What Does the Suit Say?

“The red fox is a solitary hunter that specializes in the capture of small prey. Foxes employ a variety of hunting techniques including leaping, stalking, chasing and launching themselves through the air at their target like a canine cruise missile, to pin their prey with uncanny accuracy and devour it in quick bites.”

We can’t help but comment on the comedy duo turned pop sensation Ylvis and their latest viral hit, The Fox (What does the Fox say?) If you haven’t seen the video – trust us, it’s a laugh. Check out the anthropomorphized animal costumes, the evocative lyrics (for example: Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow! Chacha-chacha-chacha-chow! Chacha-chacha-chacha-chow! What the fox say?) and don’t miss the hilarious SNL parody.

The elegantly-clad dancers in the forest for some odd reason remind us of the girls in Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love. Maybe it’s the beat? The Fox dancers are suited up in men’s white dress shirts, black ties and trousers – a stark contrast to the dancers in this past summer’s controversial hit, Blurred Lines.

In the world of men’s suits, the beat is equivalent to the fit and fabric. Style trumps fashion with classic colors, quality fabrics and a well-tailored fit. But the lyrics – touches of flourish like a burgundy plaid tie or a chocolate flannel Madison worn with Classic Blue Oxford and Navy tie – can be amusing and elegant.

Learn how to add lyrical flourishes to your wardrobe. Ask a bespoke advisor for advice on how to work a red silk pocket square into your favorite office suit favorite or how to layer in textured scarves with your favorite weekend sports coat.