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• Sukotora: Scottish Style Alive in Japan

  

  If there’s any country that knows how to make cold-weather clothes, it’s Scotland. Heavy tweeds, cabled sweaters, and what I think is the best cashmere in the... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Clothes, Food, and Marol

  

  I’ve always thought clothing should be written about like food, rather than technical equipment – less stitch count, more mouthfeel. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Coming San Francisco Trunk Shows

  

  If you’re in or around San Francisco, there are some special events coming in the next month or two. Even with this region’s famously casual business culture,... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Thanks, Everyone!

  

  A warm, heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated me for “Best in Media” in this year’s Permanent Style awards. To be honest, I was surprised to see my... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Five Relatable Style Lessons

  

  Even with the explosion of online media nowadays for men’s clothing, it can be a challenge to find good, relatable content for how to wear a coat-and-tie. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Short Guide to Japanese Bags

  

  The Japanese are often presented online as being masters of their craft. The toiling shoemaker who’s a bit more meticulous and focused than his European... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Single Open, Double Closed

  

  My friend Reginald-Jerome de Mans recently wrote a review on Adolf Loos’ short volume of collected essays, titled Why a Man Should be Well-Dressed. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Eyewear as a Style Signature

  

  Freelance writer Kathleen Hale had a great interview with Fran Lebowitz a few years ago, which was published online at Elle Magazine. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Barbour x Engineered Garments Preview

  

  Barbour holds a special place in my heart, but from their expansive collection, the only pieces I wear are the Bedale and Beaufort. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Price Drops at Mr. Porter

  

  Mr. Porter just made their second round of markdowns. It’s still pretty early into the sale, so not all the product pages have been updated yet. However,... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Ralph & Ricky Lauren, 1970s

  

  Ralph Lauren, the company, posted a charming photo of Ralph and Ricky Lauren on their social media feeds this past week for New Years. The picture was originall... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dressing From Emotion

  

  I suppose an end-of-2017 review should come at the end of 2017, but it’s better late than never. Much has already been written about fashion’s obsession with... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mr. Porter Sale Starts

  

  Everyone’s favorite sale of the season, Mr. Porter’s, just started. The sale isn’t advertised on the homepage yet, but you can see prices already marked down... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Five Great End of Season Sales

  

  The next week or two are going to be big for end-of-season sales. Some are just starting to roll in, although at least one store (End) is on their second round... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Bit About Tweed

  

  There are two often-recited stories for how tweed got its name. The first is that it was originally a misreading of tweel – an old Scottish word for twill –... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• On Hating Cheap Things

  

  A few years ago, British writer Alain de Botton penned an essay on why we hate cheap things. His point was simple: we don’t think we’re snobs, but we often... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mornings Are Better with Pajamas

  

  Of all the clothes that have disappeared from men’s wardrobes over the last hundred years, sleepwear is the most surprising. Sweatpants and t-shirts have... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• On Finding Stylish Luggage

  

  Traveling can be rough, especially during the holidays. Last year, I decided to treat myself to some Rimowa luggage – suitcases built on four wheels that I can... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Minimalism as Expressive Shape

  

  There’s a great quote about minimalism in a 2010 issue of Afterzine. In it, Peter Saville – the graphic designer behind Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures cover... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Living Style Legend, Yukio Akamine

  

  I have to admit, this blog is mostly full of random posts until I can gather enough photos to do something on Yukio Akamine. For all the men who are admired... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE