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• Guide to Getting Good Gloves

  

  Gloves aren’t just a style statement this time of year; they’re a practical necessity if you live someplace cold. I’m in Canada at the moment, visiting family,... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Starting to Feel Sheepish

  

  Winter clothes for me is all about the materials. The soft hand of woolen flannel; the sturdiness of tweed. Waxed cotton can be a good way of keeping rain off... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Some Thoughts on Fashion in 2016

  

  Every December brings with it a new crop of “year in review” stories. The best one for fashion this year is probably this piece by Vanessa Friedman, who recentl... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Nine of the Best Winter Sales

  

  End-of-season sales can be a great time to nab something nice, but there are so many good stores nowadays that it can feel overwhelming to sort through... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Bit About Cashmere

  

  There are a lot of things I love about living in the Bay Area – the food and bar scene, the relatively diverse community, and the summer/ fall festivals. The... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Great Brooks Brothers Sale

  

  This might be one of the best sales I’ve seen at Brooks Brothers in years. First, select items have been discounted between 25% and 40%, which on face value... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My Morning Coat

  

  I love this photo of Glenn O’Brien strolling down some NYC street in a dressing gown and woven leather huaraches. Designers have been trying to turn pajamas int... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Guide to Fall and Winter Ties

  

  Fabrics are my favorite part of fall/ winter wardrobes. Heavy tweeds, corduroys, and flannels for tailored clothing. Then sturdy wools and leathers for... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RBJ Simpson & The Tradition of Bridle Leather Goods

  

  One of the things you notice when you start paying attention to leather goods is that some of the world’s best makers come from countries with long saddlery... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• From the Ralph Lauren Vaults

  

  Ralph Lauren will always have a special place in my heart. It’s the one company I really admired growing up – more in terms of how it was appropriated by... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Ideal Coat Wardrobe

  

  Despite that old line attributed to Mark Twain – “the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” – it actually doesn’t get that cold here. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Black Friday Sales Continue

  

  I don’t think I remember any Black Friday season being this good. Six more great sales started last night. There’s End, Meyvn, and Club Monaco for casualwear... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Five More Black Friday Sales

  

  I don’t know if anyone actually does Black Friday anymore. It seems like all the sales drop a few days before. Last night, five new sales popped up in my inbox ... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Four Early Black Friday Sales

  

  I’m doing a full Black Friday sales roundup later this week at Put This On, but some stores have already started their promotions. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Oversized Scarf

  

  I’ve been really into oversized scarves lately. Your standard scarf is something like 12″ by 62″, usually made from lambswool because it’s cheaper... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• How Do We Talk About Clothes?

  

  I’ll be honest, I’ve been struggling to find a way to write about clothes since last week’s election. This blog is about men’s style, not politics, but it’s har... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Style in American Politics

  

  In honor of Election Day, I thought I’d post these photos from Richard Avedon. They were originally shot in 1976, during an era that reshaped American politics. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My Favorite Denim Repair Shop

  

  There aren’t a lot of things I’d call “essential” in men’s clothing. You need a “sincere suit,” maybe also a shoehorn. And if you wear denim, you’ll likely... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Master Shoemakers: A New Book About Bespoke Shoes

  

  Even for guys who have been reading about bespoke tailoring for years, the world of bespoke footwear remains opaque. There’s not a lot of published information... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My Favorite Casual Shoes

  

  I hate having zippers on my pants, but I love them on my shoes. My go-to causal footwear these days are side zips – an ankle height, usually plain toe style tha... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE