves look. See how the shoulder seams hang off into his biceps-making his shoulders and chest look disproportionately large?
Short sleeve wovens (button ups) are even worse offenders. What many men think is the right size, is actually a toga. The man in the next photo thinks he is hiding his big and tall physique when is actually just accentuating it. He would look so much better in about two sizes down (and a completely different shirt!).
I will admit, it's tough to know what size to wear because sizing is so inconsistent across brands and styles. At Hendricks Park, we are constantly adjusting and tweaking sizing for the different brands and styles we send out to our clients. For example, sometimes a client's order will have shirts in three different sizes as we've sized up or down as needed based on the fit and style. New clients often think we've lost our marbles when they see "the wrong size" in their box until their Expert explains why.
For those of you out there shopping on your own, check your shoulders, and for width, pull your shirt out in front of you. Your shouldn't be able to fit more than a fist between your chest and your shirt. If you can fit a bag of groceries in there, I guarantee you are at least two sizes too large and it's time to size down!
Best,
Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder Hendricks Park
I'm so tired of seeing men dressed like drones who look like they just walked out of a department or chain store after buying what the mannequin in the window was wearing.
The dinner party pictured above was at a sweet, little restaurant called Nib which calls for a casually-appropriate dress code. I was tickled pink to see the men dressed uniquely; each with his own style (versus carbon copies of each other).
In this picture, one man is wearing a short sleeve western inspired oxford with chunky statement glasses, and thick soled shoes. Another gentleman is wearing statement glasses with a charcoal T-shirt layered with a black blazer. The two other gentlemen in this photo are both wearing long sleeve oxford shirts, but one is "simply black and tailored fit" and the other is a textured classic fit with contrast buttons and linings. All the men in this photo wore dark denim which is the modern man's dress up/dress down wardrobe essential.
While the photo doesn't show more than our recently drained wine glasses (the first course was a nettle and chevre nibble paired with Le Domaine de Baumard, perhaps my favorite course of the evening!), the most important part for me wasn't what these men were actually wearing, it was the overall impact from a variety of unique style expressions.
It wouldn't be Wasabi Nights if I didn't point out the main faux pas however...missing collar stays. Unless you are wearing intentionally crumpled linen, vintage-styled oxfords or button down collars, please remember your collar stays! I will write about this and offer visuals next time...
All the Best,
Lisa
P.S. Thank you K, M and the gang for a lovely dinner. The wine pairings, courses and company were divine...despite the fact that I didn't get to sit with my husband! The rule was you had to sit separately for fresh social chatter.
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