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March 21, 2013

Let Her Borrow: Your New Spring Sweater

Has your wife or girlfriend ever borrowed your coat or wandered the house in your favorite hoodie? If not, you might need better clothes. ‘Let Her Borrow’ is a new series in which Kristina Zias, a menswear expert at our Grove store in LA, shows off her favorite new items from the Nordstrom Men’s Shop.

“With spring around the corner but indecisive weather now, I’m eyeing a few of the new sweaters in our Men’s Designer department. Beware though, guys: They’re made for you, but if your girlfriend gives you one as a gift, she might have ulterior motives. [maniacal laugh.] Here are my three key sweaters for the season: The hoodie, crewneck and quarter-zip.”
—Kristina Zias, Nordstrom at The Grove, Los Angeles

 


1. The Hoodie: U Clothing. “One of our newest Men’s Designer labels, this London-based brand took a basic zip-front hoodie and did it right, leaving no detail unnoticed. The cotton/terry blend has a really impressive, luxurious feel to it, and the metal hardware detailing adds some edge. It’s lightweight and perfect to throw on without thinking twice.”
[Shop: U Clothing Hoodie | All Men's Hoodies]


Editor’s picks to complete the look:
7 For All Mankind Chinos | U Clothing Hoodie (same as above)
Herschel Supply Co. Backpack | Fred Perry Henley
 



2. The Crewneck: Jack Spade. “This sweater’s bold, red-and-pink stripes are perfect for spring—but you can wear it all year. Pair with shorts and Chucks for day-time weekend wear, then switch it up with a collared shirt, jeans and loafers for a dinner date. I’d even like to see it grunged-up with some camo pants and chukka boots.”
[Shop: Jack Spade Crewneck | All Men's Crewneck Sweaters]


Editor’s picks to complete the look:
Saltbox Corduroy Shorts | Jack Spade Sweater (same as above)
Zack Bracelet | Jack Spade Pullover Shirt
 


3. The Quarter-Zip: Gant by Michael Bastian. “This cotton pullover sweater is extremely cozy, with intricate stitching that has a serious preppy vibe that I love. It’s a classic sweater to throw on over any outfit when the sea breeze kicks up this summer.”
[Shop: Gant by Michael Bastian Quarter-Zip | All Men's Zip-Up Sweaters]


Editor’s picks to complete the look:
Obey Chinos | Billy Reid Shirt | Victorinox Swiss Army Watch
Gant by Michael Bastian Sweater (same as above)
 

SHOP: ALL MEN’S SWEATERS | SPRING ESSENTIALS

 
 

[By Kristina Zias. Photos by Laura Matsko.]

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December 18, 2012

Gifts Aplenty—And Plenty of Time to Shop


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The countdown to Christmas is in its final stages, but thanks to the wonders of modern technology (and our hard-working shipping center), you have UNTIL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 AT 3PM EST to order gifts online, get FREE SHIPPING, and have them to your doorstep by Christmas Eve. (Just make sure your wrapping paper and scotch tape is at the ready when the time comes.)

Here’s a further breakdown of the key dates. As you can see, there’s still hope even after this Friday. Click here for more details.

And, since we’re on the subject, here are some selections from our ‘Favorite Gifts For Him’ categories that caught our eye. Happy hunting:


SHOP CASHMERE
Shown: Fausto Reali Vannucci Sweater | John W. Nordstrom Scarf | 1901 Sweater


SHOP TECH & PHONE ACCESSORIES
Shown: Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones | Bose® Bluetooth® Mobile Speaker
WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Leather iPad Case


SHOP WATCHES
Shown: Diesel | Timex | Burberry


SHOP STOCKING STUFFERS
Shown: Topman Cap | Izola Flask | Victorinox Swiss Army® Knife

 

SHOP ALL GIFTS: FOR HER | FOR HIM

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December 4, 2012

A Winter Wonderland at our Flagship Store

Here at Nordstrom, we may prefer to celebrate one holiday at a time—but when it is time to celebrate, we go all out. So, with Thanksgiving officially behind us, we popped over to our flagship store in Downtown Seattle to see how they decked the halls (or aisles, as it were). A couple indications that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas:


Walls full of festive sketches by our perennial favorite illustrator, Ruben Toledo.


Trees all aglow.


Ornaments the size of a small child (or large elf).


Mannequins prepping for a black-tie holiday soirée.


An interactive snowflake-catching experience.


Santa posted up in the corner window display, awaiting your kid’s wish list. (Or yours.)

 

Despite the festive decorations, we couldn’t help getting distracted by all the sumptuous winter wares festooning the mannequins in the Men’s Shop. Here’s the best of what we saw at the store—and links to help you get these looks online.


