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Fashion

Boy Toys

Dressing well in Dallas is a must—even for a man. And the little things coundt for a lot.
By Stephanie Quadri |

REVERSAL OF FORTUNE
We love the reverse fabric on the inside of the cuffs of this Rufus shirt—a new spin on a classic ($165/Saks Fifth Avenue).

HOT LINKS

Everything old is new again. Add a splash of color with vintage turquoise cloisonné snap cuff links ($625/Stanley Korshak).

FACE TIME
Biotherm Homme’s anti-shine moisturizer keeps your visage shine-free and baby soft ($20/Foley’s).

EYE FOR A TIE
Ties are back. Duchamp’s version makes a statement ($125/Q Shirtmakers).

 

STYLE FILE
Men Have Needs. Get your mind out of the gutter, and get your groom on. Regimens, a full-service bar for men’s grooming products, recently opened in West Village,
peddling top-of-the-line hair care, skincare, and shaving products from
such brands as Baxter of California, California North, and Nickel. We
love Nickel’s Morning-after Rescue Gel for the man who’s had one late night too many. West Village, 3699 McKinney Ave., Ste. 102. 214-520-9740. www.regimens.com.

Photos: Abel Sanchez

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Custom Queen
Fitting Room owner Bea Harper has a way with scissors.

In her 33 years as a tailor, there’s not much Bea Harper hasn’t
made. Her Highland Park store, The Fitting Room, is more like a chic
atelier than a workroom—although there are sewing machines humming in
the back—and she’ll do plain old alterations if you ask. But if you
want a fine man’s suit, Harper is the best.

D: What’s the difference between custom and off-the-rack?
Bea: Better fabric and lining, different canvas (stiffness), more hand stitching, seams set by hand, finer buttons and thread.

D: Let’s talk textiles.
Bea: I like a super 120s fabric,
like Tazmanian, a tropical-weight wool that’s great year-round. Lost at
this point? The higher the fabric count, the tighter the weave and the
lighter the weight. This helps the fabric drape well to give it a
natural fit.

D: What can’t you live without?
Bea: Functional buttonholes. A custom jacket has buttons that really work.

D: Most requested detail?
Bea: Custom pockets. I can do besom, bellows, or patch pockets, and I’ll put them anywhere.

D: Best reason to buy a custom suit?
Bea: Seam allowance.
If you gain a few pounds (up to 20), it’s no problem. I leave 1 1/4
inches of fabric around the edges of the suit, so it can always be let out. —S.Q.

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