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#GQForGap Editors’ Picks: BLK DNM

“One of the highlights for me from Johan Lindeberg’s BLK DNM line is the amazing leather bomber jackets he consistently turns out each season. What’s even more impressive is that Johan has literally taken that luxe piece and translated it, almost exactly, for this Best New Menswear Designers in America collaboration. It’s a piece that’s not only on trend for the season, but incredibly versatile thanks to the removable mouton collar, and really a steal at $348. You can dress it up, with a shirt and tie, or down, with the best beat-up tee you own—but either way, you’re going to be wearing this until it falls apart.”

—Jim Moore, creative director

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“We see guys wearing their tie bar too high or too low all the time. The rule is simple: It goes between the third and fourth buttons of your dress shirt.”—GQ creative director Jim Moore.

But that’s not all. More tie bar tips here.

The Micro Wave

Want to give your solid business suits a subtle lift? Get small with these tiny dot and check patterns. GQ Creative Director Jim Moore explains: “Put together shirts and ties that have really little dots or checks—which is usually a ‘don’t’ when you’re pattern mixing. From a distance, they appear to be solid, but when you’re up close, there is serious texture there.” See all of our favorites here.

Shopping With Jim Moore

Scored some extra cash over the holidays? Our creative director Jim Moore handpicked the items to pick up on your next shopping trip, like these all-black Eastland boat shoes. More of Jim’s picks here.

Photo by Sean Hotchkiss

GQ Selects: Calvin Klein Collection Dress Shirt

Come holiday season, everyone is looking for a dress shirt to give the men in their lives. Tell your loved ones to look no further than this style from Calvin Klein… and if they’re looking for other gift tips, to let Jim Moore do their shopping for them.

GQ Selects: Gitman Vintage Solid Oxford

Read more about the Gitman Vintage Solid Oxford, a shirt our creative director Jim Moore is naming “the gold standard right now for oxfords.”

GQ Selects: Burkman Bros Fair Isle Sweater

Ready to bulk up? Do so without making yourself look like you have a gut. Jim Moore advises, “the pattern will add a bit of presence to your torso—the fact that it’s trimmed and not too bulky is the saving grace.” Check out this and more of our editor’s favorite things in this month’s edition of GQ Selects.

GQ Selects: Fred Perry Slim Twin Tipped Polo

It’s time to update the polo shirt. Our editor describes this as “the perfect tennis shirt, layering piece, or the punky polo shirt.” Find out what else is a necessary to buy this month in GQ Selects.

GQ Selects: Oliver Peoples Daddy B Sunglasses

It’s time to move away from those Wayfarers. Upgrade before sunny season is upon us. More GQ Selects here.

GQ Selects: Salvatore Ferragamo Penny Loafer

From GQ creative director Jim Moore: “Sometimes I love a loafer because it gets you out quickly, you’re instantly dressed. This will hold up to the most elegant suit.” Buy ‘em now, here.

GQ Selects: BLK DNM Solid Crewneck T-Shirt

Breaking News: We found the perfect t-shirt. Wear it with something worthy from our latest installment of GQ Selects.

GQ Selects: Steven Alan Fair Isle Knit Tie

From GQ creative director Jim Moore: “It’s a tie for the guy who doesn’t wear a suit, he’d wear this with a cool golf jacket or cardigan or v-neck sweater or with a heavier flannel or tweed suit. This is just a real novelty. It’s something I’d never seen before.” Buy it here.