What Are Your Favorite Pairs of Tassel Loafers?
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If you’re looking for the most powerfulhair dryeror the handiestchef’s knife, those things can be easy enough to find. Other objects of desire are a little more taste-based. What’s the next statuswater bottleorhand wash, for instance? Chris Black (he’s a partner at brand consultancyPublic Announcement) is here to help in the form ofa regular column. If you have a burning question about the next fanny pack or Noah rugby shirt, drop us an email with the subject line “Ask Chris” at strategist@nymag.com.
What are your favorite pairs of tasselloafers? Both affordable and not so affordable.
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This some realTAKE IVYshit, but I am here for it. I own a pair of Bass Lexington Tassel Weejuns in black (and, as I’ve previously written,also own some non-tassel Weejuns). These have moc stitching, which I love, and the price is RIGHT. $110 — basically free! Affordable stunting, you love to see it.
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I havebeen knownto flirt with a kiltie (or fringed leather tongue), and the black Adrian loafers from Dr. Martens — which aren’t much more than the Weejuns — have both tasselsandkilties. The big sole also has a little more height to it. Go ahead, give yourself a boost.
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They’re on the other end of the price spectrum, but when you stroll into the squash club in a pair of “museum leather” tasseled loafers from John Lobb, your peers will be forced to take notice. The beautiful quilted in-sole promotes comfort but is also a sweet little secret.
I’m acollege studentwho has recently gotten into interior design and finerhome goods. But I’m still a college student. What are some décor brands — and affordable products from each — that I should get to show off my burgeoning taste?
Your friends are still making treks to Ikea and trolling the CB2 website, but you are striving for more. I commend you.
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Let’s start withHay, the Danish gods of modern affordable design. Strategist editors and writers have praised the aesthetics of many of its products, fromtoothbrushestooversize tote bagstoplates to vases to furniture. Of the latter, the brand’s Bella coffee table is durable and fits in almost any space.
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Even more affordable, the Shade Bin makes for an excellent (and excellent-looking)trash receptacle. A detail your design-minded guests will notice and appreciate. Blush is one of five colorsyou can get it in.
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Heath Ceramicsmay be a status maker, but it also produces a lot of great stuff that is relatively affordable. If you’re into design, you probably know you should bebuying flowersweekly to impress guests and make sure your house/apartment/dorm smells right. Heath’s simple bud vase — which the Strategist previouslynamed as one of 20 go-to furnishingsfor a starter apartment — is a perfect accessory to display a stem from your fragrant bounty.
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It’s up to you to provide something chic for your friends to wipe their feet on before entering your sacred space. This handmade entrance mat from Armadillo & Co will set the tone. The brand’s rugs are designed in Australia, made in India, and can cost as much as four digits — making this seem like a steal. If you’re worried about scuffing it up, the mat also comes in adarker charcoal.
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Lastly, every home needs a few of these — Avar Aalto’s classicStool 60 in natural with black linoleum. Start with one, and by the time you graduate, you’ll have enough seating to host a proper dinner party!
Can you recommend some charcoal or gray woolpants? I’m looking for pairs that can be worn casually, that don’t look like I’m wearing suit pants without a jacket.
Charcoal-gray wool is a timeless, neutral cold-weather option. The trick to making them look casual is in the styling; you’ve got to freak it, m8. TBH, I don’t own a pair, so … let’s shop together!
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J.Crew’s Ludlow unstructured pants would look great on a Saturday shopping trip with bae. Get them one size bigger for a roomier fit that’ll make them look less formal.
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Mr Porter’s in-house brand Mr P. has a nice gray wool-flannel trouser that is very of the moment, fit-wise. Mid-weight, wide leg, high rise — and well-priced. A must cop!
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I’ve got to round it out with Drake’s — while expensive, these guys don’t miss. Theircharcoal wool-flannel trousershave a slightly higher rise and taper below the knee. Basically perfect! And I’m not the only one who thinks so — sizes are limited across the board, so if you like ‘em, buy now!
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