Photography by Kah Poon
Supermodel Tyson Beckford roams the rooms of New York’s famed 110-year-old Mansfield Hotel (history has it that Max von Gerlach, the rumored inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s hero Jay Gatsby was a longtime resident). Here, Beckford, a legend in his own right, remixes the definition of dapper, sporting lavish blazers and sophisticated suits perfect for the fall. Guys, take note. Ladies, proceed with caution.
BREAKING PATTERNS
ETRO jacket, $2,214 and trousers, $443; JEANRICHARD watch, $3,500; STUBBS & WOOTTON slippers, $450.
BLUER THAN VELVET…
CANALI suit, $2,175; DAVID YURMAN watch, $4,600; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers $795.
BEFORE NIGHT FALLS
On Tyson: CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION jacket, $1,150, shirt, $155, and trousers, $925; DAVID YURMAN watch, $10,000.
On Irsida: DONNA KARAN dress, $1,995; DAVID YURMAN bracelet, $5,500, and rings, $1,950 and $3,950; ATELIER SWAROVSKI by ZALDY earrings, $370.
SHADES OF GRAY
BRIONI coat, $8,000, and turtleneck, $950; SALVATORE FERRAGAMO trousers, $730.
ABOVE THE BAR
On Tyson: ALEXANDER NASH suit and tie, price available upon request; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers, $795. GIRARD-PERREGAUX watch, $32,860.
On Irsida: DONNA KARAN dress, $3,295, and shoes, $895; ATELIER SWAROVSKI by FREDRIKSON STALLARD neck piece, $1,405.
THE DETAILS
On Tyson: ALEXANDER NASH suit and tie, price available upon request; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN loafers, $795. GIRARD-PERREGAUX watch, $32,860.
SHOOT LOCATION: THE MANSFIELD HOTEL, NYC: THE RENWICK PENTHOUSE, THE M BAR AND CLUB ROOM. MANSFIELDHOTEL.COM; (800) 255-5167
STYLIST: MARTIN WAITT; MODEL: IRSIDA @DIRECT MODEL MANAGEMENT; GROOMING FOR TYSON: ADRIAN FANUS; MAKEUP FOR TYSON: JACEN BOWMAN; HAIR FOR IRSIDA: NOEL; MAKEUP FOR IRSIDA: LENA J.; DIGITAL TECH: JOHN ENGSTROM; ASSISTANTS TO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: DERRICK HEMPHILL AND ARRICK DUNLAP; PHOTOGRAPHER’S 1ST ASST: ALEX SEGAL; PHOTOGRAPHER’S 2ND ASST: MATT GRANGER; VIDEOGRAPHER: FELIX AUGUSTINE; STYLING ASSISTANTS: HILLARY GLUCK, REIKO MIZUSHITA; HAIR ASSISTANT: TERRANCE BROWN