Deo Veritas – Dress Shirts and Lifestyle

As you already know, we’re a fan of AMC’s Mad Men series. There’s something about its classic style we find appealing, from the office furniture to their timeless suits. Even the accessories make an impression: tie clips, collar pins and cuff links all finding their place again in a man’s wardrobe. Of course, the snappy writing ties it all together, along with the undercurrent of sexual tension simmering beneath Don Draper’s fearless gaze.

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I was in the mood for something to unwind the day’s burden. We had about a hour before our table was ready, so I wanted something strong but mellow. Usually, I’d get a Johnnie Walker Black on the rocks, but my buddy suggested an Old Fashioned. I hadn’t had it before, but our good friend Don Draper recently made one, so I was curious.

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I’ve joined the Mad Men bandwagon. My friends have been asking me to check it out, but I was still getting over The Wire. Going from The Wire to Mad Men requires a transitional period or possibly a time machine. Nonetheless, I was bowled over by the writing, acting and the look of the show. It seems the limitations of basic cable have spurred the writers to think outside the box and triumph with a creative edge only thought to be found on HBO or Showtime. Who knew intelligent plots and fierce writing could still exist? Sure I can’t relate specifically to the time period, but I can identify with the characters’ motives and dilemmas. It’s also fascinating to be introduced to a new world in which style and manners were expected and not saved for special occasions.

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