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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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Nicholas Templeman
Someone on StyleForum last month commented on how it seems everything has been discovered and there are no more new tailors or shoemakers, or even worthwhile... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Brooks Brothers Mid-Season Sale
Brooks Brothers just started their mid-season sale a day early. Take 25% off with the checkout code BEFIRST. Some of the best deals are in the footwear and... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How Models Should Pose
Believe it or not, the internet is over twenty years old, but despite that being more than a hundred in Internet Years, online clothing retailers have some of... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Common Projects Sale
Oki-Ni is having a nice little promotion at the moment, where you can take £30 off any order over £150 by using the checkout code 30OFF150. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
It’s From Mandelli
In my time writing for Put This On, I’ve received more emails about the jacket above than anything else I’ve posted. The image is from something I wrote two... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Loafers for Loafing
I’m not good at very many things, but I’m an absolute master at loafing. In fact, I’m a certified Master Loafer, having taken the art of avoiding work to a leve... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Frank Shattuck
Anthony Bourdain has been doing a webseries on craftsmen for the Speyside whisky distillery Balvenie. Here’s an episode on Frank Shattuck – the actor, boxer, an... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Niche Army Jacket
In a recent NY Times article about how army jackets became part of civilian garb, Troy Patterson traces the popularity of the garment back to the youth revolts... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Swede Deal on Saint Crispin’s
There’s been a lot of excitement and speculation in the last few weeks, ever since Skoaktiebolaget announced that they’ll be bringing a new label into their... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ralph Lauren Private Sale
Ralph Lauren’s mid-season private sale starts today. Select items have been discounted by up to 30%, and you can knock off another 15% if you shop before April... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
French Weejuns
Even among classic shoes, some designs come and go, while others are a bit more enduring. In the world of slip-ons, few have been as iconic as Bass Weejuns,... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
An Affordable Extravagance
When it comes to absurdly-priced clothing, few things beat $3,200 designer ponchos, $400 grey sweatshirts, and $75 cotton pocket squares. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Breezy Linen Knitwear
I love linen knitwear around this time of year. Linen wears cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool, which makes it perfect for those moderate temperatures... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Old Shoes, New Sneakers
Dress shoes are best when they’re old, but sneakers are often better when they’re new. Which works out well because, if it were the other way around, nobody... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Friendly Neighbourhood Store
It’s bittersweet to see my hometown Vancouver change so much over the years. When I was growing up, it was a quiet, sleepy city with cloudy weather and an... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Ideal Menswear Store
What would be the ideal menswear store? The editors of Apparel Arts thought they knew. In 1936, they published “Permanent Modern,” a fourteen-page article... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Warm Weather Patterns
Sport coats in the fall and winter are often alive with patterns. In tweeds alone, there are dozens of variations on barleycorns and Donegals, as well as a... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Brooks Brothers’ Shoe Sale
Brooks Brothers just launched a sale on seasonal suits, footwear, and accessories. Spring and summer suits are now $450, while footwear and accessories have bee... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Barbour Sale
Bloomingdales is having their Friends Family sale, where you can take 25% off with the checkout code FRIENDS. Included are a bunch of Barbour coats, with waxe... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Return of the Fishtail
The 1920s and ‘30s gave men’s clothing a sense of elegance, but it was the ‘50s and ‘60s that made it cool. Slim, sexy Italian suits started to spread beyond th... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE