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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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2020 in Hindsight: A Year in Fashion
In the social science literature, the term "critical juncture" is used to describe a moment when significant changes can occur rapidly, knocking institutions an... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Soft History of American Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Christians
Shots were fired in the late summer of 1777, a year after the United States declared independence, as some 15,000 British soldiers descended onto Philadelphia,... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Starts Winter Sale
Posted on December 26, 2020 The time for consumer hangover starts the day after Christmas, when you see the festive red cups are empty and colorful wrapping... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Complex Web of Production
On a warm afternoon in April 2009, the machines at the Southwick factory briefly stopped humming, as workers took a break from sewing fine men's suits and... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Black Friday: The Cozy Edit
There's a wonderful photo of a grey-haired Ralph Lauren sitting at home, lounging in his leather armchair while looking pensively out the window. He's wearing... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Starts Black Friday Sale
Mr. Porter's massive selection puts them in everyone's orbit. Whether you favor classic tailored clothing, Japanese workwear, or oversized, minimalist... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Seven Amazing Black Friday Sales
It's that time of year again. Black Friday is technically supposed to start on Friday, but many retailers have gotten a jump on their promotions. This Friday,... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Streetwear From Above
In 1994, advertising executive Donald Rifkin came up with a new installment for Coca-Cola's "Obey Your Thirst" campaign, designed to promote the company's... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How to Choose Better Shoes
In the last ten years, the internet has exploded with innumerable sources for high-end shoes. What used to be a small market of Goodyear welted footwear has... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Things I’m Excited to Wear This Fall
A few months after the world shut down this past spring, about what he thought of fashion's possible future. Simons, who's known in fashion circles for... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
5 Other New Brands I’m Watching
Fashion is often criticized for its creative destruction. Trends are constantly coming and going; new brands are always emerging. What some see as a pointless... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
5 New Brands I’m Watching
In an interview with The Telegraph, Patrick Grant of Norton Sons once described fashion as being an "ever-moving feast." I find that the quick-paced nature... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Where To Shop For A Suit
In the last few months, the fashion press has been abuzz about whether the coronavirus pandemic will sound the death knell for the suit. Over on Savile Row,... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Potential for Slow Fashion
Three years ago, I was going down a hotel elevator in San Francisco with Agyesh Madan, co-founder of Stoffa, after he finished a trunk show. We were on our way... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Loss of Distinction
In the last few months, as millions of Americans have transported their work from cubicles to bedrooms, the US has engaged in something of a massive, unplanned... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
So Ordered: The Messy Nature of Dress Codes
Even on lockdown and while working from home, in what I can only presume to be sweatpants and t-shirts, Americans love debating what others should wear to... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
On Emotional Durability
The hottest trend last year wasn't the oversized puffer jackets, patchwork coats, or resurgence of low-brow patterns such as tie-dye and leopard prints. Instead... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Things I’ve Bought On Lockdown
Last week, the editors of GQ posted a story showing how they dressed for digital fashion week. I was surprised and relieved to find that many of their outfits... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Lamb Chopped: The Story Behind Brooks Brothers’ Bankruptcy
Two years ago, at a black-tie gala held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, nearly 1,000 guests gathered to commemorate Brooks Brothers' bicentennial anniversary.... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
No Man Walks Alone Starts Sale
No Man Walks Alone is a sponsor on this site, but also genuinely one of my favorite stores. It's hard for me to think of a place with a better selection of... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE