Michael Williams is the man behind the men’s style site with a cult following, A Continuous Lean. This tastemaker has a keen eye for menswear and a deep appreciation for anything well crafted. The Ohio native is also a partner at public relations and marketing firm, Paul + Williams, which represents brands such as Mark McNairy, Dockers and Red Wing Shoes.
Neckwear is all too often associated with the words boring and generic, but when selected carefully these swatches of fabric can turn into the refreshing highlight of a man’s look. With Father’s Day around the corner we’ve enlisted our Vice President and Men’s Fashion Director, Eric Jennings, to pick out key looks and offer commentary on each as displayed by Mr. Williams.
Take Note: Saks Fifth Avenue’s Father’s Day event goes from Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16. Five percent of all proceeds of neckwear sales with benefit The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Annual Appeal to fund prostate cancer research.
Pocket Square, Ermenegildo Zegna; Blazer, Shirt and Tie, Ralph Lauren Black Label; Pants, model’s own.
Tie, Band of Outsiders; Blazer, Hickey Freeman; Shirt, Rag & Bone.
Striped Tie, David Hart & Co; Trench, Brunello Cucinelli; Shirt, Theory; Chinos, J Brand.
Tie, Isaia; Blazer, Corneliani; Shirt, Isaia; Pocket Square, Ermenegildo Zegna; Pants and Shoes, model’s own.
Bow Tie, Carrot & Gibbs; Sweater, 611 Saks Fifth Avenue New York; Shirt, model’s own; Jeans, Levi’s.
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