Jack Spade Cardigan | Jack Spade Shirt | Solid Ties


Penfield Vest | Ben Sherman Sweater


Moncler Parka | Turtlenecks | Plaid Shirts


Jack Spade: Sweatshirt | Shirt | Pants



Diesel Vest | Life/After/Denim Sweater | Beanies | Cords | Danner Boots


Nudie Belt | Cardigans | Crewnecks | Chinos


Marc New York Leather Jacket | Fiesole Sweater


Billy Reid Coat | Billy Reid Thermal Henleys | Jeans | Wingtips
 

More gift ideas for dads, brothers,
sons, husbands—or yourself.
SHOP: SWEATERS | COATS & VESTS
BOOTS | CASUAL SHIRTS

OR, SHOP ALL GIFTS

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November 16, 2012

Thanksgiving Inspiration: The Cosby Sweater Project

Thanksgiving is next week, and there’s pretty much no better time to wear a sweater: The weather’s finally nice and crisp, the vibe is quasi-dressy but comfortable—and a soft, forgiving knit lets you load up on yams without popping a shirt button.

The festive occasion (coupled with the fact that you’ll be surrounded by friends and family, rather than the judging eyes of strangers) means the time is also ripe to break out something more…obscure. And when it comes to sweater inspiration, Bill Cosby is king. For proof positive, visit The Cosby Sweater Project, an ingenious mix of TV nostalgia and original artwork by Chicago illustrator Kelly Tucker. Here are a few of our favorite recent entries:






To find sweaters with Heathcliff Huxtable levels of swagger, you might need to hop a time machine to 1985 (or at least locate your nearest thrift store). But we have hundreds of modern interpretations, from eye-catching to classic. Here are some ideas to get you prepped for the big day next Thursday:


Fair Isle. This pattern has been quote-unquote “on trend” for a few seasons now—but given that it’s derived from a Scottish island that’s been occupied since the Bronze Age, you can bet it will stick around for centuries to come.
Shown: Topman | Jack Spade | Grayers


Cable Knit. The safest sweater choice for the pattern-phobic among us. Safe need not be boring though, with options of the crewneck, turtleneck, and shawl-collar variety.
Shown: A.P.C. | Michael Kors | Rag & Bone


Subtle Pattern. A middle ground between solid and full-on Fair Isle. (Woodland creatures are cool and all…but this miniature Moby-Dick reference has its tongue planted even more firmly in-cheek.)
Shown: Z Zegna | Jil Sander | Gant by Michael Bastian


Chunky Cardigan. Less dressy than the others, but a clear winner in supreme coziness. The shawl-style collar acts as a built-in scarf, when you need to run out for more firewood (or an extra pie).
Shown: Dale of Norway | Pringle of Scotland | Pendleton Portland Collection
 

Ready to get your Cosby on?
SHOP ALL SWEATERS

…And if you’re up for a second helping of Thanksgiving spirit,
check out these appetizing pants by Bonobos:

 
 

[Artwork by Kelly Tucker, via The Cosby Sweater Project. View more of Tucker's work at i draw pictures. Cosby Show stills courtesy of Carsey-Werner, Viacom and Paramount. Individuals featured do not endorse Nordstrom.]

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November 9, 2012

Indoor Street Style: Movember Edition

We mentioned it the other day: Our Seattle offices are rife with well-dressed gents. The photos here capture our Men’s Tailored Clothing buying team, looking even sharper than usual, thanks to the most dapper accessory known to man: a moustache.

In support of Movember, an annual, month-long movement to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, these hirsute heroes (along with millions more, worldwide) have embraced the challenge of leaving their upper lips unshorn ’til December. Support their brave efforts by making a donation at their team page, learn more at the official Movember website, stay tuned to Men’s Shop Daily for a status update on their ‘staches later this month…And dress like a Nordstrom Men’s Buyer using the links below.

Shop: Sportcoats & Blazers | Vests | Dress Shirts | Ties
Sweaters | Chinos | Oxfords | Grooming



 

Official Movember trailer:

Manly ‘Mo’ tips with Nick Offerman of Parks and Recreation:

One more way to support men’s health: limited-edition Movember TOMS, with an embroidered moustache to remind you that part of the proceeds go to help men’s health initiatives.


 
 

[Photos by Justin Abbott. Videos courtesy of Movember and MadeMan.com, respectively.]

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November 7, 2012

Indoor Street Style: 9th Floor at Nordstrom HQ

Seattle gets a bad rap, style-wise. Maybe certain Seattleites re-purpose their outdoor gear too liberally—but it’s a different story within the several-block radius that contains our corporate headquarters and flagship store here in Downtown Seattle.

To prove our point, we’re going to start snapping well-dressed guys we spot around the office. First up is Danny, an online merchandising specialist who’s responsible, among about a million other things, for coordinating GQ Selects each month.

We had to bug Danny for a few photos yesterday due to his keen ability to nail multiple trends at a time and make it look like no big deal. Check him out: shawl-collar sweater, rugged boots, cargo pants, touch of camo. Take a closer look at the details, and shop similar items using the links below:


Tie-Tuck. Gives your office gear a subtle military touch—and keeps your tie out of your lunch.


Streamlined Cargo. Chinos with utilitarian pockets are officially back—
but they’re far from the crazy-baggy ones you remember from ’98.


