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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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How to Clean Sneakers
There are probably hundreds of online guides at this point on how to take care of leather shoes, but few that effectively address what to do with sneakers. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bobby Fischer’s Bespoke Suits
Among the other things that made me a hit with the ladies growing up, I was an avid chess player from about the age of 10 to 25. I competed in local... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
3sixteen’s Kibata Jeans
For guys who follow denim boards, 3sixteen’s Kibata jeans might be the most anticipated release of the year. They were actually supposed to come out in... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
What a Diff’rence A Shape Makes
Much like suit jackets and sport coats – which can look dramatically different depending on their silhouette – the shape and cut of a shoe can be just as... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
When It’s Too Hot for Jackets
Let’s be honest, few of us are handsome enough to look good in just a shirt and a pair of pants, and summer doesn’t offer many chances for layering. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Cobbler’s Web Reappears
Before we had Tumblr, Wordpress, and Blogspot, some of the best menswear blogs were obscure Japanese sites that looked like they were designed during the heyday... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Summer’s Blues
I love this photo of Francesco Smalto. Like his contemporaries Tommy Nutter and Edward Sexton, Smalto was known for combining high fashion with the highest... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Vintage Nikes
Summer is a time for lazing out on the porch, drinking beers, and wearing sneakers. Back in 2011, the Japanese menswear magazine Lightening had a special issue... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Picking a Fragrance
If you want to explore the world of fragrances, there are few better entry points than one of Luca Turin’s guides. Turin is a fragrance critic and... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Smoking Cigars
I can’t believe it took me over a year to get these boots. The market for shell cordovan, if you haven’t heard, has gotten crazy. Read more
Posted on 25 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Dad’s Style (Sort Of)
Is it too late for a Father’s Day post? Each year, Free Easy dedicates an issue to what they call “Dad’s Style,” which is their way of referring to classic... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Our Mystery Man
Pitti Uomo started yesterday, and with it, the semi-annual deluge of street style photos. I’ve mostly stopped paying attention over the years, as attendees... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter’s Price Drops
Some surprisingly early price drops this morning from Mr. Porter, as well as a bunch of new inventory adds. You can now take up to 70% off seasonal items. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Some Equal, But None Better
I’ve been a client of Steed’s for two years now, having ordered about a half dozen jackets and a couple of pairs of pants. At this point, I can’t imagine a... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
End’s Casualwear Sale
UK clothier End might be the only webstore that rivals Mr. Porter in terms of selection. They start their end-of-season sale today, where you can take 25%... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Recrafting Sneakers
The latest issue of Free Easy has a nice little feature on sneaker repair shops in Japan. From resoling the bottoms to repairing the linings to even recolorin... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter’s Sale Starts
Mr. Porter just started their end-of-season sale, with select items marked down as much as 50% (a nice drop from their usual first-round markdown of 30%). Read more
Posted on 01 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Engineered Garments
Traditions in men’s clothing are great, although sometimes a little innovation isn’t so bad either. For the cool, damp mornings we’ve been having in the Bay... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Barneys’ Mid-Season Sale
Barneys just started their mid-season sale, with select items available at 40% off. Some notables include:Outerwear from Aspesi, Belstaff, Moncler, Alex Mill,... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Fake Tweeds for a Fake Spring
What the hell happened to spring? We’re a good two months into the season, with summer being exactly a month away, but it still feels like the last days of... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE