It's All in the Details
August 08, 2008

Vintage Jonathan Lake Tie Distinguish yourself from the crowd with sporting attire that pairs nicely with more formal dress. Just be sure to leave the muck rake in the barn.
credit: Peter Frank Edwards
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Fit to be Tied
Fall Neckwear with a decidedly Southern connection
1. Southern Proper, Atlanta, Georgia
Bring a touch of the field into the office—or vice versa—with this pheasant tie, part of the Southern Sportsman line. $70; southernproper.com
2. Pelican Coast, New Orleans, Louisiana
Show your love of shellfish with this oyster-inspired design direct from the bayou. $75; pelicancoastneckwear.com
3. Ben Silver, Charleston, South Carolina
Let this Charleston haberdasher “point” out your love of the outdoors. $120; bensilver.com
4. Peter Blair, Richmond, Virginia
This popular menswear store calls its style “conservative with a twist.” We approve. $75;
peter-blair.com
5. Billy Reid, Florence, Alabama
Diagonal stripes and a fall palette lend a classic but updated look to this offering from the Alabama-based designer. $85; billyreid.com
Time Machines
Rose gold makes its return to modern watches
1. Glashütte Original Senator Sixties
A domed case and alligator strap complement the elegant face of this retro watch. $12,800; glashuette-original.com
2. Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronograph
This Swiss watch pays tribute to the Maltese cross, the emblem of the family that founded the company. $37,400; vacheron-constantin.com
3. Bell & Ross BR01-94 Pink Gold and Carbon
Practicality doesn’t take a backseat to luxury with this watch’s three-counter chronograph and aircraft-instrument-inspired display. $10,900; bellross.com
4. Hamilton Khaki X-Wind
A pilot’s dream, this model from the
American watchmaker is capable of calculating an aircraft’s drift angle due to crosswinds. $1,695;
hamiltonwatch.com
5. Girard-Perregaux R&D Chronograph
Combining sophistication and race-car looks, this watch is the perfect blend of sport and style. $26,950; girard-perregaux.ch
Buckle Up
Try a belt that's a handsome as it is tough
1. Polo Ralph Lauren
Looking for a way to dress up a pair of jeans? With distressed leather and a 1 ¾-inch width, this belt fits the bill. $275; ralphlauren.com
2. Etro
Patterned stitching and multicolored leather accents make this a belt to be noticed. $370;
etro.com
3. J. Crew
Get back to basics with this rough-and-ready style. $52; jcrew.com
4. Cole Haan
Woven leather detailing adds texture and flair to a rustic design. $85; colehaan.com
5. Duluth Trading Co.
This hefty, two-prong sportsman’s belt stands up to adventure, wherever it might lead. $59.50; duluthtrading.com