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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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Simple Style Principles from De Niro
I was scrolling through some photos recently and found these images of Robert De Niro. Supposedly, he used to raid vintage clothing shops, not just for his... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Fisherman on Fifth Avenue
The Compleat Angler is the book everyone owns, but no one has read. It’s the third most reprinted work in the English language, just after the Bible and... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
New Space for Refined Casualwear
The loss of the coat-and-tie uniform in the last fifty years has meant more than the loss of formality. It’s made it harder for men to know how to dress. Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Finding the Perfect Rain Boots
There’s a famous story about Sir Edmund Hillary and sherpa Tenzing Norgay’s boots, which they commissioned a year before their ascent up Mount Everest. Back in... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
On Design and Sincerity
Hubert de Givenchy passed away a few days ago, and even if you’re not intimately familiar with his work, you’ve certainly seen it. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Comme Des Filles (Like Girls)
Every once in a while, I’ll hear a woman say how she wishes a piece of menswear could be made for the female form, or how she’s excited to see one of her... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Appeal of a Personal Uniform
There’s something fascinating about people who’ve committed themselves to a personal uniform – a tightly edited look they wear no matter the occasion. Read more
Posted on 03 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Following Hardy Amies’ Advice
Hardy Amies, the famed British designer who served as Queen Elizabeth II’s official dressmaker, loved to give dictums on how people should dress. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Drake’s Takes on Prep for Spring
One of the things I love about Drake’s is how they’re able to present classic clothes in a way that feels a bit fresher, a bit newer, without veering off into... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Doubly Odd Jacket
There’s this old episode of Seinfeld I love. George becomes smitten with a charming brunette named Nina, who he meets for the first time while wearing Timberlan... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The 1970s Had Incredible Workwear
For some, the 1970s was the decade that taste forgot. Men left the sack suit and button-down collar for platform shoes, bell bottoms, and polyester... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Getting the Bold Shoulder
For many years now, fashion designers and clothiers have sold the soft shoulder as a way to make tailoring look more natural and unassuming in today’s dressed... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Why Produce Socks in the US?
Is it possible to be this excited about socks? Ten years ago, garishly designed “fun socks” were a mark of bad taste – like the hosiery equivalent of novelty... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Seven New(ish) Brands I’ve Been Watching
In an interview with The Telegraph, Patrick Grant of Norton Sons and E. Tautz once described fashion as being an “ever-moving feast. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sukotora: Scottish Style Alive in Japan
If there’s any country that knows how to make cold-weather clothes, it’s Scotland. Heavy tweeds, cabled sweaters, and what I think is the best cashmere in the... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Clothes, Food, and Marol
I’ve always thought clothing should be written about like food, rather than technical equipment – less stitch count, more mouthfeel. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Coming San Francisco Trunk Shows
If you’re in or around San Francisco, there are some special events coming in the next month or two. Even with this region’s famously casual business culture,... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Thanks, Everyone!
A warm, heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated me for “Best in Media” in this year’s Permanent Style awards. To be honest, I was surprised to see my... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Five Relatable Style Lessons
Even with the explosion of online media nowadays for men’s clothing, it can be a challenge to find good, relatable content for how to wear a coat-and-tie. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Short Guide to Japanese Bags
The Japanese are often presented online as being masters of their craft. The toiling shoemaker who’s a bit more meticulous and focused than his European... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE