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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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Rocky Mountain Featherbed
Men’s style had it rough in the 1970s. Sometimes referred to as the decade taste forgot, the ‘70s was characterized by tight shirts, bellbottom trousers, and th... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Riding Out the Storm
You know you’re into clothes when you pray for bad weather. After a four-year drought here in California, we’re finally getting some real rainfall this season. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
I Got a Bag of My Own
As James Brown once sang, I got a bag of my own. My go-to for the longest has been a chestnut-colored English brief from Frank Clegg, which he’s been producing... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Finally, Time for Outerwear
Call 2015 the year without winter. Although it’s nearly mid-December, and Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, it’s only starting to feel like fall. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Brooks Brothers’ Shoe Sale
Brooks Brothers is having a great one-day sale today on footwear. Take 40% off select models, with free standard shipping within the United States. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Style Off the Cuff
I’ve been busy with work deadlines, but I finally had a chance yesterday to pack up some old lengths of fabric that have been sitting in my closet and send... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Barbour Sale (and Other Deals)
It’s tough to find Barbour on sale these days, especially since the company no longer allows European stores to ship to the United States. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Seven Great Black Friday Sales
The great thing about Black Friday these days is that you don’t have to push through crowds in order to score deals. Everything is online. Read more
Posted on 27 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Casual Carry
Backpacks have come a long way in the last hundred years. Granted, people have been carrying things on their backs forever, but it wasn’t until the arrival of... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Handle with Kid Gloves
I’m always amazed by how many French producers there are for high-end leather goods. There must be dozens of small firms and independent makers – plus the... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Comfy Knitwear for Home
Along with his lessons on how we can become better people, Fred Rogers taught us something about clothing. Each of his “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” episodes... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Noble Corduroy
Jesse Thorn’s description of corduroy might be the best I’ve ever read. In an address to the Corduroy Appreciation Club (a club dedicated to corduroy, which is... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Chunky Shoes for Fall
What happened to internet’s love for chunky shoes? It seems like it was only five years ago when people couldn’t get enough of Aldens, and now everything is... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Friendly Sheppard
Woody Allen opens the film Annie Hall with that famous line: “I would never want to belong to any club that would have someone like me for a member. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Wardrobe of Legends
I love a good, simple idea. Cohérence is a new Japanese label that’s reintroducing classic outerwear worn by previous generations’ style icons, artists, and... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ten C: Techwear Meets Heritage
A lot of men’s fashion today can be broken into two camps. On the one end, you have heritage (and heritage-inspired) brands that rely on the classics. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ralph Lauren’s Mid-Season Sale
started yesterday. Apparently they’ve skipped their usual private invitations and gone straight to public. This time, select items have been discounted by as... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Drake’s Autumn Collection
Even with a closet full of neckties, I’m always drawn to picking up a thing or two from Drake’s every season. It’s said that the company offers English taste... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Solito Returns to the US
Sartoria Solito returned to the US this year, after a five-year stint of being away. The small Neapolitan tailoring firm is run by a father-and-son team. Read more
Posted on 15 October 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
End’s Casualwear Sale
Apparently, when it rains, it pours – at least when it comes to mid-season promotions. UK clothier End just started mid-season sale, where you can take take... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE