Thanks to Thrillist

We wanted to give a belated thanks to the folks over at Thrillist for giving our revamped webstore their seal of approval. Head over there to get the latest scoop on food, fashion, and fun in the Bay Area.

Down the Street: Form Vintage Modern

We take the same approach to our homes that we do to our closets: it's all about the little things. Form Vintage Modern, our stylist next door neighbors, recently got a great shipment of cool little things to spruce up your house and we just had to share some of our favorites.

Abstract glass vase

Matching salt and pepper mills

Steel cylindrical salad bowl

Ultra sleek flatwear

For questions, more information, and prices, visit Form's website here or give them a call at (510) 420-1950

Must Read: The Selby

For the last seven years, Todd Selby has been a portrait and fashion photographer, but since June of last year, he's been documenting the lives and homes of his friends on The Selby. But this isn't Home & Garden or Architectural Digest. Selby's photos pay equal attention to homes and the people who live in them. His circle of friends encompasses artists, actors, publishers, musicians, designers, tattoo artists, corporate executives, and restaurateurs. Living next door to Form Vintage Modern means all of us at Dapper spend plenty of time drooling over cool furniture and The Selby is a great example of how style isn't just what you wear, but how you live.

Resolution Solutions

Our resolutions stay pretty much the same year in, year out: make sure guys find what they need, avoid "trendiness", bring in more cool new stuff, and, as always, support our local neighborhood. This year, any resolution to dress/eat/live better makes Valet's "The Handbook" a perfect read.

For 31 days, Valet will publish one hint or tip a day to help you with everything from saving on your laundry bill, to serving your wines, to properly avoiding a repeat performance of that cringe-worthy scene from There's Something About Mary.

Who Wore What?

For those who need constant inspiration for your wardrobe, look no further than Bay Area-based Chictopia, a new site that combines social networking, forums, shopping, and allows people from around the world to share their style. Teen Vogue has called them the "next big thing" and we're glad to see the Web 2.0 generation turning technology into a tool for fashion.

An American in Florence

Leader of the modern American avant-garde, Thom Browne, will be the next headliner at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, according to DNR. Following in the footsteps of such notables as Belgian surrealist Walter Van Bierendonck and fellow American Adam Kimmel, Browne (known for his theatrical and complex shows) is certain to impress.

(Image from New York Magazine)

Must Read: T Magazine Fall '08

The ever-so-well-dressed Javier Bardem is the coverboy for T Magazine's latest issue, focusing on menswear for fall. This season's issue runs the gamut of fall essentials, with features on Japanese designer Takahiro Miyashita of Number (N)ine, Tod's famous driving shoe, and interviews with other members of the fashion elite.

Must Read: Connie Wang for Radar

One of the East Bay's own residents has found her way into the tents at New York Fashion Week. Connie Wang, a UC Berkeley student, is reporting all about it for Radar magazine's website. Read all about what's hot (other than the rain), who's wearing what, and how crazy the whole thing really is here.

Pushing the Right Buttons

Yesterday, the New York Times' Jim Larkin wrote a piece about button stances, talking about the extremes between dressing like Fabio and Steve Urkel. Luckily, all of our shirts occupy a very comfortable middle ground, as you can see from our Apolis Activism Military Woven.

Unlike sleeve length or fit around the chest, there's no way for your tailor to change the button stance on a shirt, so the next time you come in to try stuff on, double-check to make sure that you like how you look buttoned up and undone. And if one doesn't work out, don't forget that we've got a ton of other brands, from the easy fit of James Perse's shirts to the more tailored look from Shirt by Shirt.

Tip to Cyclists

For those inclined to traverse the bay on two wheels, Cool Hunting has just done a feature about five stylish (and safe) options when it comes to covering your cap. The one above by Bern is the Baker and they even come in eleven different colors. Head over to Cool Hunting to read more.