Something we have noticed while doing our Temple Of Geek Chic reviews is that although there seems to be a great deal of geeky clothing and accessories available to men, there are hardly any styles that men can combine into their everyday work life. And there is almost nothing in the way elegant geeky clothing for men. The Dapper Rocker is able to combine elegance and pop culture into something with unique style! These “Ascots With Attitude” are perfect for the geeks who want more out of their fashion choices.
Edwin Camacho Rivera is the proprietor of the neck wear shop called The Dapper Rocker. It is predominantly an ascot shop with pieces ranging from elegant to brash to geeky and has been around since 2016.
Edwin tells us “I was inspired to sew and knit by my sister. And one day, while wearing a handmade to work and receiving comments about it looking like an ascot inspired me to look them up, and I was able to make my own. The overall intent of my designs is to create something distinct from the other ascots, so some designs are classy, others are eccentric, and others are geeky. Concerning the geeky side, I have been a geek for a very long time, but have never cared for most things that stores carry in terms of clothing and accessories. So, I came across spoonflower.com and other places to create pieces that can be geeky and yet sophisticated. Each style is made in small quantities.”
These aren’t costume pieces or cosplay pieces, but they could absolutely be used that way. They are versatile in their function. The pieces are subtle enough that they can be worn with your every day attire. But they are also statement pieces. A way to express exactly who you are through your fashion.
Doctor Who Inspired
We are already geeking out about these Doctor Who Ascots! We don’t get to see much in the way of Doctor Who fashion that isn’t cosplay or a graphic tee of some sort. Doctor Who style has always been pretty elegant. From the time of the First Doctor all the way up until our current 13th incarnation of The Doctor, you can’t deny that the Doctor has style! Although at times a little silly, The Doctor has always been very well dressed.
The black and white polka dot ascot is inspired by the 12th Doctor Episode “Kill The Moon”. Biggest thing we love about this is the detail! It is such a great representation of the shirt worn by Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. The material is a very soft and glossy satin. It has a gorgeous shine that our pictures just do not give justice to.
The 7th Doctor was absolutely all about patterns. His style was vibrant and playful and so are these ascots! We love anything that pays homage to Classic Doctor Who! This 7th Doctor ascot absolutely does that! One thing to keep in mind when purchasing an ascot is to look at the measurement. Not all necks are built the same. Make sure you know your neck size before ordering!
Jodie Whittaker made her groundbreaking debut this year as a 13th Doctor! Inspired by the 13th Doctor’s rainbow shirt this ascot beautifully captures the 13th Doctor’s vibe.
The Daleks may be the Doctor’s worst enemy but we are loving this Dalek inspired ascot. The nice thing about this design is that it very recognizable as a Dalek pattern, but it would only be recognizable to other Doctor Who fans. To everyone it would just be a bold accessory choice.
We had cosplayers Doc In The Box and Dylan of Final Form Cosplay put The Dapper Rocker to the geek test. They combined the ascots with pieces they already own. Both from their everyday wardrobe and also with their cosplay pieces.
Edgar Alan Poe Inspired
The lovely thing about people is that we are not just one thing. We don’t have to necessarily have to fit into one box and neither do our style choices. I am a big fan of the eccentric collection that The Dapper Rocker offers. These Edgar Alan Poe inspired accosts are romantic and elegant. They show of your more refined and poetic tastes. These ascots and cravats are inspired by two Edgar Alan Poe poems, The Raven and Anabel Lee.
Overall we are big fans of The Dapper Rocker and we are happy with the styles an choices offered. Be sure to know your measurements before order and message The Dapper with any questions you may have. Keep in mind that these items are handmade and that quantities may be limited. You can find these items and more at thedapperrocker.com and on Instagram at @thedapperrocker.
