Can someone work with Rick Ross on his own line of glasses? Ross has taken the eyewear game to the next level through his videos and it is about time Safilo or Luxottica step up and do a high-end line with the boss of the south. Not cheap glasses, I’m talking high-end, Made in Italy type of shit. Even if Persol did a collaboration that would probably suffice for me. I think Rick Ross is the stylish underdog of the rap game and should be respected as such. Further proof below.

Screen captures from Rick Ross videos, illustrating Mr. Ross’ prowess in not only money and women, but sunglasses, natch. Videos can be seen here. More images from my Flickr here.

My friend (ahem, and client) Alexander Olch has become the authority on how to tie a bow tie after appearing in a Complex video and now this well produced video from the Wall Street Journal. I think this video is the most informative / instructional of the bunch. Now you have no excuse not to wear a seersucker bow tie all summer.

Read the full bow tie article here. Many thanks to Ray Smith for putting everything together.

I’m guessing that most Selectism readers don’t watch 60 Minutes. The reason I say that — not because I don’t see you as a cultured bunch — it’s just that 60 Minutes is so old. Every time Andy Rooney comes on the screen, a little part of me dies. Last night the venerable news program profiled one of my heros, Mr. Julian Schnabel. Strictly from a style perspective, Schnabel is everything I want to be. He makes wearing pajamas in public cool and not creepy (talking to you Hefner), and values comfort over everything. I put together a little “get that look” so you too can dress like an ultra-successful New York artist or like you are just getting the newspaper, however you want to look at it.

Moscot Yale frames although Schnabel gets his from A.R. Trapp on Madison. (Don’t forget to replace the lenses with yellow tinted versions.)

Brooks Brothers Pajamas

While Mr. Schnabel has his purple pajamas custom made, this pair from Brooks will do the trick for the Oscars or a gallery opening.

Paul Smith Morning Coat

While he prefers a large and loose fitting double breasted overcoat, this Paul Smith number is a sleeker alternative.

Loro Piana Cashmere Slippers

How nice do these things look? I would wear these slippers at all times, even in the shower.