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GQ Office Style #12: A red sock and brown brogue battle between @ejsamson and @mattyseebs. Winner: Stalemate. 

GQ’s @therichdale went rogue today and made a strong case for hats in the office. Check it!

GQ Office Style: Subtle Mastery with Michael Hainey

At GQ, we like to pretend that office style is a competitive sport, that everyone here has an equal opportunity to out-dress the other. This is not true. GQ office style operates under the premise that deputy editor Michael Hainey has already won. He is the sharpest man standing. Here is reason #811: This incognito pocket square. It’s a champion’s lesson on playing with different shades of a single color. Note how the shirt’s a light blue, and both the tie and suit are variations on navy. Then the subtle, matching navy pocket square comes in like a don and breaks up the pinstripes—without messing up the consistency of the look. This is science! But noticing the pocket square at all, that’s the real treat. It’s kind of like finding one more M&M after you think you’ve devoured the whole pack.

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Here’s a truly badass pair from GQ contributer Ren McKnight: brogues that were essentially pulverized with a shotgun. A story of their origins, from the man himself:

“These guys are from Gieves & Hawkes on Savile Row in London. Legend has it that the original perforation pattern was made by firing a shotgun at a pair of cap toes, hence the name “Buckshot Brogues.” I first saw them on [GANT Rugger head designer] Christopher Bastin’s blog, and knew I had to track them down. Now, if only I could grow a Bastin beard.”

More office stylings from the GQ team here.

GQ Office Style: @ejsamson conquering the world with this John Varvatos chukka boot and striped H&M sock combo

GQ Office Style

Our associate editor Andrew Richdale explains his soft side: “I got this GANT by Michael Bastian sweater a couple weeks ago and it’s been a bit controversial. (For the record: it’s made of cruelty-free Alpaca harvested hair.) At least three women—two strangers—have stroked my arm for longer than three seconds. One guy, as he removed my shredded fibers from his sleeve, gave me a look akin to the bell-ringing mute from Breaking Bad. And another rubbed his eyes and said: “Whoa, that sweater takes some rocks.” The thing is it’s super comfortable, warm, and not itchy like wool. The only downer: can’t wear it more than twice a month.”

Check out more office style here.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Tumblr-ing to bring you Beppe, GQ.com’s office owl mascot. Beppe was just featured on Buzzfeed’s roundup of “Your Favorite Websites’ Office Art” and is now destined for Internet stardom. Yes, we know this doesn’t have much to do with fashion, but he is wearing a tie bar, so there’s that.

GQ Office Style

@steliosphili doin’ the tartan thang with this Gitman Vintage tie. More office style here.

“GQ Office Style #3: A killer Gitman Vintage tie spotted on our own @ejsamson” Via Instagram.

The Haircut to Have

The next time you need a trim, take a cue from our creative director Jim Moore:

“Who doesn’t want to look like Cary Grant, Steve McQueen, or Brad Pitt? Find the best barber in your town, even if it means a little extra cash, and show him this photo.”

More from our office style guide here.

Give Yourself a Sturdier Frame

Look, not all of us can have a chiseled jawline and a strong chin. If you wish your face had a little more, um, architecture, glasses with a chunky frame will hook you up. More looks here.

Step Up Your Sock Game

Are you man enough to try socks with bold patterns and a jolt of color? See more looks here.

Dress Like This Guy at the Office

When was the last time somebody rolled into your office looking this flawless? Even here at GQ headquarters, a look this expertly executed—with every last detail totally nailed—turns heads, gets compliments, and sends a powerful message. Yes, you too are capable of pulling off this head-to-toe look. Just follow our game plan.