It’s hard to see a Michael Bastian show without feeling at least somewhat dowdy, as the designer consistently presents the most dapper trappings of the 21st century dandy. Double-breasted suits, cashmere cardigans, houndstooth tops coats and even polka dot bow ties and floral boutonnieres have a place on the Michael Bastian man.

Although beautifully assembled and undeniably luxe, some of the looks teetered on the melodramatic and seemed less Gentleman’s Quarterly and more Gomez Addams, whose signature pencil mustache decorated many a models’ upper lip.