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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 846 )
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Three Strange Colorful Histories
Over at J. Crew, you can find over fifty shades of grey, ranging from “obsidian” to “vintage dove.” The company describes their granite-colored Ludlow suits as... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
California Sunshine and Noir
There are two stylized images of life in Southern California. One is an exotic fantasy that was first communicated through surf films such as Gidget (1959) and... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Can You Spot Bespoke?
I was recently having a discussion with my friend Voxsartoria about whether there's a practical difference between bespoke and high-end ready-to-wear. He... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Can You Spot Bespoke?
I was recently having a discussion with my friend Voxsartoria about whether there’s a practical difference between bespoke and high-end ready-to-wear. Read more
Posted on 20 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Things I’m Excited About
With spring officially a month away, new collections of airy polos, linen popovers, and loose-fitting safari jackets are just starting to hit stores, ready to b... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Age Old Problem
In the fall of 1997, Sue Ellen Cooper was casting about in a dusty thrift shop looking for a special gift to give to her friend for her 55th birthday. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Liberty Cap
A lot has been written about the death of suits, along with the accompanying necktie, but the first piece of traditional men’s dress to have disappeared is the... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Kintsugi, The Japanese Art of Repair
Earlier this month, Dartmouth professor and labor economist David Blanchflower published a study on the statistical relationship between well-being and age. Read more
Posted on 23 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Respectability and Clothing
Every two months at The Economist, you can find Adrian Wooldridge opining about the modern world through his column, The Bagehot. Nearly all of his articles... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
America’s Other Button Down
Those who heard Harry Hosier speak found him hard to forget. During the American Revolutionary War, Hosier, who’s better known as Black Harry, was a newly... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Best End-Of-Season Sales
This will probably be the last sales post for the season. After this, there will be a few price drops here and there, but sizing will start to get scant, and th... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How We’ll Remember This Decade
The end of the year always brings some reflection on what’s happened. The closing of this year, however, is special because it marks the end of a decade. Read more
Posted on 01 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Winter Sale Starts
Mr. Porter just started their end-of-season sale, where you can find select items discounted by as much as 50% off. Note, the actual sales section isn’t up yet ... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Winter Sale Starts
Mr. Porter just started their end-of-season sale, where you can find select items discounted by as much as 50% off. Note, the actual sales section isn’t up yet ... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Catholic Taste in Clothing
It’s hard to believe that it took until May 1939, the spring before the start of the Second World War, for Vogue to publish its first cover of a fashionable... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Return of Fun Socks
There’s a small shop in Rome called Gammarelli that’s tucked away behind the Pantheon. At first glance, it may not seem different from the many family-owned... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Rise of Review Culture
A couple of months ago, in a searing review at The New York Times, food critic Peter Wells grilled one of New York City’s most acclaimed institutions. Peter... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
10 More Black Friday Sales
Even when it’s online and you can shop from the comfort of your own home, Black Friday still feels like a mad dash to find the best deals. Over at Put This On,... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Stuff I Bought, Now On Sale
For many people, tomorrow will be a day of frenzied shopping, deal hunting, and hemming and hawing. To help readers make the most of the promotions, I’ll have... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter’s Sale Starts
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 27 November 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE