201: Fashion Law & Men's Fashion (w/Douglas Hand)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are chatting with Douglas Hand -- an attorney, author, and podcast host -- about his book The Laws of Style, working as a fashion lawyer, and "what to wear" tips for men in the legal profession.

In this episode we discuss:

• The four fundamental suits that should be the first purchased by a young lawyer
• Appropriate price points and brands for the first interview suit
• The idea of the "capsule wardrobe"
• What is good business casual attire, and what is just too casual?
• Tips for people who dislike shopping
• How to dress when working with clients from a different cultural background
• The importance of dressing according to rank and the firm's culture
• What it means to work in fashion law

Resources:

• The Laws of Style: Sartorial Excellence for the Professional Gentleman, by Douglas Hand (https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Style-Sartorial-Excellence-Professional/dp/1634258967/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1556641885&refinements=p_27%3ADouglas+Hand&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Douglas+Hand)
• Douglas Hand at Hand Baldachin & Associates LLP (https://hballp.com/team/douglas-hand/)
• handofthelaw (Douglas Hand's Instagram account) (https://www.instagram.com/handofthelaw/?hl=en)
• The Laws of Style hosted by Douglas Hand (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4dksGw2Iagf3F2jUPLorg)
• Suitsupply (https://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/home)
• Frank And Oak (https://www.frankandoak.com/)
• Nick Graham (https://nickgraham.com/)
• thredUP (https://www.thredup.com/)
• Goodwill (https://www.shopgoodwill.com/)
• Stitch Fix for Men (https://www.stitchfix.com/men)
• GQ (https://beststuffbox.gq.com/)
• WWD - Women's Wear Daily (https://wwd.com/)

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