Whatever Suits You - The Ultimate Men's Fashion Blog by Srikant (Sri) Ramaswami

To all you cats out there - Happy New Year! I hope you have a fantastically fashionable one. There is so much I want to post about this ...

For all you jazz lovers out there, I want you to know something sacred. That documentary on jazz put together by Ken Burns is incredible! I...

Alright bloggofriends. I am now in Singapore and promise to cover the fashion and music scene here more regularly. Not having a private vpn...

Ok. So you guys all have your ipods with music. But if you're an audiophile like i am, you want good headphones. I have 19800 songs on ...

I've been a deejay for two decades now and people always ask me what my favorite songs are. I list below my top 20 favorites of all tim...

Harrold's in Sydney is a beautiful men's store. They have their own Tom Ford kiosk, a beautiful Artioli shoe collection  www.artiol...

Prada has gone crazy. In a totally street funk kind of way. Their new swatches are so off the hook that I can only imagine what a riot it m...

If you're in Hong kong, and want a mean bespoke three piece suit or a tuxedo, call on Raja Daswani in Tsim Tsa Shui. His tailors know h...

So I haven't been blogging for some time now. Living in China means I can't access the blogosphere. but let me tell you the fashion...

Aah it's too bad. One of the last small shoe businesses is driven out of the United States. Moreschi had a beautiful line of shoes www.m...

So I decided to try a new tailor in Beijing where I am now living. I contacted the concierge at my hotel who put me in touch with Brown Tail...

Folks: I have decided that procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and it's so 2009. So I am back and promise to blog ab...

I'm a huge fan of cufflinks. And, my favorite are made my Jan Leslie ( www.janleslie.com ), a former Wharton graduate. I also love Aaron...

For years, I visited downtown records and vinyl mania to listen and buy my favorite recordings. Those days are gone, and the stores, sadly, ...

I've had drama around rainy days. Do I wear my leather drivers, or sneakers to work before I change out into formal shoes? And, what abo...

My father was a big fan of Bally shoes. He liked the ones that were made in Switzerland, often flexing them in front of me and proudly decla...

On Sunday, my United flight taxied toward the runway for my trip back from Chicago to Newark. But was I in for a surprise. The stewardess, t...

I love the Dermalogica brand -- fresh, exciting, good. And I have been using their face wash and skin cleanser for a pure, clean feel. Go t...

I've started a grueling gym routine after finding my double chin on the bathroom counter four months ago. And the gym I go to is awesome...

So Blue Mercury in Princeton has my number. I mean literally. They called me up and said that I needed to stop by to try the new line of Go ...

Ok. So I saw the crowds cheering for Obama and Biden. But I was more interested in their suits and ties. I have spent many a time on the Me...

I've spent many a winter looking for that perfect chapstick. And let me tell you that most of the brands out there aren't great. Dr....

If you ever want to buy the finest clothes that money can buy, my bets are on Domenico Vacca. Mr. Vacca's bespoke galleries can be found...

Stephen Seo is a genius. A gentle genius. And when it comes to bespoke fashion, I don't believe you can find a better eye for style, ele...

Ok - -so the Phillies look like they're going to win the world series and Boyd's is named retailer of the year. Check out http://www...

The British take quality to high levels. I'm here to promote the phattest shoes I've seen in a long time. Barker black. www.barkerbl...

10. Never wear tassel loafers - period. 9. Never wear your sports cap backward (unlerss you're under 21). 8. Never use starch on high en...

Ok. So many of you guys on the fly love coffee. But where's the time to grab a good cup of Joe sometimes? I'll tell you something - ...

For those of you who are meticulous when you travel, I've included a checklist of things to take on your next trip. You can print this o...

Ok. So I got to share something very personal. My dad hasn't stopped his diatribes about my hair (or lack of) and why I need to have a t...

I know many of you guys like your bic pens and your paper mates. Oh vey. But if you like fine writing instruments (also known as pens), have...

Ok. So I'm an immigrant. And no, I don't live in Queens. But I was horrified the other day, when a friend of mine told me to change ...

I love classic things. Classic music. Classic cars. Classic fabrics. And the house of Loro Piana www.loropiana.com is just the most classic...

I love sweaters -- beautiful, colorful, cashmere sweaters. But there are sweaters and sweaters and I love Brunello Cucinelli http://www.brun...

Many of my friends believe that sunglasses should never be expensive. That's because it's an accessory that constantly gets stolen o...

Zegna is a fabulous brand, but I've been a little dejected with their outsourcing shirt program. I've recently noticed that their sh...

There's a few remaining men's fashion houses in the United States. One of them is Boyd's in Philadelphia on 1818 Chestnut Street...

Gentlemen wear different after shaves and cologne. But please do me a favor. If Brut by Faberge is your thing, don't read this entry! I ...

I can't remember who coined the phrase "when a man gets tired of London, he gets tired of life." No Gabriel trumpet could have...

I know the Garden State gets a bad rap. But the Garden state boasts of things many other states can't match. A shore in the summer, cas...

I don't know if you like cigars or care to smoke them. But if you do, I have to tell you about the most amazing cigar on the market toda...

I didn't grow up in America, but I live here now. And, much to my chagrin, I've listened to a fascinating diatribe for years on the ...

Socks -- they are an important part of your attire. But way too often, I've seen the weirdest colors, patterns, and shapes on people...

I have a pet peeve. It's those guys who wear formal shirts with dog ear collars. Why is that? I think its because they put plastic stays...

I've got this weakness for the House of Brioni. They just know how to make shirts. Beautiful shirts in vibrant colors with lovely fabric...

I observe the way men dress. And much too often I'm not terribly impressed. As I've heard some say before, fashion can be bought, bu...

I've been to a lot of great clothing stores in the United States and abroad. But I've got to tell you about this store on Witherspoo...

I've owned a lot of shoes. A lot of shoes. But I have to say that there's nothing that rivals the quality of a Santoni, especially i...

I'm the consummate metrosexual. And I know my products. That's especially when it comes to getting a close shave. I think if you use...

I took my wife over to Turnbull and Asser in NYC on Saturday. I love that store. It's got the coolest shirts and ties and cufflinks that...