Life in New York is fast-paced, and sometimes one doesn’t have time to go home for a leisurely wardrobe change before heading out to one’s next rendezvous. Sometimes one just needs to finish getting ready on a park bench. (Watch out for pigeons, though.) As far as I can tell, he’s going for a basic four-in-hand knot. Don’t know how to tie a tie? There’s an app for that. See? Don’t let anyone tell you that style isn’t practical.
The 1920s-style slickback undercut is also a nice touch. Fashion has a long tradition of reaching into the past and grabbing what it finds for inspiration, and I love seeing old-fashioned touches like this fellow’s haircut juxtaposed with something as modern as the iPhone balanced on his knee. Follow The Art of Style by Kit Mills. For more of Kit’s work, check out their website.