Serious Socks. Rugged boots require them. Pulling them over your pant cuff
(a favorite fall trick among stylists lately) is entirely optional.

 

Get Danny’s Look:
Shawl-Collar Sweaters | Button-Down Shirts | The Tie Bar Camo Tie
Cargo Pants | Anonymous Ism Socks | Wolverine Boots

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October 11, 2012

Most Valuable Layer: Fall Sweater Tips

Is it Fall yet? After some unusual late-summer heat, crisp, foggy mornings are rolling into our hometown of Seattle this week, signaling the start of our favorite season. Right on cue, one of our Sportswear Buyers, John Stephen, offered some tips for upping your layer game with 3 key sweaters for Fall:

1. Cardigan. “A lightweight cardigan adds an element of prep to any look.”
Shop: Nordstrom (L) | Brooks Brothers (R) | All Cardigans

 

2. Half-Zip. “Layer under sportcoats, outerwear, or on its own over a casual button-up shirt.”
Shop: Boss Black (L) | Tommy Bahama (R) | All Half-Zip & Pullover Sweaters

 

3. Shawl-Collar. “Add sophistication with a blazer, or create a ‘town and country’ look with vest.”
Shop: Façonnable (L) | Ted Baker London (R) | All Shawl-Collar Sweaters

 

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September 26, 2012

GQ Selects: October Look #4

Levi’s® Made & Crafted™ and the guys at Rag & Bone are masters when it comes to modernizing heritage-steeped garments. Here, a sweater inspired by centuries-old Irish fishing tradition and a coat modeled after the 6th Earl of Chesterfield (1805–1866) have never looked better.

 

Rag & Bone ‘Coldhayes’ Long Coat. “Every guy needs a topcoat this season, and luckily there are tons of options out there from which to choose. We love this updated Chesterfield from rag & bone that maintains the hallmarks of the classic style, velvet collar included, while getting that cool edge the duo does so well thanks to a superb fit. A coat like this should always be cut on the trim side, so whether you put it over a three-piece suit or a T-shirt, you’ll always cut a sharp line.”
—Jim Moore, GQ Creative Director
(shop this item)
 


Levi’s Made & Crafted Cable-Knit, Shawl-Collar Sweater. “A cable-knit sweater is really an essential piece of knitwear every guy needs this season but, rather than reaching for an all-over weave, we really like the look of these chunkier, fisherman-style sweaters. They have a handsome heft to them but aren’t as weighty as true wool ones. The great thing about this one by Levi’s Made & Crafted is the added, abbreviated shawl collar that nicely frames any shirt you put underneath.”
—Jim Moore, GQ Creative Director
(shop this item)

 

Nordstrom’s picks to complete the look:
Brixton Driver’s Cap | Naked & Famous Selvedge Jeans (Black) | Prada Double-Monk
 
 

Each month, the editors of GQ, in collaboration with Nordstrom Men’s Fashion Director Tommy Fazio and the Men’s Shop, will select key items from the pages of GQ to feature right here on Nordstrom.com.

For the fourth edition of GQ Selects, we’ve chosen 12 fall essentials from the October issue. Check back each month for more.

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September 10, 2012

Topman Has Landed

The wait is over—Britain’s finest eccentric streetwear and affordable tailoring is now online.

Check out some favorite pieces from our NYC photo shoot below, or shop all Topman:
Complete Looks | Clothing | Accessories


Topman: Fair Isle cardigan ($88), oxford shirt ($52),
skinny jeans ($60), tie ($20). Shop This Look


Topman: sunglass and camera print T-shirt ($36), mustard slim-fit chinos ($60)


Topman: stripe knit polo ($55), acid-wash skinny jeans ($80),
socks ($24 for 5-pack). Shop This Look


Topman: ‘Aztec’ print sweatshirt ($55), black acid-wash skinny jeans ($80),
corduroy snap-back cap ($32). Shop This Look


Topman: navy shawl-collar cardigan ($80), ‘Tiki Man’ printed shirt ($60),
stone skinny chinos ($60)


Topman: burgundy T-shirt ($36), grey skinny chinos ($60)


Topman: navy herringbone blazer ($180), stripe knit polo ($55), indigo skinny jeans ($60), patterned socks ($24 for 5-pack)

 

[Instagram photos by Strath Shepard, Men's Online Creative Director.]

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September 4, 2012

Topman’s Fall Textures: Online in 6 Days





One of the UK’s finest exports, Topman, will land in selected Nordstrom stores and on Nordstrom.com in less than one week.

Look for offbeat streetwear, sharp suiting at great prices, and (seen here behind-the-scenes at our NYC photo shoot) essential dress shirts and fall sweaters in rugged knits and eclectic patterns.

Click here to see if and when Topman will hit shelves at a store near you, and check back on Monday, September 10 to shop Topman online, right here at Nordstrom.com.

 


Hurry up and wait. Topman model Joseph Ferns caffeinates
while waiting to get started on-set. Is that an Obey T-shirt?

 

[Photos by Strath Shepard, Men's Online Creative Director.]

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