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Die, Workwear!
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A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
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Poplins Are Boring
I want to start an ad campaign, like the one Converse has plastered all over my city, with the catchphrase “Poplins Are Boring. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Sandal Maker
I don’t wear sandals, but if I did, I’d want to get mine from Barbara Shaum. Shaum is something of a legend in the trade. She moved to NYC in 1951, having just... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Last Call
A friendly reminder that this Friday is the last day to put in an order for the custom run of tobacco Fresco I’m organizing. If you’re unfamiliar with Fresco,... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
One Cloth, Four Styles
Despite all the possibilities that come with getting something custom, the world of bespoke tailoring is extremely conservative. And perhaps for good reason. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Navajo Weavings
Since moving into my new apartment, I’ve been looking for some art to fill an empty wall, and had the idea some months ago to get a Navajo weaving. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Finally, Tobacco Fresco
Finally, through a process that felt like childbirth, I present to you: a special run of tobacco brown Fresco. I wrote about the project seven months ago with... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Summer's Sneakers
The New York Times had an article a few weeks ago about the return of sneakers, and how some men (mostly New Yorkers) have been trading in their wingtips for gy... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ralph Lauren's Sale on Sales
Ralph Lauren just started a new sale today. You can take an additional 25% off already discounted items in their sale section with the checkout code SUMMER14. Read more
Posted on 24 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Some of the Best at Edward Green
You could take all the artisanal, handmade, bespoke cordwainers in the world, roll them up into a ball, and I still wouldn’t like them as much as I like Edward... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Price Drops Everywhere
It’s that time of the season — when stores do their second round of price drops, so the deals are especially good, but there are also still things left to be... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Last of Arnys' Ties
My friend Réginald-Jérôme de Mans once lamented that there are few things anymore unique to a place. “[A]lmost everything is available on Google for comparison... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Much Neglected Striped Tie
I’m convinced that most tie wearing men own too many ties, but at the same time, not enough striped ones. The advantage of striped rep ties is that they’re... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Brooks England on Sierra Trading Post
Here’s an unusual add for the discount site Sierra Trading Post. At the moment, they have select items from Brooks England - the British manufacturer famous... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Hidden Barbour Sale
Here’s something odd. End is having a 25% off sale at the moment, as mentioned yesterday, but they don’t have Barbour listed in their navigation bar. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
End's Spring Casualwear Sale
End just started their spring sale, with 25% taken off select items if you use the checkout code SS14PREVIEW. Some notables: Battenwear: A great outerwear line... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Building a New Pants Wardrobe
Some people try to improve their lives in really admirable ways - such as with every New Years, they make resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, or save... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Sale Starts
Mr. Porter just started their end-of-season sale. Discounts of up to 50% are given on select items. Some notables: Leather jackets: One of the jackets I’ve... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Through a Glass, Darkly
I don’t remember being this sensitive to the sun when I was young, but nowadays, in the summertime, I try to remember my sunglasses before I leave the house. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
'90s Ralph Lauren
The ’90s seem to have come back, with Elle Italia doing a fashion spread on the decade and Hedi Slimane designing this year’s Saint Laurent Paris collections... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Margiela and Common Projects Sale
Oki-Ni is having a 20% off sale, with the discount given at checkout if you punch in the code BANKHOL20. Included are the popular Common Projects Achilles you... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE