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11/29/11
Local Plunder
The Gear You’ll Need This Holiday Season
Your attendance has been requested at many soirees near and far this holiday season. And you wouldn’t want to disappoint. Since no two celebrations are alike, you’ll need to dress the part. Below, your road map...
FOR THE BLUE-BLOODED SHINDIG
Wool Bow Ties at Black Fleece
If this old-world accessory was good enough for Croatian mercenaries (seriously, they invented the bow tie),
it’ll be more than impressive in a roomful of lawyers and law professors named Ira. Plus, the
wool/cashmere blend and herringbone pattern mean you can leave the tweed jacket at home.
- 411:
- $85, available at Black Fleece, 2223 Fillmore St (at Sacramento), 415-931-2203
FOR THE WHITE-TIE FETE
Top Hats from Goorin Bros.
It’s more about making a grand entrance than anything else. But if you’re going to go, you’re going to
go big, and such circumstances call for a top hat. Abe Lincoln, Prince Albert and Slash would approve.
- 411:
- $130, available at Goorin Bros., 1612 Stockton St (at Union), 415-402-0454, and various Goorin Bros. locations
FOR SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
Sweaters Fit for a Scotsman
While a Fair Isle sweater isn’t exactly an ugly Christmas sweater per se, this one could get you in the
door in a pinch. If in doubt, green cords and a Santa hat go a long way.
- 411:
- $230, available at Unionmade, 493 Sanchez St (at 18th), 415-861-3373
FOR A CHAMPAGNE- AND CAVIAR-DRENCHED BASH
Paul Smith Velvet Sportcoat
Short of a tux or tails, a velvet blazer is the universal symbol of charm and... touchability. And this
particular side-vented one with a trim Abbey Road fit is no different. If anything, the touchability factor
increases exponentially per vent.
- 411:
- $995, available at Barneys New York, 77 O’Farrell St (at Stockton), 415-268-3500
FOR ALL-AROUND CAROUSING
Velvet Slippers by Crockett & Jones
Once common footwear among British royals and Hef, velvet slippers won’t let you down. Skip the tassels
and opt for these, with rampant lion embroidery at the toe. Nothing says “party” like the symbol for the
king of beasts.
- 411:
- $395, available at Barneys New York, 77 O’Farrell St (at Stockton), 415-268-3500
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