In 1908, John Haspel Sr. founded his eponymous menswear brand in New Orleans with the goal of creating clothing that could withstand the southern heat. After observing British men wearing a lightweight and breathable material called seersucker in the warm-weather colonies of India, he decided to create the first seersucker suit. Colonialism aside, it became a hit.
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weddingchicks.com | by Julie
Come for the "I dos" and stay for the rip roaring party afterward! Annie and Brad's what happens in New Orleans blush wedding was just that; a beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony at Nola's Race + Religious that was proceeded by a reception their guests are not likely to soon forget! Read the full article here.
GQ.com | by The Editors of GQ | Photo by Peggy Sirota
America's favorite man-child was ahead of his time, not only for his gonzo 1980s kid show (which adults secretly loved) but also for his geeked-out look and perfect bow ties. And now that Pee-wee Herman's back, making Netflix movies and looking ageless, the fashion world is finally catching up.
fashionunfiltered.com | by Todd Kingston Plummer
“Let’s do lunch” is the ubiquitous refrain of many fashion folks and busy corporate-types in New York. But the problem is, a high-noon lunch date in June often means sweltering temperatures, sticky subway rides, and unsightly sweat stains. Not so chic. However, a pair of midday events this week taught us how to lunch in style while looking cool as a cucumber.
