Great article in the New York Times today surrounding the plight of the modern man in formalwear and a few how-tos to get it right in time for the Oscars this weekend. (Jake Gyllenhaal apparently always has the perfect fit, while Brad Pitt doesn’t.) In the interview, designer Tom Ford weighed in on the history of men’s formalwear in the United States, the importance of keeping to its strict tradition, while a few other tuxedo designers were more lenient in terms of color and fit. This was a perfectly timed article, with high-society elegance back on the rise in both men’s and women’s wear for Ys (Downton Abbey, anyone?). All were rent-a-tux phobic and required the perfect bow tie. Gentlemen, ready your cumberbunds!