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• 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

• Visit from Anderson & Sheppard

  

  If you want to stay in shape, order something from Anderson Sheppard. The company comes through the US just a couple of times a year – twice on the East... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Carefree Style of Pablo Picasso

  

  Michael Alden has this great line over at The London Lounge. I’m paraphrasing here, but it’s something like: for all the overthinking, rule touting, and... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RRL’s Handknit Cardigans

  

  Of all the clothing styles we derive from warfare, you wouldn’t think the soft knit cardigan would be one of them. But when James Thomas Brudenell, a British... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bellied Vs. Straight Lapels

  

  Like I’m sure anyone reading this site, I’m very particular when it comes to my clothes. I like my tailored jackets to have an extended shoulder line, side... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Saint Crispin’s of the Americas

  

  If you live in North America and love Saint Crispin’s as much as I do, there’s some good news this month. The company just started their “Saint Crispin’s of... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My First Pair of Bespoke Shoes

  

  Back in the early ‘90s, GQ hired British writer Peter Mayle for a series of articles. Mayle had just become known for his NYT best seller, A Year in... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Quilted Flannel Sport Coats

  

  Sometimes I worry the internet is not only changing the way we buy clothes, but also the kind of clothes we buy. So many things don’t translate well into . Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Introducing Nine Lives

  

  Some people lose their careers because of alcohol; others find new ones. Ian Segal, a former poetry editor at The New Yorker, was drinking late one night with... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Charles, Prince of Wales

  

  Tailored clothing can sometimes feel so stiflingly serious. Online videos are overlaid with classical music; models never smile. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• How to Build a Brand

  

  For anyone trying to build a menswear company, Christian Kimber should be a case study. He’s a young, 28 year-old designer, born and bred in the south of... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Armoury Starts a Video Channel

  

  One of my favorite menswear shops, The Armoury, just started a YouTube channel. Jeremy Kirkland, who heads up their marketing, tells me it’ll be a place where... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Seven New Brands I’ve Been Watching

  

  I love finding new and interesting brands. And luckily with fashion, the pace is fast enough for there always to be something exciting around the corner. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Two Great Labor Day Sales

  

  Couple of really good Labor Day sales happening this weekend. The first is at Man of the World, where you can take 50% off select items with the checkout code... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 FASHION

• Cutting It Loose

  

  I’ll come out and say it: I like big cuts (and I cannot lie). Earlier this week, I was talking to Wall Street Journal columnist Christina Binkley about how men’... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE