For the past 4 years, I’ve helped professionals in companies like the NY Times to Dropbox, and Google revamp their wardrobes. The most common style challenge they all had? Understanding what the hell to wear in a business casual workplace. Even among other “experts”...
On a recent Instagram live Q&A, I shared some of my working from home wardrobe essentials. In case you missed it, I’m sharing them here, along with a few alternatives! Heads up! I got a lot of DMs since that live Q&A asking for my picks for shirts and...
So you’re working from home for reasons we don’t need to keep talking about. I got your back. I’ve worked from home for 75% of my career. When I’m not out shopping with clients, I’ve run this business from a tiny desk in my equally small NYC studio...
Benjamin asks: "I recently got hired for a more manager position. My problem: I'm 36 and got a babyface. Even when I wear the occasional fitted suit, I look like a young investment banker intern. My goal is to look older/more masculine to reflect my new...
Last year was the best year I’ve had at The Essential Man. I worked with the most private styling clients I’ve ever had since I started. My revenue literally quadrupled, earning me the most money I’ve ever made in my life. I even partnered with one of my favorite...
Today's question comes from Kartik: “What are some stylish work bags that can still hold of a bunch of stuff, like the mandatory laptop?” Recommending the perfect work bag that is both functional and stylish can be a daunting task. There's no one size fits all...
When you hear the words "entrepreneurs" and "style", nerdy t-shirts and dirty hoodies no doubt come to mind. I personally think the men building amazing companies get a bad rap. Think about it, these are the guys designing some of the coolest apps, services,...
A few days ago, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo of his closet, asking people what he should wear on his first day back from maternity leave. (In case you didn't notice, he was joking.) I often hear from readers about how they want to have a uniform, so...
“In Denmark, women approach men. Guys will only come up to you when they’re drunk. If the alcohol wears off, they’ll just walk away.” Rapha tells me during a private business dinner event at The Andaz on Wall St. It was a fascinating conversation. (And a reminder that...