One World

Levitate Style, Menswear, Bonobo, Italian Knit Blazer, One World Trade Center

Photography by Alicia Mara & Leo Chan

One World

Bonobos Italian Knit Blazer | Sz 40R
Bonobos Weekday Warriors - Monday True Blues | Sz 32x30 Slim
Bonobos Daily Grind Shirt | Sz 34x30
Paul Evans Belgian Loafers | Sz 9 (=US10.5)
Skagen Ancher Nubuck Strap Watch | One Sz

Menswear Monday taking you to the TOP of NYC in this post. I got a chance to finally check out the One World Trade Center this season. For those of you don't know, I' grew up in NYC since moving here when I was ten. It's been amazing to see how this city has picked itself back up and rebuilt to be stronger than ever. I've been to the One WTC a few times before for visits to my friends at GQ but never to the top. The observatory deck opened recently in the past few months so I was very excited to check out the views. The entire experience was great from the elevator ride to the panoramic view of NYC. The elevator ride took me all the way to 100 floors in what felt like 30 secs. The views are captivating from sunset to nighttime and seeing the city slowly light up right in front of my eyes, transforming from day to night mode.

For this post, I am wearing my foolproof everyday dapper business outfit. Starting with the blazer - it is an italian knit which makes it very comfortable and quite honestly feels like I am wearing a cardigan. I love the herringbone pattern on the blazer and the brown stands out from the sea of navy that's perfect for the fall season. Staying true to the case of Monday Blues, I am rocking the weekday warrior work pants. These pants are some serious work horse that can handle the office life. I really love Bonobos because of the quality and fits. The entire outfit looks and feels like its tailored-made but actually came straight out of the box without any alternations. This is a timeless look that has become my go-to when I am in a rush or don't feel like thinking too much.

Check out the full feature with my favorite shots from One WTC and outfit details!