The Modern Gentleman

In a fast-paced, ever-changing world, today's gentleman needs to be ready for anything. That doesn't mean he has to sacrifice the style and good graces that have gotten him there. The same commitment to putting his best foot forward, in style and social interaction, remains the same. From an American-made hopsack blazer and engraved notecards to two-tone ties and shoes, here are the modern man's essentials.

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  "A handwritten note is the best way to get someone's attention," says Ted Harrington of Terrapin Stationers. "It's meaningful and a good sign of character."