Seriously though, as a gay man, I know that many of my brothers are “educable” in terms of fashion and “discerning taste.” But is that a step in the right direction? Don’t confuse fashion with style. I hate the “metrosexual” look, and the whole concept of it. I may be very aware of fashion, and occasionally yield to it. But for my money, I can find lots of things besides current fashion to spend it on. People wearing all the latest fashion items, the trendiest hairstyles, the plucked eyebrows, the in bling, just look ridiculous.

Just as the scent of a cologne is different on each particular person, fashion is applied, but style exudes. And much to Coach’s displeasure, no one needs Coach in order to have a truly personal and significant sense of style.

Most American men are not stupid enough to put their self worth in a grossly overpriced piece of leather that screams, ” Look at me , I am so shallow that I think this item I just purchased makes me more of a person”

Better idea: Go do something in life that is for others and stop trying to buy happiness.