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• Some of That Southern Comfort

  

  Tailoring is a fierce trade with an ever-shrinking market. Which is perhaps why, if you talk to enough tailors, you’ll find they all hate each other. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Drake’s Drops New Fall Lookbook

  

  Just as cloudy skies on Groundhog Day predict an early spring, Drake’s autumn lookbooks are a reminder that cooler days lie ahead. This year, the team shot thei... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• David Kind, A New Kind of Luxury

  

  It’s been about ten years since fashion journalist Dana Thomas penned Deluxe. And today, it stands as one of the best books I’ve read on the rise and fall of... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tom Mahon Out of English Cut

  

  If you’ve been reading about custom tailoring for a while, you’re sure to be familiar with Tom Mahon. The Savile Row trained cutter was one of the first people... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• That Old Smell at Sartoria Marinaro

  

  The internet is overflowing with information nowadays about custom tailoring, but I find the best information still comes from traditional networks – privately... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Third Party Sale at Club Monaco

  

  Let’s be honest, the best sales are ones that apply to third-party brands. Club Monaco just started an early fall sales event, where you can get tiered discount... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Why Buy Handmade Goods?

  

  In the spring of 2010, the U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority banned two Louis Vuitton print advertisements because they suggested the company’s products... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Frederic Malle, The Scent of Summer

  

  Even people who say they don’t like fragrances will use them a dozen times a day. Fragrances are in our shaving products, creams, lotions, antiperspirants,... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Trad in Washington

  

  It’s hard not to notice Robert Mueller if you have an eye for clothing. In a town full of bad suits and ugly ties, Mueller is one of the only people in... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• New Materials at Chester Mox

  

  One of my favorite purchases last year was a custom-made, black boxcalf folio I commissioned from Chester Mox. I’ve written about the company a dozen times... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The La Dolce Vita Look in London

  

  It seems crazy to open a brick-and-mortar in today’s retail environment, but Jake Grantham and Alex Pirounis recently took their chances with their new store,... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Price Drops at Unionmade

  

  For a blog called Die, Workwear, I’m really into Unionmade. The store specializes in hard-to-find workwear, heritage brands, and Japanese imports. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Bridge to Bespoke Shoes

  

  These cat-monogrammed split-toes may be the best and most ridiculous thing I’ve ever bought. They’re from Saint Crispin’s, which has become one of my go-to... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Richard Gere Was Awesome

  

  If you were to name your favorite Italian style icons, Richard Gere probably wouldn’t even crack your top 100 list. Yet, few people wore Italian clothes better. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Final Call for Summer Tweed

  

  Just a reminder, the order window for this year’s summer tweed run closes Monday, July 31st. Last year’s run was tremendously popular, so I’ve brought it back... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Literary Icons & Their Clothes

  

  The New York Times recently had an interesting article about Terry Newman’s new book, Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore. The connection between... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Great Retail Apocalypse

  

  Much has been written about the “retail apocalypse.” While the US economy has been going through a general recovery, retail stores are struggling to keep their... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Those Givenchy Shoulders

  

  Ten years from now, when we look back at what we wore, I imagine what will strike us is not just the slimness of the clothes – although, there’s that – but... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• One More Run of Summer Tweed

  

  Designing cloth has become one of my favorite aspects of running this blog. It’s great to see a cloth materialize, after months of planning, and then see reader... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Iranian Espadrille

  

  Everyone knows about espadrilles – the ropey soled, canvas slip-on made in France and Spain, and often associated with the leisurely lifestyle of vacationers... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE