Sartorial Savvy

CityScope® Magazine Southern Gentleman®

From the cut of the suit to the air of the gentleman, possessing sartorial savvy is a subtle business. Look no further than these local retailers and tailors to set yourself apart.

BY BRENDA SHAFER  |  PHOTOGRAPHY BY LANEWOOD STUDIO ON LOCATION AT THE READ HOUSE

Glenn Scruggs

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outfitted by Yacoubian Tailors

A crisp blue suit parts the crowd. Paired with a thin-lined plaid dress shirt, Glenn’s suit shines with a bright-hued tie and matching pocket square.

Yacoubian Tailors:

Samuelsohn Super 150s wool suit.
David Donahue dress shirt.
Eton tie and Peter Millar pocket square.

David Steele

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outfitted by Bruce Baird & Co.

A mid-grey plaid-patterned suit wearable year-round is completed by a blue gingham-check shirt with a pink and blue paisley tie. With a subtle yet complementary striped pocket square and colorful cufflinks, David’s ensemble impresses in the boardroom and billiard room.

Bruce Baird & Co:

Hickey Freeman Super 150s wool suit.
Gitman Bros. dress shirt.
Robert Talbott tie, Indigo Design Group cufflinks, and Simonnot-Godard pocket square.
Double monk strap shoes by Bruce Baird & Co.

Damon Riggs

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wearing J. Gibson

Damon’s black and blue gingham-patterned sport coat effortlessly elevates everyday office wear. A charcoal pant and white shirt allow a red pocket square to pop.

J. Gibson Clothiers:

Super 150s wool sport coat.
Handmade Italian silk pocket square.

Prithviraj Dhandapani 

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wearing Tom James

Prithviraj’s sport coat sharpens his casual wear.
The purple grid-plaid pattern creates a striking look paired with dark jeans and a button-down shirt.

Tom James:

Holland & Sherry Merino worsted wool two-button
sport coat with slanted pockets and side vents.