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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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Panama Silks for Summer
Summer calls for a different kind of necktie – one that’s brighter in color and lighter in weight than its cold weather relations. Mogadors, linens, and slubby... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bespoke Is This Box
The term bespoke has a lot of marketing cachet nowadays. It’s used to describe anything and everything. There are bespoke salads, crackers, bacon, bicycles,... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
3rd Party Brands on Sale at Club Monaco
Any time a sales code applies to third party brands, it feels like someone left the back door open. At the moment, Club Monaco is having one of those tiered... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Saint Crispin’s Customized Lasts
Saint Crispin’s might be the closest thing to bespoke shoes without actually being bespoke. It’s not just about their construction – Vass, Enzo Bonafé, and... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Not Your Oxford Button Down
I’m fairly straightforward when it comes to tailored clothing. For shirts, I mostly wear light blues in stripes and solids – the latter in slightly more texture... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sneakers Made in England
With all the interest in heritage brands and sneakers these days, I’m surprised there aren’t more articles about Norman Walsh. They’re the last British-owned... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bring Back That Tasseled Shoe
What a difference thirty years makes. In 1986, The New York Times had an article about the rigid dress codes in high-end service industries (e.g. banking,... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
That British Adventure Wear
For a guy who has never explored anything but his fridge, I have a strange fascination with British adventure wear. You know the stuff – waxed hunting coats,... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Custom Casual Shirt
One of the nice things about having a bespoke shirtmaker is that you can generally get whatever you want, whenever you want. No more relying on designers each... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Brooks Brothers $200 Off $500 Sale
Brooks Brothers is having one of their better sales I’ve seen in a while. At the moment, you can take $200 off any order over $500 with the checkout code BCSP15... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Don’t Disappoint Mr. Sozzi
This is the face I imagine Franco Sozzi makes when he hears you only wear crunchy silk knit ties. He’s the president of Sozzi Calze – a century-old Italian... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How Bespoke Shoes Are Made
It’s ironic that shoemaking is sometimes referred to as “the gentle craft” since, of all the bespoke trades, it’s seems like the least gentle of them all. Read more
Posted on 05 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Drake’s New Spring Collection
One of my favorite things about Drake’s is their ability to design things that feel contemporary on the one hand, but also classic on the other. It’s easy, afte... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Last Call for Summer Cloth Runs
Just a friendly reminder that next week is the last week to get in on two cloth runs I’m organizing. The first is a slubby, silk/ linen blend inspired by a raw... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
I’m Not a Cool Guy
I love this scene from Curb Your Enthusiasm, where Larry David charms a woman by admitting he’s not a cool guy. “Which is a pretty good line,” he later tells Te... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ralph Lauren’s Mid-Season Sale
Ralph Lauren started their mid-season sale this week. You can take 30% off select items with the checkout code RLFAM30. There are some pretty good deals floatin... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Different Ways to Go Unlined
It can be hard to wear a tailored jacket in the warmer seasons. Even if it’s made from a loosely woven linen or lightweight tropical wool, a tailored jacket... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Mountaineering Anorak
The weather in the Bay Area has turned a bit drizzly this past week. The best raincoats I’ve come across are made from techy or treated fabrics – such as... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Texture Makes Everything Better
I’m increasingly convinced that texture makes everything better. I recently spotted this wool/ silk sport coat in Canali’s Kei range. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Old British Dude Look
The internet is full of photos of mid-century Americans in Brooks Brothers and sprezzed-out Italians, but what about the British? Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE