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• The Nearly Forgotten Balmacaan

  

  It’s a shame how many classic styles of tailored clothing disappear as time moves on. Topcoats and overcoats, especially. With fewer and fewer men wearing... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Denim and Leather

  

  go together like flannel and tweed. This past holiday weekend, I’ve been wearing leather jackets a lot with jeans, often with a textured sweater underneath and... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Favorite Black Friday Sales

  

  Today’s Black Friday, the biggest sale season of the year. I’ve compiled a list of every Black Friday sale over at Put This On, but for a more condensed version... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mr. Porter Sale Starts

  

  Mr. Porter’s end-of-the-season sale just started. 30% off most items, which is automatically taken off at checkout. Some notable finds: Outerwear: Tons of... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Donegal for Next Fall

  

  Just as we have comfort foods, we have comfort clothes — the soft feel of heavy flannel trousers; the familiarity of a button-down collar shirt; and the... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Specify Cloth Direction

  

  I’m wearing a corduroy suit today and these photos came to mind. They’re of Franzo Grande Stevens, found via the blog Italian Industrialists and Intellectuals... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Wear Your Rubbers

  

  Funny how good shoes can make you welcome bad weather. It’s been drizzly here in the Bay Area, with heavier showers predicted for the not-to-distant future. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Barbour, Fall 1962

  

  I love old clothing catalogs. For the kind of damp, cold weather we’ve been having, here’s a throwback Barbour catalog from the autumn of 1962 — printed back... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LL Bean, Fall 1959

  

  Old LL Bean catalogs can be really fun to flip through this time of year. To be sure, they print and mail out catalogs year-round, but it’s their rubber duck... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Don't Mourn, Organize!

  

  Despite ever-climbing prices in fashion, there are still some things that remain both good and affordable. For the kind of rugged belts you might want to wear... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Shoes

  

  What is it about vintage clothes that make them so fun to look at? Photographer Jin Hidaka shot these vintage shoes and posted them on Flickr earlier this year. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Gennaro Paone

  

  Exciting news for readers interested in bespoke tailoring. Gennaro Paone — head cutter for Rubinacci’s flagship store in Naples, Italy — has decided to leave Th... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Esk Cashmere

  

  For those who can’t get enough knitwear, Esk Cashmere is worth keeping an eye on. The brand is a new ready-to-wear label by the knitwear factory Esk Valley... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Workwear To Die For

  

  My friend Réginald-Jérôme de Mans – who writes every Tuesday at A Suitable Wardrobe – likes to give me crap for my blog’s name. He once joked that I should... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sneaker Sale

  

  Maison Martin Margiela’s German Army Trainers and Common Projects’ minimalist sneakers are on sale right now at Oki-Ni. Use the code MID25 to take 25% off the... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Materials and Process

  

  Despite the explosion of new brands in the last few years, very few offer anything unique. That’s because most are started by enthusiasts – people who love men’... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Casual Textures

  

  Textures are often a lot more interesting in casualwear than they are in traditional, tailored clothing. Pictured above is a cream colored knit is from the... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Ralph Lauren's Pre-Sale Starts

  

  Ralph Lauren just started their Friends Family pre-sale promotion. That means select items have been discounted by 30%, but you can get an extra 15% off if yo... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Brotherhood of Traveling Pants and Shoes

  

  The brotherhood of traveling pants and shoes are in San Francisco this week. Until the end of today, Salvatore Ambrosi and Philip Car are holding trunk shows... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Going By Eye

  

  I got to see Edwin and Matthew from Steed Tailors this Sunday, as they stopped by San Francisco for part of their US tour. While we were flipping through... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE