According to Hoyle Q & A with menswear mastermind Eunice Lee.

Hoyle:  What draws you to menswear?

Lee: I love menswear because it’s all about lifestyle.  I don’t have to re-invent the hem length to a pant every season. It’s more subtle.  Our guy appreciates the feeling of a garment- the fit, quality, textures and even the smell.

Hoyle: How does New York influence your aesthetic?

Lee: New York is influential at so many levels.  I reference anyone from my boyfriend to the guys at the shop, to friends to homeless guys on the Bowery.

Hoyle: If a man were stuck on an island with one outfit, what should that be?  (New York counts as an island)

Lee: A white tee shirt, a pair of cotton chinos and a good, worn-in sneaker…. If it were winter, I would definitely suggest a pea coat!

Hoyle: Has a movie ever inspired you to design menswear?

Lee: Absolutely. Any Robert Redford films (All the President’s Men).  The Outsiders. Risky Business.

Hoyle: How do you feel about bow ties?

Lee: I love them. They can be really great worn preppy and casually, or totally sexy with a tuxedo.

Hoyle: Denim, cord or khaki?

Lee: It’s all about the khaki right now.  Denim is just a classic (I love a man who wears his own denim down!)  I’m already getting really excited for the obligatory fall blast of corduroy, as well.

Hoyle: Do your designs have a military style influence?

Lee: Totally.  Maybe it’s because I’m female, but I think men in uniform are pretty hot.  There’s also a lot of functionality in military details that I study.  I also just love military colors.

Hoyle: Which UNIS menswear item would make the best gift?

Lee: The ULTIMATE gift this fall will be our peacoat.  This year’s version is an update on a classic. Most of my customers who have bought an outerwear piece by now know it’s an investment piece.  They just keep going and going. I like pieces to make a guy look and probably more importantly, FEEL handsome… and if you’ve got a sturdy, functional and sexy wardrobe going on, that’s half the battle!

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Writer: Hoyle