The Story of English
“I’ve been doing some research on African American Vernacular English for a series of paintings I plan to make. I thought it important to start from the beginning, so lately I’ve been reading “The Story of English.” It’s a fascinating book about how the world came to speak the English language, taking readers back to its Anglo-Saxon origins some two thousand years ago to its present day.”
The Story of English, $12.76 at amazon.com.
Moleskine Notebook
“I take probably 7 to 10 meetings a week, so it’s important to have my Moleskin notebook. I prefer the small, black one: it’s classic and chic. It makes a nice statement, says that I’m a minimalist: I only write down the things that are important, like resolutions, Robert’s Rules style.”
Moleskine Notebook, $12.95 at moleskine.com.
Mayfourteenth Sunglasses
“I have a pair of Mayfourteenth sunglasses that I wear everywhere, sometimes in doors, a move taken from the playbook of rappers and other cultural icons, like Sid Vicious. The frames are one-of-a-kind, handmade from recycled material and made in Buenos Aires. These shades are in a league of their own and take the lead when I’m having an uninspired style day.”
Visit mayfourteenth.com for more information.
G.H. Bass & Co. Larson Weeguns
“Everyone who knows me knows that I wear short, tailored pants with loafers, specifically the G.H. Bass & Co. Larson Weeguns. My feet are wider than most, so I can’t wear Italian shoes or any of the trendier stuff made today, so out of necessity, I keep it classic with these, only rockin’ the Burg Brush color.”
G.H. Bass & Co. Weeguns, $118 at ghbass.com.
Chanel Égoïste
I was vehemently against “scents” for men some years ago, but then I discovered Chanel Egoiste. I do three sprays in the morning just to hear my wife say, “you smell nice.” I wear it daily, even on those short trips to pick up laundry.
Chanel Égoïste, $87 at chanel.com.
