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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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Single Open, Double Closed
My friend Reginald-Jerome de Mans recently wrote a review on Adolf Loos’ short volume of collected essays, titled Why a Man Should be Well-Dressed. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Eyewear as a Style Signature
Freelance writer Kathleen Hale had a great interview with Fran Lebowitz a few years ago, which was published online at Elle Magazine. Read more
Posted on 13 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Barbour x Engineered Garments Preview
Barbour holds a special place in my heart, but from their expansive collection, the only pieces I wear are the Bedale and Beaufort. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Price Drops at Mr. Porter
Mr. Porter just made their second round of markdowns. It’s still pretty early into the sale, so not all the product pages have been updated yet. However,... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ralph & Ricky Lauren, 1970s
Ralph Lauren, the company, posted a charming photo of Ralph and Ricky Lauren on their social media feeds this past week for New Years. The picture was originall... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Dressing From Emotion
I suppose an end-of-2017 review should come at the end of 2017, but it’s better late than never. Much has already been written about fashion’s obsession with... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Sale Starts
Everyone’s favorite sale of the season, Mr. Porter’s, just started. The sale isn’t advertised on the homepage yet, but you can see prices already marked down... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Five Great End of Season Sales
The next week or two are going to be big for end-of-season sales. Some are just starting to roll in, although at least one store (End) is on their second round... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Bit About Tweed
There are two often-recited stories for how tweed got its name. The first is that it was originally a misreading of tweel – an old Scottish word for twill –... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
On Hating Cheap Things
A few years ago, British writer Alain de Botton penned an essay on why we hate cheap things. His point was simple: we don’t think we’re snobs, but we often... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mornings Are Better with Pajamas
Of all the clothes that have disappeared from men’s wardrobes over the last hundred years, sleepwear is the most surprising. Sweatpants and t-shirts have... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
On Finding Stylish Luggage
Traveling can be rough, especially during the holidays. Last year, I decided to treat myself to some Rimowa luggage – suitcases built on four wheels that I can... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Minimalism as Expressive Shape
There’s a great quote about minimalism in a 2010 issue of Afterzine. In it, Peter Saville – the graphic designer behind Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures cover... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Living Style Legend, Yukio Akamine
I have to admit, this blog is mostly full of random posts until I can gather enough photos to do something on Yukio Akamine. For all the men who are admired... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ten Black Friday Sale Highlights
We’re doing a Black Friday sales roundup at Put This On. The list is massive, reaching into the hundreds of stores, and we’ll be updating the list from now unti... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
End Starts Black Friday Sale
End just started their Black Friday sale. Much like Mr. Porter, the selection here is massive. The UK retailer carries everything from niche Japanese labels to... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Eight Favorite Black Friday Sales
Black Friday sales are upon us. Every year, I roundup some of my favorites both here and at Put This On (we’ll have a comprehensive list of every worthwhile sal... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Under Appreciated Black Boots
For men who wish to dress better, the first cardinal rule anyone learns is to avoid black. Black suits are for morticians and Model United Nations... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Knitwear is Better Textured
The explosion of sportswear and designer clothing after the Second World War shattered dress norms. Whereas men in the pre-war era were united by their... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
African Indigo Scarves
Some fabrics have a distinct national character. Denim is American, just as tweed is British. Indigo, however, is the lingua franca of the textile world – a... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE