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Chinos Cut with a Higher Rise

Many of my favorite menswear writers, such as Bernhard Roetzel and Bruce Boyer, have said they commission bespoke trousers, but purchase their chinos... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
How Difficult Can It Be?

So last year, I adopted a pet - a young, six year-old tuxedo cat with the personality of a Labrador. She follows me around the house, doesn’t like to be alone,... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Vintage Ghurkas

I was knocking around on Ghurka’s website over the weekend and saw that they had an impressive collection of vintage bags. All stuff from the early years, when... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Raw Silk Explained

It’s still a bit chilly in San Francisco, but in anticipation of summer, I went ahead and picked up a raw silk grenadine by Drake’s last week. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Brooks Brothers' Friends and Family Sale

Brooks Brothers’ Friends and Family sale started today. Discounts of 25% can be had with the checkout code FNFBB6. Some of my favorite items include these... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Oxford and Chambray

There are two types of shirting I’m particularly fond of: oxfords and chambrays. Both prove that plain blue shirts don’t have to just be plain blue. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
The Largest Mill in Italy

The rather talented Gianluca Migliarotti - who many know as the director behind O’Mast - recently completed a short film on the largest mill Italy: Vitale... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Ralph Lauren's Spring Private Sale

Ralph Lauren’s private sale just started for this season. By private sale, I assume they mean it’s private to anyone who can click on a hyperlink, as the sale i... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Linkson Jack and Glenroyal

As some readers may know, Linkson Jack recently asked me to be a style advisor at his store’s new “private shopping” service. The service allows customers to pa... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
A V-Shaped Brogue

As much as I enjoy classic brogues, I only own two pairs of wingtips: Edward Green’s Inverness, made from a lightly antiqued chestnut calf, and Ralph Lauren’s... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
A Visit From Steed

Savile Row’s Steed Bespoke Tailors made their first visit to San Francisco over the weekend, and just left this morning to go to Nashville, Tennessee. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
The Italian Cover Up

April being the month when traveling tailors visit, that means meeting foreign men in hotel rooms, undressing and dressing, and sometimes taking pictures. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
The Great British Sewing Bee

Following the success of The Great British Bake Off – a British television show where amateur bakers were pitted against each other in a series of baking... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
It’s Heart Breaking

I’m working on an OCBD roundup for Put This On, so that readers who may not have yet settled on a favorite maker can get an idea of some of the options availabl... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
An Affordable Country Coat

Winter seems to be lingering, which has put me in the odd position of thinking about both madras shirts and warm winter clothes. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
April in Poverty

Two kinds of men visit in April: tax collectors and tailors. It’s unfortunate because the first takes more than I was anticipating, and the second is who I’d... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
A Cold Shoulder in Vienna

The Wall Street Journal had a nice little article about Rudolf Scheer & Sohne last week. It reminded me of one of the benefits of being in Moscow. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
The Value of a Cotton Suit

The cotton suit might be one of the most underappreciated garments in a summer wardrobe. Clients of bespoke tailors are often reluctant to commission them... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
The Best Moleskins Are Brown

For some reason, I’ve always thought of moleskins as being green. Perhaps it’s because when you see them modeled on British men for companies such as Hoggs of... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
By Intelligent Design

I’m ready to declare Rubinacci’s Victory pocket square to be the most intelligently designed square ever invented (a small, possibly trivial accomplishment,... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE